1988 Plymouth Caravelle
US · Midsize Cars
The 1988 Plymouth Caravelle is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 2.2L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- 3-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 2.2L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 2.2 L to 2.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 3 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.
08E033000: SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
Reported April 14, 2008. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 22, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 22, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 22, 2026
Data verified: October 23, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1987 Plymouth Caravelle
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) - 1989 Plymouth Caravelle
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1988 Plymouth Caravelle have?
Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1988 Plymouth Caravelle?
Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1988 Plymouth Caravelle front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1988 Plymouth Caravelle?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.