Major Problems with 2002 Dodge Caravan Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Dodge Caravan

2002 Dodge Caravan SEATS Victims: 3 Mileage: 17456 miles

2002 Dodge Caravan RECLINER Victims: 2

2002 Dodge Caravan AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 120 miles

Browse 2002 Dodge Caravan complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Caravan owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS consumer states whiles driving airbag lights comes on radmomly. the dealer they stated that the clock spring comes loose disabiling	39 ~ 42951 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving there is a loud ticking noise coming from engine. also there is a strain in vehicle when changing	22 ~ 27021 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states that while driving at 20 mph and no warning the rear inside (driver side rear speaker) of the	18 ~ 49353 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving under 5mph and with no warning air bags deployed for no reason. it could have caused consumer to	13 ~ 32306 miles
TIRES while driving the vehicle had vibration in steering wheel. the dealer was unable to correct the problem. consumer states that	10 ~ 22247 miles
STEERING the vehicle slid on some ice and the front axle broke in half. dealership worked on the power steering prior	9 ~ 42376 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle stalled intermittently.ak jb...	9 ~ 38229 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the air bag light stayed on after the clock spring was replaced some time ago.*ak...	8 ~ 37644 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING intermittently headlights go out without warning. once both headlights went off for about a second. consumer was afraid to drive...	7 ~ 29929 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving power steering hose failed without warning. *ak while driving at 25-30 mph vehicle's steering wheel started to lock	6 ~ 17333 miles
EQUIPMENT the generation 3 seat belts in my van need to be replaced in light of all that has happened including...	6 ~ 13333 miles
SEAT BELTS while traveling on highway and without prior warning middle seat belt in rear of passenger seat became unbuckled. dealership is	6 ~ 44796 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION starting at approx. 40 000-45 000 miles there was a thumping noise under driver side feet. thought maybe was tires...	5 ~ 44800 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the a/c unit leaked down the firewall on the inside passenger side of my caravan and ruined the carpet. it...	5 ~ 62892 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING i noticed grease on the garage floor near the left front tire. took to dealer for assessment and learned that...	5 ~ 32920 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i heard a "banging" noise while driving on the highway at 50 mph. so i called my dealer to schedule...	4 ~ 48500 miles
STRUCTURE consumers wife has difficulty getting in and out of the vehicle since she has no handle to hold. if the...	4 ~ 22750 miles
COLUMN > STEERING after 8 repair attempts there continued to be a ticking noise in the steering column upon tight turns such as...	4 ~ 28440 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the rear seat belt buckles do not latch. *ak the consumer stated while driving the rear seat belt which was	4 ~ 5000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems with transmission slipping on vehicle.*mr the transmission and the computer system that controlled the transmission encountered numerous problems. the...	4 ~ 49241 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while slowing down consumer's vehicle was rear ended at about 40-45 mph and driver /passenger seats collapsed on impact causing...	4 ~ 49627 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving vehicle completely shuts off. this has happened 4 times. consumer contacted the dealer and was told there was	4 ~ 84725 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING air bag light illuminated on dashboard. dealer has been notified. however mechanic can not duplicate the problem. dealer has serviced...	4 ~ 13792 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the roof line of the short wheel base caravan minivan slopes down so low that even short adults (and tall...	4 ~ 84000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the radio wires would short circuit whenever the...	3 ~ 101667 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph she smelled a burning...	3 ~ 77893 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled intermittently and occurred at no particular speed however the vehicle immediately restarted. the...	3 ~ 49400 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact stated that he brakes failed to disengage after starting the...	3 ~ 70001 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN on january 27 2005 while driving on a local interstate the axle broke rack and pinion and the cv joints...	3 ~ 43608 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vin # [xxx]. i will bringing my van to ray brandt dodge for at least the 4th time because the...	3 ~ 58667 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i own a 2002 dodge caravan se 3.3 liter engine. since i have had this vehicle (bought in august 2003)...	3 ~ 13000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC puncture in gasoline tank and defective bearing in alternator.mr cb the brakes were in need of replacement as well. *jb...	3 ~ 13000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer purchased a 2002 dodge caravan in 2001 and drove it on a trip. while on the trip back driver...	3 ~ 32297 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while driving around turns steering wheel would lock up causing driver to lose control.*ak...	3 ~ 17500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer stated rotors had uneven wear. the dealer insisted the wear was normal. *ak there was an accident as a...	3 ~ 19333 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the vehicle continued to experience problems with the power steering pump which was replaced 4 times. *jb...	3 ~ 16121 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states battery service light came on indicating highs voltage or low voltage. dealer has inspected the vehicle several time...	3 ~ 38044 miles
SEATS consumer stated while driving the middle passenger seat came off the tracks.*jb...	3 ~ 5819 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states the vehicle was parked over night when something ignited and caught fire. consumer states it was the electrical...	3 ~ 12107 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS i had purchased a 2002 dodge caravan se and immediately after it was back in the shop for repairs. i...	3 ~ 23373 miles
SUSPENSION consumer states when braking the vehicle would pull to the left. dealer notified and made some ajustments. feel free to	3 ~ 50000 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle began to decelerate independently and...	2 ~ 52500 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact stated that due to the age of the original fuel filter...	2 ~ 94650 miles
VISIBILITY my 2002 dodge caravan drivers side window broke at 70k miles (new motor) i had it replaced and now passenger...	2 ~ 40000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING dt: the contact stated during state safety inspection it was discovered that right front tie rod assembly wore out. the	2 ~ 26000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE child had thumb slammed in van door and family was unable to open the door for three minutes. child fractured...	2 ~ 65000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM on january 27 2005 while driving on a local interstate the axle broke rack and pinion and the cv joints...	2 ~ 74060 miles
PARKING BRAKE brakes on 2002 dodge caravan lock when parking brake is used overnight. when releasing parking brake in morning unable to...	2 ~ 36618 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION i own a 2002 dodge caravan se 3.3 liter engine. since i have had this vehicle (bought in august 2003)...	2 ~ 11500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when vehicle was not running it rolled down a hill at 40 mph and airbags did tot deploy. dealer notified.	2 ~ 8000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt buckle behind the driver broke .*ak...	2 ~ 175000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i had purchased a 2002 dodge caravan se and immediately after it was back in the shop for repairs. i...	2 ~ 60 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving back door unlatched and opened after being tightly locked.*ak...	2 ~ 60 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING air bag light illuminated on dashboard. dealer has been notified. however mechanic can not duplicate the problem. dealer has serviced...	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT rear driver's side speaker caught on fire while driving. dealership indicated that this was caused by a power surge in	2 ~ 30000 miles
WHEELS i purchased a 2002 dodge caravan van on june 9 2014. on july 11 while in houston texas my vehicle...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING on 6/5/14 while driving down the hwy at 65mph a deer had bolted out in front of my 02 caravan....	1 ~ 170000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan equipped with douglas xtra trac ii tires size 215-70 r15 dot...	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle began...	1 ~ 130000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the dash went out. no hazards no blinkers and no gauges. *jb...	1 ~ 173000 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle began to decelerate independently and...	1 ~ 85000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my 2002 dodge caravan is missing the lower anchors in the third row seat for the latch system. i purchased...	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the headlights do not work at high or low...	1 ~ 120000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING i have a 2002 grand caravan. there is a loud whining sound from the steering column. i have complained of...	1 ~ 30927 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the power steering fluid begins leaking as soon as the vehicle is started....	1 ~ 95995 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM my 2002 dodge caravan with 4 cylinder engine has about 66 000 miles on it and the egr valve package...	1 ~ 65900 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2002 dodge caravan. the headlights on my 2002 dodge caravan flash off and on intermittently driving at night. i had...	1 ~ 40001 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE rear hatch power lock disengages leaving rear hatch ajar at unexpected times. also tries to disengage while driving 5 mph...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT headlights kept flickering when turn signal was turn on also high beam light switch would stay on after flashing them....	1 ~ 72000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights kept flickering when turn signal was turn on also high beam light switch would stay on after flashing them....	1 ~ 72000 miles
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY air bag light remained on all the time. brought van to dealer knowing that their had been large recalls of...	1 ~ 50000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7/31/05 consumer products safety commission daimler chrysler motors corporation to whom it may concern: i have a 2002 dodge grand...	1 ~ 98000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION contact stated: while driving slowly during a u turn to park going about 3-4 mph the rear driver's side hub...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS air bag light flashed while driving. dealer fixed problem by replacing clock spring. this problem occurred twice around 5 000	1 ~ 40684 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY while vehicle was parked rear liftgate glass shattered. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak...	1 ~ 44000 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlights flickers once they went out completely for about five seconds. this has occurred about 20 times since november...	1 ~ 44000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE most of the hoses are leaking due to plastic clips not holding in cold weather.*ak...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING while driving the consumer would smelled burnt wires. also the interior lights would flicker intermittently. the dealership was notified but	1 ~ 57890 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE consumer complained about a serpentine belt problem. he had the serpentine belt repaired at least 3-4 times but it kept...	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while applying the brake pedal vehicle stalled. driver was able to restart the vehicle. while driving in inclement weather windshield...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when applying the brakes it felt as if vehicle ran over something in the road. the rotors were replaced twice...	1 ~ 39000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1. after leaving my 2002 dodge grand caravan (approx. 48000 miles) in long term airport parking for 12 days i...	1 ~ 48000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this is the 3rd time in 20 months that i have taken my 2002 dodge caravan ex in to the...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING when steering wheel is turned it makes a squeaking noise like it is rusted. vehicle had been to the dealership	1 ~ 49500 miles
CHILD SEAT iwould like to place a complaint about the gen3 seatbelts. i just read an article on the possible danger that...	1
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i own a 2002 dodge caravan se 3.3 liter engine. since i have had this vehicle (bought in august 2003)...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY the first failure was the airbag light staying on continuely. i had it repaired a few months after buying the...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the first failure was the airbag light staying on continuely. i had it repaired a few months after buying the...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while driving on a dirt roads dirt and rocks seeped through the ventilation system into the vehicle. *ak...	1 ~ 36202 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM puncture in gasoline tank and defective bearing in alternator.mr cb the brakes were in need of replacement as well. *jb...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE puncture in gasoline tank and defective bearing in alternator.mr cb the brakes were in need of replacement as well. *jb...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC complaint received via e-mail. we had the power steering pump changed four times. on 7/22/03 we brought the van into...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT when the consumer jacked up vehicle the jack bent which caused the vehicle to collapse to the ground. *jb when	1
AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states battery service light came on indicating highs voltage or low voltage. dealer has inspected the vehicle several time...	1 ~ 4132 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states that while driving consumer notice the rmps had risen. consumer looked down and noticed the vehicle had shifted	1
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i had purchased a 2002 dodge caravan se and immediately after it was back in the shop for repairs. i...	1 ~ 120 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving the rear side vent window explored in an inward poistion .*ak...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM lighting system was malfunctioning intermittently when putting headlights on. fog lights turned on and off or high beams etc. also...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2002 dodge caravan's fuel pump is defective. the battery also failed. kb nm...	1 ~ 35000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving there is a loud ticking noise coming from engine. also there is a strain in vehicle when changing	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states of having problems with the igniton swich as other key can start the vehicle.dealer was contacted. mr...	1

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