Major Problems with 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
MATERIAL/PADDING
Victims: 4
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Victims: 4
Mileage: 6000 miles
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
FRONTAL
Victims: 2
Browse 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints by category
Problems with AIR BAGS, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Grand Caravan owners.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS first incident was the airbag light came on intermittently. the dealer repaired it last week. today the entire instrument panel |
35
~ 62753 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2002 dodge grand caravan vehicle does not move when shifted into reverse. intermittent problem. dealer unable to duplicate problem and... |
31
~ 33962 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my van was bought new and is just about 1 year old. i have been having many problems with this... |
22
~ 52308 miles |
STEERING after making a left or right turn the vehicles steering wheel did not return to center and as a result... |
18
~ 47455 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i recently purchased a 2002 dodge grand caravan sport 3.3 liter 18 000 miles on odometer when purchased vehicle wants... |
15
~ 17974 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the vehicle's airbag sensor light came on intermittently. dealer notified. *nlm... |
15
~ 35723 miles |
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING on feb 16 my wife lost the power stearing on our 2002 dodge grand carrivan [minni-van] on 17 feb... |
14
~ 29848 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the air bags inadvertently deployed while driving causing minor injury to the driver and passenger. the dealer has repaired the |
12
~ 42179 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight malfunction. drl one on one off headlights opposite on/off hi-beams opposite on/off. replaced fcm worked ok for a few |
9
~ 75069 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlights turned on and off intermittently making it difficult to see the road when it iwas dark. consumer informed |
9
~ 41337 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE both power sliding doors will not stop when consumer puts hand in path of door at bottom it shuts automatically.... |
9
~ 87811 miles |
SUSPENSION van has been in repair shop four times due to an unknown noise coming from rear left wheel. dealership has... |
9
~ 18689 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER first incident was the airbag light came on intermittently. the dealer repaired it last week. today the entire instrument panel |
8
~ 23964 miles |
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING power steering failed. heard a whining sound while at a stop light a short time later i was almost unable |
7
~ 18129 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when accelerating from a full stop the car will either sputter and almost stall or it will in fact stall.... |
7
~ 38400 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a dodge grand caravan 2003. it did ok for about six months after that it has been one... |
7
~ 19409 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i purchased a new 2002 dodge grand caravan on 10/6/01. within a week i experienced a sudden and swift drop... |
7
~ 10245 miles |
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph there was... |
6
~ 155036 miles |
RACK AND PINION > STEERING while turning right or left the driver heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. the driver was able to... |
6
~ 26454 miles |
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS my seven year old daughter was exiting our 2002 dodge grand caravan when her foot slipped through the safety belt... |
6
~ 10750 miles |
POWER TRAIN i have had numerous problems with the veh since it was purchased new may 2002. veh has a rough idle... |
6
~ 75050 miles |
FRONT > SEAT BELTS i purchased a new 2002 dodge grand caravan on 4/17/02. on 2/21/03 the van was in the dealership with the... |
5
~ 8400 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have had numerous problems with the veh since it was purchased new may 2002. veh has a rough idle... |
5
~ 38400 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 5-10 mph vehicle stalled and then completely locked up coming off of a ramp. upon starting again |
5
~ 34192 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. the contact noticed that the check engine light illuminated on the... |
4
~ 111100 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2002 dodge grand caravan sliding door locks and can't be opened manually or remotely. passengers must exit opposite side of... |
4
~ 84575 miles |
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the instrument panel lights did not turn on with the headlights. *ak *sc *jb... |
4
~ 51759 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2002 dodge grand caravan with approximately 11 000 miles. the air bag light has been illuminating intermittently... |
4
~ 10250 miles |
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i purchased a new dodge grand caravan on 4/17/02. on 5/8/02 the vehicle was in the dealership for malfunctioning automatic |
4
|
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problems with seat tensioner and automatics doors malfunctioning.*mr air bag light remains on as a result consumer has had the |
4
~ 26750 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle generates excessive wind noise in the cocpit at speeds above 50mph. noise is focused around windshield area and is... |
4
~ 27500 miles |
SEAT BELTS child was in seat belt playing with a toy and accidently hit seatbelt buckle causing it to come unlatched. |
4
~ 31000 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY during the three month period immediately following the purchase of the vehicle consumer experienced multiple problems with the electronic system... |
4
~ 34500 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air bag light comes on randomly.airbag faulty . dealer replaced them at cost $338.00. should have been covered with only... |
3
~ 46767 miles |
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i have a 2002 dodge grand caravan with 45000 miles on it and the power steering has to be replaced |
3
~ 23575 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS vehicle experienced abs failure caused by the rotors delaminating. *ak... |
3
~ 13333 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES three tire failures within 12 months due to "road hazards". the tires are michelin 215/60r17. one was a slow leak... |
3
|
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes woreout around 23 000 or 21 000 i purchased the vehicle used it had 15 000 miles already on... |
3
~ 37767 miles |
STRUCTURE air bag clockspring has been replaced 6 times. *mr there was a leak inside the vehicle on the passenger's side... |
3
~ 19667 miles |
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying the brakes left front brakes squeak very loudly and there is a delay in stopping. *ak... |
3
~ 9100 miles |
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS we want nhtsa to do something about the gen 3 seat belts in our car. hopefully we will not experience... |
3
|
SERVICE BRAKES i parked my mini van @ 3:00 pm staurday-22-2015 on 115 street before myrtle av richmond hill queens new york... |
2
~ 96500 miles |
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair.... |
2
~ 120000 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION i bought a 2002 dodge grand caravan at around 87k in 2004. at the time i was aware that there's... |
2
~ 60532 miles |
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING replacement of both link sway eliminators and bushings and nuts all were loose and worn this is the third time |
2
~ 22150 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT replacement of both link sway eliminators and bushings and nuts all were loose and worn this is the third time |
2
~ 12500 miles |
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION replacement of both link sway eliminators and bushings and nuts all were loose and worn this is the third time |
2
~ 52500 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2002 dodge grand caravan (we have had the van for 3 months the previous owner was an... |
2
~ 29500 miles |
EQUIPMENT the air conditioner functions intermittently. all of the usual items were checked i.e. compressor and lines checked for leaks system... |
2
~ 30000 miles |
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE after overfilling the fuel tank gas fume were coming into the vehicle while driving. vehicle was taken to dealer for |
2
~ 9450 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE vehicle was moving at approximately 5 mph and hit a pole. the impact from the pole damaged the frame of... |
2
~ 35500 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL air bag sensor light continued to stay on. as a result horn and cruise control become inoperable. a recall for |
2
~ 131500 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM air bag sensor light continued to stay on. as a result horn and cruise control become inoperable. a recall for |
2
~ 98850 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving 70 mph engine shut off. dealer stated that fuel pump malfunctioned which enabled fuel to reach the engine.*ak... |
2
~ 54500 miles |
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION the left front strut rod has broken away from the strut. this has caused a load popping noise while drive.... |
2
~ 56095 miles |
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer's vehicle was struck from the rear by a school bus and driver's seat did not hold. the reclining back |
2
~ 55000 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i have had numerous problems with the veh since it was purchased new may 2002. veh has a rough idle... |
2
~ 5500 miles |
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i purchased our 2002 dodge grand caravan on 4-1-2002 and it was in the shop the first time for the... |
2
~ 32125 miles |
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i purchased our 2002 dodge grand caravan on 4-1-2002 and it was in the shop the first time for the... |
2
~ 34425 miles |
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE this is my second 2002 grand caravan...the first was purchased on 10/23/2001 and on the way home we smelled strong... |
2
|
COLUMN > STEERING i have a dodge grand caravan 2003. it did ok for about six months after that it has been one... |
2
~ 40500 miles |
TIRES tire blew out at 5000 miles and other 3 tires blew out before 9000 miles. please provide any additional information. |
2
|
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that smoke appeared from the side mirror power... |
1
~ 137700 miles |
WHEELS real axle rusted out on right side causing the wheel brake loose in my driveway as i pulled in after... |
1
~ 90 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact stated the doors could not be opened automatically or manually. the... |
1
~ 77000 miles |
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. the contact stated the doors could not be opened automatically or manually. the... |
1
~ 77000 miles |
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY we own a 2002 dodge grand caravan. after driving for about 20 minutes we were sitting at a traffic light. |
1
~ 87000 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM all of a sudden the internal instrument panel and console lights went out in my 2002 grand caravan. my mechanic... |
1
~ 128000 miles |
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers came on without cause or warning and will not turn off even with ignition off and key removed. |
1
~ 104000 miles |
CHILD SEAT on november 28 2007 my 2 year old son dylan fisher depetro lost his life along with 9 month old... |
1
|
MATERIAL/PADDING > CHILD SEAT on november 28 2007 my 2 year old son dylan fisher depetro lost his life along with 9 month old... |
1
|
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR at 62 000 miles the car would not shift into gear. after moving the gear shift all the way up... |
1
~ 62659 miles |
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan es. on may 13 2007 the contact's vehicle was rear ended forcing... |
1
~ 88000 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle's fuel tank control valve weld joint... |
1
|
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING we have chased power steering issues throughout the lifespan of my 2002 grand caravan sport. noise shaking and vibrating. local... |
1
~ 25000 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving at highway speed the manual transmission jerked the vehicle as if it were stalling.... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dt: caller stated a metal strap rusted and caused the heater hose rust. caller said he noticed a leak and... |
1
~ 84400 miles |
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after overfilling the fuel tank gas fume were coming into the vehicle while driving. vehicle was taken to dealer for |
1
~ 18900 miles |
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING while driving and steering vehicle wandered on its own. consumer heard a loud noise was coming from the front. drove... |
1
|
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle is parked in cold weather... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle will not go into gear smoothly. prior to this incident consumer was able to make a smooth transitions |
1
~ 28000 miles |
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS vehicle will not go into gear smoothly. prior to this incident consumer was able to make a smooth transitions |
1
~ 28000 miles |
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when the brakes are applied there was a noise coming throughout the driver and passenger sides. dealership inspected several times |
1
|
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN transmission diferential broke if broke during driving may have caused vehicle to lock up and cause accident. *ak... |
1
~ 54000 miles |
COMPRESSOR > SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR we purchased a 2002 grand caravan sport used. when i picked up the van after getting some recall work done... |
1
~ 71200 miles |
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the turn signals will intermittently work in reverse. for example if i engage the left turn signal the right dash... |
1
~ 31320 miles |
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT the rear seatbelts on the rear bench of our 2002 dodge grand caravan do not stay latched on our carseats.... |
1
|
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS we've experienced problems with the middle row integrated child safety seats. several times the tensioner on the seat would not... |
1
~ 21000 miles |
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states that all 5 rear seat belt assemblies unlatch easily. the driver and passenger seat belts are unaffected. the... |
1
|
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i purchased a new dodge grand caravan on 4/17/02. on 11/20/02 (for the second time since purchase - first time... |
1
|
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states that vehicle's gas gauge reads incorrectly which causes vehicle to run out of gas while driving. dealer contacted. |
1
~ 6500 miles |
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM where to start since the dau we bought it in 7/02 we have brought it in 3 times for faulty... |
1
|
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY where to start since the dau we bought it in 7/02 we have brought it in 3 times for faulty... |
1
|
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving consumer dodge grand caravan will go into neutral. *ts the consumer stated on one occasion the vehicle was... |
1
|
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM recall replacement of gas tank that might has something to do with my engine light turning on now i found... |
1
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT lodged a complaint with government immediately at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/hotline -----original message----- from: [xxx] on behalf of cnd evening news sent: friday... |
1
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GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 35 mph vehicle completely shuts down without warning. dealer has been notified. *ak *slc... |
1
|
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer noticed a gas leak. the mechanic stated that o-rings were leaking. cause unknown. please provide any further information. ph...*ak... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING once vehicle was in park steering wheel did not lock. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. however dealer did |
1
~ 32400 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tire blew out at 5000 miles and other 3 tires blew out before 9000 miles. please provide any additional information. |
1
|
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake shoes are completely worn out with only 17 500 miles on vehicle. *tt *cb ... |
1
~ 17500 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION consumer states that rear-end felt as if dragging while driving. dealer diagnosed that plate which covers the brake system is |
1
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EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY my 2002 dodge grand caravan has a "blindspot" in its left hand mirror. vehicles passing on the left of the... |
1
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