2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Caravan years
- Fewer complaints than other years 17th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 290 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. That ranks 17th out of 26 Grand Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (59 complaints, 20%), typically at around 54,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 14 fires, 18 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 290owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 59 | 20% | 54,000 | “air bag” (54%) | — |
| Steering problems | 53 | 18% | 35,500 | “steering hose” (11%) | — |
| Power Train | 42 | 14% | 50,045 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 38 | 13% | 65,680 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 11% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 7% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 7% | 39,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 19 | 7% | 84,150 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 6% | 56,095 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 5% | 25,450 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 4% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 13 | 4% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 3% | 85,700 | — | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 3% | 39,650 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 3% | 10,813 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 2% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 7,750 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 193,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | 66,930 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 90 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Problem: On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.
Risk: This could result in a speaker fire.
Fix: Dealers will add a special tape to the top of the radio to prevent the potential of water intrusion. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain mini vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Child seat
Problem: Vehicle description: certain mini vans fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner manuals supplied with these vehicles do not indicate which seating positions are equipped with tether anchorages and child restraint anchorage systems as required by the standard.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with the necessary child restraint system information. Owner notification is expected to begin october 8, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free information within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Headlight malfunction (EA05009) — opened Jun 1, 2005, closed May 2, 2006.
- Headlight malfunction (PE05004) — opened Feb 2, 2005, closed Jun 1, 2005.
- Power liftgate latch (EA04031) — opened Nov 22, 2004, closed Apr 7, 2005, led to recall 05V134000.
- Speaker fire in the rear of the vehicle (PE04049) — opened Jul 7, 2004, closed Nov 5, 2004, led to recall 04V531000.
- Fuel tank leak (PE02068) — opened Sep 24, 2002, closed Oct 9, 2002, led to recall 02V274000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I just bought a 2002 Dodge Grand caravan. I have noticed the seat belts do not lock when I installed the car seat and pulled the seat belt to lock the car seat in place it will not work which makes the car seat tip and fall every direction. I tried every seat in van to see if the lock and they do…
I was driving down highway 60 when my van backfired. I thought it was a blown tire & started pulling off the highway. When pulling off the highway I noticed the orange glare off the side rails on the highway. That's when I realized that the van had caught on fire under the hood. Once I pulled over…
Every time I go Though a small puddle rain or snow 10 to 30 mph I loose power steering and have a battery light pop on I have to pull over turn off van and restart sometime it goes back to normal
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the heater blower had become inoperable and upon inspection, it was discovered that the heater blower wiring harness was burnt and the wires were melted together. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not…
My van,2002 dodge grand caravan, randomly stalls while driving down the street/road whether on straight road or a curve, or with a full tank of gas or less,gas seems to be irrelevant . After stalling will not restart. I have replaced all mini-fuses,battery, starter,and still will stall. Sometimes…
Other Dodge Grand Caravan years
← 2001 Grand Caravan · 2003 Grand Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 244 | 4 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 414 | 3 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 1,002 | 6 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 359 | 5 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 584 | 6 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 530 | 4 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 869 | 6 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 1,292 | 8 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 182 | 2 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 284 | 3 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 995 | 5 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 219 | 2 |
| 2002 | 290 | 5 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 298 | 3 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 442 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 432 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 559 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 583 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.