2002 Dodge VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge VAN. That ranks 4th out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 17%), typically at around 56,320 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dodge VAN 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 | 3 | 17% | 56,320 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 17% | 43,374 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 11% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Dodge VAN.
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.
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 own a 2002 dodge caravan,while driving vehicle it suddenly overheated and wouldn't start. Radiator fluid was leaking out from the undercarriage of the vehicle. Inspection of vehicle revealed a hole caused by a weakened tubing wall and mount clip at the weld point. My vehicle had less than 36,000…
Power steering fluid is leaking. Dealer describes it as "major repair". *tr
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's brakes had consistent and worsening problems. The vehicle had several repairs and parts replaced, but the problems persisted after every repair. On one occasion, while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle because the brake lines bursted. The…
We were traveling down the road when another vehicle hit a 800 pound hog in the road sending it airborn and it hit our van bouncing off and landing in the ditch. Our air bags deployed, the windshield smashed into a billion pieces , but then our van bursted into flames totally gutting our van. Had…
We were rear ended at 40-45 mph. The front passenger and driver seats collapsed on to the passengers in the middle seats. Because of this accident the vehicle was totaled and all the passengers in the vehicle were injured. The passenger in the middle seat was crushed. We asked a employee at dodge…
Other Dodge VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 10 | 0 |
See all Dodge VAN problems by year, every Dodge model, or the Dodge VIN decoder.
Similar Dodge models
Embed this 2002 Dodge VAN badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge VAN?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Dodge VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.