Complaints
326
Crashes
26
Fires
11
Injuries
15
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#139 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:59,825 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#222 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:49,538 mi
Crash-related:2
#318 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:68,335 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 39 | 4 | 1 | 59,825 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 22 | 2 | — | 49,538 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | 1 | 3 | 68,335 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 | 3 | — | 59,997 mi | |
| TIRES | 10 | — | — | 44,493 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | — | 1 | 49,151 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | — | 63,564 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 8 | — | — | 37,644 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 7 | — | — | 41,900 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 6 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | — | — | 89,593 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 6 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 | — | — | 78,614 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 5 | — | — | 41,150 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | 44,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | 1 | 112,967 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 4 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 4 | 1 | — | 66,169 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 48,500 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 4 | — | — | 37,920 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 27,584 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | 1 | 45,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 112,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 49,241 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | 38,044 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 3 | 1 | — | 88,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18,161 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | 1 | 48,445 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | 1 | 77,893 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 101,667 mi |
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