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
Airbags
Avg mileage:59,825 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#222 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:49,538 mi
Crash-related:2
#318 complaints
Electrical Faults
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 39 | 4 | 1 | 59,825 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 22 | 2 | — | 49,538 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | 1 | 3 | 68,335 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 3 | — | 59,997 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | — | — | 44,493 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | 1 | 49,151 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 63,564 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 8 | — | — | 37,644 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | — | — | 41,900 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 6 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 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 & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — |
Airbags
39
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,825
Automatic Transmission
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,538
Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
68,335
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,997
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,493
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,151
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,564
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,644
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,900
Other Equipment
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,593
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,614
Steering:Rack And Pinion
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,150
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,800
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Dodge Caravan has 326 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 39 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Airbags (39 complaints, avg 59,825 mi); Automatic Transmission (22 complaints, avg 49,538 mi); Electrical Faults (18 complaints, avg 68,335 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,376 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Dodge Caravan include 26 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Dodge Caravan?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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