Complaints
417
Crashes
16
Fires
24
Injuries
21
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#135 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:84,475 mi
Crash-related:3
#231 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:43,868 mi
Fires:1
#325 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:88,575 mi
Fires:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 35 | 3 | — | 84,475 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 31 | — | 1 | 43,868 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | 5 | 88,575 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | 1 | 1 | 61,014 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 15 | — | — | 48,713 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 15 | 1 | 1 | 29,956 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 14 | — | 1 | 37,989 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 4 | — | 63,268 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 10 | — | 1 | 146,717 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 112,604 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 9 | — | — | 53,148 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | 1 | 56,067 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | 1 | 2 | 27,172 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | — | — | 23,905 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 7 | — | — | 21,150 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | 1 | 53,760 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 155,036 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 90,060 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 6 | — | — | 32,250 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 6 | — | — | 39,681 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 1 | 64,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 56,987 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 111,100 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 124,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 5 | 1 | — | 42,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Airbags
35
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,475
Automatic Transmission
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,868
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
88,575
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,014
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,713
Hydraulic Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
29,956
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,989
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,268
Structure:Body:Door
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
146,717
Headlight/Taillight Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,604
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,148
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,067
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
27,172
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,905
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,150
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
53,760
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,036
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,060
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,250
Steering:Rack And Pinion
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,681
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,987
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,100
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,000
Seat Belts:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,000
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan has 417 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 35 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Airbags (35 complaints, avg 84,475 mi); Automatic Transmission (31 complaints, avg 43,868 mi); Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 88,575 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 Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,729 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 Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan include 16 crash-related reports, 24 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 4 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 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Dodge Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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