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2001 Dodge Caravan vs 2002 Dodge Caravan

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 Dodge Caravan2002 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA complaints257245
Recall campaigns34
Service bulletins (TSBs)134101
Investigations25
Crash reports913
Fire reports311
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage56,000 mi53,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge CaravanDodge Caravan
Air Bags4359
Steering3236
Electrical System2933
Power Train1927
Exterior Lighting3015
Suspension3211
Engine and Engine Cooling1619
Visibility208

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light2441
Stalling1611
Vibration / shaking95
Clunking / rattling80
Rust / corrosion75
Brake problems50
Electrical failures06
Check engine light05

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.