2002 Dodge Caravan equipment problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 2002 Dodge Caravan — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the radio wires would short circuit whenever the radio was activated. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 04v531000 (equipment). The vin was not included in the recall. In addition, the driver's…”
filed Mar 12, 2014
“After starting the vehicle and putting it into drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a speed of 45-50 mph without my having pressed the accelerator. The rmp gauge was fluctuating wildly and the engine emitted a loud "revving" sound. I immediately applied the brakes which reduced the speed of…”
filed Nov 29, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY…Campaign 04V531000 · Nov 2, 2004
Related service bulletins
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23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-003-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Equipment problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 Caravan | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 Caravan | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 Caravan | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 Caravan | 25 | 4% |
| 1997 Caravan | 22 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.