2002 Dodge Caravan service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Dodge Caravan — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. The contact stated that he brakes failed to disengage after starting the vehicle. The contact stated that once the vehicle was turned on the brakes made a loud noise and the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…”
filed May 27, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. While braking from 50 mph, the brakes locked without warning. In order to release the brakes, the contact would have to shift the vehicle into reverse. The failure occurred intermittently on several occasions. In addition, the contact stated the brake…”
filed Aug 2, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Caravan | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 Caravan | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 Caravan | 41 | 14% |
| 2007 Caravan | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 Caravan | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 Caravan | 31 | 16% |
| 2001 Caravan | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 Caravan | 49 | 10% |
| 1999 Caravan | 44 | 8% |
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.