2002 Dodge Grand Caravan structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the rear door handle had melted due to exposure to the sun and the door was unable to be opened. Also, the drivers side of the dashboard had also melted and cracked due to exposure to the sun causing debris to separate from the…”
filed Jul 29, 2019
“I parked my mini van @ 3:00 pm staurday-22-2015 on 115 street before myrtle av richmond hill queens new york, sunday 6:00 am I came home and decided to check on my car if somebody had broken-in/steel my 3 peace tool box but my car had dissapeared, I saw broken driver side glass on the gound and…”
filed Sep 10, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT…Campaign 03V094000 · Mar 7, 2003
Related service bulletins
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
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.
3100519 · 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.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 28 | 12% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 59 | 22% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 95 | 23% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 227 | 23% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 26 | 6% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 18 | 2% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 26 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Dodge Grand 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.