Vehicle Safety Data

2002 DODGE CARAVAN Engine Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

3 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11151374 |
ENGINE BROKE
#10969351 |
THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,
#10493326 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ORC MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE FAILURE WAS ALSO CONFIRMED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DID NOT TURN OFF. UPDATED 2/22/2013 *JS

Other 2002 DODGE CARAVAN Problem Areas

Air Bags 39 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 22 complaints Electrical System 18 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 13 complaints Tires 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 8 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Suspensionfront 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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