2002 DODGE CARAVAN Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

4 engine and engine cooling 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.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10507365 | Fire
DRIVING VEHICLE .IT FLAME FROM UNDER. BELLY OF VEHICLE, . TOTALED THE VEHICLE NOTHING LEFT OF IT. LOST MY PERSONALS AS WELL.THANK GOD I DID NOT HAVE MY KIDS IN IT WHEN IT HAPPENED BEEN NO TIME, TO GET THEM OUT. *TR
#10188880 |
I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE IN MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT IN SEPTEMBER 2006. THERE IS A FAULT IN THE REAR HEATER ASSEMBLY TUBE WHICH CAUSES IT TO RUST OUT. WHEN THIS TUBE RUSTS OUT, ANTI-FREEZE LEAKS OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVER HEAT AND SEIZES THE MOTOR. *JB
#10136303 |
2002 DODGE CARAVAN WILL STALL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED - USUALLY WITHOUT WARNING. NO ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON INDICATING ENGINE HAS TURNED OFF. REALIZE ENGINE OFF WHEN NO RESPONSE OCCURS WITH PRESSING THROTTLE. MUST COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD TO STOP. VEHICLE WILL OFTEN NOT START FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES - ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR. VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT 62 MPH AND EVEN AT LOWER SPEEDS ON ALL TYPES OF GROUND ELEVATION. VERY INTERMITTENT STALLING. ENGINE WILL ALSO NOT TURN OVER WHEN SITTING OVER NIGHT IN DRIVEWAY OR JUST WHEN EATING IN A RESTAURANT. EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS WILL STALL IN INTERSECTIONS, OR ON HIGHWAY TYPICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. A FEW TIMES CAR JERKED AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED THEN LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. *NM
#10115742 |
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO . *AK

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 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 Engine 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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