2002 DODGE CARAVAN Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner Issues in the 2002 DODGE CARAVAN
4 seatsfront assemblyrecliner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner Complaints
DRIVING ON A BOULEVARD THOROUGHFARE IN A SNOWSTORM, I LEANED BACK SLIGHTLY ON THE SEATBACK TO SHIFT MY WEIGHT SO I COULD SEE BETTER. I HEARD A LOUD SOUND SIMILAR TO A BULLET BEING FIRED, AND THE SEATBACK IMMEDIATELY FELL BACKWARD TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION. I WAS NOW ON MY BACK, UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD OR OTHER REFERENCES THROUGH ANY WINDOW. I PULLED MYSELF UP USING THE STEERING WHEEL AND REGAINED CONTROL OF THE CAR. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURY. I PHONED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AND REPORTED WHAT TOOK PLACE. THEY ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER AND TOLD ME TO HAVE MY DEALER MAKE A DIAGNOSIS AND CALL THEM. THEY PHONED ME BACK THE SAME DAY SAYING THE MANUFACTURER WILL PAY TO HAVE THE SEAT REPAIRED IF I AGREED TO A $200. CO-PAY. I AGREED AND THE DEALER REPAIRED THE SEAT RECLINER, STATING ON THEIR...
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE SEAT BACK ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN BROKE, DROPPING ME BACK AND ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. ON EXAMINATION I FOUND THE TUBULAR STEEL ON THE LEFT SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE AS CHRYSLER DEEMED IT BUT A SAFETY AND DESIGN ISSUE. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT. I AM 6'4" TALL AND 200 POUNDS, NOT AN OVERLY LARGE PERSON BY ANY MEANS. *NM
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND GET OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT. *AK
WHILE SLOWING DOWN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH, AND DRIVER /PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED ON IMPACT, CAUSING DRIVER TO FALL ON TO CHILD AND INJURING CHILD, THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT HIT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON THE MOUNTED PORTION OF THE SEATBELT.*AK *NLM
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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
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Equipment
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Seat Belts
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Seat Beltsrearother
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Steeringcolumn
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Structure
4 complaints
Structurebody
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Unknown Or Other
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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