2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

415

Owner Complaints

16 Crashes 24 Fires 4 Deaths

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

The 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has received a total of 415 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, STRUCTURE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (35 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (31 complaints), and Electrical System (24 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 1,159,915 vehicles.

Recall 04V531000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

| 238,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall 04V386000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

| 681,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.

Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall 03V094000 — STRUCTURE

| 3,674 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...

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Recall 02V274000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 116,029 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE FUEL TANK CONTROL VALVE WELD JOINT COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...

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Recall 01V310000 — CHILD SEAT

| 52,649 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES AND CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall 03E053000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 68,563 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.

Consequence: A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy: WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO...

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

415 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 35 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 31 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 24 5 Fires
Steering
Complaints: 18 1 Crash 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 15
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 14 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 12 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 10 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 9
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 9
Suspension
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Fires 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 7
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 7
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 6
Power Train
Complaints: 6
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5 1 Fire 2 Injuries 2 Deaths
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Fires
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 2 Injuries 2 Deaths
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airsupplycompressor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11545506 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire
I was driving down highway 60 when my van backfired. I thought it was a blown tire & started pulling off the highway. When pulling off the highway I noticed the orange glare off the side rails on the highway. That's when I realized that the van had caught on fire under the hood. Once I pulled over I had a friend call 911 to report my van on fire while I tried to open the hood & put the fire out. The hood was to hot to open so I grabbed everything I could from my van & stayed clear of it until the Arizona fire dept & Arizona highway patrol came. All my information was taken by the Arizona highway patrol. I was told that my van will be at J&S Towing & that my friends & i can leave the scene.
#11463671 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Every time I go Though a small puddle rain or snow 10 to 30 mph I loose power steering and have a battery light pop on I have to pull over turn off van and restart sometime it goes back to normal
#11450831 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 185,000 miles Fire
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the heater blower had become inoperable and upon inspection, it was discovered that the heater blower wiring harness was burnt and the wires were melted together. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 185,000.
#11270261 | ENGINE | | 260,000 miles
MY VAN,2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET/ROAD WHETHER ON STRAIGHT ROAD OR A CURVE, OR WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS OR LESS,GAS SEEMS TO BE IRRELEVANT . AFTER STALLING WILL NOT RESTART. I HAVE REPLACED ALL MINI-FUSES,BATTERY, STARTER,AND STILL WILL STALL. SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 25 MPH WHILE STILL MOVING IT WILL RESTART ON ITS OWN. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE.
#11270261 | POWER TRAIN | | 260,000 miles
MY VAN,2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET/ROAD WHETHER ON STRAIGHT ROAD OR A CURVE, OR WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS OR LESS,GAS SEEMS TO BE IRRELEVANT . AFTER STALLING WILL NOT RESTART. I HAVE REPLACED ALL MINI-FUSES,BATTERY, STARTER,AND STILL WILL STALL. SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 25 MPH WHILE STILL MOVING IT WILL RESTART ON ITS OWN. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE.

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Safety Rating for the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

B05 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SUBJECT REGARDING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MAY CAUSE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILURE FOR RS MODELS. *SLC

NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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