2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
5 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
OUR 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH A 3.8 AWD BEGAN CUTTING OUT ON ACCELERATION AND AT INTERSECTIONS RECENTLY. CURRENTLY IT WILL DIE 3 OR 4 TIMES IN A HALF A MILE WHEN IT IS COLD. THIS CONDITION HAS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AS THE CAR WILL STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH OUT WARNING. NO CEL IS PRESENT ALL MAINTENANCE IS UP TO SCHEDULE. FUEL FILTER,SPARK PLUGS, WIRES,AIR FILTER,CLEANED THROTTLE BODY. DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHAT IT CAN BE. THIS IS NOT A SAFE CAR AND SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO THIS DANGEROUS FLAW. *TR
I ENTERED COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, ABS BRAKING, STEERING, WINDOW MOTORS AND ENTIRE RUSTING UNDER CARRAIGE. *TR
ON NOVEMBER 28, 2007 MY 2 YEAR OLD SON, DYLAN FISHER DEPETRO LOST HIS LIFE, ALONG WITH 9 MONTH OLD AMELIA DEMEUSE, TO A MINIVAN FIRE THAT ALSO SERIOUSLY INJURED TWO OTHERS IN THE TOWN OF LUXEMBURG, WI. OUR SON'S SITTER RAN SOME ERRANDS FOR ANOTHER LITTLE GIRL'S 1ST BIRTHDAY. WHILE SHE WAS IN A HARDWARE STORE, PURCHASING DECORATIONS, THE MINIVAN, HOLDING FIVE CHILDREN (ALONG WITH MY SON) CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAUSE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION. I HOLD NO ANGER TOWARDS SUE LALUZERNE, THE SITTER. SHE LOVED MY SON AND MY SON LOVED HER. HOWEVER, I KNOW THAT MY SON'S DEATH WAS NOT IN VAIN. HE WAS CALLED HOME TO JESUS FOR A REASON AND I FEEL IT'S MY CALLING TO ENSURE THAT SOMETHING LIKE THIS NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN. THE MINIVAN WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. MY SON WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE FROM SMOKE INHALATION...
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES. *MR THERE WAS A LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, A BROKEN CHAIN ON THE DRIVER'S SLIDER DOOR, A HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION AND A STALLING PROBLEM (POSSIBLE FUEL FILTER PROBLEM), AND A GRINDING NOISE DUE TO THE IDLER PULLEY BEING FAULTY. THE CONSUMER REQUEST COMPENSATION. *SC *JB
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEH SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW , MAY 2002. VEH HAS A ROUGH IDLE WHILE STOPPED IN GEAR, DEALER STATES THEY ARE WAITING FOR A COMPUTER UPDATE. TO DATE STILL HAVE PROBLEM. PROBLEM WITH STARTER , SAME GRINDS ON FIRST START IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. DEALER REPLACED 2 STARTERS AND FLYWHEEL. PROBLEM WITH TRANS, HARD BANG FELT WHEN SLOWING UP BETWEEN 8-5 MPH. SAID PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND DEALER HAS NOT DRIVEN VEH LONG ENOUGH TO GET CONDITION. DEALER HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS OF TRANS, PROBLEM STILL EXIST. CAR HAS BEEN IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR POWER STEERING LEAK AND VIBRATION. NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND SPOKE WITH THE DISTRICT MANAGER AND ADVISED HIM OF ALL THE COMPLAINTS WITH VEH AND PROBLEMS THAT STILL EXIST. I TOLD HIM I DID NOT WANT THE VEH . HE ADVISED ME HE WOULD LOOK...
Other 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas
Air Bags
35 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
31 complaints
Electrical System
24 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
15 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Structurebodydoor
10 complaints
Exterior Lighting
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
6 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplycompressor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint