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Dodge Grand Caravan 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

290Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
40Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags62 complaints

62 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering55 complaints

55 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V386000.

Power Train44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V274000.

Engine20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V094000.

Suspension16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V531000.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V310000.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V310000Reported October 4, 2001 - 52,649 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 52,649 vehicles across all affected models.

02V274000Reported October 8, 2002 - 116,029 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 116,029 vehicles across all affected models.

03V094000Reported March 7, 2003 - 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 3,674 vehicles across all affected models.

04V386000Reported August 5, 2004 - 681,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 681,000 vehicles across all affected models.

04V531000Reported November 2, 2004 - 238,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 238,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA04031Opened November 22, 2004 - Closed April 7, 2005

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH. Resulted in recall campaign 05V134000.

EA04031Opened November 22, 2004 - Closed April 7, 2005

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH. Resulted in recall campaign 05V134000.

EA05009Opened June 1, 2005 - Closed May 2, 2006

HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05009Opened June 1, 2005 - Closed May 2, 2006

HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05009Opened June 1, 2005 - Closed May 2, 2006

HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02068Opened September 24, 2002 - Closed October 9, 2002

FUEL TANK LEAK. Resulted in recall campaign 02V274000.

PE04049Opened July 7, 2004 - Closed November 5, 2004

SPEAKER FIRE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V531000.

PE04049Opened July 7, 2004 - Closed November 5, 2004

SPEAKER FIRE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V531000.

PE05004Opened February 2, 2005 - Closed June 1, 2005

HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05004Opened February 2, 2005 - Closed June 1, 2005

HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05004Opened February 2, 2005 - Closed June 1, 2005

HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20011
200220
200352
200457
200532
200624
200723
200823
20097
201012
20116
20128
20144
20156
20161
20175
20182
20193
20222
20231
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.