Component Record

Dodge Grand Caravan 2002 Steering Problems

55 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage55 complaints

55 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags62 Power Train44 Brakes40 Electrical System38 Seat Belts22 Lighting21

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.