2002 Dodge Caravan electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 34 complaints for the 2002 Dodge Caravan, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I had purchased a 2002 dodge caravan se and immediately after it was back in the shop for repairs. I heard a noise in the window and the dodge place told me it was nothing not to worry about it. Also I have made several trips to the dodge place for the brakes (replaced 6 times ) , sliding door doesn't stay latched and always slides and hits my children while getting in or out of the vehicle, the drivers side seat belt comes undone for no reason (it wont stay latched), I had a flat and the tire jack broke while…
The consumer received a recall notice about moisture from air conditioner that may enter into radio and cause a short circuit or possible radio/left speaker fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who fixed the vent but not the radio.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 61 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Transmission 23 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Lighting 16 complaints
- Seat belts 15 complaints