2002 Dodge Caravan steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 41 complaints for the 2002 Dodge Caravan, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Dealer has been notified. However, mechanic can not duplicate the problem. Dealer has serviced problem 3 times. Consumer adds air bag light is on constantly. Occasionally goes off for a few miles. Vehicle is leaking power steering fluid.
After 8 repair attempts there continued to be a ticking noise in the steering column upon tight turns, such as parking lot maneuvers. This is most noticeable on high temperature days. There is a less noticeable tick in the steering column at 25-30 MPH slight correction steering.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 61 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Transmission 23 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Lighting 16 complaints
- Seat belts 15 complaints