Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Dodge Caravan

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 326 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V531000

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.

Component
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
238,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-11-02
Owners notified
2005-01-31

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V386000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
681,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-05
Owners notified
2004-09-27

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.

Safety risk

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V094000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Vehicles affected
3,674
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-07
Owners notified
2003-03-07

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

Safety risk

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V310000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
52,649
Reported to NHTSA
2001-10-04
Owners notified
2001-10-08

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES AND CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags3952,476 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2253,000 mi
Electrical system1846,300 mi
Air bags: frontal1370,000 mi
Tires1039,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine953,000 mi
Steering946,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module839,650 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights745,000 mi
Equipment680,000 mi
Seat belts677,778 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections614,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner566,799 mi
Steering: rack and pinion547,000 mi
Suspension: front556,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4104,900 mi
Seat belts: rear/other420,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner467,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic440,000 mi
Steering: column449,100 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system416,169 mi
Structure425,000 mi
Structure: body4106,000 mi
Unknown or other49,965 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery335,000 mi
Electrical system: horn373,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition3120 mi
Electrical system: wiring339,000 mi
Engine3105,677 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3104,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly356,704 mi
Seat belts: front3120 mi
Seats3—
Service brakes340,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip339,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads339,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor319,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device352,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump317,436 mi
Suspension3150,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control373,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2120 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor274,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.220,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline291,300 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2120 mi
Parking brake273,236 mi
Power train220,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2350,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly226,000 mi
Structure: body: door2130,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar223,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal216,000 mi
Visibility280,000 mi
Air bags: side/window140,684 mi
Child seat1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1173,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)165,900 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting1120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1170,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch148,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights140,001 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch172,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights198,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit144,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch185,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank14,132 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Interior lighting157,890 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper139,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar149,500 mi
Steering: electric power assist system195,995 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack130,927 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments144,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub1—
Vehicle speed control1130,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system136,202 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1120 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor150,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels1—

The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.