2002 Dodge Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 24%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Dodge Caravan, 24% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Airbag clock spring on 02 Dodge Caravan had to be replaced for $207. Chrysler denied reimbursement saying the car is out of warranty. I maintain the airbag system is a required safety item that should last the life of the car. I should not have to pay more than $200 extra to protect against an air bag deploying accidentally while I am driving or failing to deploy in case of a collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10290769, filed 2009-11, 81,413 miles“The clockspring on my 2002 Dodge Caravan se has failed, causing the airbag , horn and cruise control to fail. Based on what I've read online, this was a cause for a recall in earlier models up to 2000. This recall should be extended to include models manufactured after the year 2000, as it seems quite prevalent.”
NHTSA complaint #10189887, filed 2007-05, 50,000 miles“The air bag warning light comes on sporadically in the beginning, then it just stayed on as long as the vehicle is running. I took the car to the dealer and they said the clock spring needed to be replaced. It wasn't under the warranty and was informed no recall. I had to pay $301.00 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10232532, filed 2008-06, 55,000 miles“The air bag light stays on all the time the clock spring was replaced then it happened again. This is a major screw up. It is amazing someone has not been hurt or worse killed. Unlike many others we still had cruise control and the horn. What is it going to take to make chrysler stand up and take control of this situation. Lord knows they got enough of our bail out money to fix all the cars several times over. Please do the right thing and recall your product.”
NHTSA complaint #10286549, filed 2009-10, 86,472 miles“On 6/5/14 while driving down the hwy at 65mph a deer had bolted out in front of my 02 Caravan. I had reaction time with hitting my brakes until my brake light illuminated & my van continues sliding on dry pavement, I attempted hitting my horn but noticed the section of the steering wheel that the horn iss located was rock hard & could not be pushed in even the slightest. I ended up hitting the deer dead center of the front of my van, crumpled my hood, cracking my radiator, headlight assemlies, grill & cooling fans. My airbags never deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616608, filed 2014-07, 170,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 17 | 10% |
| 2009 | 26 | 22% |
| 2008 | 42 | 14% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 49 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 59 | 24% |
| 2001 | 43 | 17% |
| 2000 | 69 | 15% |
| 1999 | 119 | 21% |
| 1998 | 99 | 16% |
| 1997 | 152 | 21% |
| 1996 | 251 | 18% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 94 | 15% |
| 1993 | 34 | 4% |
| 1992 | 30 | 3% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Caravan
36 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEquipment
15 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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