2002 Dodge Caravan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,677miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Dodge Caravan, 1% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,677 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH she smelled a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was advised that the orc module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the failure was also confirmed by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 128,000. The consumer stated the airbag light illuminated and did not turn off. Updated 2/22/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10493326, filed 2013-01, 128,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 4 | 20% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 19 | 22% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 26 | 15% |
| 2009 | 17 | 14% |
| 2008 | 24 | 8% |
| 2007 | 11 | 14% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Caravan
59 complaintsSteering
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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