2002 Dodge Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,300 miles.
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.
“Something wrong with my gas tank, it always stops me even if it's halfway. The driver seat belt doesn't stay well. The holes where the engine always comes off and there's a lot of smoke coming out. The headliner is coming off and there's like a sand falling to my kids. The break is not that strong”
NHTSA complaint #11090834, filed 2018-04, 121,000 miles“Consumer states battery service light came on indicating highs voltage or low voltage. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several time and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Ts the consumer stated that the air bag light would come on while making turns and during normal driving. (the battery system failure and fuel tank both had recalls) scc”
NHTSA complaint #8023081, filed 2002-11, 4,132 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Caravan. The contact smelled an overpowering gasoline odor from the vehicle and then noticed that gasoline was leaking from the fuel line. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 98,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10440610, filed 2011-12, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, there was a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector hose was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10763107, filed 2015-09, 104,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that due to the age of the original fuel filter, he replaced it with an aftermarket filter (recall number 03e053000) on may 13, 2008. The new filter leaked fuel underneath the vehicle the following day. The current mileage was 92,500 and failure mileage was 91,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10239035, filed 2008-08, 91,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021668Apr 5, 2007Cleaning procedure for the mechanical throttle body.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 15 | 9% |
| 2005 | 37 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 28% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 60 | 8% |
| 1996 | 222 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 2% |
| 1991 | 25 | 4% |
| 1990 | 11 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology