2002 Dodge Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Dodge Caravan, 1% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I had purchased a 2002 Dodge Caravan se and immediately after it was back in the shop for repairs. I heard a noise in the window and the Dodge place told me it was nothing not to worry about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095637, filed 2004-10, 120 miles“My 2002 Dodge Caravan is missing the lower anchors in the third row seat for the latch system. I purchased the vehicle brand new and have not previously noticed the lack of the anchors since I just now am installing a car seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10267574, filed 2009-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 | 203 | 38% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 10 | 1% |
| 1996 | 61 | 4% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 57 | 9% |
| 1993 | 30 | 3% |
| 1992 | 36 | 4% |
| 1991 | 39 | 6% |
| 1990 | 48 | 17% |
| 1989 | 28 | 15% |
| 1988 | 23 | 22% |
| 1987 | 15 | 22% |
| 1986 | 12 | 24% |
| 1985 | 7 | 14% |
| 1984 | 6 | 33% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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