2002 Dodge Caravan Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“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“Rear shoulder seat belts did not work properly. The automatic locking retractor for the shoulder belts did not lock properly. Dealer examined the belts and could not explain why the retractor did not lock. Rear seat belts doesn't lock when brakes are activated.”
NHTSA complaint #10061459, filed 2004-04, 20,000 miles“Vehicle air bag light would stay illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the passenger's seat belt tension needed replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10111724, filed 2005-03, 77,778 miles“Dt: the consumer's vehicle hit a semi trailer at about 20 MPH and the frontal airbags did not deploy. The driver tried to brake, and the impact was in the front of the vehicle. The bumper was moved back 8 inches, the transmission, the cooler and radiator were bent over the motor. Consumer has filed a complaint with chrysler, and they sent an investigator to see the damage and take pictures. The van was totaled. There was 1 injury, the injury would not had been as bad if the airbags would have deployed. The passenger suffered internal injuries, bleeding, and bruising due to seat belt failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10122095, filed 2005-05, 70,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 | 22 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 | 17 | 3% |
| 1994 | 31 | 5% |
| 1993 | 114 | 12% |
| 1992 | 175 | 19% |
| 1991 | 90 | 15% |
| 1990 | 23 | 8% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 6 | 9% |
| 1986 | 5 | 10% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
| 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 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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