2002 Dodge Caravan Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,950 miles. 2 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.
“While driving on highway the seat back on my 2002 Dodge Caravan broke, dropping me back and almost causing loss of control. On examination I found the tubular steel on the left side snapped in half. This is not a warranty issue as chrysler deemed it but a safety and design issue. Chrysler refused to repair the seat. I am 6'4 tall and 200 pounds, not an overly large person by any means.”
NHTSA complaint #10168223, filed 2006-09, 67,700 miles“Driving on a boulevard thoroughfare in a snowstorm, I leaned back slightly on the seatback to shift my weight so I could see better. I heard a loud sound similar to a bullet being fired, and the seatback immediately fell backward to a horizontal position. I was now on my back, unable to see the road or other references through any window. I pulled myself up using the steering wheel and regained control of the car. Luckily there were no accidents or injury. I phoned the vehicle manufacturer customer service center and reported what took place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10218845, filed 2008-02, 72,606 miles“The reason I'm writing this is because 'm trying to find out the proper steps to take to have an investigation on the failure of the seatbelts and seats. On the 16th of march 2003 my family and I were in a terrible accident in corpus christi texas. We were heading home to new braunfels texas when I ran into construction and the flow of traffic came to a stop and a full size van rear ended my minivan at about 30mph. In the car I had my pregnant wife, mother, dad and 2 year old daughter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10013532, filed 2003-03, 17,456 miles“While driving 55 MPH driver side seat back collapsed. Consumer was able to maintain control and get off the road. The dealer refused to repair the seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10081540, filed 2004-07, 58,200 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 2009-05Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
| 1996 | 23 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 31 | 3% |
| 1992 | 20 | 2% |
| 1991 | 14 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 7 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 3 | 17% |
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.
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