2002 Dodge Caravan Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 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.
“My vehicle had a massive blowout and tire failure on the e-way with my daughter in law and grandchildren(2). This occurred on 6/19/10 on highway 74 to phoenix az. At approx. 1-p.m., vehicle speed was 65 m.p.h.the tire involved was a goodyear integrity 215/70/15. It blew out fast and dangerous. The other rear tire on inspection later had a split between the tread bond to the tire casingtires had approx. 25-30k on them with good tread, these tires were always rotated and aired up as I am a retired apprenticed trained fo. Mo. Co. …”
NHTSA complaint #10340656, filed 2010-06, 59,000 miles“I heard a banging noise while driving on the highway at 50 MPH. So I called my dealer to schedule an appt for multiple of reasons and they found the following issues again with my car; my front brakes (shoe pades, rotor's turned) needed to be replaced again since I've had this car and the car only has 45,000 miles on it and previous to that, the dealer replaced the shoe pades again at 19,000 miles?? Also at 19,000 miles, the dealer had to replace the bushings and links for the front end and again at 45,000 miles two days ago. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146342, filed 2005-12, 19,000 miles“When applying the brakes it felt as if vehicle ran over something in the road. The rotors were replaced twice since last summer, and vehicle's performance was not changed. .. Had to replace front brake rotors/pads due to brake calipers sticking and not releasing. The two front tires also wore out and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10115767, filed 2005-03, 39,000 miles“Dt: the consumer stated that battery acid had leaked onto the wiring harness, causing electrical failure. The dealer confirmed this problem. The manufacturer offered to pay for half of the repairs. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs yet. (11/21/05) the driver's side window intermittently failed to go up and was reported numerous times to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The reverse light had become intermittent while the vehicle was in motion. Also the fan, windows and the radio failed to operate when the A/C or defrost was turned on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139545, filed 2005-11, 21,465 miles“I purchased a 2002 Dodge Caravan van on june 9, 2014. On july 11, while in houston, texas, my vehicle sustained a flat tire. I took it to firestone to repair the tire. The tire was irreparable. My spare tire had a hump in it and consequently I wasn't able to put it on the vehicle. Another tire was manufactured in 2005. The other tire was manufactured in 2012 but has a gash in the tire. The three remaining tires have no tread on them. In the event that one of my tires goes out I have no spare. I purchased a new tire for 79.00.I was told tires are not covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611272, filed 2014-07Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 7% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 21 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 2% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 23 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 1% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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