2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 13%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,680miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 13% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,680 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 10 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air bag light stays on, when I use turn signal to turn left the right one comes on and vice versa, one head light will come on and after a while the other one will turn itself on, went out one night to eat and when entering the van with the automatic unlock key the security alarm went off nothing worked what we did so we had to unhook the battery for 20 mins. I was told that weird things happen when the clock spring goes bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487804, filed 2012-12, 161,000 miles“All of a sudden the internal instrument panel and console lights went out in my 2002 Grand Caravan. My mechanic said the body control module is faulty/has a short and it's an approx $800 repair. I have 128,000 miles on the caravan. I also have a 1996 caravan and this has never happened to that van, even thought it's 12 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #10215582, filed 2008-01, 128,000 miles“I have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan on about 8/11 the check engine light cam on and smoke and raw fuel were coming out of the exhaust. I immediately shut down and began to diagnose the problem. I found the wiring harness on the injector fuel rail to be faulty. The harness is routed around the ignition coil directly over the exhaust pipe. The insulation had broke down over time from heat and bare wires were touching each other. The result is a potential fire hazard. The end result was also a ruined PCM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10420064, filed 2011-08, 143,000 miles“I purchased a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan new. Over the last year I have had multiple electrical problems. The problems caused basically two effects. The first one was that the vehicle would shut off and either not start or have difficulty starting. The second was that every time you step on the brakes, the wipers, heat, and radio would quit.at first the dearler bonneville & son could not find the problem even after putting a scope on it at the exact time the trouble occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10111944, filed 2005-02, 38,000 miles“5-8-02 wiring harness falls into serpentine belt. Harness not replaced, repaired also replaced cam sensor. I was told the belt wasn't put in properly at the at the Dodge plant. Van has intermittent power surges. Dealer cant find anything. Dodge gave me an extended warranty because of this problem. I think they knew something.-27-03 replaced transmission solenoid pack. 2-25-03 van making humming noise, could not find problem 8-22-03 air bag light is on.replaced passanger side airbag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10043691, filed 2003-10, 3,432 milesRelated recalls
- 04V531000Nov 2, 2004On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2001–2002, Chrysler Town And Country 2001–2002, Dodge Caravan 2001–2002 +1 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 58 | 24% |
| 2018 | 92 | 34% |
| 2017 | 144 | 35% |
| 2016 | 314 | 31% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 128 | 36% |
| 2013 | 256 | 54% |
| 2012 | 337 | 58% |
| 2011 | 332 | 63% |
| 2010 | 550 | 63% |
| 2009 | 334 | 61% |
| 2008 | 815 | 63% |
| 2007 | 30 | 16% |
| 2006 | 38 | 13% |
| 2005 | 259 | 26% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 | 38 | 13% |
| 2001 | 37 | 12% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 62 | 14% |
| 1998 | 79 | 14% |
| 1997 | 104 | 18% |
| 1996 | 197 | 17% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
59 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Grand 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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