2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 7% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.
“We have been smelling the smell of gas for awhile, today it got alot stronger,we had just put gas in the van and we thought may some had gotten spilled on the outside. When we stopped to wash it I looked underneath and saw a huge puddle of gas forming on the ground. Come to find out there had been a recall in october 2002. Looked on my carfax and it doesnt list that as being repaired. We could have been killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10661121, filed 2014-11, 250,400 miles“I have a Dodge Grand Caravan 2003. It did ok for about six months after that it has been one problem after another. When I'm waiting to go on a road if I take my foot off brake it starts rolling backward fast. You have to hold the brake while pushing the gas to keep it from rolling back. It's steering has given me trouble, the gas gauge has caused problems, etc.... I have contacted Dodge several times, but have gotten no help from them.”
NHTSA complaint #10098731, filed 2004-11, 4,000 miles“On july 4, 2002 my 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan was involved in a low speed rollover in which the vehicle came to rest upside down. In the minutes following the rollover the vehicle caught on fire and burned completely up. My wife and 3 children were traveling in the vehicle when this happened and all 3 by the grace of god were pulled to safety by persons near the accident. Two months later I received a recall on the van from the dealer indicating there was a recall on the fuel system to replace a part that may cause a fire in the event of a rollover.”
NHTSA complaint #10158669, filed 2006-05, 6,000 miles“I own a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The car stalls while driving. If it starts again, it stalls within 1/4 mile. You can do this only for 3 times before it finally can not be started. Brought the car to the dealership to investigate. First time they replaced the computer program module. The car worked for 100 miles, then died again while I was driving. The dealership started the car and ran a diagnostic but failed to locate any faulty codes. I asked them to take it for a test ride and see what happens. They did, and it died on them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104636, filed 2004-12, 67,360 miles“2002 Dodge Grand Caravan sometimes the fuel gauge will go to empty suddenly, and a little later, it will go back to the actual reading. It happens sporadically, but I did not know that it could be reported. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10245437, filed 2008-10, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V274000Oct 8, 2002On certain mini vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak.Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2002, Chrysler Town And Country 2002
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 14 | 6% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 3% |
| 2016 | 26 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 41 | 9% |
| 2012 | 74 | 13% |
| 2011 | 137 | 26% |
| 2010 | 23 | 3% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 15 | 1% |
| 2007 | 49 | 27% |
| 2006 | 31 | 11% |
| 2005 | 64 | 6% |
| 2004 | 36 | 31% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2001 | 19 | 6% |
| 2000 | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 25 | 4% |
| 1997 | 38 | 7% |
| 1996 | 181 | 16% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 11 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 16 | 12% |
| 1990 | 11 | 20% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
59 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsExterior lighting
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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