2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,150miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 7% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“Van was sitting in the driveway when I tried to open the passenger side sliding door. Door will not unlock by pulling up on the actual lock or via the power door switch. It's not a power sliding door. Thought this was an isolated incident when I looked online and saw many, many other folks have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10423193, filed 2011-09, 210,000 miles“I own a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The drivers side sliding door will not close. This has been happening for some time but after fooling around with it manually and with remote, I could somehow get the problem fixed. Not this time. I went online and found that many others have same problem. I feel this is a recall issue not just a repair. It is a defect by Dodge/chrysler. My car is totally undriveable because the back door will not engage.”
NHTSA complaint #10311257, filed 2010-02, 120,000 miles“I have a 2002 Grand Caravan with dual sliding doors. Sometimes, the doors do not detect an obstruction and attempt to close anyway. Yesterday, my 3 year old daughter received minor bruising to her waist after climbing out of the van while the door was in motion. The door did not retract until I forcibly pushed the door after seeing her in distress. It did not retract after sensing her torso in the path. She was ok but received a bruise on each side of her waist (door and van body contact). …”
NHTSA complaint #10014109, filed 2003-04, 22,000 miles“I own a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan (we have had the van for 3 months, the previous owner was an 81 year old lady). Out of nowhere my radio started having a major malfunction. When I turn on the vehicle the radio is at full blast if you touch the volume knob it goes off but when you touch it again I goes back to full blast. There is nothing abnormal that I have done other than use it like every one else. I also discovered a mysterious puddle on the passenger floor board which when it dried it turned white. The first thing I did was take it to the Dodge dealer and told them the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158803, filed 2006-06, 59,000 miles“Vehicle was moving at approximately 5 MPH and hit a pole. The impact from the pole damaged the frame of the vehicle. Consumer has a conversion van to accomodate a wheel chair passenger. Both the driver and the passenger were injured. Consumer took the van to the dealer when the consumer was informed thast there was cosmetic damage to the van.”
NHTSA complaint #10090142, filed 2004-08, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V094000Mar 7, 2003Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2000–2003, Ford Explorer 2000–2003, Expedition 2000–2003 +9 more
Related service bulletins
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- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
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- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29 | 12% |
| 2018 | 59 | 22% |
| 2017 | 95 | 23% |
| 2016 | 228 | 23% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 26 | 6% |
| 2012 | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 18 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 | 27 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 8% |
| 2006 | 36 | 13% |
| 2005 | 70 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 6% |
| 2002 | 19 | 7% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 16 | 4% |
| 1998 | 27 | 5% |
| 1997 | 18 | 3% |
| 1996 | 59 | 5% |
| 1995 | 20 | 19% |
| 1994 | 33 | 17% |
| 1993 | 32 | 11% |
| 1992 | 33 | 13% |
| 1991 | 11 | 9% |
| 1990 | 5 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 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 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSeat belts
21 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology