2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 14%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,045miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 14% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,045 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My van,2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, randomly stalls while driving down the street/road whether on straight road or a curve, or with a full tank of gas or less,gas seems to be irrelevant . After stalling will not restart. I have replaced all mini-fuses,battery, starter,and still will stall. Sometimes while driving above 25 MPH while still moving it will restart on its own. This is a huge safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11270261, filed 2019-10, 260,000 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“My Dodge caravan worked well until I received recall notice to replace power steering hoses. When that repair was complete, the throttle control sensor would not work properly. As soon as the car was returned from that repair, the fuel guage malfunctioned, and shortly thereafter the transmission broke (at 46000 miles). Either a very bad vehicle or dealership is causing damage during repair work.”
NHTSA complaint #10068423, filed 2004-05, 46,000 miles“Our 2002 Dodge caravan with 23000 miles does not move when shifted into reverse. The transmission slips and grabs. We have taken it back to the dealership 2 times for the same problem and they can not duplicate the problem therefore they have done nothing to correct this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10056630, filed 2004-02, 21,000 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 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 40% |
| 2019 | 49 | 20% |
| 2018 | 23 | 8% |
| 2017 | 37 | 9% |
| 2016 | 221 | 22% |
| 2015 | 77 | 27% |
| 2014 | 19 | 5% |
| 2013 | 36 | 8% |
| 2012 | 48 | 8% |
| 2011 | 43 | 8% |
| 2010 | 40 | 5% |
| 2009 | 20 | 4% |
| 2008 | 68 | 5% |
| 2007 | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 22 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 13% |
| 2002 | 42 | 14% |
| 2001 | 29 | 10% |
| 2000 | 95 | 21% |
| 1999 | 72 | 17% |
| 1998 | 81 | 14% |
| 1997 | 81 | 14% |
| 1996 | 209 | 18% |
| 1995 | 24 | 22% |
| 1994 | 56 | 28% |
| 1993 | 51 | 18% |
| 1992 | 37 | 15% |
| 1991 | 17 | 13% |
| 1990 | 27 | 49% |
| 1989 | 11 | 46% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
59 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsElectrical system
38 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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