2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,700 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.
“We own a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. After driving for about 20 minutes, we were sitting at a traffic light. The rear window blew out a hole about 10x12 inches and shattered the entire rest of the window.”
NHTSA complaint #10251145, filed 2008-12, 87,000 miles“Dt: caller stated a metal strap rusted and caused the heater hose rust. Caller said he noticed a leak and found the rusted hose and strap. Caller had it repaired until he could get home to let dealer see it. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10131557, filed 2005-08, 84,400 miles“Windshield wipers came on without cause or warning and will not turn off even with ignition off and key removed. Had to remove fuse and disable wipers to drive car and keep battery from discharging.”
NHTSA complaint #10210457, filed 2007-12, 104,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that smoke appeared from the side mirror power switch. The panel melted although no flames were present. In addition, the horn failed to activate when depressed. The contact replaced the power switch, but the horn was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 137,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10622199, filed 2014-08, 137,700 miles“Where to start, since the dau we bought it in 7/02, we have brought it in 3 times for faulty windshield wiper problems, we lost powering steering (thank god my wife was not driving it with our two small kids), the rear hatch didn't work and it took 3 months for us to finally get it fixed, we have to replace the brake pads at 14,000 miles, and just recently the alternator had to be replaced. Now there is a problem with the brakes they make a horrible sound when pressing on them and is going into the dealer again next week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10052660, filed 2004-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 53 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 61 | 10% |
| 1996 | 100 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 17 | 6% |
| 1992 | 17 | 7% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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