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Dodge VanModel year report

2002 Dodge Van Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
44,187miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Dodge Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2002 Dodge Van. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (17% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and equipment (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,187 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Air bag light stays on while driving has been happening for over a year now first it was intermittent and now it is illuminated all the time. Went to glendale Dodge in california and they advised me that the clockspring needs to be replaced cost is over $300.00 not covered by warranty advised to contact daimler chrysler contacted several times and was advised by them that there has been no recall on my grand caravan sport advised by glendale Dodge that there have been several recalls but not on my vehicle. Please assist us with this problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10114730, filed 2005-03, 56,320 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving the malfunction indicator light came on. I pulled the VAN over and shut it off to read the owner's manual, which states certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc. May illuminate the light after engine start. The vechile should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations the vechile will drive normally and will not require towing. The malfunction indicator light flashes to alert you to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10124258, filed 2005-06, 43,374 miles

Equipment: “I have repeatly (approx. 15-18) complained to daimlerchrysler and to the dealership where my VAN was bought, that my air conditioning does not work properly. It is intermitted. There have been very loud explosion-like sounds when the air conditioning is engaged. After running the vehical an 1/2 hour or so, the inside grill temp is sometimes 90. We have a very large thermometer that we can put into the air vent to get an accurate temp. The dealership has replaced the compressor 6 times. They have pulled out the guts. …”

NHTSA complaint #10133907, filed 2005-08

Steering: “I have been researching complaints about my 2002 Dodge grand caravan. There is a problem with the front suspension and steering that have been repeatedly reported, and I have the same complaint. I am experiencing a noise and vibration while turning the steering wheel. The technician informed us there is a TSB for the problem, and the repair cost are estimated at $275.00. The suspension problem is a knocking and rattling sound in the front end. The technician has said the sway bar bushings, and links need to be replaced. The estimated cost for those repairs is an additional $375.00. …”

NHTSA complaint #10148103, filed 2006-01, 45,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

63% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,500 and 56,320 miles.

0%0–1013%10–2550%25–5025%50–7513%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 44,187 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Dodge Van in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20021844,1870———Stable
20011552,9000———Stable
20001961,8630———Stable
199917106,2640———Stable
19982489,5000———Stable
19972489,0120———Stable
199618265,8570———Stable
199510—0———Not enough data
19949—0———Not enough data
19915—1———Not enough data
1977847,5300———Not enough data

All Dodge Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Dodge Van have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2002 Dodge Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Dodge Van is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (17% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2002 Dodge Van been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Dodge Van reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,187 miles and the middle half falls between 36,500 and 56,320 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.