2002 Dodge Van Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Dodge Van, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact stated the vehicle's brakes had consistent and worsening problems. The vehicle had several repairs and parts replaced, but the problems persisted after every repair. On one occasion, while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle because the brake lines bursted. The vehicle was towed back to the residence were the insurance company sent an investigator to examine the vehicle. Upon examination the investigator determined that the brake system was faulty due to the manufacturer design and the brake line on the rear passenger side needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174433, filed 2006-11, 36,500 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Van
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Van
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.
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