2002 DODGE CARAVAN

10 recalls, 326 complaints - 106 TSBs

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE... Read more

Consequence

IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.

6,686 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CURT MFG. INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

EAGLE EYES IS RECALLING 11,534 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. CS090-B001L AND CS090-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOWER BEAM PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, ... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.

11,534 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: EAGLE EYES TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

MAXZONE IS RECALLING 2,520 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 3341103L-AS AND 334-1103R-AS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2001-2007 DODGE CARAVAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLEC... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1-888-286-1188 (WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AZ, MT, WY, UT, CO, KS, NM, OK, TX, AR, LA, AK, HI) 1-877-253-8930 (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT... Read more

2,520 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Defect Description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE ... Read more

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

7,440 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BRAKE PARTS, INC.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

238,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.

Consequence

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

681,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE ... Read more

Consequence

A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy

WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY... Read more

68,563 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: WIX FILTERATION PRODUCTS DIVISION

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODU... Read more

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR 0252. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 LONG WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAV... Read more

45,870 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS

STRUCTURE

Defect Description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EX... Read more

Consequence

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-60... Read more

3,674 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS

CHILD SEAT

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES AND CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS AS REQU... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

52,649 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

326 total complaints 26 crashes 11 fires 15 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	39
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	13
TIRES	10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	9
STEERING	9
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE	8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	7
SEAT BELTS	6

Incident date: Oct 9, 2018

ENGINE BROKE

Incident date: Jun 10, 2017

SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY GAS TANK, IT ALWAYS STOPS ME EVEN IF IT'S HALFWAY. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOESN'T STAY WELL. THE HOLES WHERE THE ENGINE ALWAYS COMES OFF AND THERE'S A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT. THE HEADLINER IS COMING OFF AND THERE'S LIKE A SAND FALLING TO MY KIDS. THE BREAK IS NOT THAT STRONG

Incident date: Jun 10, 2017

Incident date: Feb 1, 2017

THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,

Incident date: Feb 1, 2017

THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,

Incident date: Feb 1, 2017

THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INTERMITTENT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD AND CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. *SMD

Incident date: Sep 22, 2015

THE VIN INFORMATION IN THE DATABASE HAS BEEN CHANGED BY THE AUTO BODY SHOP IN ORDER TO AVOID RETURNING THE VAN TO ITS "PRE ACCIDENT CONDITION".

Crash

Incident date: Aug 27, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2014

ON 6/5/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY AT 65MPH A DEER HAD BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 02 CARAVAN. I HAD REACTION TIME WITH HITTING MY BRAKES UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED & MY VAN CONTINUES SLIDING ON DRY PAVEMENT, I ATTEMPTED HITTING MY HORN BUT NOTICED THE SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE H... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 5, 2014

Crash

Incident date: Jun 5, 2014

Crash

Incident date: Jun 5, 2014

Crash

Incident date: Jul 11, 2014

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN VAN ON JUNE 9, 2014. ON JULY 11, WHILE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED A FLAT TIRE. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE TO REPAIR THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS IRREPARABLE. MY SPARE TIRE HAD A HUMP IN IT AND CONSEQUENTLY I WASN'T ABLE TO PUT IT ON THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER TIRE WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2014

Incident date: May 11, 2005

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE A... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2005

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BRAKES FAILED TO DISENGAGE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2005

Incident date: Mar 5, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO WIRES WOULD SHORT CIRCUIT WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S S... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2014

Incident date: Feb 28, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH DOUGLAS XTRA TRAC II TIRES SIZE 215-70 R15, DOT NUMBER (MD34JV1R3912). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BELTS FAILED FROM THE I... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2013

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAGS MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 9, 2013. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY EVEN AFTER THE IMPACT, AND THERE WERE POSSIBLE SEAT BELT ISSUES, AS WELL. BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HIS WIFE WAS EJECTED F... Read more

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Aug 9, 2013

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Feb 1, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE IN A JERKING MOTION. THE SPEEDOMETER READING ALSO FLUCTUATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2013

Incident date: Jan 1, 2004

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND TOOK VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER PASSENGER SIDE MOUNT WAS CORRODED AND ALMOST FRACTUR... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2004

Incident date: Apr 6, 2013

DRIVING VEHICLE .IT FLAME FROM UNDER. BELLY OF VEHICLE, . TOTALED THE VEHICLE NOTHING LEFT OF IT. LOST MY PERSONALS AS WELL.THANK GOD I DID NOT HAVE MY KIDS IN IT WHEN IT HAPPENED BEEN NO TIME, TO GET THEM OUT. *TR

Fire

Incident date: Jan 22, 2013

I CANNOT BELIEVE A RECALL ON THE INTERMITTENT AIR LIGHT COMING ON HAS NOT OCCURRED ON THE 2002 CARAVAN. MINE GOES ON AND OFF USUALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN-A CLEAR INDICATION THAT THE WIRE IN THE CLOCKSPRING HAS FAILED. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT FUNCTION MAKING THE CAR U... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ORC MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR D... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 25, 2008

BACKED OUT OF GARAGE ON COLD MORNING AND COULDN'T TURN STEERING WHEEL (ESPECIALLY TO THE LEFT) UNTIL SEVERAL MINUTES OF IDLING AND FORCING TO EXTREME RIGHT AND THEN TO LEFT, SEVERAL TIMES, PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AND EVEN AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES, IT HAS HUNG UP ON LEFT TURNS REQUIRING A SLIGH... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, BURNING FUMES STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACTING ANYTHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE F... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 13, 2011

THE DASH WENT OUT. NO HAZARDS, NO BLINKERS AND NO GAUGES. *JB

Incident date: Oct 13, 2011

THE DASH WENT OUT. NO HAZARDS, NO BLINKERS AND NO GAUGES. *JB

Incident date: May 4, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT WAS SHREDDING AND SHE HAD THEM REPLACED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE WAS EXHIBITED ON THE FRONT SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPL... Read more

Incident date: Dec 19, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR FROM THE VEHICLE AND THEN NOTICED THAT GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 98... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2011

THE SLIDING DOORS LOCKED AND WILL NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN. *TR

Incident date: Jun 15, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND LOSE POWER. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2010

Incident date: May 7, 2011

THE RADIO JUST WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING, IT MADE A LITTLE POP SOUND AND NEVER CAME BACK ON. *TR

Incident date: May 5, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING SHE NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDODOMETER SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERABLE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MANY MILES WERE ACTUALLY ON THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER REMAINED THE SAME. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OR MANU... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2008

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE BRAKING FROM 50 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE DRUM... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2010

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST CAME ON ON MY DASH. MY MECHANIC SCANNED THE CODE AND GOT "PASSENGER SQUIB #1 CIRCUIT OPEN". HE TELLS ME THAT I NEED A WHOLE NEW WIRING HARNESS OR A WHOLE NEW AIRBAG BUT THAT THE PROBLEM IS A CONNECTOR THAT USED TO BE AVAILABLE FROM CHRYSLER BUT I... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD EITHER WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2010

MY VEHICLE HAD A MASSIVE BLOWOUT AND TIRE FAILURE ON THE E-WAY WITH MY DAUGHTER IN LAW AND GRANDCHILDREN(2). THIS OCCURRED ON 6/19/10 ON HIGHWAY 74 TO PHOENIX AZ. AT APPROX. 1-P.M., VEHICLE SPEED WAS 65 M.P.H.THE TIRE INVOLVED WAS A GOODYEAR INTEGRITY 215/70/15. IT BLEW OUT FAST AND DANGEROUS. THE O... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE AIR BAG WIRING WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. THE CUR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND WATER PUMP WERE LEAKING FLUIDS. ALSO, THE FLYWHEEL BROKE IN HALF. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ... Read more

Showing 50 of 326 complaints.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

106 manufacturer communications from 99 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
350000 EQUIPMENT	7
160000 STRUCTURE	7
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	6
010000 STEERING	6
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	4
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM	4

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

160000 STRUCTURE

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

350000 EQUIPMENT

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

160000 STRUCTURE

Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

POWER SLIDING DOOR ADJUSTMENT AND DIAGNOSIS AID. *KB UPDATED 10/26/07. *NJ

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE MECHANICAL THROTTLE BODY. *KB

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT

010000 STEERING

REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC

010000 STEERING

STEERING SHUDDER. *TT

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT

021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

CREAKING/SQUAWKING SOUND FROM FRONT STRUT AREA. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

RATTLE/KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *SC

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION DELAY ENGAGEMENT. *EH

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

POP/TRICK/CREAK SOUND IN STEERING COLUMN. *MJ *EH

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR WATER LEAK. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 23-010-04 DATED 04-29-04. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SURGE WITH TRANSMISSION AT FULL LOCK-UP. *MJ

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BRAKES MAY HAVE THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC OFF LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER (SKIM) MAY HAVE THE SECURITY/VTA LAMP ILLU

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

IRREGULAR ENGINE SNAPPING SOUND. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ERRONEOUS ACTUATION OF HORNS, HEADLAMPS, AND PARKING LAMPS WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED. *TT

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

KNOCKING SOUND FROM LOWER STEERING COLUMN. *TT

010000 STEERING

POP/TICK SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL AREA. *TT

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWERTRAIN WIRING HARNESS BRACKET PACKAGE. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

VEHICLE WITH PROPERLY FUNCTIONING EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM REPEATEDLY SETS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0456 WHEN CUSTOMER REGULARLY COMMUTES ON A STEEP GRADE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATION, ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1594. *TT

015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER HOSES MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NO. C20. *TT

010000 STEERING

POP/TICK SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL AREA. *TT *MJ

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

POWER SLIDING DOOR AND / OR POWER LIFTGATE WILL POP OFF BUT NOT POWER OPEN. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE SPARK KNOCK. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

POWER SLIDING DOOR AND/OR POWER LIFTGATE WILL POP OFF BUT NOT POWER OPEN. *TT

071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

FUEL CAP DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

THE TRANSAXLE LOW/REVERSE ACCUMULATOR COVER O-RING ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BECOME DISLODGED. *TT

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *YD THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 05-001-02 DATED MARCH 4, 2002. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442, P0455, OR P0456 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP), LEAK DETECTED. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 25-001-02 DATED FEB 11, 2002. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH THE ABS, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF CLUSTER LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKES. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SLIPPING OR NO DRIVE CONDITION IN REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. *TT

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SUBJECT REGARDING MONRONEY LABEL TIRE DISCREPANCY. *TT

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE CYCLIC RUBBING SOUND FROM REAR OF VEHICLE DURING MEDIUM TO LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. *TT

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE HVAC DRAIN WATER LEAKS UNDER PASSENGER SIDE CARPET. *TT

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL (STRATIFICATION) BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT PANEL OUTLETS. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SLIPPING OR NO DRIVE CONDITION IN REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE ABS, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSAXLE THAT WILL NOT MOVE OR SLIPS IN REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. *TT

220000 SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING QUAD SEAT RELEASE HANDLE SCREW SHEARED OFF IN SHAFT. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING STUCK OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FOR VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2002 EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3 L OR 3.8 L ENGINE. *SLC

220000 SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING ASSIST FEATURE INOPERATIVE ON QUAD OR SPLIT REAR BENCH SEATS. *SLC

010000 STEERING

SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING SHUDDER. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

LOUD WHISTLE/SQUEALING SOUND FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT-2002 RS/RG. *SLC

071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL CAP DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION, ERRONOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456, EVAP LEAK MONITOR 0.020 LEAK DETECTED. *SLC

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING QUARTER WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP LOOSE. *SLC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING POOR REAR AIR CONDITIONER PERFORMANCE - LOW OUTPUT FROM HEADLINER VENTS. *SLC

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

SUBJECT REGARDING COOLING FAN SOUND/VIBRATION. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXHIBITING ENGINE SAG / HESITATION AND/OR CLOSED THROTTLE START STALL, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0123. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE QUAD SEAT CUPHOLDER COMPENSATION FLAP IS BROKEN. *TT

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

SUBJECT REGARDING BELT LIKE SQUEAL SOUND AT HIGH ENGINE RPM. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER SLIDING DOOR REVERSES DIRECTION DURING THE POWER CLOSE CYCLE, FALSE OBSTACLE DETECTION. *TT

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

A CONDITION MAY EXIST AT IDLE, WITH THE COOLING FANS ON, A SOUND MAY BE HEARD AND / OR A VIBRATION MAY BE FELT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *TT

010000 STEERING

EXPERIENCING A SHUDDER (VIBRATION) FELT INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INFORMATION REGARDING THE MINIVAN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MODERATE TO SEVERE HIGH WAY SPEED 45-60 MPH VEHICLE SURGE. *TT

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING A POP/TICK SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TT

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

ON SOME VEHCLES, THE POWER SEAT HAS SLIGHT FORE/AFT MOVEMENT MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR VISIBLY DROPS 1/4 TO 1/2 TANK WHILE DRIVING. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE. *TT

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM ELIMINATION. *TT

190000 TIRES

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A HOWL/ DRONE/ MOAN/ HUMMING/CYCLIC SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 70 MPH. *TT

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

CONCERN WITH TAIL LAMP EXPERIENCING A LOOSE CONDITION. *TT

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLING A REVISED POWER SEAT ADJUSTER DRIVE BLOCK SCREW TO THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE POWER SEAT TRACK(S). *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY SYSTEMS - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / REPAIR. *TT

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

INFORMATION ON BELT-LIKE SQUEAL SOUND AT HIGH ENGINE RPM. *TT

114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

CONCERNS WITH WIRING HARNESS CHAFING.*SLC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES WERE BUILT AND SHIPPED TO DEALERS WITH CAMSHAFTS THAT MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED OIL GROOVE. *SLC

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE CARAVAN

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED JANUARY 16, 2002, BASED ON SEVEN REPORTS ALLEGING THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED ON CERTAIN 1997 AND 1998 MODEL YEAR CARAVAN AND VOYAGER VEHICLES.THE REPORTS INDICATED A TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE ENTERED THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, THUS CAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO JAM OR ... Read more

RQ, Open , Model Year: 1991

REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT

ON MAY 7, 1997, CHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL 436,000 1992 DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 97V-079.ODI HAD INVESTIGATION THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT PROBLEM FOR 1991... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1989

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE

THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION FAILED TO PRODUCE A QUALITY TRANSMISSION IN ITS MODEL YEAR 1989 MINIVANS, WHICH CAN FAIL IMMATURELY

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR