2002 Dodge Van Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Dodge Van. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
AIR BAGS
1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
1crashes1fires1injuries
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
1
1crashes4injuries
Total complaints20

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I own a 2002 dodge caravan,while driving vehicle it suddenly overheated and wouldn't start. Radiator fluid was leaking out from the undercarriage of the vehicle. Inspection of vehicle revealed a hole caused by a weakened tubing wall and mount clip at the weld point. My vehicle had less than 36,000…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS · reported 2007-05-30

“Power steering fluid is leaking. Dealer describes it as "major repair". *tr”

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID · reported 2006-11-01

“We were traveling down the road when another vehicle hit a 800 pound hog in the road sending it airborn and it hit our van bouncing off and landing in the ditch. Our air bags deployed, the windshield smashed into a billion pieces , but then our van bursted into flames totally gutting our van. Had…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2006-10-03

“Dt*: 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.…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2006-09-15

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2006-01-16

“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…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2006-01-16

“We were rear ended at 40-45 mph. The front passenger and driver seats collapsed on to the passengers in the middle seats. Because of this accident the vehicle was totaled and all the passengers in the vehicle were injured. The passenger in the middle seat was crushed. We asked a employee at dodge…”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · reported 2005-11-27

“I purchased my caravan in november of 2005. One month after buying it the air bag light stays on continuously. Now the passenger and driver windows sometimes go up and sometimes don't. Why is this happening on such a newer vehicle? Do I have to worry about other electrical problems that will cost…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2005-11-19
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Dodge Van as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.