Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Carriage Carriage LS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Carriage Carriage LS has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2002 Carriage Carriage LS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V626000 REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V260000 REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V424000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With three recall campaigns related to refrigerator issues but no owner complaints on file, evidence is limited. Although the recalls focus on the refrigerating equipment, the impact on overall vehicle durability is unclear.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator system | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Annual brake inspection
- Regular tire rotations
- Cooling system check every two years
- Inspect and clean roof seals annually
- Check and lubricate slide-outs
- Service axle bearings every year
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Refrigerator not cooling
- Refrigerant smell
- Corroded refrigerator components
- Unusual noises from fridge
- Fridge power cycling erratically
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Carriage Carriage LS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.