Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 290 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V531000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/RADIO SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V386000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E053000 WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V274000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK CONTROL VALVE WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V310000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/OWNER MANUAL INFO NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 59 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Power Train 42 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 21 complaints
Of the 290 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 290 complaints, owners report 18 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan has a substantial number of owner complaints and six recall campaigns, indicating potential reliability issues. The most common complaints relate to airbags and steering, with significant concerns also regarding the powertrain and electrical system. Overall, this data suggests reliability may be below average compared to similar vehicles.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 80,000-120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Steering system | 70,000-110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Powertrain | 90,000-130,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000-100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspection
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery health check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Steering wheel stiffness
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical component failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.