2002 Dodge Caravan
2002 Defect Investigations
There are also 9 Dodge recalls » 14 defect investigations » 87 TSBs » for the Dodge Caravan.
HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION: Electrical System**
no recall issued
** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2002 DODGE CARAVAN -- Owner reports indicate allegations of improper headlight operation of one or both headlights. Some report intermittent outage or dimming. Many report that the condition is random; it sometimes does not repeat and lasts for a very short duration. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See summary report for additional information.
Investigation was initiated on June 01 2005. Closed on May 02 2006. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA05009 »
HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION: Electrical System**
no recall issued
** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2002 DODGE CARAVAN -- The Office Of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation after receiving reports from consumers that their headlights would malfunction in various ways from flickering to complete non-illumination. Headlight operation is monitored by the vehicle's body control module (BCM) and front control module (FCM). ODI is upgrading this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (EA05-009) to further examine the issue.
Investigation was initiated on February 02 2005. Closed on June 01 2005. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE05004 »
SPEAKER FIRE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE: Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk**
Recall #04V531000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2002 DODGE CARAVAN -- On July 7, 2004, the Office Of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a preliminary evaluation based on consumer complaints alleging an interior vehicle fire starting in the area of the driver side rear speaker. DaimlerChrysler corporation (DCC) informed ODI that condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drip onto the radio and into vent holes on top of the radio. This can result in a short circuit sending direct current to the rear speakers and cause a speaker fire. The condition is present only on subject vehicles equipped with the base radio. Subject vehicles with other option radios contain circuit protection that prevents sending direct current to the speakers and are not affected. All nine complaints pertain to vehicles with the base radio. By letter dated November 1, 2004, DCC notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA# 04V531) covering model year 2001-2002 Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Chrysler Voyager, and Town & Country models with base radio only (est. 238,000 vehicles). DCC dealers will install a protective tape to the top of the radio assembly to prevent water intrusion. The action taken by DCC is sufficient to resolve the issue raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
Investigation was initiated on July 07 2004. Closed on November 05 2004. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE04049 »
POWER STEERING HOSE FAILURE: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System**
Recall #04V386000
** This defect investigation is filed under 5 related vehicle components.
2002 DODGE CARAVAN -- Please see attached report.
Investigation was initiated on April 09 2003. Closed on May 29 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE03012 »
FUEL TANK LEAK: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Recall #02V274000
2002 DODGE CARAVAN -- Fuel tank rollover valve and/or gasket allegedly leak gasoline, which in the presence of an ignition source can cause a fire Investigation was initiated on September 24 2002. Closed on October 09 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02068 »