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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls, newest first

November 2, 2004NHTSA 04V531000238,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 5, 2004NHTSA 04V386000681,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 24, 2003NHTSA 03E05300068,563 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
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 the fuel lines to leak.
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 within a reasonable time should contact wix at 704-864-6711.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 7, 2003NHTSA 03V0940003,674 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
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 excessive moisture and road salt.
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 1-800-745-6096.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 8, 2002NHTSA 02V274000116,029 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
On certain mini vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary. Owner notification began October 28, 2002. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 4, 2001NHTSA 01V31000052,649 vehicles potentially affected

Child seat

Summary
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 required by the standard.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 290 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
14
Injuries reported
18
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes40
  2. Air bags35
  3. Power train › Automatic transmission31
  4. Electrical system25
  5. Steering18

Other Dodge Grand Caravan years

Other 2002 Dodge models

Most recalled 2002 vehicles

  1. 2002 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  2. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (16 recalls)
  3. 2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
  4. 2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
  5. 2002 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)
All of 2002’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering, fuel system, gasoline, structure, child seat. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan?
290 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.