IllustrationSOMETHING WRONG WITH MY GAS TANK, IT ALWAYS STOPS ME EVEN IF IT'S HALFWAY. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOESN'T STAY WELL. THE HOLES WHERE THE ENGINE ALWAYS COMES OFF AND THERE'S A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT. THE HEADLINER IS COMING OFF AND THERE'S LIKE A SAND FALLING TO MY KIDS. THE BREAK IS NOT THAT STRONG
2002 Dodge Caravan
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2002 Dodge Caravan do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 182.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
310–25K
4025–50K
4350–75K
1975–100K
16100–150K
6150K+
155 reports with mileage · 90 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports11 fire reports6 injury reports
Steering complaints
36 reportsTHE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,
BACKED OUT OF GARAGE ON COLD MORNING AND COULDN'T TURN STEERING WHEEL (ESPECIALLY TO THE LEFT) UNTIL SEVERAL MINUTES OF IDLING AND FORCING TO EXTREME RIGHT AND THEN TO LEFT, SEVERAL TIMES, PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AND EVEN AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES, IT HAS HUNG UP ON LEFT TURNS REQUIRING A SLIGHT RIGHT TURN AND JANKING TO LE…
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BACKED OUT OF GARAGE ON COLD MORNING AND COULDN'T TURN STEERING WHEEL (ESPECIALLY TO THE LEFT) UNTIL SEVERAL MINUTES OF IDLING AND FORCING TO EXTREME RIGHT AND THEN TO LEFT, SEVERAL TIMES, PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AND EVEN AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES, IT HAS HUNG UP ON LEFT TURNS REQUIRING A SLIGHT RIGHT TURN AND JANKING TO LEFT IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED HIS DESTINATION, HE NOTICED A MASSIVE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. HE COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AS INTENDED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED O…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED HIS DESTINATION, HE NOTICED A MASSIVE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. HE COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AS INTENDED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V386000 (STEERING;HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST;HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS), BUT IT HAS PROVEN TO BE INSUFFICIENT AND HAS NOT PREVENTED FUTURE LEAKAGE OR FAILURES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 129,000.
FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN: MANY DODGE CARAVANS 2002 - 2004 HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR ODI DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING POWER ASSIST HOSE, PIPING AND CONNECTION. THIS IS RECALL # D37. WHY IS MY VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL? MY VAN IS HAVING THIS EXACT PROBLEM. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD. I WANT MY CAR RECALLED AND FIXED, PLEASE. *TR
I HAVE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN. THERE IS A LOUD WHINING SOUND FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THE TIME IT WAS PURCHASED. ORIGINALLY THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE MY COMPLAINT. AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED I WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE RACK, PUMP …
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I HAVE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN. THERE IS A LOUD WHINING SOUND FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THE TIME IT WAS PURCHASED. ORIGINALLY THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE MY COMPLAINT. AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED I WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE RACK, PUMP AND LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS DONE AND THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE POWER STEERING FLUID BEGINS LEAKING AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT IT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 96,014 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE POWER STEERING FLUID BEGINS LEAKING AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT IT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 96,014 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,995.
I HAVE HAD 2 RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF HOWEVER THE STEERING IN MY 2002 CARAVAN STILL CONTINUES TO LOCK UP WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE MORE THAN ONE COLLISION BECAUSE THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND TURNING. I AM A BUSY MOTHER WITH FOUR CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON ME FOR THEIR SAFETY. TODAY MY S…
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I HAVE HAD 2 RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF HOWEVER THE STEERING IN MY 2002 CARAVAN STILL CONTINUES TO LOCK UP WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE MORE THAN ONE COLLISION BECAUSE THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND TURNING. I AM A BUSY MOTHER WITH FOUR CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON ME FOR THEIR SAFETY. TODAY MY SON WHO IS IN COLLEGE BORROWED MY VAN TO GO TO SCHOOL AND ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS WHY I AM DOING RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM. IF YOU FORCE THE STEERING IT WILL FINALLY BREAK AWAY AND CONTINUE TO STEER HOWEVER YOU DO NOT KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT IT TO BE DEFECTIVE. I THOUGHT WHEN I TOOK CARE OF THE RECALLS THAT THIS WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM HOWEVER, WE STILL HAVE TO BATTLE WITH THIS PROBLEM ON A REGULAR BASIS. MOST OF THE TIME IT HAPPENS WHEN THE WEATHER TURNS COLDER. I HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED OF ANY NEW RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. WE KEEP A REGULAR CHECK ON THE FLUIDS SO I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM. I WOULD APPRECIATE SOMETHING BEING RESOLVED BEFORE ONE OF MY CHILDREN OR MYSELF END UP DECEASED. *TR
HAD RACK IN PINION AND FRONT END WORK DONE DECEMBER 28, 2005 AND TOOK BACK THE CAR ON JANUARY 2006 TWICE FOR FRONT END NOT BEING ALIGNED. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO DEAL TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IGNITION AND ALARM BECAUSE CAR WON'T START AND ALARM LIGHT WAS FLASHING. STEVE- FIXED THE ALARM BUT ALSO NOTICE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T LOC…
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HAD RACK IN PINION AND FRONT END WORK DONE DECEMBER 28, 2005 AND TOOK BACK THE CAR ON JANUARY 2006 TWICE FOR FRONT END NOT BEING ALIGNED. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO DEAL TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IGNITION AND ALARM BECAUSE CAR WON'T START AND ALARM LIGHT WAS FLASHING. STEVE- FIXED THE ALARM BUT ALSO NOTICE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T LOCK AND THE IGNITION WAS HAVING ISSUES STARTING CAR. HE SUGGESTED SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THEM FIXED, GOT THE CAR BACK TODAY AND THE STEERING WHEEL STILL ISN'T LOCKING. BACK IN DEC-JAN SERVICE DATES, DENSIE-SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THAT THEY REPLACED MY STEERING COLUMN WITH A REBUILT BECAUSE THE HAD ISSUES FIXING MY ORIGINAL ONE. NOW THE IGNITION ISSUES HAS HAPPENED AND THE DEALER AND SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THE REBUILT STEERING COLUMN WAS NEVER REPLACED OR IN THE COMPUTER HISTORY. DENISE IS NO LONGER WORKING AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE IGNITION PROBLEMS. *JB
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THEREWAS A HUMMING NOISE AND TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN COLD OR DAMP WEATHER. THE HUMMING NOISEWAS NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL SEALS, GASKETS, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, SEVERAL HOSES ,AND WIRING. NONE O…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THEREWAS A HUMMING NOISE AND TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN COLD OR DAMP WEATHER. THE HUMMING NOISEWAS NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL SEALS, GASKETS, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, SEVERAL HOSES ,AND WIRING. NONE OF THESE REPLACEMENT PARTS SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONTACT THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND THERE MAY BE A RECALL OR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WITHIN A YEAR. *AK
Official recalls
404V531000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Nov 2, 2004
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 & remedy
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.
04V386000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Aug 5, 2004
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 & remedy
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.
03V094000 · Structure
Mar 7, 2003
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 & remedy
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.
01V310000 · Child Seat
Oct 4, 2001
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 & remedy
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.
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NHTSA investigations
5EA05009 · Headlight Malfunction
Opened Jun 1, 2005 · Closed May 2, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System
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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
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.
PE05004 · Headlight Malfunction
Opened Feb 2, 2005 · Closed Jun 1, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System
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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
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.
PE04049 · Speaker Fire In The Rear Of The Vehicle
Opened Jul 7, 2004 · Closed Nov 5, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk; Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk
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.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
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.
PE03012 · Power Steering Hose Failure
Opened Apr 9, 2003 · Closed May 29, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump; Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
PE02068 · Fuel Tank Leak
Opened Sep 24, 2002 · Closed Oct 9, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
No summary supplied.