Overview & Reviews
Dodge brings out the Caravan eC, a value leader that lists for just $17,000. Power adjustable pedals debut as well.
- Surprisingly agile handling, quiet ride (with V6), low price.
- Some cheap interior bits, limited features and options, questionable reliability.
User Reviews:
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Buyer Beware! - 2002 Dodge Caravan
By Donna - March 29 - 7:59 amI bought this minivan because it fit into my budget. The Toyota and Honda were rated higher but I didnt like the way the Toyota felt and the Honda was too pricey. About 2 months past the 3 year warranty on my Caravan I started having to dole out for repairs. To date I have spent about $6,500. I think I spent $2,500 of that in year 4. The rear seat bench cup holder has broken off twice...I dont have young children who abuse it. In fact, it rarely gets used. Each repair for that has been over $100! The bearing on the sliding door has also broken 2x and I refuse to fix it again! Also had sway bar issues, power steering issues, defective spark plugs, oil leaks,...I will never buy a Dodge again
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Avoid at all costs! - 2002 Dodge Caravan
By SOCCER MOM - November 3 - 6:09 pmBought new from dealer. Little things break too easy, outside sounds like its inside, radio never worked right, air conditioning died in 2nd year, had to replace transmission (in 3rd year),fuel gage (4th year - broke down w/babies in the rain), front window seal (5th year) and rear side window seal (1st year). Will never buy a Dodge again!
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Dont Like It - 2002 Dodge Caravan
By R Bishop - May 15 - 4:44 pmVehicle was fine at first. Had to replace something for the air conditioner and you can not replace just the compressor you have to replace all the parts that go with it. Had to replace water pump twice. Had to replace front right tie rod. The back latch has not worked since I bought it. No big deal I could use my key. Now the lock for the latch does not work and I cannot get in the back. The check engine light comes on occasionally. This had something to do with the gas cap. On two occasions my lights went out when I was driving and the defrosters kicked on without having them on. Now the transmission has something wrong with it the mechanic says. I will never buy a Caravan again.
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Do Not Buy Dodge - 2002 Dodge Caravan
By Fenway5 - September 27 - 2:00 amI have had this van for two years. I am in the process of trading it in for a Toyota (I owned a Toyota prior to buying this van). At 37,600 miles the headlights started going out. I was driving in the middle of the night and the headlights went out on me. I am lucky I didnt kill myself. Dodge Dealer said it was an electrical short? The car is only two years old! Also had trouble with battery disconnecting from its mount at a 1 year old.
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Hate my 2002 caravan LOVED my 2000 - 2002 Dodge Caravan
By nomoredodge4me - January 20 - 2:00 amThis is my second caravan, my first was a 2000 base stripped down model 3 door and I LOVED IT! Drove like a car, the quality was all over it from the seats to the engine it was well built. My 2002 SHOCKED me the quality went WAY down hill. I have had more service calls for A/C, engine and brakes and disappointment with the interior than I can tell you! Check it from head to toe if you are considering a purchase. Also, you cannot open the back with out the key...Inconvenient!! I will be trading mine for a Nissan Quest!
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my blue lemon - 2002 Dodge Caravan
By mike &jess - June 10 - 2:00 amI leased this van because of its affordability. I have three children , all under the age of five. The van has been in the shop six times for the same problem, the emergency brake will not disengage, and causes the rear brakes to lock up. I need to use the emergency brake because my driveway is on a steep incline. I was only given a rental vehicle one time, they cant seem to fix the problem. Chrysler even came out with a procedure for this specific problem and it did not work!!! Im currently looking ino the lemon law. Anyone have a similar problem???
