Four problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2002 Caravan.
While driving the consumer would smelled burnt wires. Also, the interior lights would flicker intermittently. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. There was also a buzzing noise while driving.
The consumer stated that battery acid had leaked onto the wiring harness, causing electrical failure. The dealer confirmed this problem. The manufacturer offered to pay for half of the repairs. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs yet. (11/21/05) the driver's side window intermittently failed to go up and was reported numerous times to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The reverse light had become intermittent while the vehicle was in motion. Also the fan, windows and the radio failed to operate when the a/c or defrost was turned on. This all linked to the battery dripping acid onto the wiring harness. Also, the rear driver side tire had a slow leak. The vehicle had been repaired on 10/21/05.
Consumer purchased a 2002 Dodge Caravan in 2001, and drove it on a trip. While on the trip back driver side rear speaker caught on fire. Put fire out with bottled water. Consumer and husband took vehicle to the Dodge dealer in mobile alabama, and had it repaired. Dealer told consumer that the cause of the fire was defective wiring. Dealer in mobile, alabama had vehicle, and will not release it until consumer signed a statement clearing the dealer from any liability.
Consumer states the vehicle was parked over night, when something ignited and caught fire. Consumer states it was the electrical wiring system in sliding door caught fire. Consumer states dealer is replacing door, consumer feels vehicle is not safe. Please provide any further information. Mr.