2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Dodge Grand Caravan 2002

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (1%)

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (64%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

82500 mi

US $400
back brake wheel cylinders locked destroying the drum brakes. New shoes, cylinders and hardware. Drums were within spec to be turned and didn't need to be replaced. 
130000 mi

US $125
brake line broke. rusted through the brake line that wasn't rubber coated 
139000 mi Brake Caliper worn out and needed replaced; may have required rotor to be replaced as well. 
75020 mi

C $450
Brake Caliper was defective - replaced with new caliper. 
147000 mi

US $200
Abs warning light 
111000 mi

US $35
ABS light came on. Purchased code reader and pointed to right rear wheel sensor failed. Replaced myself part was $35.00 and took 15 min to swap out. 
123800 mi

US $60
Rear wheel cylinder on drum brake leaking. Replaced both rear and bled system. 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

128000 mi

US $160
ABS Light came on. ABS sensor on one wheel was successfully replaced. 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

144500 mi

US $100
One brake line rotted out and was replaced. 
146000 mi

US $180
The Brake Master cylinder went out. The coding was deficient, so had to look at 4 brake cylinders before we got the right one. 
147200 mi

US $75
Had to replace new, but defective brake cylinder from NAPA. 
146347 mi

US $335
Replaced front pads and rotors 
US $30 Replaced both front calipers and rubber lines 
65000 mi

US $113
Low frequency vibration noise in rear when braking at low speed (below 25 mph) caused by parking brake cable connection assembly at drum. Ordered new part and installed upon delivery next day. Less than 2 hours in shop, total. 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Brake Problems

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