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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 56 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

Engine not specified

73160 mi

C $400
new AC seals, and new window motor. All of these broken since bought. 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

16842 mi

US $2000
Replaced A/C compressor, belt, drier, valves, refrigerant (under warranty) 
17023 mi

US $500
Replace rear H-valve in A/C 
44843 mi

US $304
Replaced motor in passenger side sliding door 
84000 mi

US $45
Turn signal not working or working incorrectly. Replaced multi-function switch. Very easy fix, took 10 minutes. 
97000 mi

US $800
Rear hatch would not open when using key fob. Latch mechanism replaced. 
97300 mi

US $150
Sliding door motor no longer worked properly. Replaced with aftermarket motor. Slides much better now, but still need to replace electric latch mechanism on the door. 
98200 mi

US $40
Blower Motor Fan Speed Control Resistor went bad and blower stayed on high all the time. 
124000 mi

US $350
Windows, radio, A/C would stop working. Put vehicle in reverse and they would work work. Mechanic found a short in a cable harness. 
35000 mi

US $900
A/C Replaced compressor and various related components. The pump seized up, junked up whole system. 
242000 mi

US $60
Replace the solenoids in the starter 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

117000 mi The air conditioning system had leaks and would require over a thousand dollars to repair. Therefore, we traded-in. 
66907 mi

US $54
Replaced ambient temperature sensor myself 
103000 mi

US $400
A/C Condensor 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

56420 mi Air Conditioning failed - Compresser replaced, lines replaced, filters front & rear replaced and system cleaned. 
63240 mi

C $1350
Rear heater lines were rusty and required replacement. 
70680 mi

C $995
Signal lights were not operating at all times. The multi-function switch at the steering column was defective. 
86000 mi

US $350
battery replace 
93500 mi

US $70
Power door locks on drivers side door. This is the second time that I've replaced this part. Replacement parts are garbage. If it happens again, I'll remove the motor and make it manual. 
106000 mi

US $200
Air conditioning condensation dripping thru firewall onto carpet on passengers side. Obtained new evaporator drain hose from Dodge dealer, installed it and secured it with RTV. 
250000 mi

US $10
Blower motor inop, removed and blew out with compressor, FIXED pass window won't move, replaced window regulator ($80 at Autozone) 
71000 mi

US $25
Had to replace front windshield wiper pump 
101500 mi

US $300
Fuel sender failed; inaccurate fuel gauge 
139000 mi

US $200
re-charge a/c 
163000 mi

US $685
Replace alternator & serpentine belt 
74000 mi

US $10
rear heater lines rusted through, bypassed problem area with heater hose. this is a permanent repair and avoids the cost of new lines which would rust again. 
8900 mi

US $95
Heater blower resistor chip blew out. Replaced chip in half hour. Heater blower resistor chip went out. Replaced chip for $15 and blower for $80. 
99300 mi

US $120
Leak in an HVAC hose tripped sensor. No noticeable difference in performance.  
99000 mi

US $200
HVAC making a hissing sound from below the dash. Cold air only blew on passenger side. Shop recharged Freon. I expect leak or bad compressor. 
250000 mi

US $100
Squeal from alternator bearing? Purchased used one from bone yard and also replaced idler pulley, belt tensioner, and belt. (new from E-Bay) 
108000 mi

US $1000
Rear Heat Lines cracked and drained entire coolant system in seconds. Lines were in very bad shape. If you own a Dodge caravan with rear heat, check lines for corrosion. 
137000 mi

US $50
Rear heater lines rusted. repaired rusted out rear heater lines 
140000 mi

US $67
Replaced drivers side window lift assembly including motor. I used parts from an eBay seller. I hope it lasts a long time. 
156800 mi

US $5
We had a huge blizzard Wed, Thursday drove to work noticed check engine light. I noticed rad fans plugged with ice. Storm must have blown snow into engine compartment. Code said rad fan circuit open,I melted the ice and replaced fan fuse. 
201000 mi

US $68
Blower motor would randomly not start, so I replaced it with a new one from amazon. Now it works good 
195000 mi

US $970
A/C compressor replacement. System flushed and valve replaced. First shop replaced compressor but misdiagnosed extent of repair needed. Wasted 800 dollars as no warranty applied. Basically no help on redoing the work. Second shop correctly replaced compressor, flushed system and new other required parts installed. Work now has a 2 yr warranty. 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

139000 mi

US $500
Air Conditioning system losing refrigereant. Replaced Condenser. 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

C $100 Wiper motor fails and system needs to be "reset". Irritating. 
181040 mi

C $100
Horn,cruise control,airbags,blower fan for heater failed 
125000 mi

US $24
had to replace hvac blower motor resistor pack. 
86000 mi

US $550
Humming noise - alternator and tensioner assemblies 
122000 mi

US $20
Fan speed control for heat/air, resistor replaced. 
132000 mi

US $400
Coolant transfer tubes, also called heater tubes. Front firewall to rear heater controls. Made of steel. Late models now aluminum. 
168000 mi

US $382
Alternator bearings knocking, original part. Replaced it with a rebuilt 10 year warranty. 
125800 mi

US $75
heater control reprogram 
44162 mi

US $1
Replaced fuse for radio. 
84000 mi

US $285
Replaced driver door window regulator. Window stopped 2/3 way down and wouldn't close. 
107000 mi

US $187
Replaced battery. Had dead cell. 
89000 mi Power window motor needed to be repaired when sold.  
174000 mi AC failed 
147000 mi

US $75
Replaced the passenger side window motor. 
173000 mi

US $800
The hard lines running from the engine bay to the rear AC/Heat system were rusted through. Lines replaced. 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Problems

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