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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 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.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

261000 mi Hard shift between 3rd and 4th. Dealer wanted $98 to look at it and $95 to "flash". Went to a local shop, "flashed",took two minutes for free which fixed the problem and wouldn't except payment. Just asked me to send business his way. 
43320 mi

US $617
Replaced trans solenoid and trans filter. 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

86000 mi

US $350
trans pan and solenoid pack leaks 
86000 mi

US $45
vehicle was stalling when cold, mechanic/shop could not find a source but noted that the transmission fluid was really dirty & due a change & that it might fix the problem. We did the fluid change and since then no cold start stalling. $45 to diagnose t 
137000 mi

US $800
Sudden transmission failure, required replacement.  

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

110000 mi

US $2400
Transmission went out. Entire transmission replaced with remanufactured version with a 75,000 mile warranty. 
145000 mi Transmission failed. Tranmission was still under 75K mile warranty. Shop replaced the transmission as a whole unit for no charge. 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

141000 mi Transmission failed. Sold for salvage (scrap) 
127000 mi trans cooler broken loose from its supports. had to re-rivet all the brackets back on to it. 
130000 mi Trans oil leak. 
171000 mi

US $1570
transmission rebuild input out put sensor replace 

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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission Problems

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