2002 Dodge Caravan Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -19 City / 23 -24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
150 -215
Seats
2 -7
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sally H
Smooth ride and overall good car. Definitely get you from a to b
My baby has been with me for 16 years and i love her. I live the way she drives, so smooth, and she has never let me down. What i dislike is that after so many years, she starts to have consistent problems with hoses and radiator constantly needing replacement
accountCircle Jessica R
If you have children and need more space, a 2002 Dodge caravan is what you need!
I have owned my vehicle just under a year now. So far, I haven't had any problems. The performance of the van is surprising. When you see a van, you wouldn't think that it has the power to get up and go, but it does. It has been a very reliable vehicle. If you have children like myself, you would love the space it has. Your children can travel sitting together or if they are not getting along, you can separate them. One of the features makes that possible. In the second row, there are two bucket seats that you can remove, if needed. The third row has a full 3 person seat that you can also remove, if needed. All power windows and locks. A/c and heater. Nice sound system.
accountCircle Teresa D
Plenty of room for grands,comfy seats and nice sound system.
It is very comfortable for long rides and lots of room for the grans.
accountCircle tabatha s
It has cruise control so if on the highway you can just cruise
I haven't had a problem with my van since I purchased it 3 years ago I have low miles amazing cold ac and all the room I need for my family
accountCircle Theresa T
I can normally only take 1 rider because I usually have the back seats out to haul my beach stuff.
I like that I has 3 seats that I can also remove to make room for cargo. I love that it has a reminder system to let me know things like my blinker is still one, my lights aren't on, my seatbelt is not on, etc. I love how easy it is to get in and out of.
accountCircle roberta C
ITs reliable always there
We bought new and has been very reliable even in long distance drives. Easy fixes and maintenances. Comfortable for the whole family. We have taken camping, to the beach and lots of family outings. Used to move from one residence to another over a number of years. We love it
accountCircle Jennifer C
It's great for kids because of the room it has and it's safe
It's roomy, it is durable, and only thing I don't like about it is it has a lot of blind spots
accountCircle Jessie J
2002 Dodge van and still under 200. 000 miles really glad I bought this van.
Good van runs really good strong running motor I have had it everywhere and have not had to do anything to it at all. You would think it had a v8 it has that much power have had it 3 years one the best cars I have ever had has a v6 engine I have owned 2 Dodges and both have been wonderful cars. It has lots of legroom.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nina E
You have to check the fluids in the car every time you want to drive it.
The vehicle is old and run down. Something always has to get fixed on it. Some of the parts needed to fix the car, are very hard to find.
accountCircle Nikki C
A mini-van for trailer trash.
Front end is knocking and eating tread on front tires. Bought about 6 months with 115k on it, and it was running great. But within the last month, the front end needs an alignment and something has come loose in the front end and is causing the tire tread to deplete quickly.
accountCircle Sue O
This is a great car to drive. Plenty of room to take lots of things and just go.
This car is great when you have kids and they bring their friends along. It is very roomy for so many different things like, caring g kids around, going camping, fishing having family picnics and need a bigger car to carry all of this stuff. It is a great car to have and drives nice.
accountCircle nico h
Do not buy this type of car, it is a safety hazard
It has too many issues that the factory warranty needs to cover
accountCircle Jane A
Manufacturers do not really care about safety and visibility.
The number one fault with this vehicle is visibility. No matter which direction I look, my view is impeded by something: seat back, strut, poor size of windows. I do not remember them all now, but when I took possession of the car I listed nine things that I liked and 35 things that were terrible.
accountCircle Tandi V
It doesn't have air conditioner
It is starting to show its age. It uses way too much gas. The air conditioner quit working. And the radio quit working almost 3 years ago.
accountCircle Lynette W
That I really can't stand it
The fact that it wasn't my decision to buy it for one. It's a piece of junk since it needs some work done on it yet again. It is roomy.
accountCircle Sonya C
It drives comfortably, holds a lot in back, and holds six people comfortably.
This vehicle says it holds seven persons which it true, but to be comfortable six is more like it. We have had a lot of issues with the air conditioner, but other than that pretty reliable. I don't like the placement of steering wheel, as it makes your arms sore if driving for long distances.

Dodge Caravan Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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150 HP 22-22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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180 HP 21-21 MPG 2-7 Seats
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180 HP 21-21 MPG 2-7 Seats
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215 HP 21-21 MPG 2-7 Seats
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Sport
215 HP 20-20 MPG 2-7 Seats
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215 HP 20-20 MPG 2-7 Seats
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2002 Dodge Caravan Owner Reviews

3.77
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5 stars 29%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 37%
2 stars 5%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Carol J on March 30, 2021
Runs good for a 2002 vehicle excellent engine.
Right now it is running good an excellent engine for a 2002 vehicle not good on gas for full tank about $40 dollars to fill its roomy rides better than these newer models of cars paying about $7000 now 1 year paying will be finished next year put used all year around tires on it very well kept.
accountCircle Jessie J on March 19, 2021
2002 Dodge van and still under 200. 000 miles really glad I bought this van.
Good van runs really good strong running motor I have had it everywhere and have not had to do anything to it at all. You would think it had a v8 it has that much power have had it 3 years one the best cars I have ever had has a v6 engine I have owned 2 Dodges and both have been wonderful cars. It has lots of legroom.
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Ranks #8 Minivans by Owners

The 2002 Dodge Caravan has an average owner rating of 3.77 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 9 other Minivans.

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2002 Honda Odyssey
4.34
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2002 Toyota Sienna
4.24
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2002 Dodge Caravan
3.77

Ranks #3 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Dodge Caravan has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #3 of 9 other Minivans.

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2002 Chevrolet Venture
26 MPG
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2002 Honda Odyssey
25 MPG
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2002 Mazda MPV
24 MPG
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2002 Dodge Caravan
24 MPG

Is The 2002 Dodge Caravan A Good Car?

Yes it's very reliable plenty of room. Also bench seats are removable and are easy to take out if need more room.
Brooke B.
Yes. I love it. Have had minimum issues in regards to needed repairs and for the most part gets good gas mileage and has plenty of room for passengers
Sabrina P.
My vehicle has a parasitic drain on the battery. I will be car shopping soon because I'm sick of taking it to the shop at $200+ to not fix the problem
Alex H.
Absolutely, I loved my Dodge Caravan, it had plenty of space for my daughter and I. Perfect for sing along songs as well.
Ben P.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Dodge Caravan?

Yes its reliable mine has over 200,000 miles and going strong. It doesn't have any more problems than any other vehicles wear and tear
Bobbie W.
Haven't had any significant issues in regards to reliability. Gets us A to Z on a regular basis. At this present time we are not experiencing any problems.
Ryan N.
Yes see last question please. Other than that major issue it’s been fine. I would not have bought it in hindsight though if course
Jessie D.
Very Reliable, although I bought it as a fixer upper, overall it was still a reliable car. I found this car on the website on Craigslist.com and kept the car for approximately two years.
Emma C.

Is The 2002 Dodge Caravan A Good Value?

My caravan was 1,500 but I bought it used. It was very good value for my family and I have had it at least 3 yrs now
Bobby L.
The purchase of Our dodge caravan has been a valuable purchase. We bought it used for $500 and have had to put bi money into it to keep it running. So yes. Very good value, considering we have owned... Read More
jason W.
3,200. It’s gotten me around for a little over a year but it’s time to part ways because it’s losing value fast
Samantha S.
As I stated earlier I bought the Dodge Caravan for $900.00. The seller told me from the beginning the car was leaking radiator fluids, he was not sure if it was a cracked head or the radiator only.... Read More
Marissa S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety