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good investment
peter39120, 04/06/2010
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 50k miles. good fuel economy, few repairs, just the usual minor repairs. except trans. rebuild. have owned a 92, 96, 02, 04 and 06 caravan. so far, the three old ones all needed trans. repair 70k-100k. but considering other costs are very reasonable, not a big problem. since i paid just $6200 for this van and have put 40k miles on it, it's been a dream. good ride. seats could be a bit more supportive. have a 06 caravan too. it has too firm a ride, but does have more supportive seats. i am a big caravan fan. my old 96 had a four cyl 2.4 L would get 20-21 mpg in town but be prepared. caravan are cheap to buy, cheap to maintain. but they will need transmission repairs.
Buyer Beware!
Donna, 03/29/2008
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this minivan because it fit into my budget. The Toyota and Honda were rated higher but I didn't like the way the Toyota felt and the Honda was too pricey. About 2 months past the 3 year warranty on my Caravan I started having to dole out for repairs. To date I have spent about $6,500. I think I spent $2,500 of that in year 4. The rear seat bench cup holder has broken off twice...I don't have young children who abuse it. In fact, it rarely gets used. Each repair for that has been over $100! The bearing on the sliding door has also broken 2x and I refuse to fix it again! Also had sway bar issues, power steering issues, defective spark plugs, oil leaks,...I will never buy a Dodge again
Driving Customers Away!
Blair L. Ritchie, 08/26/2008
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have owned two minivans. The first a 96 and now this one. Dodge/Chrysler will never see one penny from me ever again! Both vehicles I owned from them have required repair for items that are clearly a result of poor design. The 96 had the well known transmission problems that so many experienced and now my 02 is having front end problems (sway bar, pwr steering). I can understand that vehicles will have problems. However, why they will never see my money again is that they do not admit to an obvious problem and then stand behind it in terms of repair. It is actually insulting to be treated by a company as if mine is the only one showing these issues yet others share similar stories.
Dodge repairs too many
John, 08/26/2009
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I had a few Dodge cars, all had head gasket problems that I had to pay to fix. For awhile I avoided Dodge. I liked the sport caravan so after talking to a dealer they assured me engine problems were solved. I leased for 3 years to be sure problems were really gone. After lease I purchased. During the lease time the air bag light kept coming on. I took it to the dealer at least 7 or more times for repair. Whatever they did kept the light off for a few days or up to a month. After warranty was over the light came on again. Then I took it to a non dealer repair center. They showed me the problem was the passenger airbag needed replacement They said no way would dealer not know about this.
Best car I've ever had!!
abbsmarie, 11/07/2014
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful
My family has had the 2002 dodge caravan since 2004 and its been the best car we've had. It is so safe and thats what Ive loved!! its been in a car accident with the front all dented in, its been hit by the side and had 2 deer hit it and its still kickin' You will never find a more safe and reliable car in my book. I have over 225,000 miles on it and it still runs and drives great Too!!
My Third Straight
My Third Straight , 10/19/2008
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my third straight Dodge Caravan. Sold our last one with 170,000+ miles on it and the previous one had 158,00+ miles. Very happy with this make and model and am dedicated to taking care of it by doing routine maintenance. That is the reason why these vehicles keep running and are able to put so many miles on them. The ride is great, the interior is roomy, and the style of the sport is great. I have complaints about this vehicle and in another five years or so will probably look for a new one if things stay the way they are. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone with a bigger family or someone who travels a lot.
I love my Dodge
Jen, 06/29/2005
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have five kids (and a husband) and this car is large enough for all of us and our stuff. It is very reliable, I have only had to replace brake pads and tires. Finally, unlike other minivans, it looks good. I don't feel like a frumpy mom when I am in my sporty van with sleek lines. Now if we could just get an automatic french fry remover!
My best vehicle ever
Bill, 09/13/2017
updated 09/20/2023
2002 Dodge Caravan eC Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
If you don't take care of your Dodge eC Caravan you may not have the luck I've had, but for the money I spent this is my best car in 52 years of driving. I bought the van new on December 31, 2001, for $16,600 (if I remember correctly). The Dodge new-car discount/rebate of about $600 did not apply, but in almost 16 years with it I've probably saved $2000 in gasoline at 28-32 highway-miles per gallon over what I would have spent on a 6-cylinder model. I use it only for vacation and business trips, sleeping in the back of the van with the seats removed, and I've probably also saved close to $20,000 on motels. I regret not having cruise control, but in the eastern U.S. cruise is not as efficient as it used to be because there is so much traffic. Until ethanol became ubiquitous in gasoline I was consistently getting 31 to 32 mpg, but with ethanol that drops to 28 most of the time (a 16-percent drop in fuel efficiency for a 10-percent infusion of corn liquor--not the most environmentally sound decision, and decidedly counter-productive in the quest for energy independence). On the rare occasions when I've run through a tank of gas in local traffic the mileage has been about 23 to 24 mpg. I've followed the maintenance manual religiously, changing the oil every 4000 miles until I switched to synthetic, and now I let it go 6000, but I've had no emergency repairs to make. Because I let it sit through the winter I had a problem with mice hibernating in the ventilation system, but that's no fault of the car. The only other trouble I ever had was getting the steering wheel to unlock when I parked on a precipitous hill, but with a little manhandling I was able to get it to release enough to pull into drive and go on my way. I have no rust issues because I never drive it in the winter, save for one 600-mile trek through a freak October snowstorm. Despite having only summer tires (albeit brand-new ones) I plugged right along with my front-wheel drive through that heavy, wet snowfall while trailer trucks and SUVs were off the road on both sides. Speaking of tires, I'm only on my second set, and as of today (September 13, 2017) the van has 126,000 miles on it. Next week it goes in to get the timing belt replaced: I wasn't sure until calling my mechanic today that it had a timing belt instead of a timing chain, and I don't think the manual mentioned that; at least the maintenance schedule didn't say anything about it. I've babied the van from Day One, and no children have been allowed to trash it, or abuse the doors, so perhaps your experience may vary, but as for me I regret that there is no new eC model available to replace this one when (and if) it dies. Now, September 15, 2018, my wife has just taken over the 2002, which now has 132,660 miles on it. The check-engine light came on days after she took it over, late last month, probably to signal that the catalytic converter needs changing, but we haven't had it diagnosed. That happened once before, when mice chewed a hole in a little hose somewhere in the emissions system. Meanwhile, I have bought a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan to replace my 2002. If Dodge had continued making the 4-cylinder EC Model I would have bought a new one of those, but I'm reluctantly giving the 6-cylinder model a try. I have yet to drive more than 12 miles at a time with it, but if the gas mileage dissatisfies me, I'll go elsewhere. Now, in this second update (2020), my 2002 4-cylinder Caravan is still running very well, but my wife is driving it. Between her in-town driving and winter driving (which I never did), her mileage has dropped to about 20 or 22 mpg, but I still love using it. With control over the shifting, I don't have to wear out my brakes on hills. The 2014 Grand Caravan, meanwhile, was something of a mistake. It has a dashboard shift lever with only four positions: Park, Drive, Neutral, and Reverse. Whenever I want to slow down, I have to brake; while descending steep hills, I have to ride the brakes. The transmission seems sluggish at first, and the alternator burned out on me at 67,000 miles—while I was on the bridge crossing the Mississippi River. The air conditioning unit was also leaking heavily by 55,000 miles. I should have kept the 2002 for my road trips, and bought a small hatchback for my wife. Now, September of 2022, my 20-year-old ec Caravan has developed either transmission or fuel-pump failure, or both, at just over 160,000 miles. I'm getting it fixed, but a brake caliper has locked up as well, and I think it may have reached its optimum useful life span. A golf-ball-sized rust hole developed in the front of the driver-side rocker panel, but I ground it out, filled it with fiberglass, and painted it. March, 2023. Had the transmission replaced, but the accleration problem persisted, and when I took it to a diagnostic specialist he deduced that my intake manifold gasket was shot, and once it was replaced it ran like a charm. Still does. Given that I wasted $3000 on the transmission by jumping to conclusions, the Caravan remains my best car ever. September 20, 2023. After a few hundred miles the acceleration problem reappeared, as did the check-engine light. Mechanic fiddled with "throttle memory," turned off the light, and it hasn't come back on since. Runs well at 162,108 miles.
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Decent, but unreliable
Familyman, 03/06/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car to provide room for our growing family. It was a good price and offered decent features. However, in one year, the car was in the shop three different times to fix problems with sensors and the transmission. It is unreliable and beware the time when your warranty runs out. I'm afraid we will have to dig into our pockets too much before it is paid off. My suggestion, find a minivan that has proven reliability.
sorry i bought it
unhappy, 04/30/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I should have bought the Honda Odyssey. I tried to save money, boy what a mistake! The transmition is not right, but they can't figure it out. I think they are good with their offers but you get what you pay for. Maybe I should have leased it...so I could dump it.
Hate my 2002 caravan LOVED my 2000
nomoredodge4me, 01/20/2004
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second caravan, my first was a 2000 base stripped down model 3 door and I LOVED IT! Drove like a car, the quality was all over it from the seats to the engine it was well built. My 2002 SHOCKED me the quality went WAY down hill. I have had more service calls for A/C, engine and brakes and disappointment with the interior than I can tell you! Check it from head to toe if you are considering a purchase. Also, you cannot open the back with out the key...Inconvenient!! I will be trading mine for a Nissan Quest!
Don't Like It
R Bishop, 05/15/2006
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Vehicle was fine at first. Had to replace something for the air conditioner and you can not replace just the compressor you have to replace all the parts that go with it. Had to replace water pump twice. Had to replace front right tie rod. The back latch has not worked since I bought it. No big deal I could use my key. Now the lock for the latch does not work and I cannot get in the back. The check engine light comes on occasionally. This had something to do with the gas cap. On two occasions my lights went out when I was driving and the defrosters kicked on without having them on. Now the transmission has something wrong with it the mechanic says. I will never buy a Caravan again.
Buying New Vs. Buying Used
carwoman, 09/15/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan eC Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My husband and I went looking at used vans.A Chevy Ven 99, Olds Silo 02 but with 30k and a Nissan Quest 01 with 24k.Prices were 12k,17k,18k We went to a Dodge dealership and found the ec (extra cheap) marker 18k ad for 16k and bought for 15.5k. We were worried about the engine but with a 4cyl 4 it should be fine. We had a dodge before the only problem was the trans went at 96k but with the warranty we are safe at least to 70k and it was a sensible choice. I had read they are discontinuing this model so it might be a good bet if you can catch one a dealership that they need to move. Call around and
Buy an SUV skip the mini van
Brynn, 10/02/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan eC Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the van because of the very low price, and room. It's quite comfortable, I needed a car to get me to and from work that is comfy and roomy, and thats what I got. I have had problems w/ dodge cars in the past though, so I am still leary about the van, My alternator went out on my dodge stratus at 40,000 miles and it costed 900 buck to fix, what a rip off, plus a lot of dodge engine parts, you can only buy at dodge, so you are basically stuck w/ buying them from the dealer at outrageous prices. I'm kicking myself for not buying an SUV instead, I am actually trading the van in for a durango in a few weeks, much more useable for living in Washington state.
Bad Luck
kraker, 07/05/2004
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had grand caravan for 2 yrs now. I should have learned from last caravan. At dealership for transmission problems twice, front end constantly pulls to left, numerous times airbag light illuminates intermittent, while turning steering system makes surging sound and steering wheel vibrates (thats after recall fix), Due to alignment problem had to purchase new tires after one year. Dealership insists there is no problem with front end. In process of getting rid of and buying foreign, no more Chrysler products for me.
Crapavan
Mr. Swizenheimer, 06/03/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
A week after I bought this crap, it was back in the dealership being repaired. Then the sliding doors jammed and stayed open, another trip to the dealership. The lights went out in the middle of the night and i crashed the car, completely ruined, but when it was crashed it looked better then it did before. Never buy this crap, I cant believe I bought it. i would have prefered a matress on wheels.
Caravan redefines poor quality
Krysler Krap, 08/05/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
What a piece of junk. The body work is simply awful. The sheet metal is too thin. The hinge that holds the front door broke free from the body of the vehicle. The Air Conditioner keeps breaking.
not good
wendy, 06/11/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I will not buy any dodge or crysler vehicle.
Stay away from Dodge
Lou, 07/29/2005
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Considerably inexpensive. Paid half the price of a same year Honda van we purchased for my wife's use. Engine wise it is very peppy and economical. Very spacious for our family of 5. However, after 50,000 miles and 3 years, the evaporator and condenser needed replacing. $1000 dollars later the A/C was cooling satisfactory again. Soon I will tradeit in for a Honda van.
Best Minivan
uprice, 07/14/2004
2002 Dodge Caravan eC Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
Ver Powerful 4cyl engine. Best value for the money. Great Gas mileage. Over 34MPG
Terrrific vehicle - versatile & reliable
Michael, 08/28/2005
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have driven our SWB Caravan Sport over 75,000 miles in 2.5 years. It has been virtually trouble free. The only exception was a sliding door issue that was covered by warrantee. It has met our every need from a local people hauler to a vacation and camping marvel. Terrific handling, very good fuel economy (consistently over 21 mpg combined), and great looks. My engineer daughter loves to drive it. We are passing it on to our son who now has two small kids, but replacing it with a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring model. We are sold on this car.
Good vehicle so far...
Mitchell lee, 09/03/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Rides real nice and smooth and very quiet. Plenty of models and colors to choose from and many price catagories for every budget. Our caravan sport has all the basic features(power doors,windows,cd player etc., and removable 2nd and 3rd level seats. Nice interior size with very comfortable cloth seats. Front bucket seats are very well contured. Somewhat cheap plastic interior with no console between front seats(cargo net provided). You do get adjustable cup holders and the back seat has hooks for groceries. Very practical! Rear climate control apparently only available in grand caravan and T&C models. A major disappointment!
The Dodge Minivan
Andrea P, 05/20/2004
2002 Dodge Caravan eC Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the van new and got a great deal. I was leary with Dodge because of past experiences with their transmissions. So far, so good. I love it. I'm constantly afraid something will happen, but that's what the warranty is for. Although overall I love it. I wouldn't buy anything but a minivan again. When you have kids you can't beat the roominess.
Don't buy a Dodge Grand Caravan
scolby, 07/14/2004
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
34000 mile the sway bar bushings had to be replaced. Took 4 trips to the dealer before they got it right. At 41000 miles the transmission went out. Lucky for me I bought an extended warranty. At 44000 miles the blinkers decided to quit working. Not fixed yet. I will never buy another Dodge for as long as I live. Can't believe that a transmission would die with only 41000 miles on it. I should have learned from the last one which went out at 78000 miles.
good van
Bill, 01/24/2010
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had very good luck with this van. So far 11000 no major problems
Happy with this vehicle!
Athene, 09/28/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second caravan. Traded a '95 6 cylinder for this one. I love the way it handles, it's quiet, and the seating is comfortable. Greatest improvement for me was the second sliding door. We had over 100,000 on the '95 and never needed any repairs. This one was in twice early on for a problem with a sensor which activates the airbag light. Otherwise, it's been an uneventful year. I do recommend the 6 cylinder if budget allows, since most complaints I have heard come from owners of 4 cylinder models.
Do Not Buy Dodge
Fenway5, 09/27/2004
2002 Dodge Caravan eC Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this van for two years. I am in the process of trading it in for a Toyota (I owned a Toyota prior to buying this van). At 37,600 miles the headlights started going out. I was driving in the middle of the night and the headlights went out on me. I am lucky I didn't kill myself. Dodge Dealer said it was an electrical short? The car is only two years old! Also had trouble with battery disconnecting from its mount at a 1 year old.
Solid vehicle for the $$$$
mitchell lee, 08/23/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We just bought this caravan sport and we are very happpy with it. A solid well rounded van with a very quiet comfortable ride. The 3.3 6cyl is exceptable but we wish we had paid a little more for the grand caravan which comes with the 3.8 liter engine and 30 more horsepower. The worst feature is the lack of dual climate control.
NICE AND STEADY
bigducks, 04/05/2004
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We still have our 93 caravan with over 154,000 mile and decided we needed the 2002 sport for our long trips back east to see our kids. We like the ride, style, and versatility.
Dodge is a Value Packed Minivan
GK, 09/21/2005
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Got this minivan with incentives. It was a great unbeatable price. Just $16000 + tax/registration ( No power windows and locks and CD) but had automatic transmission , A/C and CassetePlayer. It's running great. I have 33,000 miles on it. Had to visit dealership for some weird wiper problems during peak winter but they fixed it. I follow schedule B maintenace from the manual and don't forsee any major issues till 75,000 miles. Lets wait and watch.
I wouldn't buy it again
Coloradoan, 06/12/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had the van for 7 months now, have had it in the shop 3 times. I need to take it back again for the airbag light coming on this will be the second time for this problem). Everything from the throttle position sensor, airbag light coming on, to the check engine light coming on and the van dying out when warming it up. Had the brakes lock up a couple of times when stopping normally too. I would avoid this vehicle. My neighbor had some of the same problems with the Dodge Dakota pickup truck too, so it seems to run in the Dodge family.
EXCELLENT FOR THE PRICE
GH, 12/30/2006
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the car is excellent for the price, no to mauch staff inside, but enought. Versatility and you can carry big famly, thing ,.,,..,.
Screwed?
Norris Leach, 04/20/2003
2002 Dodge Caravan eC Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is very good to drive.Handles well in traffic and seems to have power enough for city driving.Very comfortable and handles six passengers with ease.Visibility is good with pick-up style rear view mirrors.The one thing I do not like is the Mitsubishi 4 cyl.Quiet on the road,but at low speed I can hear rumbles of bearings it seems.
satisfied
tom, 05/07/2009
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My transmision died the day crysler declared bankrupsy. 100,000ml/7 year warranty was still in force. Today I picked up my van with a new transmision, 3 yr, 100,000 mile warranty. I am satisfied crysler did me right when I bought it and is still doing me right! This van has been great. Only bad thing is I can not aford another, the grand caravan is too much for us working people.
Alright
AJFedde, 04/27/2003
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
There is no easy way to lock the back/trunk door. So if you are getting something out of the back, you have to close that door and either pull your keys out to lock it or go to one of the side doors and hit the lock button. My Explorer had a button to use to lock before closing in next to the cargo area.I wished it came standard with remote entry/locking. I looked for one. (I had ordered mine in). The same goes for finding one with a CD player. Drive it is pretty smooth. I have the V6. I wish these vans had tow hitches to at least be able to pull a uhaul or jetski. I would like to see more standard features.
Avoid at all costs!
SOCCER MOM, 11/03/2007
2002 Dodge Caravan eC Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new from dealer. Little things break too easy, outside sounds like it's inside, radio never worked right, air conditioning died in 2nd year, had to replace transmission (in 3rd year),fuel gage (4th year - broke down w/babies in the rain), front window seal (5th year) and rear side window seal (1st year). Will never buy a Dodge again!
Dodge 2002 Grand Caravan
jackson, 05/25/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been an excellent vechicle and the ride and comfort makes you forget that this is a mini van!
Great travel van!
Guido, 02/09/2010
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the van with 130000 miles on. Had to replace AC compressor, fix a electric window motor and buy the missing middle seat. Put on big tires to bring it off the ground. We took it on several long distance camping trips. Love the smooth ride. Fuel economy is not too bad on long distances, depending on driving style. Cruise control useless in higher altitudes (we live in CO). Small transmission fluid leak. No engine problems whatsoever. We also own a 95 Plymouth van in Europe which comes with a 4cyl. turbo diesel engine. Wish I could have that engine in it! Powerful and very economic (up to 30 miles)
Shiney Lemons
Lindsay Hoffman, 11/19/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this van because we needed reliable transportation to take our kids to the doctor. It's been in the shop at least 6 times for warranty repairs (ac leaking, ac fan broke, rotors needed turning, catalytic converter, muffler, lower control arms, I'm sure I'm forgetting something). Some of the stuff is finally fixed after several returns and some of it is not fixed yet after several returns. We've never been given a rental even though they've had it over night, so I am forced to bum a ride from a friend or sit in the dealership for hours with two children.
smooth ride
goatmeal, 03/17/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A very good riding van. Easy to drive and a very good sound system for the base model.
Best Driving of the Vans
lanshahan, 04/17/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After reading all the hype about the Honda and getting a chance to drive a 01 and 02 Honda I can't see what the hype is about. Yes the magic seat is a neat feature and the upgraded motor and tranny are class leading but the Dodge offers a better balanced suspension, steering with more feel, a quieter interior (the Honda is noisy), better seats, built in child seats (just as much as a plus as Honda's magic seat), surprisingly tight build quality, smooth motor and tranny, all for thousands less in real world money.
my blue lemon
mike &jess, 06/10/2003
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I leased this van because of it's affordability. I have three children , all under the age of five. The van has been in the shop six times for the same problem, the emergency brake will not disengage, and causes the rear brakes to lock up. I need to use the emergency brake because my driveway is on a steep incline. I was only given a rental vehicle one time, they can't seem to fix the problem. Chrysler even came out with a procedure for this specific problem and it did not work!!! I'm currently looking ino the lemon law. Anyone have a similar problem???
This Is a Great Van!
Phillip Merlino, 07/27/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This Car In many ways is better than The Oddesy. One reason It has A quieter Interior Because Of not having the Fold Down Third row seat which Makes a sound hole with the opening. The 3.8 Liter V6 Makes Excellent Power Which realy Comes in handy when Climbing grades. The vehicle also climbs grades Wonderfully! I purchased The EX Model With Leather Both Power Sliding Doors And A power Liftgate For an excellent Price of $26,500 This car is a great Buy for the money and is very reliable. P.S I wanted to say Thankyou TO chrysler For building such A good Quality Vehicle.
excellent
jgabe, 08/01/2003
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
it is a truly wonderfull van
sorry i bought it
Unhappy, 04/30/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I should have bought the Honda Odyssey. I tried to save money, boy what a mistake! The transmition is not right, but they can't figure it out. I think they are good with their offers but you get what you pay for. Maybe I should have leased it...so I could dump it.
Very Impressed
ABP, 07/03/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I own a 1997 dodge and my wife lease was up on her Toyota. I looked at the Kia van and like it very much but its the first year Kia is making a van and the first year in production. Chysler has been making vans for a long time and this new one shows they know what they are doing. The car is tight, handles excellent, well designed, powerful and a lot for the money.. With the 100,000 warrenty, you dont have to worry about the big ticket items cost you money if they break.
Exellent Family Van
Happy Customer, 04/18/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
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Superb comfort,responsive engine,luxurious ride.Last but not least Exellent value with current rebates.
Our "Golden" Caravan Sport
Nutmeg, 08/05/2003
2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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This is our fifth Caravan, it fits our lifestyle. We show dogs and it is the perfect van, I cam fit two crates side by side in the rear (48in). it is easy for the dogs (Golden Retrievers) to get in and out, if it is bad weather the liftgate can be left up and the dogs are protected. It also is roomy and comfortable for us and we can really pack a lot in it. We also have a roof rack and have our kayaks on that.
Love my Caravan
mike and colleen, 07/31/2002
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
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Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L 6 cyl enging: very attractive (interior and exterior). smooth ride, fun to drive. excellent a/c. comfy seats. kids love it. in a recent 5,000 mile road trip, couldn't have been happier.
Very easy to own
Edward Brandwein, 10/26/2003
2002 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
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So far I have no real complaints with my Caravan. It has been trouble free and has proven both comfortable and easy to drive. I have gotten spoiled by the interior. You never run out of room. It is also very good on gas.
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