2002 Dodge Caravan Reviews - Page 5 of 6

We've had very few problems; all were covered by warranty.

This is a very reliable, dependable family minivan. It's gotten us through multiple family trips in comfort. The main complaint I have is with the rear heat/AC controls. The venting above the passengers puts out minimal air flow. It eventually heats up/cools down sufficiently due to large vents behind back-row seats, but that doesn't do much when you're only taking a 15-minute trip. Also, handling isn't as "car-like" as our previous minivan, a 1995 Mercury Villager that my husband continues to drive and treat like a pickup truck. And of course, with gas prices where they are today, it's kind of tough to keep filling the tank, but what are you gonna do?

The air conditioning is the main problem. It does not get cold when at an idle. This makes "sitting in traffic very bad". We have had the compressor replaced and some relays, but the problem still exists. Last time we brought it to the dealer, they tightened something under the passengers feet to stop fluid from linking. I have about 800 miles left on the warranty.

I like many of the features, but when you pay $28,000 for a vehicle and are making payments of $725 a month, you would like it to run perfect. You would like not to have to put money into it while making these payments. Please e-mail me at pianoman@1st.net if anyone else has these problems and know how to get them fixed.

Nothing, but I had one flat tire.

Great Van! I would recommend buying. Excellent driver visibilty, this is an important feature for my 5'2" wife. Van is just the right size, although it could use another 3" in the rear compartment so a stroller would fit better, however we can still get it in there. Drives great, much better than other vans we looked at. I think this is the perfect soccer mom vehicle.. I know Americans like to have the biggest and the "best", but this van drives and handles much better than the bloated Odyssey and Windstar. You hardly know you're driving a minivan.

Everything.

Transmission @ 998km.

Head gasket @1024km.

Engine @ 5020km.

Power steering @ 4502km.

One day while I was driving, the airbag suddenly uninflated and I almost had an accident.

Brakes are POOR!

The radio sucks!

I'm glad I got rid of this van and bought me an Astro a month ago!