2002 Dodge Caravan: fire, smoke or burning smell

9 of the 245 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Caravan describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 40,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2012
1
2011
1
2010
6
2009
1
2008
6
2007
1
2006
2
2004
2
2003
6
2002
9
2001
2
2000
4
1999
5
1998
18
1997
24
1996
33
1995
4
1994
3
1993
3
1992
5
1991
7
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Apr 28, 2018 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 121,000 miles · IN

Something wrong with my gas tank, it always stops me even if it's halfway. The driver seat belt doesn't stay well. The holes where the engine always comes off and there's a lot of smoke coming out. The headliner is coming off and there's like a sand falling to my kids. The break is not that strong

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Body · 66,000 miles · GA · fire

2002 dodge caravan caught on fire and was completely destroyed.*mr the consumer vehicle caught on fire 11 days prior to receiving a recall notice on the radio vent slots (recall# 04v531000).

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Electrical · NY · fire

'recall campaign' issued for 2002 dodge caravan radio vent slots (code d48). Caravan caught on fire. *bf the consumer's purchased another vehicle from the dealer since they refused to accept responsibility for the fire. After the vehicle caught on fire the consumer received a recall notice. The notice was on all 2002 caravans for a potential defect which could result in a fire. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of having to get another vehicle.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Engine · 13,500 miles · MA · fire

While driving approximately 25-30 MPH noticed smoke coming from under the hood on passenger side. Had slowed down ,and smoke came from vents. Pulled over, and everyone got out of vehicle. Consumer popped open the hood and flames shot out. Fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. Preliminary analysis by fire department indicated that fire was caused by engine fuel valve.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · TX · fire

Consumer purchased a 2002 dodge caravan in 2001, and drove it on a trip. While on the trip back driver side rear speaker caught on fire. Put fire out with bottled water. Consumer and husband took vehicle to the dodge dealer in mobile alabama, and had it repaired. Dealer told consumer that the cause of the fire was defective wiring. Dealer in mobile, alabama had vehicle, and will not release it until consumer signed a statement clearing the dealer from any liability.

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Electrical · OH · fire

After parking the vehicle in the driveway for one hour consumer noticed flames coming from around the running board.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · 40,000 miles · TX · fire

Rear driver's side speaker caught on fire while driving. Dealership indicated that this was caused by a power surge in the system. The speakers were original equipment.

Filed Oct 23, 2002 · Electrical · TX · fire

Consumer states the vehicle was parked over night, when something ignited and caught fire. Consumer states it was the electrical wiring system in sliding door caught fire. Consumer states dealer is replacing door, consumer feels vehicle is not safe. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · FL · fire

Consumer states that while driving at 20 MPH and no warning the rear inside (driver side rear speaker) of the vehicle caught on fire and the consumer was force to pull over. The vehicle was totaled. Sc.