2002 Dodge Caravan: engine stalls while driving

6 of the 245 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Caravan describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2015
1
2013
1
2012
13
2011
10
2010
25
2009
23
2008
38
2007
15
2006
11
2005
24
2004
10
2003
10
2002
6
2001
5
2000
20
1999
18
1998
22
1997
23
1996
58
1995
35
1994
47
1993
28
1992
14
1991
7
1990
8

What owners say

Filed Nov 29, 2007 · PA

After starting the vehicle and putting it into drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a speed of 45-50 MPH without my having pressed the accelerator. The rmp gauge was fluctuating wildly and the engine emitted a loud "revving" sound. I immediately applied the brakes which reduced the speed of the vehicle to only approx. 25-35 MPH. In order to bring the car to a complete stop, I had to "stand" on the brakes (pressing extremely hard). At this point the engine stalled. When my mechanic test drove the vehicle to determine the problem, he, too, indicated what difficulty he had "controlling" the car and was almost in an accident. The car was ultimately taken to d'ambrosio dodge in downingtown, pa for repair. The mechanic told me he was familiar with this type of problem, indicating to me I am not the first person to have this happen. This is an extremely dangerous problem that occurred with my vehicle. Dodge should issue a recall for the 2002 caravan sport to ensure that no one else is put in danger.

Filed Apr 17, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 75,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled intermittently and occurred at no particular speed; however, the vehicle immediately restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the problem could not be duplicated. Update 5/2/2006 - all the dash lights flickered and the cruise control light illuminated. The dealer replaced the battery.

Filed Sep 13, 2005 · Engine · 64,000 miles · 00

2002 dodge caravan will stall at high rate of speed - usually without warning. No engine lights come on indicating engine has turned off. Realize engine off when no response occurs with pressing throttle. Must coast to side of road to stop. Vehicle will often not start for at least 20 minutes - engine will not turn over, no check engine light will appear. Vehicle has stalled at 62 MPH and even at lower speeds on all types of ground elevation. Very intermittent stalling. Engine will also not turn over when sitting over night in driveway or just when eating in a restaurant. Extremely unsafe to drive as will stall in intersections, or on highway typically without warning. A few times car jerked at high rate of speed then loss of power occurred.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Brakes, Visibility · NH

While applying the brake pedal vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart the vehicle. While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed . This caused poor visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Acceleration · NC

While sitting at an intersection and then applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated then stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic claimed that the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Mar 6, 2003 · Engine · VA

The vehicle stalled intermittently.*ak