2002 Dodge Caravan lights problems

Filed Jul 27, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 170,000 miles · MN · crash

On 6/5/14 while driving down the hwy at 65mph a deer had bolted out in front of my 02 caravan. I had reaction time with hitting my brakes until my brake light illuminated & my van continues sliding on dry pavement, I attempted hitting my horn but noticed the section of the steering wheel that the horn iss located was rock hard & could not be pushed in even the slightest. I ended up hitting the deer dead center of the front of my van, crumpled my hood, cracking my radiator, headlight assemlies, grill & cooling fans. My airbags never deployed. Since this incident my brake light illuminated just about every time I press on the brakes & come to a rest lasting 30 second or longer & will go off moments after releasing the pedal. Approx mileage 165, 000 road conditions were dry, daylight & 100% visibility.

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Lights, Transmission · 85,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 70 MPH the vehicle began to decelerate independently and lose power. The failure was sporadic. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the power train control module would have to be replaced. The failure recurred after repairs. In addition, when the turn signal was activated the opposite turn signal light would illuminate erroneously and the oil warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised that the power train control module would need to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · FL

2002 dodge caravan headlight electrical issue. My headlights do not turn on when I turn the switch. Sometimes they come on quickly sometimes they take more than 30 minutes. For them to turn off I have the same problem. Also my windshield wipers don't work. They turn on the same way the headlights do. If it begins to rain while I am driving I have to pull over. This is a serious safety issue.

Filed Oct 3, 2008 · Lights · 120,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the headlights do not work at high or low beam. The dealer stated that the front control module may be the cause of the failure; however, they would not repair the vehicle because they stated nothing was wrong. The contact stated that the failure poses a safety hazard while driving at night. He has read about similar failures on the internet. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2007 · Lights · 88,000 miles · MS

Tl* - the contact has a 2002 dodge caravan. The head lights on the vehicle are not operating properly. Only one head light works at a time. When the intermediate lights are on, only the passenger head light side would light, when the high beam lights are on, only the driver side head light would light and when the running lights are on only the passenger side head light would light. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer and they have replaced the dimmer switch. The contact continuous to have the same failures, and can provide copies of invoice repair orders.

Filed Dec 26, 2006 · Lights · 40,001 miles · IL

2002 dodge caravan. The headlights on my 2002 dodge caravan flash off and on intermittently driving at night. I had this problem since I purchased the vehicle I have not have an accidents there has not been any property damage or police reports taken. The vehicle has the original headlights. I reported this in an earlier complaint but I found the solution to the problem. Each time this has happened to me the obd fuse has been blown. The possible cause to it has been the vehicle was jumped due to a low battery.

Filed Feb 2, 2006 · Lights, Suspension · 72,000 miles · CA

Headlights kept flickering when turn signal was turn on also high beam light switch would stay on after flashing them. Front suspension squeaks and makes clunking noise when hitting bumps. Belts squeak they are brand new less than 10000 mile with it on.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Lights · 59,000 miles · MO

2002 dodge caravan headlights periodically go off, sometimes staying off for 15-20 seconds. Not related to acceleration, bumps or stops. Affects both headlights simultaneously. Very scary!! Especially on interstate and heavy traffic. Also, cars pull over because they think I'm flashing deliberately.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 3,000 miles · IL

Dt: 2002 dodge caravan. The headlights on my 2002 dodge caravan flashed off and on intermittently driving at night.. Had this problem since purchasing the vehicle. Had not had any accidents. There has not been any property damage nor police report was taken. The vehicle has the original headlights. *ak updated 11/16/2005.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Lights · 98,000 miles · AZ

7/31/05 consumer products safety commission daimler chrysler motors corporation to whom it may concern: I have a 2002 dodge grand caravan se that was designed and built with a dangerous defect. The tail light lenses or covers have been glued on but the glue has failed on both tail lights and both covers have fallen off onto the freeway exposing the bright white light bulbs and dropping a large plastic lens onto the freeway. When the first one fell off my wife stopped on the freeway and picked up the lens. What a great way to get killed. The second time I was driving at night on the freeway and heard a noise but did not stop until I left the freeway. The dealer sells the entire light assembly for $ 99.00 but the lens cover is not sold separately. Looks like a good fundraiser for the dealer but a dangerous situation for everyone on the road. The problem is the new lens has the same design and was built the same as the original one. I talked to the sales clerk at the dodge parts counter and he said "we have sold a lot of these lately." so this is not an isolated incidence. It is only a matter of time before people are injured because of this problem. If the daimler chrysler motors corporation acts responsible and solves this problem quickly lives can be saved and injuries avoided. This is the first time I have noticed a lens cover for a vehicle light cover that was not attached with screws. The good thing is there is a simple solution to solve this problem. Drill two holes in the plastic lens and install two screws as I have done to the lens cover retrieved from the freeway by my wife. After discovering this problem I feel a responsibility to notify as many people as necessary to help solve this problem. Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter.