Target Audience:
Families, fleet operators, DIY mechanics
Key Competitors 2002:
Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Ford Windstar, Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana, Chrysler Town & Country
Vehicle Strengths:
Spacious interior, flexible seating, value for money
Engine:
Full Engine Mechanical, Lubrication, Cooling, Fuel, Ignition, Exhaust
Transmission:
Automatic Transmission (AT) and Manual Transmission (MT) (if applicable)
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) system, Axles, Differentials
Brakes:
Hydraulic System, Disc/Drum Brakes, Parking Brake, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Steering:
Power Steering System, Steering Column, Steering Gear
Suspension:
Front and Rear Suspension components, Shock Absorbers, Struts, Springs
Electrical:
Battery, Starting System, Charging System, Lighting, Instrumentation, Fuses, Relays, Wiring Diagrams
Body:
Body panels, Doors, Hood, Liftgate, Bumpers, Interior trim, Glass, Seats
HVAC:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system
Restraints:
Airbag system, Seat belts
Maintenance:
Oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, tune-ups, lubrication
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom analysis
Repair:
Step-by-step repair procedures for all major systems
Disassembly:
Detailed instructions for component removal
Installation:
Detailed instructions for component reassembly and installation
Wiring Diagrams:
Comprehensive electrical schematics
Depth:
Comprehensive (from basic maintenance to major component overhaul and diagnostics)
Engine Code:
EGA (3.3L V6 OHV)
Engine Displacement Liters:
3.3
Valve Train:
Overhead Valve (OHV)
Horsepower Approx:
180 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque Approx:
205 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30 (API certified)
Engine Oil Capacity Liters:
4.7
Coolant Type:
Chrysler HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) - Pink
Transmission Type:
4-Speed Automatic (41TE)
Transmission Type Optional:
N/A for 2002 US Market
Transmission Features:
Electronically controlled, lock-up torque converter
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type:
ATF+4 (MS-9602)
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity Liters:
4.0 (dry fill)
NHTSA Front Crash Test Driver:
Good
NHTSA Front Crash Test Passenger:
Good
NHTSA Side Impact Front Passenger:
N/A (No side impact ratings typically for this era of this vehicle)
Airbags Front:
Standard Driver and Passenger
Seat Belts:
All seating positions
Oil Change Interval Miles:
7,500 miles (or 6 months), whichever comes first (under normal driving conditions)
Air Filter Replacement Interval Miles:
30,000 miles
Spark Plug Replacement Interval Miles:
100,000 miles (platinum-tipped)
Transmission Fluid Change Interval Miles:
60,000 - 100,000 miles (depending on severity of use)
Power Steering Fluid Type:
ATF+4 (MS-9602)
Common Problem 1:
Transmission issues (especially slipping or delayed engagement)
Common Problem 2:
Rear sway bar links and bushings wear
Common Problem 3:
Headlight switch/wiper switch failures
Common Problem 4:
Door lock actuator failure
Common Problem 5:
Water pump leaks (especially with higher mileage)
Dodge Heritage:
Known for durable trucks and performance cars, expanding into minivans with the Caravan platform.
Caravan Generation 2002:
This model falls within the second generation (1996-2000) and the beginning of the third generation (2001-2007) of the Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager/Town & Country platform, heavily influenced by DaimlerChrysler.
Manufacturing Location Typical:
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
