2001 Dodge Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caravan years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Caravan. That ranks 9th out of 23 Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (43 complaints, 17%), typically at around 56,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 15 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 257owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Dodge Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 43 | 17% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 32 | 12% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 32 | 12% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 12% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 29 | 11% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 20 | 8% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 7% | 49,606 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 6% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 5% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 10 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 4% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 3% | 44,325 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 3% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 136,626 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 200 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 138,274 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 215,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Dodge Caravan recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Problem: On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.
Risk: This could result in a speaker fire.
Fix: Dealers will add a special tape to the top of the radio to prevent the potential of water intrusion. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
Risk: If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right lower control arm bolts and nuts. Owner notification began april 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Headlight malfunction (EA05009) — opened Jun 1, 2005, closed May 2, 2006.
- Headlight malfunction (PE05004) — opened Feb 2, 2005, closed Jun 1, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There is no incident, however I would like to report a manufacturer problem. Many manufacturers put vehicles on the market with front headlights that are too bright and not aimed properly. See [XXX] There are regulations for the lumens of headlights and system of reflectors, but I assume…
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I need to know it my vehicle has any recalls i'm having some major safety concerns about it.
After the engine warms up and at speeds around 45-50 the acceleration sticks as if the cruise control is on. The only way to stop it is to put the car in neutral then drive,or shut the engine off. I disconnected the servo to the cruise control to eliminate the cruise as the cause. The problem is…
Fuel rail is leaking gasoline. There is a pressure damper that is on the rail that is non serviceable and it is leaking fuel onto rail that is causing the smell to enter the cabin. Dealer says fuel rail needs to be replaced to effect proper repair. Fuel leaks any time engine is running.
Other Dodge Caravan years
← 2000 Caravan · 2002 Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Caravan | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Caravan | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Caravan | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 Caravan | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 Caravan | 87 | 0 |
| 2011 Caravan | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 Caravan | 172 | 2 |
| 2009 Caravan | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 Caravan | 302 | 2 |
| 2007 Caravan | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Caravan | 173 | 2 |
| 2005 Caravan | 537 | 4 |
| 2004 Caravan | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 Caravan | 195 | 3 |
| 2002 Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2001 | 257 | 3 |
| 2000 Caravan | 470 | 4 |
| 1999 Caravan | 555 | 5 |
| 1998 Caravan | 629 | 5 |
| 1997 Caravan | 714 | 7 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1,403 | 9 |
| 1995 Caravan | 489 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Caravan?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Caravan?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Dodge Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caravan model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.