2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Caravan years
- Fewer complaints than other years 16th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan. That ranks 16th out of 26 Grand Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (48 complaints, 16%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 298owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Dodge Grand 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 | 48 | 16% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 48 | 16% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 37 | 12% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 29 | 10% | 56,700 | — | — |
| Visibility | 29 | 10% | 48,450 | — | — |
| Steering | 25 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 6% | 43,666 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 6% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 18 | 6% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 5% | 50,154 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 5% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 3% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 3% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2% | 84,035 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 94,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 1% | 123,333 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 56,569 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 168,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Dodge Grand 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.
- Power liftgate latch (EA04031) — opened Nov 22, 2004, closed Apr 7, 2005, led to recall 05V134000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel lines leak,fuel filter clogged, won't start,paid 100.00,dlls, to get fixed, my van started stalling, got home from work, next day didn't start at all
My dodge grand caravan 2001 was involved in a front end collision in october of 2015. I t-boned another car that pulled out in front of me. I was going 35-40 miles per hour. The seat belt failed to tighten around my hips. Because of this failure i sustained extensive damages to my right leg. This…
Clock spring. Horn, cruise control stop working. Airbag light on. Chrysler will not acknowledge, as well as local dealer as a problem and/or a safety nor a recall issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge grand caravan. While making a right or left turn using the turn signal, the lights on the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the technician could not locate the failure. The…
The car instrument gauges became erratic along with the instrument lights. The care jerked as though it lost its electrical power to the ignition but returned to normal and then quit in front of traffic. We could have been killed by a semi-truck. I got the car over and re-started it and it ran fine…
Other Dodge Grand Caravan years
← 2000 Grand Caravan · 2002 Grand Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 414 | 3 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 1,002 | 6 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 359 | 5 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 584 | 6 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 530 | 4 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 869 | 6 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 1,293 | 8 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 182 | 2 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 284 | 3 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 995 | 5 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 219 | 2 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 290 | 5 |
| 2001 | 298 | 3 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 442 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 432 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 559 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 583 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 48 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.