2001 Dodge VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge VAN. That ranks 7th out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 20%), typically at around 23,564 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Dodge VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 20% | 23,564 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | 76,058 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 13% | 29,533 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | 56,450 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Dodge VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Dodge VAN.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge van. The contact stated the steering box rusted from sub frame and detached while driving 5 mph. The failure caused the steering system to malfunction. The contact had not called the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 93,017.
On or about april 5, 2007, i brought my 2001 dodge caravan to a local dodge dealer for the repair of the speedometer on my car which stopped functioning & stopped measuring the speed of my vehicle. The dealer kept the car for one day and claimed that they recalibrated the speedometer and "all is…
On may 14, 2006, my dodge caravan was totalled after a collision cause by a negligence driver. During the rollover, the driver's air bag did not deploy and the dodge grand caravan rolled over too easily. Also, the driver's seat belt did not disengaged when needed "push" on. *nm
2001 dodge grand caravan's drivers window would not go up and down. Was fixed under warranty with a new motor. In 2005, i gave this van to my son and the passenger window would not go up and down and by then they not only put in a new motor but a combination motor/regulator. Then the driver side…
Whenever the driving or headlights are on the switch gets warm to the touch. *nm
Other Dodge VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge VAN?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Dodge VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.