2001 Dodge Caravan suspension problems

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Suspension · 2,500 miles · WV

The rear axels bend around back wheels also front makes a noise when you hit a bump

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Suspension · 143,000 miles · PA

We got into our 2001 dodge caravan and started to drive it and noticed that there was a rattling noise in the front passenger side of the suspension. I pulled the van over and noticed the passenger side strut was up through into the engine compartment! I believe the housing is rusted through, which allowed the strut to poke all the way out.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Airbags, Suspension · AZ

2001 dodge caravan consumer's air bag light came on and stayed on. We have had this issue for years, the dealership said it is not under warranty. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the clock spring was replaced. This vehicle was not included in the clock spring the federal safety agency recall 04v480000 due to VIN.

Filed Mar 6, 2007 · Airbags, Suspension · 42,500 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge caravan. When starting the vehicle the airbag warning light illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The clock spring has been replaced three times on june 27 2002, september 2003 , and january 3, 2007. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. Also, the contact stated that linkage on the front sway bar was replaced three times. When driving the vehicle there was a noise. The road conditions were not a factor. The dealer stated there has been a modification to the linkage, and the vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileage was 42,500.

Filed Oct 18, 2006 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · MN

Went to a tire shop for a tire problem, upon taking the front wheels off they discovered failing sway bar links. They showed me the problem by actually pulling the link apart from the sway bar by hand. As I was leaving the shop to go home one of the links disconnected and now the vehicle has a noticeable sway in tight corners. The vehicle was new in 2001 and now has 51,000 on it. I believe this is too soon for parts like this to be failing.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Suspension · 32,000 miles · PA

My mechanic had to replace stabelizer bar bushings, stabelizer links, inner tie rods, 2 window motors 900.00

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Suspension · IL

Vehicle has been serviced multiple times for repair or replacement of sway bar bushing or sway bar links dating back from 03' until present.

Filed Jul 18, 2005 · Suspension · 00

For your readers, I had a persistent loose wheel or loose suspension phenomena in the front end. Marine chrysler vancouver who sold the car could not diagnose or repair. Deerlake chrysler burnaby discovered faulty bushings in front end replaced at 59k just under warranty coverage. Readers should ask dealer to repalce bushings if this problem persists on their car.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · PA

When going over bumps in the road there would be a loud rattling noise coming from the front end. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak this has been a on going problem which the mfg., takes no responsibility for. They should have replaced the front end at their expense originally, while it was under warranty. Had to have it replaced twice and still not fixed. Install special order steering rack.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · OH

I know about the balljoint recall from dc. I have a 2002 and already received my notice in the mail. I also have a 2001 dodge caravan that also has bad balljoints. There is no doubt in my mind, this is defective parts. Balljoints should never go bad with only 50k on the unit. The problem is, you can no longer grease these parts.