2001 Dodge Caravan: ball joint or control arm failure

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 3, 2005 · Steering · PA

Mechanic had to replace stabelizer bar bushings,stabelizer links, inner tie rods

Filed Jan 20, 2005 · Body, Engine · 200 miles · WV

I have filed several complaints on this car since buying in 2001 this latest one is the heat control knob in the dash has frozen dealer says broken and would cost 400 to fix, at that price it shouldn't break at all!car now has 50000 miles. This is the same car that within the first 72 hours and 200 miles the transmission went out. Tie rod ends were replaced 2 or 3 times at 20000 and 36700 miles motor on window also replaced carpet replaced because water seeping in car I am afraid of this car.

Filed May 27, 2004 · Steering, Transmission · WV

Was in memphis when my caravan broke down, so my husband in wv went to buchannon auto mall to get a new safer car for trips to memphis for our daughters cancer treatments. I got home the car was here about 3 days we used it and it started jumping when it shifted (automatic).took it to shop they said it was fine drove car to next town and it totally stopped opened hood and found that the transmission hose wasnt on so with 200 miles on car it couldnt be used! Was told by auto mall it would be fixed and it was but now I am afraid of the car, told them I didnt want it and was told I would only get 11000 trade in! An insult so I kept it in 2002 I told them they fixed tierod went out and they replaced it(less than 20000 miles) in 2004 motor went out of driver window carpet is now a mess fixed window but have not offered to replace carpet! Now at 36700 miles both front tie rods are needing replaced getting it fixed today I feel that something is terribly wrong with this car and it isnt safe.

Filed Dec 12, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 30,000 miles · WA

Consumer took vehicle to the dealership and was told by the mechanic that the inner sway bar bushings were worn out, and the left inner tie rod was loose. Also, rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced.

Filed May 1, 2003 · Suspension · 62,000 miles · MD

I recently sent this letter to chrysler in an e-mail. I am contacting this agency to see if I can get some justice. My vehicle was unsafe. However, I still do not feel that it is performing correctly. I would like assistance and direction. Thanks. Recently my 2001 needed the rack and pinion, lower and upper control arm and complete front suspension repair at antwerpen dodge in randallstown, md. They really gave me a problem with the time to complete the job and they kept saying that the rack and pin was a "star part". I then took it back to the dealer, and they could not be definitive. However, there was no charge, therefore no work order. All I want is a smooth riding vehicle that's not shaking rattling and rolling down the street. I drive 50 miles one way to work and most of the drive is highway driving. You can feel every little bump.I found this article in USA today. It reads: "april 25, 2001 '' the chrysler arm of daimlerchrysler announced wednesday a voluntary recall of some new minivans, citing a possible front suspension problem. Nearly 11,000 customers are affected by the recall of the 2001 chrysler town & country, chrysler voyager, dodge caravan and dodge grand caravan minivans built between march 22 and april 21 of 2001. Owners of recalled vehicles are urged not to drive them. The automaker said a bolt on the lower control arm of the front suspension can break, resulting in a loss of vehicle control." no one mentioned that this was a recall item. So I am still trying to fix this shake rattle and roll problem. This 2001 suspension is truly junk. Now the bottom-line or should I say " bottom out" is what can I do to get a smooth ride? I have an extended warranty, but the mechanics need to know what to do and be right. This could be a fluke in the assembly line, but I doubt it. There are too many other owners with the same complaint. If you have any influence with antwerpen dodge in randallstown, md, please help me to solve this puzzle.

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Suspension · AL

At 35mph control arm snapped, causing consumer to lose control. . Dealer notified.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · PA

While driving 5-10 MPH a constant rattling on front of the vehicle due to damaged inner tie rod. Mechanic replaced tie rod. However, rattling noise still occurring after the replacement of new tie rod .