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2001 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan is lights, typically around 80,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Grand Caravan model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
78/100
Owner complaints
298
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
16
Worst area
Lights

The worst 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan

Headlights 53Airbag light 34Stalling 11Ball joint 10Adaptive cruise 7Check engine light 7Jerking 7ABS 6Loss of power 6Overheating 6Power windows 6Wipers 6No deployment 5Grinding brakes 5Shudder 5Transmission failure 5

Recalls 3

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.Reported November 2, 2004 · 238,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 04V531000 · Recall details

StructureReported March 7, 2003 · 3,674 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 03V094000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported May 8, 2001 · 41,587 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 01V152000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan

Defect investigations

Headlight malfunctionOpened June 1, 2005, closed May 2, 2006

Owner reports indicate allegations of improper headlight operation of one or both headlights.some report intermittent outage or dimming.many report that the condition is random; it sometimes does not repeat and lasts for a very short duration. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see summary report for additional information.

EA05009

Headlight malfunctionOpened February 2, 2005, closed June 1, 2005

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation after receiving reports from consumers that their headlights would malfunction in various ways from flickering to complete non-illumination.headlight operation is monitored by the vehicle's body control module (bcm) and front control module (fcm).odi is upgrading this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (ea05-009) to further examine the issue.

PE05004

Power liftgate latchOpened November 22, 2004, closed April 7, 2005

This investigation was opened as pe04-054 regarding reports of alleged power liftgate (plg) opening while driving.the investigation was upgraded on november 22, 2004 based on information provided by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) in its september 17, 2004 response to pe04-054. By letter of april 5, 2005, dcc has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 70,235 model year (my) 2003 chrysler town & country and dodge grand caravan vehicles equipped with the plg option.dcc has identified a problem in early production my 2003 plg control modules that can prevent the plg door from latching closed in a power open/close cycle.in this condition the plg can rise (not power open) during vehicle operation.dealers will install a revised plg control module to remedy the affected vehicles.see safety recall 05v134 for details.

EA04031

Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 16

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 16 bulletins for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan

What 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Fuel system · 205,100 miles · TX

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

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Seat belts · 77,000 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

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 included a displaced fracture, numerous other fractures, a crushed injury to the tibia plateau. I had 5 months in rehab, 3 surgeries, extensive physical therapy. I am still receiving medical treatment a year later. If the seatbelt had done what it . Was designed to do, my leg would not of hit the dash board. These injuries were caused by a seatbelt failure of my dodge grand caravan.. Extensive records are available.

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 123,333 miles · FL

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.

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Electrical · 157,936 miles · PA

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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,936.

Filed May 17, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · TN

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 until later it started to die out again after starting to run. I had to accelerate the engine to get the car moving but the car jerked and went dead again. The car will start and run fine at times and shift well at times and then starts to repeat the same problems over and over. I only know that this situation could have gotten someone killed and I do not want it to be my children or wife or me. I only have one way to go now and have no way to have it looked at because I have been told a thousand things it could be and cannot afford non-sense like this. This 2001 van runs at times like a brand new one and shifts out like brand new and then all of sudden the gauges go crazy, it lurches at stopping, go dead when I slow down at times and sometimes it seems like it is in overdrive and jerks like mad, then runs fine again. It is a repeat and it is dangerous.

Filed May 13, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 152,951 miles · GA

The airbag warning light stays on all the time. At the same time the speed control stopped working and the horn does not work

Filed Jan 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge grand caravan. The contact discovered that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 138,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. Also, the contact mentioned that the buttons on the steering wheel would not work. The dealer stated that the failure might be due to a defective clock spring. If a crash occurred, the air bag could potentially not deploy. The vehicle had not been repaired and the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Lights · 109,386 miles · OK

Sometimes when the vehicle is started only the driver side daytime running light comes on. Turn the lights on and the driver side light goes out and the other side comes on. Turn on the high beams, the driver side light comes on and the other side goes out. Took the vehicle to a dealer,cause was said to be the multi function switch shorted. The multi function switch was replaced, lights worked properly for about 2 weeks,then the problem returned. Took vehicle back to the same dealer and was told they could not duplicate the problem.when both lights are on at the same time they flicker,the problem has gotten to the point to where only one light is working more times than when both lights are working. I researched the problem on the internet and found several other owners having the same problem as early as 2005. I contacted dodge and was told they were unaware of the problem and that there were no recalls on my vehicle. All 2001 dodge grand caravan should be recalled at once, because of this safety issue with the lights. It should not take someone having an accident whether minor or fatal in order to get this defect corrected.we are at risk of receiving a traffic ticket for driving a vehicle with defective equipment and or being in an accident because of the lighting problem. We have lost use of this for up to 3 weeks because of the problem with the head lights,and we can not afford to replace it at this time. Even if we replace this vehicle the problem would only be passed on to someone else. All 2001 dodge grand caravans need to be recalled at once.

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · AZ

Purchased used minivan took it to get registered and found out the mileage has been tampered with and its not accurate. Seller said it had 90000 miles odometer read a little over 90000 but mvd said it was not accurate.

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Questions about the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan

Is the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Owners have filed 298 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, fewer than a typical Grand Caravan model year.

What is the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan year score?

The 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan scores 78 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Dodge Grand Caravan: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Lights, with 49 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is airbags (48).

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, structure and suspension.

What year does the Dodge Grand Caravan have the most lights problems?

The Dodge Grand Caravan model years with the most lights complaints are 2005 (154 complaints), 2001 (49 complaints) and 2008 (48 complaints).

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