2001 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems

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 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 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.

Filed Feb 17, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 108,000 miles · NJ

Using either turn signal cuts off power to the dash. Dash comes back on a few seconds after using. I check the lights (exterior), but no blinking the interior turn signals blink sometimes, but no sound anybody familiar with problem? I've seen many similar conditions.

Filed Oct 22, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 168,000 miles · CO

Sitting idle at a stop light and my van stalled. While I tried to start it again, it began to accelerate on its own. It will stall while driving and lose all power and the steering/ brakes get hard. It will begin to accelerate on its own while the brake is pushed. I had it diagnosed yesterday and it is a melted wiring fuel rail harness that was placed right above the exhaust manifold. It can melt and catch fire. This is a known problem with this year and model. Please help!

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, only one of the headlights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to various authorized dealers and independent mechanics where the body control module was replaced several times. The failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 10/12/11 *bf updated 10/21/11

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 82,000 miles · CA

I have 2001 dodge grand caravan. The clockspring went bad. There are recall on many vehicle on previous year. The dealer told me that 2001 is not on the recall list and it will cost around $250 to repair it. It has been known the clockspring was a problem they might tried to fix the problem in 2001 model but it is not perfect. 2001 should be in the recall list.....

Filed May 17, 2010 · Electrical · 87,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge grand caravan. When the vehicle was started, all of the interior lights, exterior lights, and lights on the instrument panel flashed and stayed on. The contact was able to stop the flashing by turning the headlights on and keeping them illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and a diagnostic test indicated that the automatic adjusting front seats and automatic adjusting mirrors were the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle did not have auto adjusting seats or mirrors. The dealer stated that the body control modular needed to be replaced. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 87,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Electrical · 157,531 miles · NC

2001 dodge grand caravan, 157531 miles, instrument panel stops working when turn signals are used. Took to the dealer diagnosed as bcm failure. Parts not replaced.