2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 298
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
16% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 298 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 55 |
| 1991 | 129 |
| 1992 | 256 |
| 1993 | 289 |
| 1994 | 199 |
| 1995 | 108 |
| 1996 | 1,157 |
| 1997 | 583 |
| 1998 | 559 |
| 1999 | 432 |
| 2000 | 442 |
| 2001 | 298 |
| 2002 | 290 |
| 2003 | 219 |
| 2004 | 116 |
| 2005 | 995 |
| 2006 | 284 |
| 2007 | 182 |
| 2008 | 1,292 |
| 2009 | 544 |
| 2010 | 869 |
| 2011 | 530 |
| 2012 | 584 |
| 2013 | 471 |
| 2014 | 358 |
| 2015 | 281 |
| 2016 | 966 |
| 2017 | 404 |
| 2018 | 265 |
| 2019 | 238 |
| 2020 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
16% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing headlights and switch.
Air bags
16% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and whenever the contact would attempt a turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-14
Electrical system
13% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and instrument cluster/panel.
Visibility
10% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.
Power train
10% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle was in park. Rolled backward knocking me (Standing outside on the pavement) down and rolled over my right leg and arm..
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-23
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2001-04-30Suspension01V152000 Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
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…
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2003-03-07Structure03V094000 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.…
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…
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2004-11-22Engineering analysisClosed 2005-04-07 Power liftgate latch
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2005-01-31Equipment04V531000 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…
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.
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2005-02-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-06-01 Headlight malfunction
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2005-06-01Engineering analysisClosed 2006-05-02 Headlight malfunction
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Date not on fileLatches/locks/linkages01I003000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.
Remedy: Dealer will replace both sliding door key cylinder-to-bell crank links on the sliding doors free of charge (Parts and labor). Daimlerchrysler has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the sliding door key cylinder-to-bell crank links.
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Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline03E053000 Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, Dodge...
Remedy: Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. Note: this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. Nor any dailmerchrysler dealers.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 48 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01I003000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 03E053000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 01V152000 · Suspension
- Recall 03V094000 · Structure
- Recall 04V531000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.