2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

362

Owner Complaints

10 Crashes 2 Fires

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

The 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has received a total of 362 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (29 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (26 complaints), and Air Bags (25 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 457,308 vehicles.

Recall 04V531000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

| 238,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 03V094000 — STRUCTURE

| 3,674 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 01V152000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 41,587 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 01I003000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

| 105,484 vehicles affected

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, AND DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN MINI VANS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY OPTION. THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES ON THESE VEHICLES COULD RELEASE DURING CERTAIN SEVERE...

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE SLIDING DOOR TO PARTIALLY OPEN.

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. OWNERS CAN CONTACT...

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Recall 03E053000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 68,563 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.

Consequence: A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

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. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

362 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 29 2 Fires
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 26
Air Bags
Complaints: 25 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 23
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 19 1 Crash 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 18
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 11
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 8
Steering
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6
Seat Belts
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 5
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 5
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10984562 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 205,100 miles
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
#10927566 | SEAT BELTS | | 77,000 miles 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.
#10836704 | AIR BAGS | | 123,333 miles
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.
#10836704 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 123,333 miles
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.
#10836704 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 123,333 miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

58 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

THE FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENTS MAY FATIGUE AND CAUSE LOCALIZED OVERHEATING AND/OR DISCOLORATION OF THE SEAT COVER SURFACE. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION D58 - HEATED SEAT ELEMENTS. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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