2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Seats Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
4 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Seats Complaints
THE LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS IN THE 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ARE VERY HIGH AND TILTED (HIGHER AT THE KNEES THAN AT THE SPINE) TO THE POINT THAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR AN AVERAGE-HEIGHT WOMAN TO REACH THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT MOVING THE SEAT ALL THE WAY FORWARD. (AT WHICH POINT THE STEERING WHEEL IS ALMOST TOUCHING THE BODY, THE ELBOWS ARE PRESSED INTO THE SEAT BACK, AND THE KNEES HIT THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN BRAKING). WHEN THE SEAT IS AT A COMFORATABLE DISTANCE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, I CANNOT REST MY HEEL ON THE FLOOR, BUT HAVE TO DRIVE WITH MY TOES ONLY. THE HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS I TESTED DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THEY WERE LOWER IN THE FRONT (PERHAPS OVERALL). THE SEAT IS SO HIGH THAT I (AT 5'3") MUST DUCK MY HEAD IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE WITHOUT HITTING IT ON THE DOOR FRAME.
#756056
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THE TRANSMISSION CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME ON AN EXIT RAMP. FORTUNATELY, MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT BARKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. MY WIFE WAS INFORMED BY DODGE THAT THIS SHIMMY WE WERE FEELING AS WE APPLIED THE BRAKES WAS THE ABS ENGAGING. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DODGE DEALERSHIP, WE WERE INFORMED THE PROBLEM IS WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. IN ADDITION, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS OVER 12000 MILES, WE NOW HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS! THE LEATHER SEATING IN THE REAR IS 'DELAMINATING.' (I DON'T KNOW OF A BETTER WAY TO DESCRIBE IT). THE REAR AUTOMATIC HATCH DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY OPEN. THIS TOO IS A RECURRING PROBLEM.
#750309
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FRONT SEATS (MANUAL, NOT POWER) ARE TOO HIGH AND CLOSE TO DASH PREVENTING PERSONS OF A HEIGHT OF ABOUT 5" 5" FROM SAFELY APPLYING BRAKES - VERY DANGEROUS IN THAT LEGS ARE RESTRICTED BY DASH BOARD - CAUSES YOU TO ADJUST SEAT TO A MORE BACK POSITION WHICH SIMPLY TRADES ONE DANGER FOR ANOTHER. CANNOT ENTER OR EXIT VEHICLE BECAUSE INADEQUATE LEG ROOM BETWEEN SEAT AND DASH AREA. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM. IT'S REAL! BE WARNED - APPLIES TO MANUAL SEATS - NOT POWER.
#559771
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THE FRONT SEATS ARE TOO HIGH MAKING IT HARD FOR A WOMAN WHO'S HEIGHT IS 5'3"-5'5" TO REACH THE BRAKE/GAS PEDALS WITHOUT SEAT PULLED ALL THE WAY FORWARD THEREFORE NOT LEAVING ENOUGH ROOM BETWEEN CONSUMER AND AIR BAG. NLM
Other 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas
Electrical System
29 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
26 complaints
Air Bags
25 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
23 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
19 complaints
Exterior Lighting
18 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint