Model year record

2001 Dodge Caravan

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 341 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Caravan, 2001–2007 generation
Pictured: the 2001–2007 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V531000

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.

Component
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
238,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-11-02
Owners notified
2005-01-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 03V094000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Vehicles affected
3,674
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-07
Owners notified
2003-03-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 01V152000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
41,587
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-08
Owners notified
2001-04-30

Defect description

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

Safety risk

IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags2947,000 mi
Electrical system1678,000 mi
Exterior lighting1590,000 mi
Suspension: front1545,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1247,000 mi
Steering1254,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1141,045 mi
Unknown or other1021,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch867,000 mi
Suspension82,500 mi
Air bags: frontal752,000 mi
Electrical system: horn723,644 mi
Steering: rack and pinion747,445 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls744,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module660,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling68,580 mi
Fuel system, gasoline644,325 mi
Visibility690,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash545,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine53,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.567,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly5200 mi
Structure541,023 mi
Structure: body: door520,000 mi
Vehicle speed control544,900 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner470,000 mi
Seat belts420,000 mi
Tires4136,626 mi
Child seat3—
Fuel/propulsion system3200,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Service brakes, hydraulic354,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components350,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar323,032 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar332,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3176,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2—
Engine2115,000 mi
Equipment250 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights278,427 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Interior lighting2200 mi
Seat belts: front247,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats241,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner256,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly215,568 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip283,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads260,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections219,199 mi
Structure: body2115,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing260,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2200 mi
Wheels263,547 mi
Air bags: side/window187,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1215,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system181,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch142,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1106 mi
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train156,165 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines122,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter165,800 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor118,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: column167,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device140,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)168,100 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system130,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber141,200 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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