Model year record

2001 Dodge Grand Caravan

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 362 owner complaints on file.

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
Electrical system2976,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2670,000 mi
Air bags2585,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2340,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1959,500 mi
Exterior lighting18102,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1137,800 mi
Air bags: frontal1053,900 mi
Fuel system, gasoline882,000 mi
Steering7110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly634,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic657,000 mi
Seat belts577,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor524,950 mi
Steering: rack and pinion541,000 mi
Suspension5
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system450,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings446,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Equipment457,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner480,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4120,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly440,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other429,000 mi
Seats4
Suspension: front438,447 mi
Tires494,800 mi
Unknown or other4123,333 mi
Vehicle speed control4123,333 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel364,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash335,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch330,153 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)335,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter355,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip316,200 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system342,205 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid338,400 mi
Structure: body375,000 mi
Structure: body: door337,435 mi
Engine and engine cooling2121,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2109,865 mi
Interior lighting2100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock255,138 mi
Power train: axle assembly28,500 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat247,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc227,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder260,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections255,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2117,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm256,238 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar244,070 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control253,800 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Wheels: rim285,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly167,500 mi
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator120,220 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch159,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood170,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine1168,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly146,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch160,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch158,000 mi
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum161,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders155,138 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly175,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack135,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields149,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut184,035 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar138,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly18,500 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Visibility160,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: glass, side/rear151,900 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor170,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.