Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Caravan, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags43
- Steering32
- Suspension32
- Exterior lighting30
- Electrical system29
- Visibility20
- Power train19
- Engine and engine cooling16
- Service brakes, hydraulic13
- Structure12
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 15 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Dodge Caravan failed the safety check 1.79% of the time — 10% less often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 131,850 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 13.0 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 299 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 10.6 | 13.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2001 Dodge Caravan.
| 2004392 2 Nov 2004 | Electrical On certain vehicles subject to conditions involving extreme heat and humidity, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drip through th… |
| 2001116 8 Jun 2001 | Suspension On certain vehicles, the lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture. If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm will potentially separate from the crossmemb… |
| 2000299 15 Dec 2000 | Lights And Instruments Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The daytime running lamps (DRL) do not functio… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Dodge told its dealers about the 2001 Dodge Caravan: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635728 | SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE ABS, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT |
| 635697 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL (STRATIFICATION) BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT PANEL OUTLETS. *TT |
| 635694 | CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE HVAC DRAIN WATER LEAKS UNDER PASSENGER SIDE CARPET. *TT |
| 635674 | CONCERNS WITH THE ABS, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF CLUSTER LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKES. *TT |
| 635672 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE CYCLIC RUBBING SOUND FROM REAR OF VEHICLE DURING MEDIUM TO LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. *TT |
| 634272 | FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC |
| 634129 | SUBJECT REGARDING POOR REAR AIR CONDITIONER PERFORMANCE - LOW OUTPUT FROM HEADLINER VENTS. *SLC |
| 634120 | SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION, ERRONOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456, EVAP LEAK MONITOR 0.020 LEAK DETECTED. *SLC |
| 634092 | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING SHUDDER. *SLC |
| 634087 | SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC |
| 634082 | CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC |
| 634077 | SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC |
| 634074 | SUBJECT REGARDING QUARTER WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP LOOSE. *SLC |
| 634072 | SUBJECT REGARDING ASSIST FEATURE INOPERATIVE ON QUAD OR SPLIT REAR BENCH SEATS. *SLC |
| 634070 | SUBJECT REGARDING QUAD SEAT RELEASE HANDLE SCREW SHEARED OFF IN SHAFT. *SLC |
| 634068 | SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING MOAN/GROAN SOUND. *SLC |
| 633487 | SUBJECT REGARDING STUCK OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FOR VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2002 EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3 L OR 3.8 L ENGINE. *SLC |
| 633448 | SUBJECT REGARDING COOLING FAN SOUND/VIBRATION. *SLC |
| 632208 | INFORMATION ON REMOVABLE FLOOR CONSOLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. *TT |
| 632205 | THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLING A REVISED POWER SEAT ADJUSTER DRIVE BLOCK SCREW TO THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE POWER SEAT TRACK(S). *TT |
| 632197 | SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE. *TT |
| 630883 | EXHIBITING ENGINE SAG / HESITATION AND/OR CLOSED THROTTLE START STALL, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0123. *TT |
| 630800 | SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *YD THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 05-001-02 DATED MARCH 4, 2002. *TT |
| 629165 | ON SOME VEHICLES, THE QUAD SEAT CUPHOLDER COMPENSATION FLAP IS BROKEN. *TT |
| 629155 | INFORMATION ON POWER STEERING MOANING/GROANING SOUND. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION
HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation