Complaints
341
Crashes
9
Fires
6
Injuries
16
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:67,540 mi
Crash-related:1
#216 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:69,233 mi
Fires:1
#315 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:85,880 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 29 | 1 | — | 67,540 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | — | 1 | 69,233 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15 | — | — | 85,880 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 15 | — | — | 46,855 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 | — | — | 37,719 mi | |
| STEERING | 12 | — | — | 77,260 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 11 | — | — | 48,432 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | — | — | 15,511 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 8 | — | — | 54,578 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | — | — | 72,750 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 2 | — | 62,300 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 7 | — | — | 76,636 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 7 | — | — | 44,489 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 7 | — | — | 55,317 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 6 | — | — | 65,283 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 30,236 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 54,108 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 6 | — | — | 126,535 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 | — | 2 | 45,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 5 | — | — | 54,500 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 15,100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 83,243 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 | — | — | 16,733 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 47,450 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 57,973 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 100,542 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 193,667 mi |
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