Complaints
362
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:85,670 mi
Fires:2
#226 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Avg mileage:87,568 mi
#325 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:89,726 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 29 | — | 2 | 85,670 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 26 | — | — | 87,568 mi | |
| Airbags | 25 | — | — | 89,726 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 23 | — | — | 50,783 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 19 | 1 | — | 59,852 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 18 | — | — | 102,745 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 11 | — | — | 34,322 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 2 | — | 53,560 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 79,200 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 103,605 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 50,800 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 58,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | 26,715 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 5 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 85,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
85,670
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,568
Airbags
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,726
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,783
Automatic Transmission
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,852
Headlight/Taillight Failures
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,745
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,322
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,560
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,200
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,605
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,800
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,715
Steering:Rack And Pinion
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan has 362 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (29 complaints, avg 85,670 mi); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (26 complaints, avg 87,568 mi); Airbags (25 complaints, avg 89,726 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,062 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan include 10 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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