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#BS-2001-DODCAR-D2B5

2001 Dodge Caravan

Based on reports from 341 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
341
Crashes
9
Fires
6
Recalls
10
TSBs
134
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 341 complaints, 9 crashes, 6 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

power window stopped working

14 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

8 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
3

headlight malfunction

6 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

29 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 52K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

50
0–30K
59
30–60K
37
60–90K
14
90–120K
9
120–150K
18
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (59 reports) • Median: 52K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (29 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags29 (9%)
Lights17 (5%)
Electrical16 (5%)
Suspension:front15 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission12 (4%)
Steering12 (4%)
Other12 (4%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights11 (3%)

2001 Dodge Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Caravan, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 52,102 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 52K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Caravan, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Caravan, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Caravan, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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41
02
47
03
57
04
55
05
18
06
9
07
11
08
13
09
18
10
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11
8
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8
13
6
14
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15
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16
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17
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18
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1
23
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

01I003000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, AND DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN MINI VANS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY OPTION. THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES ON THESE VEHICLES COULD RELEASE DURING CERTAIN SEVERE ACCIDENT CONDITIONS THAT INVOLVE THE SLIDING DOOR.

01V152000Apr 2001

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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

03E045000

EQUIPMENT

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS.

03E053000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.

03V094000Mar 2003

STRUCTURE

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Caravan is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 341 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2001 Dodge Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Dodge Caravan is related to the airbags, with 29 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Dodge Caravan reliable?
The 2001 Dodge Caravan has 341 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Dodge Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Dodge Caravan has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Caravan problems start?
Based on 187 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 52,102 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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