2001 Dodge Caravan Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: received recall 04v531000 at the beginning of the year, and could not get the recall work done on 2001 Dodge Caravan. Took it to a dealer to have it repaired, and they said they could not do it because they did not have the part. The consumer called chrysler and they had no service in spanish. The door actuator was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10129577, filed 2005-08, 67,000 miles“2001 Dodge grand Caravan experiencing problems with the air conditioner compressor. When either the defrost or A/C was turned on, a very loud grinding noise would be present along with a burning rubber smell. The A/C compressor malfunctioned as a result of an internal seizure causing shards of metal to go through the dryer and lines. The consumer requested reimbursement of the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10120361, filed 2005-04, 70,000 miles“The consumer received an extended warranty letter from chrysler stating that the air condition compressor was bad and may need repair. The instructions stated to do nothing unless repair was needed. The offer was good through 70000 miles. The consumer's A/C compressor went out at 76000 miles. The consumer believes her vehicle's A/C compressor should be replaced under the warranty although the vehicle was over the mileage stated in the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10139897, filed 2005-10, 76,918 miles“2001 Dodge Caravan - A/C system & dash/electrical instrument panel and lights - had vehicle for only a couple of weeks, total failure of A/C system. Dealer replaced system. System worked approximately three (3) years, then had another total failure of system, along with fan speed switch no longer working medium and high speeds. Vehicle past warranty so had private mechanic replace evaporator. Had to pull dash out to replace evaporator, as no access to make repair under hood, cost of $1,500 due to labor intensive pulling dash for A/C repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350016, filed 2010-08, 50 miles“I was changing the station on the radio when the component started flashing. It seemed like it was scanning through the stations. Then the radio just went blank.”
NHTSA complaint #10106308, filed 2005-01, 28,500 milesRelated recalls
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 28 | 4% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 | 25 | 5% |
| 1994 | 34 | 5% |
| 1993 | 26 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Caravan
43 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology