2001 Dodge Caravan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 12%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Dodge Caravan, 12% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The incident date that is on here isn't the first time this has happened, this has been going on for somtime now. I am having problems with my headlights going off while I am driving, always seems to be in lowbeam. It is at the dealer now and this is the 4rth time, they don't seem to have a clue how to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10116049, filed 2005-03, 37,250 miles“Headlights on my 2001 Dodge Caravan van will turn off while driving the vehicle. There is nothing that proceeds this action and it causes great concern due to limited and/or complete loss of light to safely drive the vehicle. The headlights will suddenly come back on with no action on my part. The time it takes for the headlights to come back on varies. This defect needs immediate attention!”
NHTSA complaint #10118313, filed 2005-04, 41,045 miles“Headlights and dashboard dies, intermittent. The problem show when I used the turn signal, the dashboard dies entirely and the headlights goes off, it happens every 2 or 3 days, after a few minutes they worked again. It happens to me more than 10 times. I solder the terminals at the electrical box that according to the electrical diagram feed the turn signal, dashboard and headlights in the engine compartment 2 years ago, since then the problem has not occurred any more.”
NHTSA complaint #10290331, filed 2009-10, 130,000 miles“My headlights would not work together. The left one only would work on high beam and the right one only worked on low beam. I found the connector between the front control module and the fuse box to be corroded. I made a temporary fix by cleaning up the connection. I've read on the internet that many people with 2001 and 2002 Dodge caravans are experiencing the same problem. I know that the NHTSA had investigated this issue in 2006 and I believe that this issue warrants further action by you.”
NHTSA complaint #10257761, filed 2009-02, 85,000 miles“Headlamp/parking light failure - parking light was out and car needed inspection for mass. Brought car in for service and all the garages are telling me it's going to cost between $500-$700 for fix a $1.50 part. The light was new and the directional worked. Later on as I was seeking more info and help the headlamp went on the passenger side. The high beam could be put on but would turn off the drivers side headlamp/high beam. Parking light on drivers side would remain on and directional worked.”
NHTSA complaint #10243944, filed 2008-09, 105,559 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2008 | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 | 90 | 17% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 12% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 31 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 43 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 19 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Caravan
43 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsSuspension
32 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 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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