2001 Dodge Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Dodge Caravan, 5% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles.
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.
“I driving down street my van just die on me in middle of traffic. I try to give gas and it die on me again, I so scared . I have my kids in my van. Updated 12/5/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10592573, filed 2014-05, 168,000 miles“Fuel rail is leaking gasoline. There is a pressure damper that is on the rail that is non serviceable and it is leaking fuel onto rail that is causing the smell to enter the cabin. Dealer says fuel rail needs to be replaced to effect proper repair. Fuel leaks any time engine is running.”
NHTSA complaint #11083356, filed 2018-04, 200,000 miles“2001 Dodge Caravan - private mechanic replaced fuel filter, had to drop gas tank to do so as that is only access. This resulted in total disconnect from fuel neck filler line, etc. After replacement and reinstall of gas tank, engine light comes on. Mechanic tried to fix, replaced gas cap. Cannot get light to go off. Will have to drop gas tank again in future for repair. No other codes coming up for engine light. Reason: compression leak in fuel line, system.”
NHTSA complaint #10350018, filed 2010-08, 38,000 miles“Got check engine light, told we had bad gas cap, replaced and reset code, check engine light came on again, took to repair shop, found cracked filler neck tube, filler neck tube unavailable from mfg.”
NHTSA complaint #10336553, filed 2010-06, 80,000 miles“My complaint is based on the iihs crash test showing gas leak which may cause fatal fire upon a 40 MPH collision. Manufacturer has a recall on hold. I want it taken care of asap. They say your reports show no such problem. Can I have a copy of your reports regarding this and explaination of why 2 of the Dodge's tested came up witht he same negative result. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #750153, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10021668Apr 5, 2007Cleaning procedure for the mechanical throttle body.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 15 | 9% |
| 2005 | 37 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 28% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 60 | 8% |
| 1996 | 222 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 2% |
| 1991 | 25 | 4% |
| 1990 | 11 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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