2001 Dodge Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 12%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Dodge Caravan, 12% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We got into our 2001 Dodge Caravan and started to drive it and noticed that there was a rattling noise in the front passenger side of the suspension. I pulled the van over and noticed the passenger side strut was up through into the engine compartment! I believe the housing is rusted through, which allowed the strut to poke all the way out.”
NHTSA complaint #10522777, filed 2013-07, 143,000 miles“Driving in normal winter conditions, less than 2 inches of snow, not less than 20 degrees in weather, my antilock brakes froze up, causing me to spin out. Luckily I did not hit anything or crash. $800 worth of damage, brake lining froze to drum. Had to replace brake pads, drums, wheel bearings in both rear wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10102998, filed 2004-12, 60,000 miles“Went to a tire shop for a tire problem, upon taking the front wheels off they discovered failing sway bar links. They showed me the problem by actually pulling the link apart from the sway bar by hand. As I was leaving the shop to go home one of the links disconnected and now the vehicle has a noticeable sway in tight corners. The vehicle was new in 2001 and now has 51,000 on it. I believe this is too soon for parts like this to be failing.”
NHTSA complaint #10171253, filed 2006-10, 45,000 miles“I own a 2001 Dodge Caravan sport with 39,501 miles. The wield that holds the right front strut to the steering assembly rusted and broke leaving the strut danging and useless. The dealer, mechanicsville Dodge, wants $800.00 to replace both struts and repair the wield. We did nothing in our driving habits to cause this malfunction. The struts themselves are in good operating order. I feel its an obvious manufacturing defect that Dodge should fix at no charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10096026, filed 2004-10, 41,200 miles“When going over bumps in the road there would be a loud rattling noise coming from the front end. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. This has been a on going problem which the mfg., takes no responsibility for. They should have replaced the front end at their expense originally, while it was under warranty. Had to have it replaced twice and still not fixed. Install special order steering rack.”
NHTSA complaint #10111756, filed 2005-04, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V152000May 8, 2001Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.Covers: Dodge Caravan 2001, Grand Caravan 2001, Chrysler Town And Country 2001 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10016751May 27, 2005Creaking/squawking sound from front strut area.
- 10013699Mar 16, 2005Rattle/knocking sound from the front suspension.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 37 | 6% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 51 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 1% |
| 1992 | 10 | 1% |
| 1991 | 18 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Caravan
43 complaintsSteering
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 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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