2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 16%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 16% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Using either turn signal cuts off power to the dash. Dash comes back on a few seconds after using. I check the lights (exterior), but no blinking the interior turn signals blink sometimes, but no sound anybody familiar with problem? I've seen many similar conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10564648, filed 2014-02, 108,000 miles“I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan with headlight problems. When you turn the van on, the right running lamp lights. When you turn the headlights on, the left headlight lights and the right goes off. When you turn the brights on, the right headlight lights and the left goes off. I have seen on the internet a number of other caravan owners reporting this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10180817, filed 2007-01, 75,000 miles“I own a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan that is having a problem with the headlights. When the lights are on, only the left light comes on, when you put the highbeams on only the right light will light. We have replaced the bulbs, but this has not taken care of the problem. I have done some research and several people have complained about the same issue, is seems as if it has something to do with the front module.”
NHTSA complaint #10252721, filed 2008-12, 176,000 miles“Own 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan sport, 3.3l. Left (driver side) headlight does not work and it is not the bulb. Also have flickering of dashboard lights. Prob started in 08' repair shop advised me this is ongoing prob with these vans. Repair shop said it was moisture in relay box, he dried it out for me and headlight worked fine for almost 2 years, but he said it was only matter of time until moisture builds up again and headlight wont work. He was right, because now not working again.”
NHTSA complaint #10382701, filed 2011-02, 80,000 miles“I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan that has a problem with the headlights flickering and go off while the minivan is moving. I noticed you are investigating this same matter with chrysler and that many others are having the same problem. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10118328, filed 2005-04, 52,350 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 48 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 | 150 | 15% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 24 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
48 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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