2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Body & Structure Problems
6 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Body & Structure Recalls (1)
STRUCTURE
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
Owner Complaints (6)
THE HOOD OF MY 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IS ROTTING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT WILL SOON REACH THE HOOD LATCH. THERE IS NO OTHER RUST ON THE VAN, WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS A DEFECTIVE HOOD. NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN. *TR
2001 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 49000 HAS A CRACKED FRAME. I HAVE NEVER HAD A COLLISION IN THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED BY DODGE SINCE BOUGHT IN DEC 2001. DODGE REFERRED ME TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR, AND SAID IF REPAIRS WERE EXPENSIVE TO TURN THE CAR OVER TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I EMAILED DODGE AND THEY REPLIED THAT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS OVER 3YRS OLD OR 36,000 MILES I AM NOT COVERED.*AK
MY 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT HAD ITS SERPENTINE BELT SHREDDED AND ALTERNATOR BLOWN DUE TO SNOW PACKED UP IN THE ENGINE. THE ANGLE OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO BLOCKER ON THE UNDERNEATH TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURING MADE THIS AN EXPENSIVE ORDEAL. I WAS TOLD BY DAIMLER/CHRYSLER THAT THERE WAS NO WAY THEY COULD CONTROL THE SNOW SO THIS WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM TO FIX. WHEN I BUY A VEHICLE, I EXPECT IT TO WORK IN ALL WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS. IT SHOULD NOT MATTER IF THERE IS SNOW ON THE GROUND OR NOT. THEY SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING.*AK
WE HAVE A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH DUAL SLIDING DOORS AND POWER LEFTISTS. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WAS STARTING TO CLOSE AND IT HIT MY WIFE'S HAND AND DID NOT STOP. IT CUT 3 FINGERS ON HER HAND. AS IT WAS HITTING HER HAND SHE PUT PRESSURE ON THE DOOR AND IT WENT BACK. WE HAVE REPORTED THIS TO DODGE AND THEIR ACCIDENT DEPARTMENT SAID SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT US TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO. I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS TO 4 YEARS AND IF THE DOOR HIT THEM IT WOULD CRUSH THEM POSSIBLY TO DEATH. *LA
SLIDING POWER DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS CLOSE. DIFFICULT TO REPEAT AT THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT TWO 2001 MODELS TESTED BY THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY HAVE SHOWN A CRACK AND / OR WEAKNESS IN THIS FITTING. 2002 MODELS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED AND DO NOT SHOW SIGNS OF WEAKNESS / CRACK. CHRYSLER DOESN'T PLAN TO RECALL AT THIS POINT. WHY NOT??? THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. *AK