2001 Dodge Caravan

257 complaints on file, page 1 of 13.

1. Filed Feb 28, 2025Failure Feb 27, 2025Sarasota, FLExterior lighting

   There is no incident, however I would like to report a manufacturer problem. Many manufacturers put vehicles on the market with front headlights that are too bright and not aimed properly. See [XXX] There are regulations for the lumens of headlights and system of reflectors, but I assume manufacturers are not be watched for violations. Where I live, in Sarasota, FL, I am blinded by all the vehicle lights at night because lights appear to be on bright when they aren't. Something is very wrong. I don't think everyone is having aftermarket LED lights installed. I think they are coming from the manufacturers that way. Can you help? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11645503
2. Filed May 26, 2023Failure May 2, 2023Annapolis, MDExterior lighting

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   NHTSA complaint 11524026
3. Filed Jun 14, 2019Failure May 26, 2019213,000 milesWashington, PAFuel/propulsion system, Steering, Wheels

   I NEED TO KNOW IT MY VEHICLE HAS ANY RECALLS I'M HAVING SOME MAJOR SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT IT.

   NHTSA complaint 11220203
4. Filed Apr 28, 2018Failure Feb 20, 201844,900 milesN FT Myers, FLVehicle speed control

   AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP AND AT SPEEDS AROUND 45-50 THE ACCELERATION STICKS AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ON. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THEN DRIVE,OR SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I DISCONNECTED THE SERVO TO THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE CRUISE AS THE CAUSE. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT BUT OCCURS OFTEN.

   NHTSA complaint 11090763
5. Filed Apr 5, 2018Failure Jun 6, 2016200,000 milesSalem, WIFuel/propulsion system

   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
6. Filed Jun 19, 2017Failure Jan 1, 2017102,000 milesCampbell, CASteering1 injured

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED AND CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. SUDDENLY, THE STEERING WHEEL DID A HARD RELEASE AND RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE HARD RELEASE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO RECEIVE INJURIES TO THE HAND, WRIST, AND ARM. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11000002
7. Filed Jun 18, 2017Failure May 20, 2017NEW Port Richey, FLUnknown or other

   I WAS ROLLING MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW UP (ELECTRIC WINDOW), IT GOT HALF WAY UP AND IT SHATTERED ALL OVER ME. I WAS LITERALLY PICKING GLASS OUT OF MY LEGS FROM THIS WINDOW

   NHTSA complaint 10995790
8. Filed Feb 1, 2017Failure Jan 23, 20172,500 milesMount GAY, WVSuspension, Unknown or other

   THE REAR AXELS BEND AROUND BACK WHEELS ALSO FRONT MAKES A NOISE WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP

   NHTSA complaint 10948896
9. Filed Sep 29, 2016Failure Sep 27, 2016Mountain Grove, MOSeat beltsCrash3 injured

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE SECOND ROW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST, AND ANKLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER RECEIVED A SPRAINED ANKLE AND THE OTHER OCCUPANT RECEIVED A BROKEN WRIST, BROKEN STERNUM, AND A CRACKED PELVIS/HIP. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

   NHTSA complaint 10910658
10. Filed Dec 4, 2015Failure Jan 1, 2007Mechanicsburg, PASteering

    STEERING WHEEL BECOMES SO TIGHT AND CANT EVEN MOVE WHEN EVER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES FALL BELOW 50DEGREES. IT TAKES AT LEAST 15 MIN TO BECOME NORMAL. FUEL LEVELS ARE NORMAL IN MY VAN.

    NHTSA complaint 10808343
11. Filed Mar 18, 2015Failure Nov 19, 2014176,000 milesCarthage, NCAir bags, Horn, Cruise control

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED, AND THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10695173
12. Filed Feb 26, 2015Failure Dec 13, 2014195,000 milesRiverside, IACruise control

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON WAS INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED DUE TO IT BEING TO CLOSE TO THE HORN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK AT A CERTAIN SPEED, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO DRIVE ABOVE SPEED LIMITS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10690943
13. Filed Nov 7, 2014Failure Mar 6, 2014170,000 milesWilson, NCExterior lighting

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND AN UNKNOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE FRONT MODULAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 10653515
14. Filed Nov 7, 2014Failure Oct 25, 2014115,000 milesOwatonna, MNElectrical system, Engine, BodyFire

    PULLED VEHICLE OUT OF GARAGE AND SHORTLY AFTER FIRE STARTED TO COME UP OUT OF THE DASH. COMPLETE LOSS. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT TO TRY TO PUT THE FIRE OUT BUT IT SPREAD IN A MATTER OF MINUTES.. THIS WAS NOT MY CAR BUT MY MOTHER IN LAWS. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10653375
15. Filed Sep 11, 2014Failure Sep 10, 2014135,000 milesWinston Salem, NCEngine

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03E045000 (EQUIPMENT). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 135,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10632528
16. Filed May 19, 2014Failure May 15, 2014168,000 milesPeoria, ILFuel/propulsion system

    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. *TR UPDATED 12/5/2014 *JS

    NHTSA complaint 10592573
17. Filed Nov 28, 2013Failure Nov 1, 2011Churchville, MDAir bags, Horn, Vehicle speed control

    AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. HORN WILL NOT WORK .CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10554071
18. Filed Oct 31, 2013Failure Oct 30, 2013356,000 milesRinggold, GASeatsCrash

    GOT REAR ENDED AND SEAT BROKE SENDING DRIVER ACROSS VAN WITH SEAT BELT IN TAC. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10550427
19. Filed Aug 17, 2013Failure Aug 17, 2013185,673 milesAlbrightsville, PAStructure, Visibility

    I WENT TO THE STORE TODAY, DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD AT ABOUT 45 MPH, MY DRIVERS SIDE VENT WINDOW SUDDENLY CAME LOOSE! I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON, TOO LATE! IT FLEW INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC AND SHATTERED ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THE "HINGE" TO THE GLASS IS BARELY THERE. OBVIOUSLY, THE GLUE DID NOT HOLD TO A PAINTED SURFACE. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10535887
20. Filed Aug 9, 2013Failure Aug 1, 201370,000 milesIowa City, IAAir bags

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN WOULD NOT SOUND UPON ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10534498