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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
250–25K
3425–50K
3150–75K
1875–100K
14100–150K
13150K+
135 reports with mileage · 122 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports3 fire reports12 injury reports
What owners actually said
257 reports
8,580 miles · Jan 15, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
FAN BELT BROKE IN HALF, CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. MANUFACTURE IS BLAMING IT ON OIL CHANGE. THEIR OWN MECHANIC ADVISED DUE TO FAN BELT. NEITHER DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WANT RESPONSIBILITY AND ADVISED IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. STILL FIGHTING WITH MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE ENGINE, HAVE NOT HAD MY VAN FOR 5 MONTHS, STILL AT…
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FAN BELT BROKE IN HALF, CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. MANUFACTURE IS BLAMING IT ON OIL CHANGE. THEIR OWN MECHANIC ADVISED DUE TO FAN BELT. NEITHER DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WANT RESPONSIBILITY AND ADVISED IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. STILL FIGHTING WITH MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE ENGINE, HAVE NOT HAD MY VAN FOR 5 MONTHS, STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA ODI #10069762
21,000 miles · Jan 15, 2004
SteeringUnknown Or OtherVisibility
PAINT IS BUBBLING AND PEELING OFF. POWER WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE WORKS WHENEVER IT WANTS TO. STEERING HAS A BAD WHINE AND MAKES BED NOISES.
NHTSA ODI #10068868
56,165 miles · Jan 15, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WORKED FINE UNTIL I DROVE THE VAN HOME AFTER THE PLAZA DODGE OF HOLIDAY REPLACED THE SERP BELT. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AFTER THE VAN WAS SERVICED WHICH ALSO INCLUDED A TRANSMISSION FLUSH, THE TRANSMISSION HAD A TOTAL FAILURE. THE ENGINE RUNS BUT THE VAN WILL NOT MOVE.
NHTSA ODI #10068820
Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2004
Steering
COMPLAINT REGARDING 2001 DODGE CARAVAN RACK AND PINION RECALL. #10016812.*MR CONSUMER LEARNED OF THE RECALL AND INQUIRED WHETHER HIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF A FACTORY DEFECT. HE PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RACK AND PINION AT A COST OF $1000. DOLLARS. *PH
NHTSA ODI #10053938
67,000 miles · Jan 13, 2004
Steering
POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK & PINION FAILED AT 67K MILES AFTER 2.5 YEARS IN SERVICE. I AM TOLD THAT A TIMELY REPLACEMENT RACK IS UNAVAILABLE DUE TO A SUBSTANTIAL BACKORDER.
NHTSA ODI #10053109
Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 2003
Steering
2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD. UNABLE TO TURN SAFETLY. MORE DIFFICULTY TO TURN STEERING WHEEL RIGHT. POWER STEERING PACK MALFUNCTIONED. DODGE DEALERS IN N.GA. KNOXVILLE TN. AND CHATTANOOGA TN. STATE THAT PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE ABLE TO OBTAIN PART SINCE …
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2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD. UNABLE TO TURN SAFETLY. MORE DIFFICULTY TO TURN STEERING WHEEL RIGHT. POWER STEERING PACK MALFUNCTIONED. DODGE DEALERS IN N.GA. KNOXVILLE TN. AND CHATTANOOGA TN. STATE THAT PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE ABLE TO OBTAIN PART SINCE APPEARS TO BE A FREQUENT DEFECT.
NHTSA ODI #10051443
40,000 miles · Dec 29, 2003
Suspension
CONSUMER HAD THE SWAY BAR LINKS REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME IN THE PAST 18 MONTHS. MANUFACTURER INSISTED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK *MR
NHTSA ODI #10052045
30,000 miles · Dec 12, 2003
SteeringSuspension
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE INNER SWAY BAR BUSHINGS WERE WORN OUT, AND THE LEFT INNER TIE ROD WAS LOOSE. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10050498
Mileage unknown · Dec 5, 2003
Suspension
I RECENTLY HAD TO TAKE MY 2001 CARAVAN IN FOR SERVICING AT CHARAPP DODGE NORTH (NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065)AND I HAD A $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE. THE MECHANIC SERVICING MY VEHICLE TOLD ME THAT I HAD A BAD SWAY BAR LINK AND BUSHINGS, WHICH REQUIRED HIM TO REPLACE THE BUSHING - SWAY ELIMINATOR AND THE LINK-SWAY ELIMINATOR. I FEEL THIS C…
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I RECENTLY HAD TO TAKE MY 2001 CARAVAN IN FOR SERVICING AT CHARAPP DODGE NORTH (NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065)AND I HAD A $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE. THE MECHANIC SERVICING MY VEHICLE TOLD ME THAT I HAD A BAD SWAY BAR LINK AND BUSHINGS, WHICH REQUIRED HIM TO REPLACE THE BUSHING - SWAY ELIMINATOR AND THE LINK-SWAY ELIMINATOR. I FEEL THIS COULD NOT BE CORRECT AS MY VEHICLE IS A 2001 AND THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT HAVE WORN OUT AS SOON AS THEY DID. I HAVE TWO FRIENDS WITH THE SAME YEAR VEHICLES BUT ONE IS A DODGE AND THE OTHER IS A CHRYSLER AND THEY ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM I DID AND WE ALL BOUGHT OUR VEHICLE WITHIN A MONTH AND A HALF OF EACH OTHER. I FEEL I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR BECAUSE I BELIEVE THE PARTS TO BE DEFECTIVE COMING FROM THE ASSEMBLY LINE FROM WHERE THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10049284
Mileage unknown · Dec 3, 2003
Suspension
WHEN VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT MADE NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER,AND DEALER REPLACED THE STABILIZER BAR.*AK
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 2001. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
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