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2001 Dodge Grand Caravan

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 284.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

200 reports with mileage · 98 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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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports1 fire reports8 injury reports

Exterior Lighting complaints

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70,000 miles · Mar 15, 2008
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

WHEN STARTING MY CAR, THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS COME ON, HOWEVER ONLY THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WORKS. WHEN I TURN ON THE LIGHTS THE PASSENGER LIGHTS STAY ON AND THE DRIVER SIDE REMAINS OFF. WHEN I TURN MY LIGHTS ONTO A BRIGHT SETTING, THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHTS WORK AND THE PASSENGER SIDE GOES OUT. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHTS A…

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WHEN STARTING MY CAR, THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS COME ON, HOWEVER ONLY THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WORKS. WHEN I TURN ON THE LIGHTS THE PASSENGER LIGHTS STAY ON AND THE DRIVER SIDE REMAINS OFF. WHEN I TURN MY LIGHTS ONTO A BRIGHT SETTING, THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHTS WORK AND THE PASSENGER SIDE GOES OUT. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND THIS STILL OCCURS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND HAVE NOTICED HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. BECAUSE LIGHTS ARE A SAFETY ISSUE, I STRONGLY BELIEVE DAIMLER-CHRYSTLER MUST DO A SAFETY RECALL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10221300

Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2007
Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT IS NOT WORKING PROPELY AT DAYTIME LIGHT ONLY THE LEFT SIDE WORKING AND AT NIGHT WHEN I TERN THE SWICH ON THE RIGHT HEAD LIGHT WORK AND THE LEFT SIDE IS NOW OF!!! CHANGED THE BULB BUT THE PROBLEM STILL

NHTSA ODI #10206356

Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2007
Exterior Lighting

LEFT HEADLIGHT WORKED ON LOW, RIGHT HEADLIGHT WORKED ON HIGH. THEY DID NOT WORK TOGETHER AT THE SAME TIME. OUR DEALER REPLACED THE FCM AND MADE SEVERAL OTHER ATTEMPTS. THEN THEY INSTALLED "OP PDC FOR HEADLIGHT PROBLEM THAT WA S LISTED ON THE WORKORDER UNDER LABOR. UNDER PARTS IT SAID FP NUMBER 55102969-AB BLOCK NON 8015009" T…

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LEFT HEADLIGHT WORKED ON LOW, RIGHT HEADLIGHT WORKED ON HIGH. THEY DID NOT WORK TOGETHER AT THE SAME TIME. OUR DEALER REPLACED THE FCM AND MADE SEVERAL OTHER ATTEMPTS. THEN THEY INSTALLED "OP PDC FOR HEADLIGHT PROBLEM THAT WA S LISTED ON THE WORKORDER UNDER LABOR. UNDER PARTS IT SAID FP NUMBER 55102969-AB BLOCK NON 8015009" THERE WAS A FORUM THAT INDICATED THISWAS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE. ITWAS COSTLY FOR THE OWNERS AS THE DEALERS WERE PLAING "HIT AND MISS" ON THIS:. TTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/DODGE-GRAND-CARAVAN/TFGKS9O3LLH1ABOBM. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10193287

50,000 miles · Mar 19, 2007
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 45 TO 55 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50000. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN USING LOWER BEAMS. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55600. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10185480

75,000 miles · Feb 7, 2007
Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT PROBLEM EXPERIENCED OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. WHEN DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE ON, JUST THE LEFT LIGHT ILLUMINATES. WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, THE LEFT ONE GOES OFF AND THE RIGHT ONE GOES ON. WHEN BRIGHTS ARE ON, THEY SWITCH - LEFT GOES ON AND RIGHT GOES OFF. ONLY ONE LIGHT IS ON AT A TIME. I HAVE HAD THIS IN TO THE …

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HEADLIGHT PROBLEM EXPERIENCED OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. WHEN DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE ON, JUST THE LEFT LIGHT ILLUMINATES. WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, THE LEFT ONE GOES OFF AND THE RIGHT ONE GOES ON. WHEN BRIGHTS ARE ON, THEY SWITCH - LEFT GOES ON AND RIGHT GOES OFF. ONLY ONE LIGHT IS ON AT A TIME. I HAVE HAD THIS IN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR REPAIR. THEY REPLACED LAMPS, SWITCH, AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE TO NO AVAIL. NOW THEY SAY I NEED TO REPLACE THE FUSE BLOCK AND BODY CONTROL MODULE, AT A COST OF OVER $800.00. I AM NOT ALONE IN HAVING THIS PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE, OVER 20 OTHERS HAVE HAD THE VERY SAME PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/DODGE-GRAND-CARAVAN/TFGKS9O3LLH1ABOBM. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10181850

75,000 miles · Jan 26, 2007
Exterior Lighting

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 CAR…

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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. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10180817

30,153 miles · Nov 25, 2006
Exterior Lighting

SINCE 8/25/04 30153 MILES I HAVE HAD LIGHT SWITCH PROBLEMS. FIRST IT WAS THE INTERIOR LIGHTS THAT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. DEALER SAID SWITCH WAS WORKING NORMAL.(IT WAS LIKE AN OLD RADIO VOLUME SWITCH THAT MADE NOISE, IF YOU KEPT MOVING THE SWITCH IT WOULD BET BETTER FOR A WHILE AND THEN START UP AGAIN)THEN 2/14/06 41…

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SINCE 8/25/04 30153 MILES I HAVE HAD LIGHT SWITCH PROBLEMS. FIRST IT WAS THE INTERIOR LIGHTS THAT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. DEALER SAID SWITCH WAS WORKING NORMAL.(IT WAS LIKE AN OLD RADIO VOLUME SWITCH THAT MADE NOISE, IF YOU KEPT MOVING THE SWITCH IT WOULD BET BETTER FOR A WHILE AND THEN START UP AGAIN)THEN 2/14/06 41931 MILES MY HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER WHEN I HAD THE LIGHTS ON (THE HEADLIGHT AND DIMMER ARE ALL IN ONE UNIT) AND THE DEALER DID TSB 08-005-04 (WHICH DOESN'T EVEN APPLY TO MY VEHICLE) AND CHARGED ME $41.50. FINALLY ON 9/7/06 46022 MILES IT STARTED AGAIN AND I DROVE RIGHT DOWN SO THE DEALER COULD ACTUALLY SEE IT WHILE IT HAPPENED AND THEY DID WITNESS THE PROBLEM AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT. OF COURSE THE TECH. THAT WITNESSED IT WAS ON VACATION WHEN IT WENT IN FOR THE APPT. AND THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AGAIN, AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE SWITCH AND CHARGED ME $100 FOR MY DEDUCTIBLE WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER MY REGULAR WARRANTY IF THEY FIXED IT RIGHT IN THE FIRST PLACE BACK IN 2004 OR EVEN IN 2006 THE 2ND TIME IT WAS IN AND ALSO PAID THE $100 FOR OTHER WARRANTY WORK. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10174226

103,000 miles · Oct 25, 2006
Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ON 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN OPERATE ERRATICALLY OVER THE PAST MONTH. WHEN DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE ON ONLY LEFT HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATES. WITH HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON ONLY RIGHT HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATES. WHEN HIGH BEAM IS SELECTED, ONLY LEFT HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATES. WIRING AND SWITCHES HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED AS POSSIBLE FAULTS…

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HEADLIGHTS ON 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN OPERATE ERRATICALLY OVER THE PAST MONTH. WHEN DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE ON ONLY LEFT HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATES. WITH HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON ONLY RIGHT HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATES. WHEN HIGH BEAM IS SELECTED, ONLY LEFT HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATES. WIRING AND SWITCHES HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED AS POSSIBLE FAULTS, CONTROL MODULES ARE SUSPECTED. INTERNET FORUM AT HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/DODGE-GRAND-CARAVAN/TFGKS9O3LLH1ABOBM SUGGESTS OTHER ARE EXPERIENCING IDENTICAL ISSUES.

NHTSA ODI #10171799

Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 2006
Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FLASH OFF AFTER 5 MIN. OF DRIVING. THEY COME BACK ON BUT HAVE PROGRESSIVELY BEEN GETTING WORSE. FLASHING ON AND OFF THREE TIMES THEN BACK ON OR CONTINUING TO FLASH ON AND OFF. A MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT AND CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10170302

40,000 miles · Sep 12, 2006
Electrical SystemExterior LightingSeat Belts

2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING: HEADLIGHT FAILURE/FLASHING, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHT FAILURE/FLASHING, TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE/BRAKE PULSING, RADIO FAILURE, SEAT BELT CONNECTOR FAILURE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10168105

Official recalls

3

04V531000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Nov 2, 2004

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.

03V094000 · Structure

Mar 7, 2003

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.

01V152000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

May 8, 2001

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.

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NHTSA investigations

3

EA05009 · Headlight Malfunction

Opened Jun 1, 2005 · Closed May 2, 2006

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; 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.

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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.

PE05004 · Headlight Malfunction

Opened Feb 2, 2005 · Closed Jun 1, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; 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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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.

EA04031 · Power Liftgate Latch

Opened Nov 22, 2004 · Closed Apr 7, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages; Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Latches/locks/linkages

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.

Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.