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US recalls (3)
Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Suspension: front, control arm
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (3)
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Electrical
2004-11-02 · campaign 2004-392
On certain vehicles subject to conditions involving extreme heat and humidity, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drip through the vent holes in the top of the base equipment radio and results in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers. This could result in a speaker fire. Correction: Dealers will apply a special tape to the top of the radio to eliminate the potential for water intrusion.
Suspension
2001-06-08 · campaign 2001-116
On certain vehicles, the lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture. If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm will potentially separate from the crossmember causing a loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the lower control arm bolts and nuts.
Lights and instruments
2000-12-15 · campaign 2000-299
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The daytime running lamps (DRL) do not function when the manual lighting switch is in the park lamp position. The standard requires that the daytime running lamps be on continuously unless the master lighting switch is in the park lamp position. Correction: The body controller will be reprogrammed with software that will correct this condition.
Owner complaints (257)
Owners filed 257 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan (9 crashes, 3 fires, 15 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 191).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 43 | |
| Suspension | 32 | |
| Steering | 32 | |
| Exterior lighting | 30 | |
| Electrical system | 29 | |
| Visibility | 20 | |
| Power train | 19 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Dodge Caravan | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 2.4 L Automatic 3-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 3.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 3.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 3.8 L Automatic (S4) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan AWD 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan AWD 3.8 L Automatic (S4) | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
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