2001 Dodge Caravan electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 33 complaints for the 2001 Dodge Caravan, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires, 1 injury, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Here's a dead guy from a bad dodge caravan clockspring that you refuse to recall beyong fy2000. What is it you government galloofs do all day? New york - a famed strongman who once lifted 3,200 pounds at coney island during its heyday and was still bending quarters with his fingers at age 104 died monday after he was hit by a minivan. Joe rollino was struck as he crossed a major street in brooklyn, and suffered a broken pelvis, head trauma and broken ribs. He died a few hours later at an area hospital.
2001 - dodge caravan - left rear tail light fell out, hanging on by wires. Took to private mechanic, said dealer had to fix. Took to dealer, stated could not reinstall, needed whole new unit for dry rotted rubber gasket. Took vehicle to home depot, bought 1 tube of black exterior silicone caulk. Drove vehicle home, and cleaned area around rear tail light. Pushed light back into place and caulked around dry rotted rubber. Taped tail light to body assembly (be careful to use tape which will not damage vehicle).
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 43 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
- Lighting 32 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 20 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints