2001 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 39 complaints for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
An electrical system malfunction under the hood caused the vehicle to catch on fire, the fire inspector came to this conclusion based on a core that the fire burned.
Tl*- the contact stated had ignition problems with the 2001 dodge grand caravan. When he tried to start the vehicle couldn't get the key to turn in the ignition on a number of occasions. He contacted the local dealership, and was informed that there had been a number of calls on the same problem with the same vehicle. The contact was informed to take something heavy and tap on the key so that the cylinder could connect with the key. The contact called the manufacturer, and they urged him to call NHTSA.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Lighting 51 complaints
- Air bags 48 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Transmission 26 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Seat belts 20 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints