2001 Dodge Caravan air bags problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Dodge Caravan — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge caravan. The contact stated the air bags warning indicator was illuminated, and the horn and cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.”
filed Mar 18, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator continuously illuminated. In addition, the horn would not sound upon activation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate…”
filed Aug 9, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 Caravan | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 Caravan | 17 | 10% |
| 2009 Caravan | 26 | 22% |
| 2008 Caravan | 42 | 14% |
| 2007 Caravan | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 Caravan | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 Caravan | 49 | 9% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.