2001 Dodge Caravan exterior lighting problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Dodge Caravan — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is no incident, however I would like to report a manufacturer problem. Many manufacturers put vehicles on the market with front headlights that are too bright and not aimed properly. See [XXX] There are regulations for the lumens of headlights and system of reflectors, but I assume…”
filed Feb 28, 2025
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the headlights failed and an unknown light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed the front modular needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred…”
filed Nov 7, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Caravan | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Caravan | 11 | 6% |
| 2008 Caravan | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Caravan | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 Caravan | 90 | 17% |
| 2004 Caravan | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Caravan | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 Caravan | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 Caravan | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 Caravan | 16 | 3% |
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.