2001 Dodge Caravan suspension problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Dodge Caravan — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We got into our 2001 dodge caravan and started to drive it and noticed that there was a rattling noise in the front passenger side of the suspension. I pulled the van over and noticed the passenger side strut was up through into the engine compartment! I believe the housing is rusted through, which…”
filed Jul 2, 2013
“2001 dodge caravan consumer's air bag light came on and stayed on. We have had this issue for years, the dealership said it is not under warranty. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the clock spring was replaced. This vehicle was not included in the clock spring nhtsa recall 04v480000 due…”
filed Mar 30, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANSCampaign 01V152000 · May 8, 2001
Suspension problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Caravan | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 Caravan | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Caravan | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 Caravan | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 Caravan | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 Caravan | 37 | 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.