Dodge Grand Caravan Complaints (2001)

298 consumer complaints on file.

#10245723October 16, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I OWN A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. DURING OPERATION ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN HEADLIGHTS TURNED ON, ONLY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT COMES ON. ONLY ONE HEADLIGHT WORKS AT ANY TIME. NOT ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. IT IS A CONSTANT ISSUE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10245389October 14, 2008
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
I OWN A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING FOR SECOND TIME . PARTS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER WORKED FOR A WHILE AND THEN STOPPED WORKING DURING A RAIN EVENT. WINDOW DOES NOT WORK CURRENTLY. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10245169October 12, 2008
AIR BAGS
MY 2001 GRAND CARAVAN 'S AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS ON APPEARING INTERMITTENTLY. I'VE HAD THE CLOCK SPRING REPLACED WHICH FAILED TO END THE CONDITION. I'M AWARE THAT IF THE LIGHT IS ON, THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I'M ALSO AWARE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH ENDED WITH THE 2000 MODELS. SO, I GUESS THAT A PERSON OR PERSONS IN A COLLISION IN A 2001 OR GREATER CARAVAN MAY OR MAY NOT BE PROTECTED BY THE AIRBAGS. I'VE SEEN A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED AS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I HOPE IT WILL BE AND THAT NO ONE DIES OR IS CRIPPLED FOR LIFE AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY AIRBAG SYSTEM!!! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10240341August 30, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS - PASSENGER SIDE WON'T WORK ON LOW, ONLY ON HIGH, DRIVER'S SIDE IS THE OPPOSITE - WORKS ON LOW, NOT ON HIGH. THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH NO KNOWN FIXES. MANY DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM ONLINE. PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES, THESE ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE ONES I HAVE FOUND THAT OTHERS COMPLAIN OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A RECALL ISSUE.: HTTP://WWW.2CARPROS.COM/FORUM/2001-DODGE-CARAVAN-HEADLIGHTS-VT75224.HTML HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/DODGE-GRAND-CARAVAN/TFGKS9O3LLH1ABOBM/P3 HTTP://WWW.DODGETALK.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=33586. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10239633August 25, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FOR MULTIPLE YEARS, THE HEADLIGHTS (AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS INTERIOR LIGHTS AND CLIMATE CONTROL) HAVE SHUDDERED OR FLICKERED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING (ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE AT NIGHT). HARD TO NOTICE BAD LIGHTS UNTIL I EITHER A) DRIVE ANOTHER CAR OR B) PASS A LARGE ROADSIDE SIGN OR APPROACH ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND ON A NON-STREETLIGHT HIGHWAY. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10238698August 18, 2008
AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARS RANDOMLY ON AND OFF. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, IF THE LIGHT IS ON AND THERE IS A CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I THINK THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE. I HAD THE CLOCK SPRING REPLACED BY MY MECHANIC, AND ALL WAS WELL FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN. ALSO, FAILURE SPEED IS RANDOM. I WOULD LIKE SOME KIND OF RESOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD THIS COMPLAINT FROM OTHERS AND HAVE SEEN IT ON THE INTERNET AS WELL. PLEASE ADVISE IF POSSIBLE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10235988July 28, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY DOES NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE HAS PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10235945July 27, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND THE CLOCK ASSEMBLY WENT OUT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10234898July 19, 2008
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
I AM SECOND OWNER OF '01 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. BOUGHT IT IN '05. IN THE SUMMER OF 2006, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN FIRST STARTED GOING BAD, WINDOW WOULD GO DOWN, BUT NOT UP. HAD TO PULL UP ON WINDOW WHILE HITTING SWITCH TO GET IT TO GO UP. ONLINE FORUM STATES THIS WINDOW REGULATOR IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE CHRYSLER'S/DODGES, NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED AND NO RECALL AS OF YET. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING ANOTHER REGULATOR FOR THIS WINDOW BUT FROM WHAT I'VE READ, THE AFTER MARKET REGULATORS ARE JUST AS BAD AS THE ORIGINALS! WHAT TO DO? *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10234660July 17, 2008
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. EVER SINCE JUNE 1, 2001 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, THE SPEED CONTROL HAS BECOME INOPERATIVE AND SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE HORN BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V480000 (AIR BAGS), WHICH WAS RELATED TO SOME OF THE ISSUES HE WAS EXPERIENCING. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,247. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/11/08 *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10228149May 19, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS. EITHER RIGHT WORKS OR LEFT WORKS BUT NOT BOTH AT SAME TIME. CHANGED FRONT MODULE AND WORKED FOR A DAY AND NOW NOT WORKING AGAIN. SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10226766May 6, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHT FAILURE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10221300March 15, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WHEN STARTING MY CAR, THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS COME ON, HOWEVER ONLY THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WORKS. WHEN I TURN ON THE LIGHTS THE PASSENGER LIGHTS STAY ON AND THE DRIVER SIDE REMAINS OFF. WHEN I TURN MY LIGHTS ONTO A BRIGHT SETTING, THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHTS WORK AND THE PASSENGER SIDE GOES OUT. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND THIS STILL OCCURS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND HAVE NOTICED HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. BECAUSE LIGHTS ARE A SAFETY ISSUE, I STRONGLY BELIEVE DAIMLER-CHRYSTLER MUST DO A SAFETY RECALL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10208854November 13, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN FROM A BUY HERE PAY HERE DEALER. I RAN A CARFAX REPORT AND SAID IT CAME INTO SOUTH CAROLINA 5/28 2007 WITH 70743MILES ON IT THE DEALER WHO SOLD IT TO ME REPOSSED IT AT 79,608 MILES WHICH I THOUGHT WAS ORIGINAL MILES. I FOUND A RECEIPT IN THE GLOVE BOX WHICH I HAVE PROOF IT WAS IN BALT. MARYLAND 5/13 2006 WITH 71,951 IN AND OUT WITH MAJOR REPAIRS. WHAT I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS THE REAL MILEAGE AND IF THERE IS AWAY I CAN VERIFY .I HAVE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHTS STAYING ON. HAVE I BOUGHT HIDDEN USED LEMON OR WHAT?I KNOW WHEN TOU SIGN PAPERS HERE AND IT SAYS AS IS IS LAW. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT TO DO OR AM I JUST STUCK? *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10206761October 24, 2007
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. HE HAS YET TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN MAKING A TURN. UPDATED 12/13/07 *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10206356October 19, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT IS NOT WORKING PROPELY AT DAYTIME LIGHT ONLY THE LEFT SIDE WORKING AND AT NIGHT WHEN I TERN THE SWICH ON THE RIGHT HEAD LIGHT WORK AND THE LEFT SIDE IS NOW OF!!! CHANGED THE BULB BUT THE PROBLEM STILL
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10205787October 15, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
METAL COOLANT LINES GOING TO REAR HEATER FAILED. COMPLETELY ROTTED/RUSTED OUT ($470 IN PARTS/LABOR, PART WAS $200). VEHICLE HAD 116K MILES ON IT. PART WAS REPLACE WITH NEW DESIGN COOLANT LINES. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10200678August 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED CONDENSATION COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, WHICH CAUSED THE RADIO TO SHORT CIRCUIT. THE LCD LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 126,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10199938August 17, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. HE NOTICED A PUDDLE OF ANTIFREEZE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE LINES IN THE TUBE SUPPLY AND RETURN RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS TUBES WERE MADE OUT OF STEAL, AND THE NEW ONES ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90,000. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, CYLINDERS, AND DEALERSHIP INFORMATION WAS NOT UNAVAILABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10197901July 30, 2007
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
MY DAUGHTER'S FIVE YEAR OLD FRIEND GRABBED THE SHOULDER BELT TO FASTEN HER SEAT BELT WHEN THE BELT CAME LOOSE FROM THE SIDE OF THE VAN. SHE WAS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE THIRD BENCH SEAT. FORTUNATELY, THE VAN WAS PARKED AT THE TIME, BUT I SHUDDER TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD SHE BEEN WEARING THE BELT AND WE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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