2001 Dodge Van Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Dodge Van recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Dodge Van.

Most common 2001 Dodge Van problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	4
Power Train	3
Suspension	2
Visibility	2
Steering	2
Seats	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Tires	1
Structure	1
Seat Belts	1

What owners report

2011-06-13, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING BOX RUSTED FROM SUB FRAME AND DETACHED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE STEERING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,017.

2007-07-27, Electrical System
ON OR ABOUT APRIL 5, 2007, I BROUGHT MY 2001 DODGE CARAVAN TO A LOCAL DODGE DEALER FOR THE REPAIR OF THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY CAR WHICH STOPPED FUNCTIONING & STOPPED MEASURING THE SPEED OF MY VEHICLE. THE DEALER KEPT THE CAR FOR ONE DAY AND CLAIMED THAT THEY RECALIBRATED THE SPEEDOMETER AND "ALL IS WELL." APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE SPEEDOMETER CEASED WORKING AGAIN. SO, ON OR ABOUT JULY 19,2007, I CALLED MERRICK DODGE & REQUESTED AN IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY HAZARD OF DRIVING A VEHICLE WITHOUT A WORKING SPEEDOMETER. ON JULY 23, 2007, I CALLED AND REQUESTED AN IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT BUT WAS ADVISED THAT I COULD NOT RECEIVE AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL 8/8. I TOLD THE REPRESEN

2006-08-02, Structure
ON MAY 14, 2006, MY DODGE CARAVAN WAS TOTALLED AFTER A COLLISION CAUSE BY A NEGLIGENCE DRIVER. DURING THE ROLLOVER, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ROLLED OVER TOO EASILY. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT DISENGAGED WHEN NEEDED "PUSH" ON. *NM

2006-07-19, Visibility
2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S DRIVERS WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP AND DOWN. WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY WITH A NEW MOTOR. IN 2005, I GAVE THIS VAN TO MY SON AND THE PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP AND DOWN AND BY THEN THEY NOT ONLY PUT IN A NEW MOTOR BUT A COMBINATION MOTOR/REGULATOR. THEN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED WITH A MOTOR/REGULATOR COSTING $1000 TO FIX BOTH WINDOWS. *NM

2006-05-04, Electrical System
WHENEVER THE DRIVING OR HEADLIGHTS ARE ON THE SWITCH GETS WARM TO THE TOUCH. *NM

2001 Dodge Van questions

Does the 2001 Dodge Van have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Dodge Van at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Van?

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Power Train (3), Suspension (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Dodge Van has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.