2001 Dodge Caravan electrical system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Dodge Caravan — 11% 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
“Pulled vehicle out of garage and shortly after fire started to come up out of the dash. Complete loss. Called fire department to try to put the fire out but it spread in a matter of minutes.. This was not my car but my mother in laws. *tr”
filed Nov 7, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 Caravan | 7 | 35% |
| 2013 Caravan | 15 | 50% |
| 2012 Caravan | 47 | 54% |
| 2011 Caravan | 54 | 69% |
| 2010 Caravan | 79 | 46% |
| 2009 Caravan | 72 | 61% |
| 2008 Caravan | 162 | 54% |
| 2007 Caravan | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 Caravan | 30 | 17% |
| 2005 Caravan | 123 | 23% |
| 2004 Caravan | 8 | 13% |
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.