2001 Dodge Caravan power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Dodge Caravan — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The transmission then locked up, not allowing the contact to change gears. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the cause of the problem was due to…”
filed Jul 24, 2006
“Dt: 2001 dodge grand caravan. The consumer bought the caravan three years ago, drove it home about 100 miles and two or three days later the transmission was slipping, had it fixed. About three weeks later the transmission slipped again, took it back to dealer again. They rebuilt the transmission…”
filed Aug 29, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 6 | 26% |
| 2014 Caravan | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Caravan | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 Caravan | 14 | 8% |
| 2009 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Caravan | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 Caravan | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 Caravan | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 Caravan | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 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.