Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 298 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V531000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/RADIO SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E053000 WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01I003000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SLIDING DOOR LOCK LINKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V152000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 48 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 48 complaints
- Electrical System 37 complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Visibility 29 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
Of the 298 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 298 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan has multiple recalls, particularly in areas essential for safety, like control arm bolts and fuel system leaks. Consistent complaints about exterior lighting, airbags, and the electrical system further indicate potential reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | 50,000-100,000 miles | $100–$300 | very common |
| airbags | 75,000-125,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000-120,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| power train | 100,000-150,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| suspension | 80,000-130,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Replace air filters annually
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 3 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual clunking in suspension
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Dashboard warning lights on
- Stiff steering wheel
- Fuel odor around the vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.