2001 DODGE CARAVAN Recalls, Complaints & Safety

EQUIPMENT

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.

Remedy: CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.

6,686 vehicles affected

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

EAGLE EYES IS RECALLING 11,534 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. CS090-B001L AND CS090-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOWER BEAM PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Remedy: EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.

11,534 vehicles affected

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MAXZONE IS RECALLING 2,520 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 3341103L-AS AND 334-1103R-AS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2001-2007 DODGE CARAVAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1-888-286-1188 (WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AZ, MT, WY, UT, CO, KS, NM, OK, TX, AR, LA, AK, HI) 1-877-253-8930 (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, WV, VA) 1-800-859-4755 (NC, SC, GA, FL, TN, AL, MS) 1-866-783-6858 (ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, KY).

2,520 vehicles affected

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

7,440 vehicles affected

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

238,000 vehicles affected

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.

Remedy: WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711.

68,563 vehicles affected

EQUIPMENT

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS.

Remedy: AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR 0252. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 LONG WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18230 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, 0251, OR 0304. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 2001-2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 28871 AND DATE CODE 0249. THESE PART NUMBERS AND DATE CODES APPEAR ON THE GOLD-TONE FILTER. DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO ISOLATE AND RETURN AFFECTED INVENTORY. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER SERVICED ON ONE OF THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES AFTER SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 SHOULD RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE FACILITY TO BE INSPECTED TO SEE IF THE FUEL FILTER THAT WAS INSTALLED IS ONE THAT IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. IF SO, THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE THE FILTER REPLACED. TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND PLUS THE COST OF POSTAGE, OWNERS SHOULD CUT THE CONNECTORS FROM THE HOSES, RINSE THE CONNECTORS AND RETURN THEM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR, TO INTERCONTINENTAL AT INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS, INC., P.O. BOX 861, MAHWAH, NJ 07430, ATTN: FUEL FILTER RECALL. INTERCONTINENTAL WILL MAIL A FULL REFUND TO THE OWNER.

45,870 vehicles affected

STRUCTURE

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.

3,674 vehicles affected

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, AND DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN MINI VANS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY OPTION. THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES ON THESE VEHICLES COULD RELEASE DURING CERTAIN SEVERE ACCIDENT CONDITIONS THAT INVOLVE THE SLIDING DOOR.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH SLIDING DOOR KEY CYLINDER-TO-BELL CRANK LINKS ON THE SLIDING DOORS FREE OF CHARGE (PARTS AND LABOR). DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR KEY CYLINDER-TO-BELL CRANK LINKS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.

105,484 vehicles affected

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

41,587 vehicles affected

There is no incident, however I would like to report a manufacturer problem. Many manufacturers put vehicles on the market with front headlights that are too bright and not aimed properly. See [XXX] There are regulations for the lumens of headlights and system of reflectors, but I assume manufacturers are not be watched for violations. Where I live, in Sarasota, FL, I am blinded by all the vehicle lights at night because lights appear to be on bright when they aren't. Something is very wrong. I don't think everyone is having aftermarket LED lights installed. I think they are coming from the manufacturers that way. Can you help? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I NEED TO KNOW IT MY VEHICLE HAS ANY RECALLS I'M HAVING SOME MAJOR SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT IT.

AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP AND AT SPEEDS AROUND 45-50 THE ACCELERATION STICKS AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ON. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THEN DRIVE,OR SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I DISCONNECTED THE SERVO TO THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE CRUISE AS THE CAUSE. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT BUT OCCURS OFTEN.

FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING GASOLINE. THERE IS A PRESSURE DAMPER THAT IS ON THE RAIL THAT IS NON SERVICEABLE AND IT IS LEAKING FUEL ONTO RAIL THAT IS CAUSING THE SMELL TO ENTER THE CABIN. DEALER SAYS FUEL RAIL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO EFFECT PROPER REPAIR. FUEL LEAKS ANY TIME ENGINE IS RUNNING.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED AND CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. SUDDENLY, THE STEERING WHEEL DID A HARD RELEASE AND RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE HARD RELEASE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO RECEIVE INJURIES TO THE HAND, WRIST, AND ARM. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

1 injured

I WAS ROLLING MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW UP (ELECTRIC WINDOW), IT GOT HALF WAY UP AND IT SHATTERED ALL OVER ME. I WAS LITERALLY PICKING GLASS OUT OF MY LEGS FROM THIS WINDOW

THE REAR AXELS BEND AROUND BACK WHEELS ALSO FRONT MAKES A NOISE WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE SECOND ROW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST, AND ANKLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER RECEIVED A SPRAINED ANKLE AND THE OTHER OCCUPANT RECEIVED A BROKEN WRIST, BROKEN STERNUM, AND A CRACKED PELVIS/HIP. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Crash 3 injured

STEERING WHEEL BECOMES SO TIGHT AND CANT EVEN MOVE WHEN EVER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES FALL BELOW 50DEGREES. IT TAKES AT LEAST 15 MIN TO BECOME NORMAL. FUEL LEVELS ARE NORMAL IN MY VAN.

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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON WAS INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED DUE TO IT BEING TO CLOSE TO THE HORN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK AT A CERTAIN SPEED, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO DRIVE ABOVE SPEED LIMITS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.

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

Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND AN UNKNOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE FRONT MODULAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03E045000 (EQUIPMENT). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 135,000.

I DRIVING DOWN STREET MY VAN JUST DIE ON ME IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I TRY TO GIVE GAS AND IT DIE ON ME AGAIN, I SO SCARED . I HAVE MY KIDS IN MY VAN. *TR UPDATED 12/5/2014 *JS

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. HORN WILL NOT WORK .CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK. *TR

GOT REAR ENDED AND SEAT BROKE SENDING DRIVER ACROSS VAN WITH SEAT BELT IN TAC. *TR

Crash

I WENT TO THE STORE TODAY, DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD AT ABOUT 45 MPH, MY DRIVERS SIDE VENT WINDOW SUDDENLY CAME LOOSE! I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON, TOO LATE! IT FLEW INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC AND SHATTERED ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THE "HINGE" TO THE GLASS IS BARELY THERE. OBVIOUSLY, THE GLUE DID NOT HOLD TO A PAINTED SURFACE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN WOULD NOT SOUND UPON ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

WE GOT INTO OUR 2001 DODGE CARAVAN AND STARTED TO DRIVE IT AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE SUSPENSION. I PULLED THE VAN OVER AND NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT WAS UP THROUGH INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT! I BELIEVE THE HOUSING IS RUSTED THROUGH, WHICH ALLOWED THE STRUT TO POKE ALL THE WAY OUT. *TR

THE VEHICLE WAS REGISTERING MULTIPLE CODES IN THE ODBII SYSTEM. OF WHICH ONE WAS A OPEN INJECTOR CIRCUIT. VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND RUN ROUGH. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE FUEL INJECTOR WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY ABOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAD THE INSULATION MELTED CAUSING MULTIPLE FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL WIRES TO BE SHORTED. A SEARCH FOR THE FUEL WIRING HARNESS AT MULTIPLE SALVAGE YARDS SHOWED THE EXACT SAME CONDITION TO EXIST ON 4 OF 5 VEHICLES. ONE CAN SPECULATE THE ROUTING OF THE HARNESS OVER THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD COMBINED WITH SUBSTANDARD WIRE INSULATION CAUSED THE INSULATION TO MELT. *TR

WE PURCHASED 4 BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SE200 TIRES IN MAY 2009. THUS FAR 3 HAVE FAILED. FIRST, MECHANIC NOTED WHEN WE TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE BALANCE AND ROTATION. SECOND, DRIVER NOTED VIBRATION ON HIGHWAY. TIRE REPLACED 6/4/12. 3RD, DRIVER NOTED FRONT END PULLING, SUBSEQUENTLY EXTREME VIBRATION ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE PARKED AT AIRPORT FOR 3 DAYS; UPON RETURN, TIRE WAS FLAT WITH A SECTION BULGED AND SEPARATED. *TR

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DO NOT WORK. IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT THESE DEFECTS ARE CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING. THIS WAS A MATTER OF RECALL FOR THE DODGE CARAVAN AND GRAND CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND GRAND VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY FROM THE 1996-2000 MODEL YEARS. OUR CAR IS 2001 MODEL AND IS NOT IN A RECALL LIST, BUT IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS TO ME THAT THE DEFECT WAS NOT FIXED IN 2001 YEAR MODELS. AM I ALONE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS UNFIXED PROBLEM? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY CONFIRMED THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01I003000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000.

WAS COMING HOME WHEN I SMELT A BURNING SMELL. I PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT IT WAS AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, BUT STILL SMELT THE SMELL. I TURNED BACK ON THE CAR TO PULL OVER MORE IN THE LIGHT TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON (IT WAS DARK). WHEN I TURNED BACK ON THE CAR NOTHING ON THE DASHBOARD WORKED, NO BLINKERS, NO TEMP GAUGE, NO GAS GAUGE, NO RPM, NO SPEEDOMETER. ABOUT THREE HOURS LATER, STILL AT THE GAS STATION I DECIDED TO PRESS THE TRIP BUTTON AND EVERYTHING CAME BACK ON BUT MY DOOR AJAR BUTTON FLASHES ON AND OFF INCLUDING THE LIGHTS THAT COME ONE WHEN THE DOOR OPENS, WITH THE DINGING AND THE LOCKS GO CRAZY. NEEDLESS TO SAY, NO I DID NOT DRIVE IT BECAUSE I THOUGHT FOR SURE IT WOULD CATCH FIRE. BUT IT SEEMS THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE THEY HAVE JUST FAILED TO REPORT IT SO IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED! I HAD ALL MY 5 CHILDREN WITH ME, I THANK GOD WE WERE ABLE TO STAY SAFE. I LOCAL DEALER HAS LOOKED AT IT AND SAYS IT IS THE INTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE INTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS MELTED AND THAT IS WHY I WAS SMELLING A BURN SMELL. *TR

THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THEN GOES OUT. I BELIEVES IT THE SAME PROBLEM COVERED FOR PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS INCLUDED IN THE CLOCK SPRING NHTSA RECALL 04V480000. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO ALL YEAR MODELS SINCE IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS AT VARIOUS DRIVING SPEEDS. *TR

FRONT DRIVER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND A WHOPPING $330.00 EACH TIME. PASSENGER WINDOW IS NOW ACTING UP. WILL ROLL DOWN BUT NOT UP, AND SOMETIMES WON'T MOVE AT ALL. THE SECOND TIME THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BROKE, A ROCK FROM A TRUCK AHEAD FLEW INTO MY WINDOW AND HIT THE BACK SEAT. INCHES FROM MY EYE. THIS VEHICLE HAS A HORRIBLE REPUTATION OF THE WINDOWS MOTOR/REGULATOR UNITS. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF, THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, AND THE ALL OF THE GAUGES DISPLAY ZERO. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPLACED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 151,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 114,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, SHE WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE BEGAN TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY UNTIL THE KEY FINALLY FRACTURED WHILE IN THE IGNITION. SHE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITH ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

2001 DODGE CARAVAN - A/C SYSTEM & DASH/ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND LIGHTS - HAD VEHICLE FOR ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS, TOTAL FAILURE OF A/C SYSTEM. DEALER REPLACED SYSTEM. SYSTEM WORKED APPROXIMATELY THREE (3) YEARS, THEN HAD ANOTHER TOTAL FAILURE OF SYSTEM, ALONG WITH FAN SPEED SWITCH NO LONGER WORKING MEDIUM AND HIGH SPEEDS. VEHICLE PAST WARRANTY SO HAD PRIVATE MECHANIC REPLACE EVAPORATOR. HAD TO PULL DASH OUT TO REPLACE EVAPORATOR, AS NO ACCESS TO MAKE REPAIR UNDER HOOD, COST OF $1,500 DUE TO LABOR INTENSIVE PULLING DASH FOR A/C REPAIR. AFTER DASH PULLED OUT AND REINSTALLED, DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT A FEW DAYS AFTER A/C REPAIR. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO PRIVATE MECHANIC, STATED INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS WERE FALLING OFF, PAPER/ADHESIVE ADHERING COMPONENTS TO DASH DRY ROTTED AND NO LONGER STICKING. NEEDED NEW PANEL AT COST OF $1,000. THESE ITEMS WERE REPAIRED IN SUMMER MONTHS. IN WINTER, DISCOVERED HEATER DID NOT WORK. HAVEN'T REPAIRED THAT YET. *TR

2001 - DODGE CARAVAN - FAILURE OF HEATER SYSTEM AFTER DASH PULLED FOR A/C REPAIR. *TR

2001 - DODGE CARAVAN - LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT FELL OUT, HANGING ON BY WIRES. TOOK TO PRIVATE MECHANIC, SAID DEALER HAD TO FIX. TOOK TO DEALER, STATED COULD NOT REINSTALL, NEEDED WHOLE NEW UNIT FOR DRY ROTTED RUBBER GASKET. TOOK VEHICLE TO HOME DEPOT, BOUGHT 1 TUBE OF BLACK EXTERIOR SILICONE CAULK. DROVE VEHICLE HOME, AND CLEANED AREA AROUND REAR TAIL LIGHT. PUSHED LIGHT BACK INTO PLACE AND CAULKED AROUND DRY ROTTED RUBBER. TAPED TAIL LIGHT TO BODY ASSEMBLY (BE CAREFUL TO USE TAPE WHICH WILL NOT DAMAGE VEHICLE). LEFT VEHICLE TO SIT STILL FOR 24 HOURS AS CAULK DRIED. MADE THIS SIMPLE REPAIR MYSELF FOR $2.86 WHEN THE DEALER WANTED OVER $500 TO REPAIR. WHAT A RIP OFF WHEN THEY CAN'T EVEN MAKE A VEHICLE THAT LASTS, THEY HAVE TO PRICE GOUGE THEIR CUSTOMERS. *TR

2001 DODGE CARAVAN - PRIVATE MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL FILTER, HAD TO DROP GAS TANK TO DO SO AS THAT IS ONLY ACCESS. THIS RESULTED IN TOTAL DISCONNECT FROM FUEL NECK FILLER LINE, ETC. AFTER REPLACEMENT AND REINSTALL OF GAS TANK, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. MECHANIC TRIED TO FIX, REPLACED GAS CAP. CANNOT GET LIGHT TO GO OFF. WILL HAVE TO DROP GAS TANK AGAIN IN FUTURE FOR REPAIR. NO OTHER CODES COMING UP FOR ENGINE LIGHT. REASON: COMPRESSION LEAK IN FUEL LINE, SYSTEM. *TR

2001 - DODGE CARAVAN - FAILURE OF HEATER SYSTEM AFTER DASH PULLED FOR A/C REPAIR. *TR