14 of the 341 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Caravan are about the fuel system — 4% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 160,000 miles.
14
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I NEED TO KNOW IT MY VEHICLE HAS ANY RECALLS I'M HAVING SOME MAJOR SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT IT.
NHTSA complaint #11220203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11083356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #10592573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10350018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GOT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TOLD WE HAD BAD GAS CAP, REPLACED AND RESET CODE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP, FOUND CRACKED FILLER NECK TUBE, FILLER NECK TUBE UNAVAILABLE FROM MFG.
NHTSA complaint #10336553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HAD HAVE GAS TUBE REPLACED BECAUSE OF CORROSION.
NHTSA complaint #10221079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE SERVICE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF AN EVAPORATION LEAK AT THE FILLER NECK THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44,325. THE CONSUMER STATED WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT OVER 300 CUSTOMERS NEEDED THE SAME PART. THE CONSUMER STATED WAS FINALLY ABLE TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED ON 07/27/07. UPDATED 09/05/07
NHTSA complaint #10196273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL SYSTEM HAD A LEAK. ALSO, AIR WAS GETTING INTO THE SYSTEM. FOUND THAT THE FUEL FILLER NECK HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS CORRODED.
NHTSA complaint #10099600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A GAS LEAK. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #562716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A GAS LEAK. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #562716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
MY COMPLAINT IS BASED ON THE IIHS CRASH TEST SHOWING GAS LEAK WHICH MAY CAUSE FATAL FIRE UPON A 40 MPH COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS A RECALL ON HOLD. I WANT IT TAKEN CARE OF ASAP. THEY SAY YOUR REPORTS SHOW NO SUCH PROBLEM. CAN I HAVE A COPY OF YOUR REPORTS REGARDING THIS AND EXPLAINATION OF WHY 2 OF THE DODGE'S TESTED CAME UP WITHT HE SAME NEGATIVE RESULT. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #750153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
MY COMPLAINT IS BASED ON THE IIHS CRASH TEST SHOWING GAS LEAK WHICH MAY CAUSE FATAL FIRE UPON A 40 MPH COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS A RECALL ON HOLD. I WANT IT TAKEN CARE OF ASAP. THEY SAY YOUR REPORTS SHOW NO SUCH PROBLEM. CAN I HAVE A COPY OF YOUR REPORTS REGARDING THIS AND EXPLAINATION OF WHY 2 OF THE DODGE'S TESTED CAME UP WITHT HE SAME NEGATIVE RESULT. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #750153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) GAVE THE 2001 DODGE CARAVAN A "POOR" RATING BECAUSE OF LEAKING FUEL DURING A CRASH TEST. THE PRESIDENT OF THE IIHS, BRIAN O'NEILL SAID THAT ANY FUEL LEAK CAN BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE THREAT OF FIRE. DAIMLER CHRYSLER SAYS THE LEAKS ARE FREAK OCCURRENCES, BUT HAS REDISGNED THE FUEL SYSTEMS FOR THE 2002 MODELS. IF IT IS NOT A DANGER, WHY REDESIGN IT? THEY ARE REFUSING A RECALL OF WHAT COULD BE A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM AND THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. A RECALL IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN RIDING IN THE BACK OF THE MINIVAN AND FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL FAMILIES. DAIMLER CHRYSLER'S INNACTION IS IRRESPONSIBLE AND SHOWS CONTEMPT FOR ITS CUSTOMERS.
NHTSA complaint #748694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE NEW VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE, IT WAS FOUND THAT GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT RECALL ON DESIGN DEFECT SIMILAR TO WHAT HE EXPERIENCED WAS BEING ISSUED.
NHTSA complaint #561442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.