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2001 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2001 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 127 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2010129000 miUS $239 | Oil pan gasket replaced | ||
| Mar 2011130000 miUS $544 | Oil leak; replaced rear main seal | ||
| Jan 2013US $215 | Replaced front oxygen sensor. Had a 420 code. | ||
| Mar 2013138000 miUS $450 | Replaced catalytic converter with a direct fit unit. | ||
| Aug 2013139300 miUS $480 | Replaced fuel pump and filter | ||
| Aug 2014144200 miUS $33 | Replaced clock spring | ||
| Apr 2015146300 miUS $650 | Right front got real hot with flames (not the first time). Dealer wasn't sure why but wanted $1200+ to replace rotors, calipers and pads. Bought brake parts ($281) and had installed for $300 with better warranty. Replaced surpentine (sp) belt and oil sensor . | ||
| Jul 2015147200 miUS $629 | Pkng brake assy broke as well as front pkng brake cable | ||
| Nov 2021155000 miUS $1250 | replaced rear brakes plus an ABS sensor Replaced valve cover gaskets | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Nov 2012158900 miUS $902 | replace valve cover gaskets-replace replace serpentine belt | ||
| Jun 2014168000 miUS $620 | replace radiator | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 200782000 miUS $210 | Replaced broken thermostat which was making the engine run rough due to poor engine firing (engine stayed cold all the time during winter months). | ||
| Aug 200894000 miUS $1945 | The transmission failed, and the mechanic was able to cripple it to their transmission shop for a complete rebuild. | ||
| May 2009101000 miUS $335 | Wire to ABS, Brake System became loose, likely due to body repair by body shop. Wire was soldered back onto connection and resolved the brake and ABS lights being displayed on the instrument panel. | ||
| Aug 2010113000 miUS $165 | When trying to perform a wheel alignment, shop noticed fron steering tie rod worn and needed replacement before they could perform the alignment. | ||
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Indiana, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 2010130000 miUS $45 | REPLACED HEADLIGHT MODULES ON BOTH SIDES. SPENT $90 TOTAL ON PARTS; INSTALLED MYSELF | ||
| Jul 2014197000 miUS $1600 | Transmission (the 2nd one) had to be rebuilt again (first time was about 130k) | ||
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2009126000 miUS $640 | control cable to transmission failed | ||
| Jul 2009129000 miUS $60 | replaced thermostat | ||
| Mar 2011137000 miUS $50 | drivers side power window motor failed. replaced brushes. | ||
| Apr 2017156000 miUS $708 | rear brakes/E brakes R&R | ||
| Nov 2017159000 miUS $850 | ignition lock failure | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Utah, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| May 2010147900 miUS $100 | repair of A/C controller | ||
| Oct 2010155800 miUS $75 | repair of thermostat (no heat to the heater) | ||
| Mar 2011160000 mi | Transmission not shifting well when sold. Electric door locks did not all work (2 out of 5 broken) when sold. Armrest on center bench seat broken. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 200889000 miUS $180 | Power window on driver's side would go up and stop, then go up an inch at a time. | ||
| Oct 200892000 mi | Check engine light, took to friend's shop, code was evap system, checked, evap lines, bought new gas cap. Ligth came back on in two days. Took to shop with more diagnostic equipment, found leak detection pump failed. Replaced part, light came back on two days later. Reset codes to shut off light, replaced gas cap with one from dealer. Not sure if it is successful | ||
| May 200999000 mi | Check engine light came on, checked codes with friend's scanner, found evap code, cleared codes, light came back on three days later | ||
| Oct 2009101000 miUS $100 | Leaking coolant from water pump | ||
| Sep 2010111000 miUS $200 | Replaced worn sway bar bushings, also replaced brake rotors, pads, calipers. | ||
| Oct 2010111000 miUS $400 | Car running very bad especially when cold, pours out black smoke, ran better when warm, fuel mileage dropped to 10 mpg. Dealer replace both o2 sensors. | ||
| Jun 2011117000 miUS $50 | Smell of gasoline around the vehicle, on occasion would see small drip of gas on driveway. Found connector between steel fuel line and plastic fuel line, was leaking. Replaced connector, leak stopped. | ||
| Oct 2011120300 miUS $450 | Front struts replaced, driver side strut leaked oil | ||
| Sep 2012128000 miUS $105 | Check engine light-evap system small leak, shop found leak at purge solenoid. | ||
| May 2013132000 miUS $325 | Radiator was leaking, and replaced. Rear wheel cylinders were froze, one was leaking, wheel cylinders rebuilt, replaced, also replaced shoes & drums. | ||
| Sep 2015142000 miUS $250 | Brake caliper froze, one front brake overheated. Both front calipers were replaced, and pads and rotors also. | ||
| Oct 2015142300 miUS $200 | Belt tensioner broke and caused belt damage. Replaced belt tensioner and pulley, replaced serpentine belt. | ||
| Feb 2017148000 miUS $500 | Front steel coolant tube under oil pan, rotted out and lost all coolant. Shop also found coolant tubes to rear heaters rusted and leaking. Replaced both coolant tube in front and the tubes that run to the rear. Had exhaust leak repaired also. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014207700 miC $250 | Need to replace the Alternator. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Oct 200876000 miUS $12 | The front sway bar bushings were worn out and needed to be replaced on both the drivers and passengers sides. | ||
| Jan 200979000 miUS $67 | High pressure steering hose failure which caused the loss of power assist. | ||
| Oct 200988000 miUS $30 | Swaybar bushings replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014106800 miUS $100 | Check Engine light on due to Evap System Leak | ||
| Dec 2014107000 miUS $500 | Replaced ignition switch Replaced gas fill tube. Was causing a mil light | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010144200 mi | replaced stabilizer bars | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 200878000 miUS $100 | Driver side window motor stopped working. | ||
| Jul 200881000 miUS $225 | Got code 0601 with check engine light. replace PCM. | ||
| Sep 200882000 miUS $122 | Air conditioning blowing luke cold air. Had A/C recharged. Seems to be working fine now. | ||
| Jan 200985000 miUS $28 | Moaning sound at startup. Replaced power steering resevoir. Problem fixed. | ||
| Apr 200987000 miUS $350 | Got a check engine light. No spark in #2 cylinder. Had to replace coil pack. | ||
| Jun 200989000 mi | replace front condenser for A/C. water pump leaking. replaced | ||
| Sep 200993000 miUS $45 | Lock actuator for drivers sliding door went bad. Replaced with used item. | ||
| Jul 2010101000 miUS $350 | replaced shocks and struts. | ||
| Sep 2011115000 miUS $400 | Leak from radiator. Replaced radiator. | ||
| Nov 2011116000 miUS $300 | Upper intake gasket let go and started to leak antifreeze. Had to have the gasket replaced. | ||
| Jan 2012108000 miUS $250 | Right front wheel bearing went out. | ||
| Apr 2013128500 miUS $25 | No heat in car on highway. Replaced thermostat. | ||
| May 2013130000 miUS $100 | Starter solenoid went bad. Had to replace starter. | ||
| Sep 2013134000 miUS $500 | Had to replace leaking rear main seal of engine. | ||
| Nov 2013136000 miUS $380 | Replaced alternator because of transmission issue. | ||
| Mar 2014139000 miUS $600 | Had to replace alternator do to failure of the one just replaced. | ||
| Feb 2015145900 miUS $50 | power steering cooler lines started to leak | ||
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011157000 miUS $280 | Car leaking even though radiator replaced last year. Radiator replaced. I paid labor and got oil change | ||
| Apr 2011157000 mi | Window wouldn't go up/down intermittently. I also need a smog, registration, hoses, brakes etc. Also the engine sounds funny, I'm just afraid that after 158,000 miles, that I'll need an engine soon I sold the car. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States May 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010152700 miUS $60 | rear brake line | ||
| Oct 2010156700 miUS $185 | fuel inlet assembly, $160 rear spring bushings, $25 | ||
2001 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Caravan in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015151000 miUS $400 | Radiator leaking and was replaced. Also replaced upper and lower radiator hoses. Leaking Valve cover gaskets were replaced. | ||
2001 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Caravan in Minnesota, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Jun 2014175000 miUS $40 | Sliding door went off track. Had door screwed shut. | ||
| Jul 2014177000 miUS $403 | Pressure test cooling system, cooling repair, environmental fee, water pump, declined flush and refill antifreeze until I can afford it. Heater still not working well. | ||
| Nov 2014181081 miUS $214 | Flush heater core, cooling system flush, lube, oil and filter | ||
| Dec 2014182000 miUS $100 | Alternator froze up, replaced alternator and serpentine belt Heater wasn't working. Rear heater hoses were leaking under pressure. Replaced rear heater core coolant lines. Shop diagnosed leaking radiator. Replaced radiator. | ||
| Feb 2015185000 mi | Car wouldn't start. Car was towed. Shop replaced spark plugs and wires. Oil change, lube and filter. | ||
| Sep 2015194000 miUS $1300 | Replaced complete exhaust system, muffler, catalytic converter. | ||
| Feb 2016198400 miUS $157 | Leaking power steering cooler | ||
| Jun 2016202000 mi | Estimate for $853.00. Need new rear heating and air conditioning lines and fitting part # 5019187AA | ||
| Dec 2017222000 miUS $183 | Replace washer pump Repair seat belt tensioner, passenger front | ||
| Jan 2018222218 miUS $115 | Replace power steering hose | ||
| Jun 2018228000 miUS $200 | Replace drivers side brake caliper, front brake shoes and rotors | ||
| Nov 2019230000 miUS $100 | Wheelchair tiedowns | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014157000 miUS $45 | The stabilizer bars on both sides had come out of their spots. 2 new bars were purchased and replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Utah, United States Apr 2014 - May 2014 | |||
| May 2014170000 mi | Perfect transmission with no problems or warning. Reverse worked in the A.M. pm to pick up kids no reverse. Total rebuild or replace required. 3 opinions. Loud noise when turning wheel. Caused slow turning when at a standstill. Steering reservoir had to be replaced. After 6 months steering was slow and noisy. Required power steering reservoir replacement again. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 201486800 miC $300 | Tie rod ends. | ||
| Feb 201486900 mi | Replace water pump. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Illinois, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201343000 miUS $125 | ABS sensor went out on front right wheel | ||
| Dec 201345000 miUS $180 | Driver power window motor 2nd replacment | ||
| Apr 201445200 mi | Drivers side abs sensor failed. Passenger side speed sensor failed. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada May 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Apr 2012C $500 | Muffler replaced | ||
| Jan 2014 | Front passenger window sometimes can't be brought up after being rolled down. The solution: never bring it down. Ventilation system brings in smell of exhaust fumes when fan is running. | ||
| Jun 2014153760 mi | Coolant leaks when ambient temperatures are high. leading to very high engine temperatures. A bottle of coolant is left in the van to replace lost coolant. | ||
| Oct 2014158100 mi | Window intermittently did not work. Coolant leak never fixed. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Alberta, Canada Aug 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Oct 2012175960 miC $157 | Changed water pump and serpentine belt | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Quebec, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201162000 miC $250 | sway bar ( front) bushings and links | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| May 2009134540 miC $100 | Water pump was leaking. | ||
| Dec 2009141360 miC $20 | Lost power steering fluid due to pin hole leak in rubber line at the power steering cooler. Obtained replacement kit from OEM and installed it myself. Replacement kit (2 small rubber lines and clamps cost $6.00) | ||
| Apr 2010144140 miC $100 | Replaced both side sway bar links and bushings due to annoying clunking noise from front suspension. This repair seems to be required every 12 to 18 months on my vehicle. | ||
| Apr 2012156240 miC $400 | New Muffler | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jan 2007 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 200774400 miC $428 | Rear brakes seized and Service Engine Soon light on. Scan revealed an 'EVAP' code. Replaced gas cap, problem still exists. Unknown cause for light and everything 'appears' to be fine. | ||
| Jun 200776880 miC $75 | Engine ping...cause unknown (too many possible causes). | ||
| Mar 2012136400 miC $375 | Replaced power steering reservoir to eliminate steering noise and shudder. Repair rad leak. | ||
| Jul 2012138960 mi | New battery | ||
| Nov 2012144900 miC $200 | Rear wheel bearings replaced. | ||
| Apr 2014157880 miC $300 | alternator failed | ||
2001 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200885000 miUS $1000 | The headlights had one light that would pop in and out whenever it felt like it. This was NOT due to to a faulty light bulb that needed to be replaced. At this time, we are told that it is the computer component, no other diagnosis as of yet. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200732240 miC $399 | Odd lawn-mower like sound when driving slow or idle. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010139500 miC $300 | Radiator. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Oaxaca, Mexico Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 201283700 mi$19 | Gas leakage from filler tube during refueling and gas smell from RT rear wheelwell. Discovered gas vent filter and plastic tubes broken. New part unavailable. Replaced broken items with flex gas line. Problem appears to be solved. | ||
2001 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Colorado, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 2007103000 miUS $794 | RF pwr door lock inop Replace water pump Replace sway bars links RF pwr window switch broken by shop during repair of RF pwr door lock Replace A/C compressor due to clutch lock-up | ||
| Dodge in North Carolina, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Jun 200794000 miUS $600 | Front AC Blower | ||
| Apr 2008110000 miUS $10 | Filaments burned out in brake lights. | ||
| Aug 2008117000 miUS $400 | Replaced Starter and Serpentine Belt. | ||
| Nov 2008122000 miUS $750 | Replace Gauge cluster. Circuit board bad. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200963240 miC $345 | Stabilizer links, both sides (again!). | ||
| Sep 200964480 miC $180 | Muffler split at seam. Replaced it. | ||
| Mar 201066960 miC $400 | bushings, links, etc. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2008 | |||
| Dec 2007113000 miUS $40 | replaced one sway bar link rt side that was broke, both sway bar bushings | ||
| Jan 2008114000 miUS $15 | driver side stabilizer link broke completely Air conditioning compressor clutch separated, was rubbing on pulley making loud noise, not completely repaired, but put in postion to stop noise and rubbing, until fixed properly. | ||
| Feb 2008115000 miUS $55 | Belt tensioner was squealling loud and on first start when cold, belt would not turn for a few seconds, and would not charge until it started moving again. | ||
| Mar 2008115000 mi | Vehicle quit on freeway. Towed to friend's shop. Finally discovered blown fuse for ignition switch. Could not find source of problem. Towed to another shop, still there, they haven't been able to find source of problem as of yet. | ||
| Apr 2008115000 miUS $1000 | Vehicle not running, blowing fuses. Shop replaced egr valve, pcm, leak detection pump, fuel pump, starter | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Oregon, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jul 2009129000 mi | Threw a rod. | ||
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