Most common 2001 Dodge Van problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Van complaints by model year
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What 2001 Dodge Van owners say
Electrical system
Verizon communications 2001 Dodge b Van with 4827 miles. The Van was parked in a customer's driveway while the driver performed phone repairs inside their house. The customer noticed the Van burning. The fire department extinguished the fire. An investigation by trooper investigative services concluded that the fire was electrical in nature and started in the heater box area of the Van. Results of a fire investigation by Dodge have never been released to verizon. Verizon has experienced many blower motor failures and blower resistor failures in this model vehicle. Verizon has experienced similar fires in this model vehicle and feels that these fires warrant further investigation.
On or about April 5, 2007, I brought my 2001 Dodge caravan to a local Dodge dealer for the repair of the speedometer on my car which stopped functioning & stopped measuring the speed of my vehicle. The dealer kept the car for one day and claimed that they recalibrated the speedometer and "all is well." approximately three months later, the speedometer ceased working again. So, on or about July 19,2007, I called merrick Dodge & requested an immediate appointment because of the safety hazard of driving a vehicle without a working speedometer. On July 23, 2007, I called and requested an immediate appointment but was advised that I could not receive an appointment until 8/8. I told the representative that was unacceptable in view of the potential hazardous condition as well as violation of ny state vehicle & traffic law sec. 375 if I drove a vehicle without a working speedometer. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Dodge Van a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Van rates average: 16% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Van at the same age. It is one of the best Van years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge Van?
The electrical system — 3 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about wiring › front underhood. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (2) and suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Van have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Dodge Van. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Van?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995 and 2001. See the full Dodge Van years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Dodge Van problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 53,000 miles; 44% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.