Used 2001 Dodge Caravan Minivan Consumer Reviews
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2001 Caravan Sport
dt, 05/22/2008
2001 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Roomy, comfortable on trips, adequate performance, mostly trouble free. First vacuum leak (CEL code for large evap system leak) took it to a dealer and cost $1k. Second vacuum leak (same code) I did some online research, found the bad hose, and fixed it myself for $6.00. My sense is the dealer has overcharged for everything I've had done there, they treat female customers like idiots, and I will not return. Power steering noise around 100k. Researched online and found the "full" line on the Power Steering tank is wrong - added a little fluid and it's been fine for 30k+
don't buy this van
spw, 04/17/2004
2001 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Van has been nothing but trouble since we purchased it. Has been to Dodge service no fewer than 12 times. Steering wheel made popping sounds, check engine light came on for no reason 2X (once while at Disney World) had to have brakes replaced at 30K miles, etc., etc. I am scared to keep this vehicle for much longer but I am still "upside down" in it so will have to endure it. Will NEVER buy another Dodge. Will spend extra to get a reliable Toyota.
Comfortable Reliable Economical
surflad, 07/26/2012
2001 Dodge Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought my 01 Sport in 02 with 16,000 miles. $20K. It was my second Caravan. 3.3 liter got 24mpg at 2200rpm on the highway. Replaced the alternator at 25k. A/C at 150k. Transmission at 211K (never changed the fluid). Plugs once, brakes once, front window motors once. Regular synthetic oil changes. Got t-boned at an intersection by a red-light runner! Van had 231,000 miles. Up to that point my van ran great. Was hoping to go 300,000. But it was not to be. Will pick up another 01 Sport tomorrow. Nothing but good things to say about this Dodge.
Road Warrior
Tricia, 08/14/2010
2001 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The second Caravan I've owned, this one, bought used, is reliable, comfortable, and a great service vehicle for any task I've used it to accomplish. It is great on the highway and offers reasonable gas efficiency. At 145,000 and going strong, I still have miles to go with regular maintenance. It is truly my road warrior! The only problem I ever had is with a wacky onboard computer that had to be replaced (twice, since the first one from manufacturer was also faulty). My private mechanic was great; the dealership I had to order through was difficult to work with and proved to be a ripoff!!
Poor Economics
Money Pit Mobile, 07/10/2009
2001 Dodge Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 3A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought our van new in 2001. Maintained to the letter, and above, but always some kind of a problem. Devaluation rate after purchase mind boggling. Many problems with the front suspension and steering, starting at week one. It is versatile and nice on the highway, but the main reason we kept it is due to the fact we lost such a large amount of money on its low resale value and we have spent so much on repairs. Would not recomend buying a Doge van to someone unless you have a terrible grudge to settle
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