Overview & Reviews

America's best selling minivan has been revised for 2001 and boasts new sheetmetal, boosted horsepower, a refined suspension, upgraded brakes, improved safety features, and plenty of additional gadgets. Third row seats are now easier to remove and install, but still don't fold flat.

• Car-like driving characteristics, torquey engines, solid value, attractive styling.

• Cheap interior fittings, missing some key features.

User Reviews:

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  Awesome Minivan - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By Eddie Leal - September 1 - 4:24 am

  I have it forl 15 years. honestly speaking its the best car I ever had I have no problem whatsoever hes just run it every time where I want to go I have two hundred seventy thousand miles on itno major issues since I bought it just routine maintainence oil change brakes batteries which are all normal to replace.

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  Reliable car - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By kirat12gill - August 11 - 10:28 pm

  I purchased this minivan in 2013. This 2001 model has 136000 kms on it, since then the only problem was the key was stuck in the ignitor and a part had to be replaced for 200$, once i entered the wrong fuel in the van but got it drained later on and had no problems. Its a great family hauler at a very affordable price. Good value for money. Less repairs. Had a 2000 model before this which also ran good

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  Comfortable Reliable Economical - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By surflad - July 25 - 9:41 pm

  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.

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  great minivan - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By dghost1 - October 18 - 11:27 am

  I bought it a year ago with 155k miles , have not made any repairs but regular maintance oil changes,. I put in a KN air intake and it gives me 22 plus MPG. I really like it, runs great cant even feel the motor running. Great family vehicle, plan on trading it for a newer model. I was really suprise a dodge could deliver a great review.

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  2001 Dodge Caravan Sport~289,000 Miles and Still Going! - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By rosehavenfarm1 - June 23 - 9:05 pm

  Bought this van as a second owner. Previous owner put 200,000 highway miles on it. We bought it for a song and havent looked back. Other than tires, oil change and a waterpump, the "Puddle Jumper" hasnt let me down. She is wonderful. Planning on taking it to Colorado this fall. Its 1,289 miles from home one way! Shes going in the garage to get a "look over" within a month. My van is wonderful. Going to get handed down to my 16 yr old son after he gets his license.

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  Road Warrior - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By Tricia - August 14 - 7:13 am

  The second Caravan Ive owned, this one, bought used, is reliable, comfortable, and a great service vehicle for any task Ive 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!!

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  We love our van - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By Damo - May 4 - 3:56 pm

  We bought our van with 18k miles now have 112k. It has been nothing but GREAT. Smooth V6 and no problems. Still have the original rear brakes! The 3.3 engine is peppy and smooth. Would buy another one and highly recommend.

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  Its been good, but.... - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By Bob - January 16 - 8:22 am

  Purchased a mini-van because of growing family. Had an 85 Caravan and loved it so I came back. Ive enjoyed driving it but over the years it seems that something always needs a fix. Dealership pricing is outrageous! Two tie bars $400 vs $200 at local shop. Brakes close to $300.00.

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  great family vehicle - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By happy - July 26 - 9:13 pm

  Best family vehicle I have owned in my lifetime. Bought vehicle new from dealership in 2001. Drive 400 miles one way to visit family several times a year. When driving a sedan on this trip it was long, tiring and cramped. With minivan it is comfortable and pleasant. Have not had any major problems with powertrain.

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  The Worst Vehicle I ever owned - 2001 Dodge Caravan
  By TP - July 20 - 4:34 pm

  Bought new and have had nothing but problems - Heres a short list: Power steering twice Two Air Conditioning condensors Check Engine Light twice Heater Coil leak Arm rest fell off after 30,000 miles rear wiper does not work properly Radiator leak This car is 8yrs old but only has 103,000 miles on it. I changed the oil religiously and did not drive it "hard." How can anyone look at the above list and tell me this is acceptable. Next time its a Honda or Toyota.