Cruise Control problems of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

Four problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2001 Caravan.

1 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2018

After the engine warms up and at speeds around 45-50 the acceleration sticks as if the cruise control is on. The only way to stop it is to put the car in neutral then drive,or shut the engine off. I disconnected the servo to the cruise control to eliminate the cruise as the cause. The problem is intermittent but occurs often.

2 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2014

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the cruise control button was inadvertently engaged due to it being to close to the horn. As a result, the contact stated that the vehicle became stuck at a certain speed, which caused him to drive above speed limits. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000.

3 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2014

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated the air bags warning indicator was illuminated, and the horn and cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

4 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2011

Air bag warning light is on constantly. Horn will not work . Cruise control will not work.


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