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2001 Coleman CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 Coleman Caravan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Coleman Caravan has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2001 Coleman Caravan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-081 · Mar 5, 2007 · 2,726 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-452 · Nov 4, 2003 · 60,877 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Unknown or other

Recall 01V-367 · Dec 5, 2001 · 406 vehicles

Risk. A FILLED, UNSUPPORTED TANK COULD BECOME DISLODGED AND FALL-OUT DURING TRAVEL CREASING A POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Coleman.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Caravan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. How we score

'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Caravan owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

COLEMAN / FLEETWOOD CARAVAN TRAVEL TRAILERS MODEL YEARS 2001 THROUGH PRESENT HAVE INCORRECTLY CUTOUT SLOTS FOR THE AXLE LEAF SPRING ATTACHMENT SHACKLES. THE ATTACHMENT BOLTS STRIKE THE FRAME WHEN THE SUSPENSION MOVES, CAUSING THE BOLT HEADS TO POUND GASHES INTO THE FRAME. EVENTUALLY THE BOLT LOCKS…
Complaint 10036713 · Aug 27, 2003 · 500 miles

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