2000 Dodge Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caravan years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 470 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Caravan. That ranks 7th out of 23 Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (86 complaints, 18%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 65 crashes, 5 fires, 62 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 470owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 65complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Dodge Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 86 | 18% | 62,000 | “transmission failed” (10%) | $3,950 |
| Air Bags problems | 69 | 15% | 89,469 | “air bag” (42%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 61 | 13% | 62,420 | “serpentine belt” (46%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 43 | 9% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 41 | 9% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 33 | 7% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 30 | 6% | 110,027 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 18 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 18 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 16 | 3% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 3% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 3% | 54,292 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 3% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 2% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | 90,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | 20,179 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | 201,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge Caravan recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
Risk: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Risk: Improperly loading your vehicle can cause tire failure and result in a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver air bag clockspring failure (EA04013) — opened Jun 4, 2004, closed May 25, 2005, led to recall 04V480000.
- Air bag clockspring (EA01007) — opened Feb 21, 2001, closed Nov 22, 2002, led to recall 02V293000.
- Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak (RQ00008) — opened Mar 9, 2000, closed Mar 18, 2002, led to recall 00V268000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Twice over the winter my serpentine belt came off as I was driving through a puddle. Nothing deeper than a few inches. It also happened once last year.
Belt under hood keeps falling off and or breaking car seizes up and locks up almost crashed a few times Also engine problems smokes a lot wipers donât work windows wonât go down also transmission jerks when driving
Vehicle was in motion- while driving along i heard and felt a loud noise (boom) from rear of vehicle-vehicle then swerved wildly out of control spinning around and taking down signs, mailbox-after looking at van it is apparent that the rear axle slid backwards in wheel well. While body is rust…
The consumer stated this is the 2nd time the child seat belt became jammed and was not able to get his nephew out of the seat. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 15 mph, the power steering seized for the third time. After the previous failures, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the serpentine belt slipped off and needed to be replaced. After the recent…
Other Dodge Caravan years
← 1999 Caravan · 2001 Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Caravan | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Caravan | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Caravan | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 Caravan | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 Caravan | 87 | 0 |
| 2011 Caravan | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 Caravan | 172 | 2 |
| 2009 Caravan | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 Caravan | 302 | 2 |
| 2007 Caravan | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Caravan | 173 | 2 |
| 2005 Caravan | 537 | 4 |
| 2004 Caravan | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 Caravan | 195 | 3 |
| 2002 Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2001 Caravan | 257 | 3 |
| 2000 | 470 | 4 |
| 1999 Caravan | 555 | 5 |
| 1998 Caravan | 629 | 5 |
| 1997 Caravan | 714 | 7 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1,403 | 9 |
| 1995 Caravan | 489 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Caravan?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 86 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Caravan?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Dodge Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caravan model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.