2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Caravan years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. That ranks 12th out of 26 Grand Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (95 complaints, 21%), typically at around 51,244 miles. Complaints mention 27 crashes, 13 fires, 21 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 442owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 27complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Dodge Grand 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 | 95 | 21% | 51,244 | “transmission fluid” (9%) | $3,550 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 76 | 17% | 84,500 | “serpentine belt” (58%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 56 | 13% | 100,000 | “strut tower” (41%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 34 | 8% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 33 | 7% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 30 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 29 | 7% | 82,001 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 | 5% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 3% | 138,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 10 | 2% | 138,630 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 2% | 79,780 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 2% | 55,028 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 1% | 57,528 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 1% | 35,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | 123,860 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | 4,534 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 1% | 98,361 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on ford e150, e350, toyota sienna, and dodge grand caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. The six way power seat base may have a defective (cold) weld on the pivot pin which is welded to the swivel plate. The weld could fail.
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Fix: The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact access option at 831-722-6804.
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.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic…
Fuel leak under vehicle. Possible fire. There are several recalls on 2000 dodge caravan, but none supposedly associated with this VIN. The van only has 45,000 miles on it.
At 65+ the back door alarm sounds and keeps sounding when doing freeway speeds.
I was driving at 75 MPH on an Interstate Highway. The 3.3 liter V6 engine, with 120,800 miles on it, threw a rod and cracked a 3 to 4" diameter hole in the block. I have cared for this car religiously for 14 years. It had full oil level. It is available for the next couple of weeks for examination…
Airbag warning light stays on when engine starts.
Other Dodge Grand Caravan years
← 1999 Grand Caravan · 2001 Grand Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 244 | 4 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 414 | 3 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 1,002 | 6 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 359 | 5 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 584 | 6 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 530 | 4 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 869 | 6 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 1,292 | 8 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 182 | 2 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 284 | 3 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 995 | 5 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 219 | 2 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 290 | 5 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 298 | 3 |
| 2000 | 442 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 432 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 559 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 583 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 95 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.