2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 51,244 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission fluid” (9% of reports).
- 95power train complaints
- 51,244median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission fluid: mentioned in 9 of 95 complaints (9%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 8 of 95 complaints (8%)
- Put gear: mentioned in 7 of 95 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan at $3,550, and half of them between $2,800 and $4,900.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2007), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 95 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 8 | 40% | 76,858 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 49 | 20% | 67,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 23 | 8% | 49,000 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 37 | 9% | 72,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 221 | 22% | 88,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 77 | 27% | 94,000 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 19 | 5% | 79,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 36 | 8% | 74,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 48 | 8% | 76,100 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 43 | 8% | 63,650 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 40 | 5% | 67,477 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 20 | 4% | 71,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 68 | 5% | 70,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 23 | 13% | 55,350 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 12 | 4% | 66,500 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 22 | 2% | 40,800 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 3 | 3% | 69,700 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 28 | 13% | 24,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 42 | 14% | 50,045 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 29 | 10% | 56,700 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 95 | 21% | 51,244 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 72 | 17% | 69,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 81 | 14% | 78,027 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 81 | 14% | 102,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 209 | 18% | 87,350 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 24 | 22% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Van stops for no apparent reason. Just started in summer heat. Transmission acted up, had it serviced---now transmission made huge noise, no reverse, loud whining, all going out. Loud squeaks in supports, brakes replaced but still squealing even when pedal not pushed. Horrible fogging problems…
I picked up on a matter of safety with my 2000 dodge grand caravan se, when the vehicle is turned on, and running the vehicle can be shifted from park to other gears without the break pedal being depressed. This issues continues to happen. I spoke with the dealer about the issue, and was told that…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. While checking the transmission under the hood with the engine running, the contact's granddaughter was able to shift from neutral to drive. The engine revved and the vehicle moved forward, knocking the contact underneath the vehicle. When the vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Dodge Grand Caravans have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 95 owner complaints about power train for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan (21% of the 442 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 51,244 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,550 (half paid between $2,800 and $4,900), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission fluid”, in 9 of 95 complaints, followed by “please provide” (8).
Other 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
See all 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or power train problems across all Grand Caravan years.