2000 Dodge VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge VAN. That ranks 3rd out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 26%), typically at around 53,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Dodge VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 26% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 21% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 21% | 29,624 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 85,670 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 11% | 35,925 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 65,700 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 23,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 23,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Dodge VAN.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This is a common problem with the 1998 - 2000 dodge caravan/voyagers. The housing unit that houses the struts, most times on the left, driver's side rusts and corrodes, causing the strut to break through. At this point, the driver could hit a bump, (this has happened to some people) and the strut…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge van. The contact stated that the engine light has continued to illuminate ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they ordered the parts for the repair on july 2, 2009. The parts have not yet arrived. The contact was provided…
Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 dodge van. The contact stated that there was a safety recall, and he was told that it did not apply to this vehicle due to the vin. The contact could smell fuel, and that the smell has been there for sometime, but he thought it was just after he put gasoline in this…
1) my wife was driving home on the interstate and the van was performing beautifully. 2) when almost home and approaching the off ramp there were 2 cars in front of her. Upon slowing down, the van would not respond. She braked hard and stopped. The 1st car proceeded to turn off the interstate and…
2000-dodge grand caravan-the driver's side front shock tower is rusting. We feel this is a framing and structural part of the car. It shouldn't be rusting like this. The manufacturer has many back orders for fixing this problem. Which shows that it is a major defect in manufacturing. They should be…
Other Dodge VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge VAN?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Dodge VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN 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.