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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the transmission (22% of complaints, typically around 51,000 miles). It is 9th of 21 Grand Caravan model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Transmission
95 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Transmission fluid leaks. First it appeared that it was leaking from the transmission oil pan, 3 weeks later the transmission hoses and clamps, two weeks later, its leaking from the transmission coolant packs. The vehicle is only two and a half yrs old, this should not be happening. Between each visit it stopped…
I started my 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan and turned on the air conditioner. I opened the doors to let the heat out and my 2 1/2 year old son reached into the front seat and pulled the shifter into drive. The van shifter shifted without pushing the brake and the van ran into my chain-link fence. This is a saety issue and…
Engine
88 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
My 2000 Grand Caravan (87000), has the dash board crack on the drivers side, from the windshield to the speaker grille, (and traveling). This is a common problem with chrysler vehicles due to news reports recently. Chrysler should address this problem before people get hurt ect.. I have replaced the evaporater, A/C…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 25 MPH in the rain or through a puddle, the serpentine belt detaches. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the serpentine belt twice; however, they were unable to determine why the failure occurs only when it rains. The manufacturer advised the…
Suspension
56 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, multiple axle, rear.
Rusting strut towers 2000 Grand Caravan. I noticed rust on the strut tower about a year ago. I sprayed undercoating on the top of both towers to prevent further rust. I inspected the tops of the towers this week. Both the driver's side and the passenger side tower continue to rust in spite of several layers on…
The drivers side shock tower has completely rusted out. I had a 1996 caravan that did the same thing. There are many repair caps that will help structural support if the rust has not spread too far. Unfortunately, this will not help me. The rust was hidden under the paint and extends 4-5 inches down the strut tower.…
Brakes
45 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock, disc.
While braking at various speeds there was a crack inside the front master brake cylinder. When brakes were depressed brake pedal would go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.
I had the brakes on my vehicle repaired twice. The first time my car had approx 40,000 miles and I was told it was due to the way I drive the car. Not more than 6 months later the brakes starting vibrating again and I took it back to burlington Dodge - were they told me, once again, it was due to the way I drove the…
Electrical
34 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, horn, ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
: the contact stated, the air bag warning light failed to illuminate during an emissions test performed on 7/21/06. The light worked until 6/23/2006, when the service dealer performed recall #04v480000. The service dealer informed the contact the warning light was not part of the recall.
Regarding the ignition problem with the proper key being inserted and not turning..I had the same problem several times and was also stranded. I learned if you put the key in and tap the end of the key (as if you're trying to tap it further into the ignition) with a rubber handled screwdriver a couple times it will…
Body and structure
33 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
My 2000 Grand Caravan (87000), has the dash board crack on the drivers side, from the windshield to the speaker grille, (and traveling). This is a common problem with chrysler vehicles due to news reports recently. Chrysler should address this problem before people get hurt ect.. I have replaced the evaporater, A/C…
Corrosion of both front strut towers on late 1990's - early 2000 Dodge caravans. Dodge is aware of the problem as they address it in a tsb. The refer to it as a cosmetic problem when it is clearly a safety issue. If not repaired at high cost to many thousands of vehicles, control would be lost without warning.
Steering
30 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, steering wheel/handle bar, linkages, hydraulic power assist system.
Strut towers rotted out at 90000 miles, replacement caps were purchased from Dodge dealer and installed as per factory tsb .... Strut towers are rotted below repair caps again.... Approx. 150000 miles now on van, struts are also in need of replacement however this can not be done due to severity of rust damage....this…
Drivers-side front strut cap rusted. The rust is at the top of the strut cap housing and has not broken through yet. I went on-line to research this issue and see that there are many owners of the same 2000 caravan with the very same issue. Some with extreme rust. If this fails during driving, there is a extreme high…
Air bags
29 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The airbag light came on when driving my 2000 Grand Caravan. The light seems to come on when making a left turn, but at times it stays on for a while, then goes out; then at times it stays on for a while, and then goes out. No set pattern.
I have a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. I am quite certain my clockspring has broken and my airbag light stays lit all the time, and my horn and cruise control does not work. I believe chrysler has not issued a recall for the 2000 model, but only for the 1996-1998 models. Yet searching the web reveals many, many problems…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
Seats
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Body and structure: structure
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel injection system
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 t
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Driver air bag clockspring failure
Summary
The driver air bag clockspring can develop an open-circuit condition resulting in nonfunctional driver-side frontal air bag, horn, cruise control (if equipped), and/or steering wheel radio control (if equipped).in its october 5, 2004 letter to NHTSA, daimlerchrysler stated that it will conduct a safety recall and replace the clockspring assembly on all my 1998.5-2000 daimlerchrysler minivans, built between march 1998 and august 2000, with 70,000 miles or less.it will also provide a lifetime warranty for this component on my 1998.5-2000 minivans, regardless of mileage.the details of the corrective action are described in daimlerchrysler's letter (see recall no. 04v-480).the agency believes th
Air bag clockspring
Summary
There is no summary currently available
Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
Summary
There is no summary currently available
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (95 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); engine (88 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); suspension (56 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 17, 2010 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Dodge Grand Caravan?
- It is 9th of 21 Grand Caravan model years by number of complaints, with 442 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.