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2000 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 442 owner complaints about the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.4× the Grand Caravan median · #11 of 31 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints44255 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage52kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems

442 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train957
Engine and engine cooling764
Suspension561
Service brakes, hydraulic363
Electrical system347
Structure331
Steering302
Air bags298
Fuel system, gasoline202
18 other systems11311

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 04V-480 · Oct 6, 2004 · 955,344 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 00V-268 · Sep 13, 2000 · 1,163,000 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

52kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 48 power train complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
6under 30k miles43under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Power train

12 owners mentioned a cost

$2,211median

Middle half: $1,750 – $3,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Grand Caravan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Caravan median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan safety ratings

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AIR BAG CLOCKSPRINGEA01007 · closed Nov 22, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-293
  2. DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILUREEA04013 · closed May 25, 2005
    Led to recall 04V-480
  3. DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAKRQ00008 · closed Mar 18, 2002
    Led to recall 00V-268
In owners' words

What Grand Caravan owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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,…
Complaint 10260560 · Mar 3, 2009 · 150,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10236350 · Jul 30, 2008
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…
Complaint 10222381 · Mar 26, 2008 · 124,000 miles

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