2000 Dodge Caravan engine problems

Filed May 18, 2023 · Engine, Visibility · NM

Belt under hood keeps falling off and or breaking car seizes up and locks up almost crashed a few times Also engine problems smokes a lot wipers don’t work windows won’t go down also transmission jerks when driving

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 115,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the power steering seized for the third time. After the previous failures, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the serpentine belt slipped off and needed to be replaced. After the recent failure, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 11,444 miles · NY

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (eastchester chrysler, jeep, dodge, 4007 boston road, bronx, ny) and a repair appointment was scheduled. After two hours of waiting at the dealer's, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but offered no assistance. Also, whenever the vehicle was started, oil fumes were noticed and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,444. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Engine · CA

Every time this vehicle is to be served for smog check renewal, the check engine light becomes an issue. For 2014 I spent money in repairs dealing with a new egr valve. The problem stopped and passed smog check. This year 2016 I am having the same problem. All areas of smog have passed in the smog test except that results show a "not ready " obd ii system. Do this means that every year this van is due for smog check I have to keep buying a new egr valve or spend money in the emission system repairs because the emission system is faulty by making? Areas showing as not ready are catalyst, oxygen sensor, egr and or vvtvsystem. Please advise. My name is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 2, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 160,000 miles · CO

Driving in a rainstorm the drive belt came off while driving onto the entrance ramp of c270. The power steering, water pump, generator failed. The car was not able to drive.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 83,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a loss of power steering assist. The contact mentioned that the engine overheated and the engine temperature warning light illuminated as the drive belt failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was advised that the idle pulley be replaced. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Engine, Visibility · 110,000 miles · PA

Every time I turn on my heater and drive down the road a engine light will come on. If I leave the heater off for a few days it eventually goes off. My driver side window will act up as the door lock when the engine light is on. Another problem is the gaskets underneath the engine leaks going down the road. I know that it does have miles, but it's a well taken care car and I think you should feel safe going down the road. I have looked up these problems and there are more people with the same problems. I would never buy a dodge.

Filed Nov 30, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 128,000 miles · CA

After driving through a small water puddle I lost power steering and generator. It wagon a windy mountain road and was very hazardous as it left usona blind curve in the rain. It turned out that the drive belt had come off. Is appears to be a common an known issue with chrysler.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Engine · 78,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that there was a loud explosion heard from the front end of the vehicle as the engine stalled. The vehicle was inspected by the contact's mechanic who located the failure at the engine belt tensioner bolt. The tensioner bolt failed and caused the engine to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 78,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2012 · Engine · 1,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH on a raining day, she noticed that the serpentine belt was detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised the contact that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.