Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the front passenger side spindle broke on the tie rod causing the wheel to buckle underneath, as a result she lost control and the vehicle rolled over. A police report was filed. Four people in the vehicle sustained injuries. The contacted stated that they all suffered injuries on their knees, back and neck. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who declared the vehicle destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.
2000 Dodge Caravan: ball joint or control arm failure
5 of the 470 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Caravan describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn to the right at low speed, the front tie rod end broke without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.
I was turning left into a parking lot when the passenger side outer tie rod broke. This caused an immediate stop as the wheel turned in. The vehicle steering was last inspected in july 2005 (va state safety inspection) and the vehicle has been well maintained. The tie rod broke at the tapered stud. This did result in a lost of steering. There would have been serious consequences had this happened at higher speed. The inner and outer tie rods were replaced as well as the unbroken drivers side outer tie rod.
The brake master cylinder failed, the brake line leaked, the transmission malfunctioned, the front axle and caliper pads/rotors broke spilling ball joint into the street. *bf there were also screeching sounds, odor(s), vibrations, the steering wheel did not function properly, and the A/C failed.
While driving 55 MPH, a loud knocking noise was heard from the rear. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that both upper and lower ball joints needed replacing due to corrosion.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2000 Dodge Caravan ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2000 Dodge Caravan?
5 of 470 owner complaints about the 2000 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Dodge Caravan?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 23Stalling 20Transmission failure 20Power steering loss 19No deployment 18Loss of power 13Brake failure 12Headlights 10Tire blowout 10Adaptive cruise 8Check engine light 7Engine failure 7Steering noise 7Knocking 6Fuel leak 6Overheating 6Slipping 6Wipers 6Grinding brakes 5Fuel smell 5Steering lock-up 5
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