2000 Dodge Caravan visibility 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 Aug 7, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 80,500 miles · OH

Today I was on an urban freeway in heavy downpour. The downpour was so heavy rain could be seen running off the road. Traffic was wide spread, but moving at 45-50 MPH, due to the rain. My wipers, at the highest setting, slow down. Car dings. Battery light comes on. I turn off the defroster (AC and ventilation), reduce wiper speed setting, switch from headlights to running lights, all to reduce electrical load. I then notice that the power steering has failed. It was really scary. True fear. The fear which we do not often encounter. I safely got the vehicle off the freeway. No further failure of systems. I drove the vehicle to the nearest shop I knew of, with caution lights on. I there learned that the accessory belt had come off of the engine, due to the rain. The belt was still in good condition, so they slid the same belt back on. I will have my preferred mechanic install an "anti slip" tensioner, belt, and pulley this weekend. This issue, the serpentine belt slipping off the engine in rain and snow, is known to chrysler, and known to the federal safety agency. But it was not known to me until it threatened my safety, and the safety of the motorists around me. If I had begun going around a curve while switching off accessories, driving one handed with a failed power steering system before I knew it had failed, I could have wrecked. Why one handed? Because I was turning off accessories because I didn't understand what was wrong, because the warning the car provided suggested that was what I should be doing to keep my car from stalling. I don't know why the federal safety agency decided this did not merit a recall. They were wrong. I am very thankful that money (to implement the technical service bulletin the federal safety agency won't share) can fix what went wrong today. Don't operate a gen iii chrysler minivan without a belt upgrade. We cannot control when it rains.

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 Jul 26, 2012 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the driver side visor was loose and hung over the steering wheel, blocking the contact's vision of the roadway and causing difficulty in steering attempts. The contact crashed into a curve because of the failure. As a result, the front passenger side tire exploded and damage was caused to the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Filed May 7, 2010 · Visibility · NM

Driving down the road at approximately 30 MPH after turning a street, the rear window just shattered with no discernible reason. No shots, no rocks, no stree...nothing!

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Visibility · 210,359 miles · MI

Both power windows fail to operate. Dealers state this type of car question is common.

Filed May 17, 2008 · Visibility · VA

The motor to the windows of my 2000 dodge caravan is being replaced for the second time.

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Visibility · 91,000 miles · OR · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while seated in the front passenger side seat, the heater vent was positioned directly on her arm. The contact noticed a burn on the back of her right arm the next day and felt that the heater caused the burn. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage is 91,200. The consumer provided photos of the burns. Updated 11/26/07

Filed Feb 1, 2006 · Transmission, Visibility · 55,000 miles · WI

One day on my way to work (about 10 miles from my house) I was going approximately 55 MPH when the transmission slammed into second gear and would not shift into another gear. I had my van towed to a shop and it was two sensors in the transmission. The very next day I went to get my van I went to work the van seemed to run like new, and then when I got off of work I rolled down my power window on the drivers side and the window would not roll back up! To have the two sensors fixed was around two hundred dollars and to get the window fixed was one hundred and twenty five dollars and that part for the window was the regulator and the motor, for a new part was like three hundred dollars, I got one used. It has been six months since I got these things replaced and now they are both broke again! The sensors and the drivers side window motor and regulator. I do have the parts that are defective now but I do not have the parts from before.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · TN

While driving 70 MPH consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Also, driver informed the mechanic that windshield wipers came on and off on their own.