The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty wiper transmission linkage, a relay, and a switch. The relay and switch were replaced however, the wiper transmission linkage was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 110.000
The worst 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission95
- Engine87
- Suspension56
- Brakes45
- Electrical34
- Body33
- Steering30
- Airbags29
- Fuel system23
- Lights15
- Seat belts15
- Visibility11
- Seats10
- Tires9
- Acceleration8
- Wheels4
- Locks3
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
Transmission failure 18Power steering loss 17Airbag light 14Grinding brakes 12Loss of power 12Adaptive cruise 10Check engine light 9Headlights 9Overheating 9ABS 8Brake failure 8Fire or smoke 8Slipping 8Stalling 7Wipers 7Fuel leak 6No deployment 5Ball joint 5Fuel smell 5Tire blowout 5
Recalls 5
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V270000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V480000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Improperly loading your vehicle can cause tire failure and result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V505000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V094000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 00V268000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
Defect investigations
Driver air bag clockspring failure
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 the federal safety agency, 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 that further expenditure of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists with respect to those vehicles covered only by the lifetime warranty.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see page 2 for additional information.
EA04013
Air bag clockspring
There is no summary currently available
EA01007
Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Service
- Valve Body
- 82212076, 82203694
- The front seat electric heater elements may fatigue and cause localized overheating and/or discoloration...
- Customer satisfaction notification regarding fuel pump module
What 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel leak under vehicle. Possible fire. There are several recalls on 2000 dodge caravan, but none supposedly associated with this VIN. The van only has 45,000 miles on it.
At 65+ the back door alarm sounds and keeps sounding when doing freeway speeds.
I was driving at 75 MPH on an Interstate Highway. The 3.3 liter V6 engine, with 120,800 miles on it, threw a rod and cracked a 3 to 4" diameter hole in the block. I have cared for this car religiously for 14 years. It had full oil level. It is available for the next couple of weeks for examination if desired. I was able to get off the highway onto the shoulder safely.
Airbag warning light stays on when engine starts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the battery and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. When the ignition was started, the temperature gauge increased. The contact turned off the ignition and allowed the vehicle to cool down for awhile. Afterwards, the vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving 15 MPH to his residence. The contact noticed that the steering wheel belt was loose. The contact called lithia chrysler jeep of reno (located at 1050 e plumb ln #100, reno, nv 89502, (775) 501-8593) and informed them of the failure. The contact scheduled an appointment with an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.
The check engine light and ABS light keep coming on and the light keep going off on the dash board for I bought the vehicle while driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 50 MPH with a full tank of fuel, the fuel gauge displayed as empty. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and depressed the reset button since the vehicle had just been fueled. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally, but the failure recurred approximately eight other times in a four month period. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the radiator needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and the revolutions per minute decreased. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Strut towers on my 2000 dodge grand caravan have rusted through. Visible, significant rust has been present for at least 7 years, however, it is now not driveable. I did not realize this is such a broadscale, significant problem to most owners of 1996-2000 vans. Please recall this mess! Strut towers are not cosmetic!
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Questions about the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
Is the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Owners have filed 441 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1.2 times a typical Grand Caravan model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 95 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles. Next is engine (87).
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
5 recalls, covering seats, air bags and equipment.
What year does the Dodge Grand Caravan have bad transmission?
The Dodge Grand Caravan model years with the most transmission complaints are 2016 (221 complaints), 1996 (208 complaints) and 2000 (95 complaints).
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