Complaints
613
Crashes
85
Fires
7
Injuries
80
Fatalities
9
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#157 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:63,901 mi
Crash-related:2
#244 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:106,406 mi
Crash-related:11
#323 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Avg mileage:71,348 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 57 | 2 | — | 63,901 mi | |
| Airbags | 44 | 11 | — | 106,406 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 23 | — | — | 71,348 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 23 | 2 | — | 102,918 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 22 | 1 | 2 | 83,514 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 21 | 14 | — | 117,829 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 17 | 1 | — | 112,545 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 | 4 | — | 40,057 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 16 | — | — | 99,757 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 1 | — | 91,674 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 14 | 6 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 14 | 9 | — | 65,667 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 14 | 1 | — | 131,388 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | — | — | 77,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 13 | 1 | — | 104,618 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 4 | — | 67,750 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 12 | 3 | — | 73,968 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | 2 | 1 | 100,954 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 10 | — | — | 50,309 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | 1 | — | 83,306 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 8 | 1 | — | 153,750 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | 27,540 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | 1 | 33,500 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 7 | — | — | 42,922 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 7 | 2 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 7 | — | — | 98,950 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 75,667 mi |
Automatic Transmission
57
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,901
Airbags
44
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,406
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,348
Steering Defects
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,918
Engine & Cooling
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
83,514
Air Bags:Frontal
21
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,829
Suspension Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,545
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,057
Suspension:Front
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,757
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,674
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
14
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,667
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,388
Seat Belt Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,500
Tire Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,618
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,750
Hydraulic Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,968
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,954
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,309
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,306
Electrical System:Horn
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
153,750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,540
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,500
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,922
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,950
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,667
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2000 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Dodge Caravan has 613 NHTSA complaints, 85 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 57 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (57 complaints, avg 63,901 mi); Airbags (44 complaints, avg 106,406 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys (23 complaints, avg 71,348 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,516 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge Caravan include 85 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 80 injuries, and 9 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Dodge Caravan?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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