Complaints
558
Crashes
30
Fires
15
Injuries
22
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1
Worst 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#160 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:62,421 mi
Crash-related:1
#236 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Avg mileage:80,690 mi
#322 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:129,913 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 60 | 1 | — | 62,421 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 36 | — | — | 80,690 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 22 | 1 | — | 129,913 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 4 | — | 116,217 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 20 | — | — | 89,302 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 18 | — | 1 | 99,468 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 17 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 3 | 103,160 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | 1 | — | 128,793 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 13 | — | — | 54,187 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 149,358 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 11 | — | — | 86,610 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 55,188 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 101,300 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | 27,121 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 4 | — | 64,950 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | 1 | 141,682 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 7 | — | — | 76,500 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 7 | — | — | 57,833 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 7 | — | — | 35,511 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 7 | — | — | 107,486 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | 4 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 94,670 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 | — | 3 | 190,667 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | 1 | 100,493 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 82,800 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 5 | — | — | 44,350 mi | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 5 | 1 | — | 36,907 mi |
Automatic Transmission
60
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,421
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,690
Suspension Failures
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,913
Airbags
20
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,217
Suspension:Front
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,302
Engine & Cooling
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,468
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
17
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
103,160
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,793
Structural Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,187
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,358
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,610
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,188
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,300
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,121
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,950
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
141,682
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,500
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,833
Brake Master Cylinder
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,511
Structure:Frame And Members
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,486
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,670
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
190,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,493
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,800
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,350
Power Train:Axle Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,907
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Recalls for 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~4 vehicles.
10V270000Seats
~4 affectedACCESS 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.
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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan has 558 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 60 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (60 complaints, avg 62,421 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys (36 complaints, avg 80,690 mi); Suspension Failures (22 complaints, avg 129,913 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 Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,708 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 Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan include 30 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 22 injuries, and 1 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 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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