CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Dodge Caravan has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 470 complaints with NHTSA, including 65 crashes, 5 fires, 62 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (91 reports).
2000 Dodge Caravan recalls
Most common 2000 Dodge Caravan problems
Problem areas named in the 470 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 91 |
| Air Bags | 71 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 63 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 58 |
| Suspension | 47 |
| Steering | 43 |
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Structure | 34 |
| Seat Belts | 25 |
| Seats | 19 |
What owners report
Twice over the winter my serpentine belt came off as I was driving through a puddle. Nothing deeper than a few inches. It also happened once last year.
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 donât work windows wonât go down also transmission jerks when driving
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION- WHILE DRIVING ALONG I HEARD AND FELT A LOUD NOISE (BOOM) FROM REAR OF VEHICLE-VEHICLE THEN SWERVED WILDLY OUT OF CONTROL SPINNING AROUND AND TAKING DOWN SIGNS, MAILBOX-AFTER LOOKING AT VAN IT IS APPARENT THAT THE REAR AXLE SLID BACKWARDS IN WHEEL WELL. WHILE BODY IS RUST FREE, UNDERCARRIAGE HAS EXCESSIVE RUST IN SPRING HANGER AREA-VAN HAS BEEN PARKED ON PAVEMENT ITS ENTIRE LIFE.
THE CONSUMER STATED THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE CHILD SEAT BELT BECAME JAMMED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO GET HIS NEPHEW OUT OF THE SEAT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED FOR THE THIRD TIME. AFTER THE PREVIOUS FAILURES, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE RECENT FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
2000 Dodge Caravan questions
Does the 2000 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2000 Dodge Caravan: Air Bags; Equipment:Other:Labels; Structure; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Caravan?
Based on 470 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (91), Air Bags (71), Engine And Engine Cooling (63).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Dodge Caravan has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.