2000 Dodge Grand Caravan: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan: 5 recalls, 442 owner complaints and up to 20 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 3 equipment/tire recalls that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #00V268000 · 2000 · 1,163,000 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix: 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…
Body & structure Vehicle recall #03V094000 · 2003 · 3,674 vehicles
What's 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.
Why it matters: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003.
Equipment Vehicle recall #03V505000 · 2003 · 35,692 vehicles
What's 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."
Why it matters: Improperly loading your vehicle can cause tire failure and result in a crash.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #04V480000 · 2004 · 955,344 vehicles
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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…
Seats Vehicle recall #10V270000 · 2010 · 4 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: The seat occupant May be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
The fix: The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on June 8, 2010.
3 aftermarket equipment / tire recalls replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Fuel system Equipment recall #03E053000 · 2003 · 68,563 vehicles
What's wrong: Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, Dodge caravan, and Plymouth voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak.
Why it matters: A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.
The fix: Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge.
Fuel system Equipment recall #06E091000 · 2006 · 24,358 vehicles
What's wrong: Certain airtex fuel pump modules, p/nos. E7089m, e7094m, e7113m, and e7129m, manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006. These fuel pump modules were sold as aftermarket for use in certain daimlerchrysler vehicles listed above. Silicone material used in manufacture of the flapper valve was out-of-specification, leading to excess swell of the flapper valve restricting the flow of fuel to the fuel pump module.
Why it matters: Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Airtex will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Equipment recall #07E104000 · 2007 · 1,657 vehicles
What's wrong: Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass Ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp Inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles May not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) May be seriously injured by shattered glass.
The fix: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 13 mention a fire, 21 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (95): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (36), leaks (16), noise or vibration (15).
- Engine & cooling (76): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (14).
- Suspension (56): the most common themes are rust / corrosion (41), noise or vibration (11).
- Brakes (hydraulic) (36): the most common themes are noise or vibration (10), brake failure / soft pedal (8).
The 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan has 442 owner complaints, ranking #12 of 31 Grand Caravan model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 435). Complaints peaked in 2003 (61 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 80,000 miles. Neighboring years: 1999 (432 complaints, 3 recalls), 2001 (298 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | Regular |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | Regular |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 17 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, plus 3 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
Owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (95), engine & cooling (76), suspension (56).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
EPA ratings run up to 20 mpg combined (2.4 L, Automatic 3-spd), across 7 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.