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#BS-2000-DODGRA-2C57

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan

Based on reports from 558 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
558
Crashes
30
Fires
15
Recalls
8
TSBs
16
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 558 complaints, 30 crashes, 15 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

8 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

windows dont work

6 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

electrical short

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

60 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated PulleysMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

36
0–30K
69
30–60K
73
60–90K
60
90–120K
34
120–150K
48
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (73 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (60 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission60 (11%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys36 (6%)
Engine30 (5%)
Suspension22 (4%)
Suspension:front20 (4%)
Airbags20 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip17 (3%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch16 (3%)

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 60 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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76
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61
02
77
03
70
04
31
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32
06
30
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38
08
16
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2
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1
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23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

00V268000Jan 2002

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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.

03E053000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

03V094000Mar 2003

STRUCTURE

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.

03V505000Mar 2004

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

04V480000Oct 2004

AIR BAGS

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 558 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 60 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan has 558 complaints, 30 crash reports, and 15 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Based on 320 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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