2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

558

Owner Complaints

30 Crashes 15 Fires 1 Death

8

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

The 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has received a total of 558 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (60 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (36 complaints), and Suspension (22 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 2,252,292 vehicles.

Recall 10V270000 — SEATS

| 4 vehicles affected

Defect: ACCESS 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.

Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.

Remedy: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.

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Recall 07E104000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

| 1,657 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 06E091000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 24,358 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-867-3759.

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Recall 04V480000 — AIR BAGS

| 955,344 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 03V505000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 35,692 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: IMPROPERLY LOADING YOUR VEHICLE CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 03V094000 — STRUCTURE

| 3,674 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...

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Recall 00V268000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

| 1,163,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 03E053000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 68,563 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy: WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

558 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 60 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 36
Suspension
Complaints: 22 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 20 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 20
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 18 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 17 3 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 16 3 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 13
Engine
Complaints: 12 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 9
Structurebody
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 8
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 7
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 7
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6 4 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 5 3 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 5
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 5
Seats
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 4
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 3
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Death
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axletorque Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11550683 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty wiper transmission linkage, a relay, and a switch. The relay and switch were replaced however, the wiper transmission linkage was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 110.000
#11550683 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty wiper transmission linkage, a relay, and a switch. The relay and switch were replaced however, the wiper transmission linkage was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 110.000
#11536904 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Fuel leak under vehicle. Possible fire. There are several recalls on 2000 dodge caravan, but none supposedly associated with this VIN. The van only has 45,000 miles on it.
#11521226 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | | N/A miles 2 Injuries
At 65+ the back door alarm sounds and keeps sounding when doing freeway speeds.
#11420498 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
I was driving at 75 MPH on an Interstate Highway. The 3.3 liter V6 engine, with 120,800 miles on it, threw a rod and cracked a 3 to 4" diameter hole in the block. I have cared for this car religiously for 14 years. It had full oil level. It is available for the next couple of weeks for examination if desired. I was able to get off the highway onto the shoulder safely.

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Safety Rating for the 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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