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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
5 recall campaigns and 435 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan; the recalls concern seats, air bags and equipment.
The component named most often is power train: 185.5 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 83.9 per 1,000 across all 2000 model-year vehicles and against 82.9 per 1,000 for the Dodge Grand Caravan line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 299.5 complaints per model year across the 35 Dodge Grand Caravan model years on this register; 27 complaints reported a crash and 13 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2003 (61); the most recent in the file is dated 28 Nov 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 3 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by ACCESS OPTIONS, INC.
Defect, as filed: 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 if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign D17).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign C41).
Defect, as filed: 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 reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Filed by SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS.
Defect, as filed: 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 quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 895).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan (black) against all 2000 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2000 | Grand Caravan line | All 2000 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 185.5 | 82.9 | 83.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 143.6 | 61.1 | 116 |
| Suspension | 109.1 | 25.5 | 80.5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 85.5 | 61.6 | 108.3 |
| Electrical System | 61.8 | 229 | 99.3 |
| Structure | 60 | 41.6 | 65.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 102 | 185.5 | 82.9 | 83.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 79 | 143.6 | 61.1 | 116 |
| Suspension | 60 | 109.1 | 25.5 | 80.5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 47 | 85.5 | 61.6 | 108.3 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 61.8 | 229 | 99.3 |
| Structure | 33 | 60 | 41.6 | 65.9 |
| Steering | 29 | 52.7 | 45.2 | 45.7 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 52.7 | 102.8 | 54 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 | 36.4 | 28.7 | 34.5 |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 27.3 | 23.2 | 17.4 |
| Visibility | 11 | 20 | 29.1 | 37.6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 20 | 32.4 | 32.8 |
| Engine | 11 | 20 | 37.4 | 10.7 |
| Seats | 10 | 18.2 | 9 | 15.1 |
| Tires | 9 | 16.4 | 14.9 | 47.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 16.4 | 28.8 | 42.9 |
| Equipment | 8 | 14.5 | 12.7 | 17.5 |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 9.1 | 23.1 | 18.9 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 7.3 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Wheels | 4 | 7.3 | 7 | 11.8 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 7.3 | 1.9 | 5.9 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7.3 | 18.9 | 11.2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | 5.5 | 34.7 | 16.3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 5.5 | 21.6 | 4.3 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 4.7 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 1.2 |
435 unique complaints, 550 component mentions; 19 injuries and 1 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA04013 | Engineering analysis | DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE | air bags:frontal | 4 Jun 2004 | 25 May 2005 | 04V480000 |
| EA01007 | Engineering analysis | AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING | electrical system | 21 Feb 2001 | 22 Nov 2002 | 02V293000 |
| RQ00008 | Recall query | DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK | vehicle speed control:linkages | 9 Mar 2000 | 18 Mar 2002 | 00V268000 |
Other Dodge Grand Caravan model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1988 NHTSA | 0 | 10 | — |
| 1989 NHTSA | 0 | 24 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | 55 | — |
| 1991 | 6 | 128 | 5,342,748 |
| 1992 | 6 | 255 | 4,460,559 |
| 1993 | 7 | 288 | 6,083,572 |
| 1994 | 4 | 199 | 2,734,103 |
| 1995 | 1 | 108 | 736,824 |
| 1996 | 9 | 1,156 | 3,861,190 |
| 1997 | 5 | 581 | 2,864,518 |
| 1998 | 4 | 556 | 3,619,765 |
| 1999 | 3 | 431 | 2,119,979 |
| 2000 | 5 | 435 | 2,157,714 |
| 2001 | 3 | 298 | 283,261 |
| 2002 | 5 | 283 | 1,091,352 |
| 2003 | 2 | 217 | 684,674 |
| 2004 | 1 | 112 | 681,000 |
| 2005 | 5 | 982 | 580,965 |
| 2006 | 3 | 274 | 577,752 |
| 2007 | 2 | 172 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1,254 | 2,641,877 |
| 2009 | 7 | 503 | 2,049,431 |
| 2010 | 6 | 730 | 2,488,715 |
| 2011 | 4 | 421 | 865,074 |
| 2012 | 6 | 357 | 855,405 |
| 2013 | 4 | 258 | 869,291 |
| 2014 | 5 | 174 | 717,208 |
| 2015 | 4 | 57 | 88,359 |
| 2016 | 6 | 128 | 90,021 |
| 2017 | 3 | 23 | 12,987 |
| 2018 | 4 | 8 | 167,322 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 184,897 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 86 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Grand Caravan model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 10V270000, was reported to NHTSA on 17 Jun 2010 and concerns seats. Across all model years the Dodge Grand Caravan line has 67 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 3 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan complain about most?
Power Train: 102 of 550 component mentions (185.5 per 1,000). Next is engine and engine cooling with 79. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.