2000 Dodge Van
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
19 complaints3 involved a crash1 injuries
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- Suspension
This IS a common problem with the 1998 - 2000 dodge caravan/voyagers. the housing unit that houses the struts, most times on the left, driver's side rusts and corrodes, causing the strut to break through. at this point, the driver could hit a bump, (this has happened to some people) and the strut…
This IS a common problem with the 1998 - 2000 dodge caravan/voyagers. the housing unit that houses the struts, most times on the left, driver's side rusts and corrodes, causing the strut to break through. at this point, the driver could hit a bump, (this has happened to some people) and the strut can actually break through the dashboard or windshield while driving! currently, on my vehicle, the strut has broken through the housing unit. it IS approximately $300 to fix. this IS a known problem with chrysler, and they have created a kit to fix the problem. due to this fact, there should have been a safety recall; or at least provide monetary assistance to correct the problem. commonly the minivans are purchased to transport families. this IS an accident waiting to happen, which could either permanently disable someone, or even worse could be fatal. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge van. the contact stated that the engine light has continued to illuminate ever since the vehicle was purchased. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they ordered the parts for the repair on july 2, 2009. the parts have not yet arrived. the contact was…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge van. the contact stated that the engine light has continued to illuminate ever since the vehicle was purchased. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they ordered the parts for the repair on july 2, 2009. the parts have not yet arrived. the contact was provided with a rental vehicle. when she retrieved her vehicle, she was informed that a component was repaired; however, they were waiting on additional parts. the vehicle IS currently parked at the contact's residence and she IS waiting to receive a call about the repair. she will call the manufacturer soon. the failure mileage was 69,857 and current mileage was 70,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* - the contact owns a 2000 dodge van. the contact stated that there was a safety recall, and he was told that it did not apply to this vehicle due to the vin. the contact could smell fuel, and that the smell has been there for sometime, but he thought it was just after he put gasoline…
TL* - the contact owns a 2000 dodge van. the contact stated that there was a safety recall, and he was told that it did not apply to this vehicle due to the vin. the contact could smell fuel, and that the smell has been there for sometime, but he thought it was just after he put gasoline in this vehicle. also the smell was the strongest when stopping or starting the vehicle. the vehicle had a fuel seepage and it was getting worse. the current and failure mileage were both 168000. *Ak update 04/12/07 *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed control
1) my wife was driving home on the interstate and the van was performing beautifully. 2) when almost home and approaching the off ramp there were 2 cars in front of her. upon slowing down, the van would not respond. she braked hard and stopped. the 1ST car proceeded to turn off the interstate…
1) my wife was driving home on the interstate and the van was performing beautifully. 2) when almost home and approaching the off ramp there were 2 cars in front of her. upon slowing down, the van would not respond. she braked hard and stopped. the 1ST car proceeded to turn off the interstate and the 2ND car moved up. she let up slightly on the brake and the van took off. she could not completely stop it this time and she hit the 2ND car on its left back fender. the van continued on swiping the whole side of the other car. she went on around the car, turned right onto the highway and proceeded to guide the van into a ditch when her passenger knocked the van out of gear. she quickly turned the motor off and came to a stop. 3) the next day I called a dodge service manager and asked what could have caused this. he stated that it could have been a dirty throttle body or defective idle adjust control motor. we have had the throttle body cleaned and a new ica motor installed. the mechanic pointed out that the ica motor was indeed defective and that this was a common occurrence with chrysler products of this year. total damage to my car was $3,763 plus the left side of the other vehicle plus the labor and parts to correct the internal problem. even though the van IS a 2000 year model it only had 23,800 miles when this happened. *Nm
- Structure · Suspension
2000-Dodge grand caravan-the driver's side front shock tower IS rusting. we feel this IS a framing and structural part of the car. it shouldn't be rusting like this. The manufacturer has many back orders for fixing this problem. which shows that it IS a major defect in manufacturing. they should be replacing this at their cost. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the serpentine belt fractured and came loose. as a result, steering became extremely difficult. the vehicle was able to be driven to an independent repair shop for inspection and repairs. updated 03/09/06
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition key stuck car won't start
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dodge caravan 2000 engine stops while driving (happend many times (say 10 times during last 6 months). went to a dealer but they couldn't find any progblems
- Suspension
2000 dodge van had faulty ball joints repaired.*mr no answer required. See response to odi reference number 10065479. *Mjj the consumer wants to know why the dodge vans were not included in the ball joint recall. *nm
- Suspension
The consumer paid to have the vehicle's faulty ball joints replaced. the consumer requested reimbursement but hasn't received any correspondence from the manufacturer. *nm the consumer requested information about why the vans were not included in the recall. *sc *jb
- Air bags › Frontal
My wife and our 2 children,ages 5 and 8 were the recipients of a head-on collision which happened on november 24th,2004.upon impact the front airbag(s) did not!deploy.note! On november 10th,2004 I responded to a recall notice I received on this same vehicle regarding the clock vspring mechanism. It was replaced that same day at our local dealership.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Consumer became sick when the ventilation system malfunctioned due to a pin hole in the heater core. *ph *nm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire separation. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread seperation. *ak
- Tires
Consumer states that there IS severe wear on the right front tire. Due to a defective part under vehicle. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle rattled. the dealer service department discovered the #5 cylinder was bad. scc *jb
- Electrical system · Equipment adaptive/mobility · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seats · Structure › Body › Door · Structure › Frame and members · Unknown or other · Visibility › Windshield
Vehicle experiencing multiple electrical problems causing the tv not to work, lights intermitenttly comes on, and the propane gas detector went off then went dead. tt
- Tires › Valve
B3500 model vehicle - valve stem IS separating from rubber and metal, causing tires to deflate faster. valve stem IS manufactured by schrader part # tr-600hp. Year of vehicle IS 2000.*ak *tt
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10229256KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10223854Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 Nm [21 ft. lbs.].
- 10221686KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
- 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 1012900882212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
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