2000 Dodge Van problems
The Dodge Ram Van (also known as the Dodge B-series) is a range of full-size vans that were produced by Chrysler Corporation from the 1971 to 2003 model years. Replacing the Dodge A100, the Ram Van transitioned to a front-engine drivetrain configuration. Mostly offered as a cargo van and a passenger van, the model line was also initially offered as a cutaway van chassis.
The B-series van line was produced across 32 years of production, making it among the longest-lived platform designs in American automotive history. Much of the exterior and chassis underpinnings saw only gradual changes during their entire production, with three distinct generations developed. Alongside its use by Dodge, the full-size van range saw rebranding during the 1970s for both Fargo Trucks and Plymouth (marking the debut of the Plymouth Voyager nameplate).
For much of its entire production run, Chrysler produced B-platform vans at the now-demolished Pillette Road Truck Assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada; prior to 1980, the model line was also produced at Saint Louis North Assembly (Fenton, Missouri). In 2003, the Dodge Sprinter (a rebranding of its Mercedes-Benz namesake) was introduced, replacing the B-series van entirely from 2004 to 2009. Since 2014, the Ram division has offered the ProMaster to the full-size van market, a rebranded Fiat Ducato.
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Common 2000 Dodge Van problems
The 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Power Window and Door Issues: Drivers have reported issues with power windows, such as failure and the need for frequent repairs. The fan switch repair has been quoted at a high cost, and the horn has also failed in some cases. Rear electrical windows have also failed.
- AC and Heating System Problems: Compressor, blower motor, condenser, evaporator, and heater system issues have been reported. Electrical failure and refrigerant leakage are common problems in this area.
- Engine Problems: Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt issues have been reported. Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery-related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start problems have also been mentioned.
- Drivetrain Problems: Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, and electronic stability control issues have been reported.
- Squeaks, Rattles, and Wind Noises: Owners have reported squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping problems, air and water leaks, accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks, paint problems, loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust, muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks, windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defects.
- Transmission Problems: Shifting issues, a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and engine troubles have been reported. Some owners have experienced difficulty maintaining a constant speed, shuddering, stalling, and harsh upshifts.
- Steering and Suspension Problems: Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension issues have been reported.
- Cooling System Problems: Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating problems have been reported.
- Infotainment and Electrical Systems: Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display, sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank, cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad problems have been reported.
2000 Dodge Van car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Van problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Suspension problems
- Seats problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Dodge Van vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Dodge Van
The NHTSA has received 40 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Dodge Van. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Dodge Van vehicles.
2012-06-04
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-01
- VIN: 1B4GP44GXYB
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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
2009-07-30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-01
- VIN: 2B4GP25GXYR
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
2007-03-13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-13
- VIN: 2B4GP44G2YR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
2007-01-20
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-08
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1B4GP44G2YB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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
2006-02-17
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-22
- VIN: 2B4GP44G2YR
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
2006-02-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-11
- VIN: 2B6HB11Y6YK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
2005-07-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-13
- VIN: 1B4GP44G9YB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IGNITION KEY STUCK CAR WON'T START
2005-05-20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-05
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
2005-04-12
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 2B7JB21Y1YK
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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
2005-01-13
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-01
- VIN: 2B7JB21Y1YK
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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
2004-11-25
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1B4GP44G1YB
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
2004-03-23
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-10
- VIN: 2B6HB11X8YK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: CONSUMER BECAME SICK WHEN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A PIN HOLE IN THE HEATER CORE. *PH *NM
2003-09-08
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2B4JB25Y0YK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TREAD SEPERATION. *AK
2003-09-08
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-17
- VIN: 2B4JB25Y0YK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE SEPARATION. *AK
2003-07-16
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS SEVERE WEAR ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART UNDER VEHICLE. *AK
2003-02-26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-01
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE VEHICLE RATTLED. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DISCOVERED THE #5 CYLINDER WAS BAD. SCC *JB
2002-01-23
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-11
- VIN: 2B6LB31Z1YK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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
2001-07-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B6LB31Z3YK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
2001-07-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B6LB31Z3YK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
2001-07-10
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B6LB31Z3YK
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING DUE TO ADDED WEIGHT UNBALANCED TO ONE SIDE. NLM
2001-07-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B6LB31Z3YK
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE BATHROOM DOOR DOES NOT STAY SHUT. NLM
2001-07-10
SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B6LB31Z3YK
- Components: SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: THE SEAT BELT JAMS/STICKS AND DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, THE SEAT SITS SIDEWAYS CAUSING THE PERSON WHO SITS IN THE SEAT TO SLIDE TO THE RIGHT WHICH IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. NLM
2001-07-10
SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B6LB31Z3YK
- Components: SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: THE SEAT BELT JAMS/STICKS AND DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, THE SEAT SITS SIDEWAYS CAUSING THE PERSON WHO SITS IN THE SEAT TO SLIDE TO THE RIGHT WHICH IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. NLM
2001-07-10
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B6LB31Z3YK
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTED. NLM
2001-07-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B6LB31Z3YK
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE WHEEL CHAIR LIFT RATTLES AND NEEDS ADJUSTING. NLM
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