2000 Dodge Caravan engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 71 complaints for the 2000 Dodge Caravan, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 71 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving a fire started in the front end underneath the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Driving in a rainstorm the drive belt came off while driving onto the entrance ramp of c270. The power steering, water pump, generator failed. The car was not able to drive.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Caravan
- Transmission 80 complaints
- Air bags 71 complaints
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Suspension 47 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Seat belts 25 complaints