2000 DODGE VAN

0 recalls, 48 complaints - 15 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

48 total complaints 4 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE4
SEATS4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
SUSPENSION Jun 4, 2012
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 30, 2009
Incident date: Jul 1, 2009
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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 13, 2007
Incident date: Mar 13, 2007
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 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jan 20, 2007
Incident date: Nov 8, 2006
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 A... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 20, 2007
Incident date: Nov 8, 2006
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 A... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE Feb 17, 2006
Incident date: Nov 22, 2005
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... Read more
SUSPENSION Feb 17, 2006
Incident date: Nov 22, 2005
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... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Feb 15, 2006
Incident date: Feb 11, 2006
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 Jul 14, 2005
Incident date: Jul 13, 2005
IGNITION KEY STUCK CAR WON'T START
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 20, 2005
Incident date: May 5, 2005
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 Apr 19, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
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 Feb 11, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
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 Nov 25, 2004
Incident date: Nov 24, 2002
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... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Mar 29, 2004
Incident date: Feb 10, 2004
CONSUMER BECAME SICK WHEN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A PIN HOLE IN THE HEATER CORE. *PH *NM
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Mar 29, 2004
Incident date: Feb 10, 2004
CONSUMER BECAME SICK WHEN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A PIN HOLE IN THE HEATER CORE. *PH *NM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 8, 2003
Incident date: Aug 17, 2003
TIRE SEPARATION. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 8, 2003
Incident date: Sep 3, 2003
TREAD SEPERATION. *AK
Crash
TIRES Jul 16, 2003
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 Feb 26, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
THE VEHICLE RATTLED. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DISCOVERED THE #5 CYLINDER WAS BAD. SCC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 14, 2002
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
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Mar 7, 2002
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 7, 2002
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
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Mar 7, 2002
THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING DUE TO ADDED WEIGHT UNBALANCED TO ONE SIDE. NLM
SEATS Mar 7, 2002
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
SEATS Mar 7, 2002
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
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Mar 7, 2002
DOOR FACING BROKE, THE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY ALLOWING AIR TO COME INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM AROUND THE DOOR FRAME. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Mar 7, 2002
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FAILED. NLM
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Mar 7, 2002
THE A/C ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 7, 2002
THE BATHROOM DOOR DOES NOT STAY SHUT. NLM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Mar 7, 2002
THE SPEAKERS MAKE A POPPING NOISE. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 7, 2002
THE WHEEL CHAIR LIFT RATTLES AND NEEDS ADJUSTING. NLM
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Mar 7, 2002
THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTED. NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Mar 7, 2002
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
TIRES:VALVE Jan 23, 2002
Incident date: Jan 11, 2002
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
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
DOOR FACING BROKE, THE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY ALLOWING AIR TO COME INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM AROUND THE DOOR FRAME. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
DOOR FACING BROKE, THE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY ALLOWING AIR TO COME INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM AROUND THE DOOR FRAME. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Oct 15, 2001
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FAILED. NLM
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Oct 15, 2001
THE A/C ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 15, 2001
THE BATHROOM DOOR DOES NOT STAY SHUT. NLM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Oct 15, 2001
THE SPEAKERS MAKE A POPPING NOISE. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 15, 2001
THE WHEEL CHAIR LIFT RATTLES AND NEEDS ADJUSTING. NLM
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Oct 15, 2001
THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTED. NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Oct 15, 2001
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
SEATS Oct 15, 2001
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
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Oct 15, 2001
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
SEATS Oct 15, 2001
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
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Oct 15, 2001
THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING DUE TO ADDED WEIGHT UNBALANCED TO ONE SIDE. NLM
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Jun 25, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 DODGE VAN

15 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE5
350000 EQUIPMENT4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
9004275 Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, 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 vehi
9004275 Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, 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 vehi
08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging 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 nece
08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging 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 nece
31-006-19 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use 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.
31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100319 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use 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.
3100519 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
68332810 Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - 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. C
R2118796A Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002519 Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 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

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE VAN

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP81006 Opened: Jan 16, 1981 , Closed: Aug 24, 1981
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1977
JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL
JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL FIRE

DODGE VAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE VAN across all model years (1989, 1991).

3 Total Recalls
256 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
23 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

DODGE VAN - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 20 View
2001 0 19 View
2000 (current) 0 48
1999 0 20 View
1998 0 26 View
1997 0 41 View
1996 0 25 View
1995 0 16 View
1994 0 9 View
1993 0 4 View
1991 1 8 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 6 View
1979 0 1 View
1977 0 12 View
1976 0 1 View

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