Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty wiper transmission linkage, a relay, and a switch. The relay and switch were replaced however, the wiper transmission linkage was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 110.000
The serpentine belt on 96-2000 Chrysler minivans slipping off is a known issue and has been for years. Time and time again Chrysler has refused to issue a recall for it. It is due to a manufacturing defect in one of the engine mounts causing a pulley misalignment. The belt slipping off causes loss of power steering, water pump, and alternator. The power steering loss can cause a driver to not be able to correct in time and cause an accident. The loss of the water pump can cause overheating resulting in engine damage. The loss of the alternator can cause the car to eventually stop running when the battery is drained, causing motorists to be stranded. I live in alaska and I'm not always in cellular signal when driving and temperatures in the winter get down to -30 f at times. …
There was a fire under the hood which caused 2 explosions. The first explosion appears to have been an electrical fire. The second explosion was in the gas or fuel line. The entire engine area was burned and the fire cracked the windshield and started moving into the front of the car. No one was hurt. The car was determined to be a total loss. No repairs were made. This is a claim to replace or repair the car. Police and firemen were called to the fire. Fire report was made.
I purchased my vehicle 2 weeks ago when I was driving down the freeway, it felt like I hit something but nothing was in the road. I assumed I had a blowout. When I pulled to the side of the road the hood was smoking, and the tires were fine. I then proceeded to open the hood to find a fire. The fire department came to put out the fire and suggested that it was an electrical malfunction. I am currently in the process of having the vehicle evaluated to find out if this is true.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at 50 MPH, the horn and cruise control failed to function and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04V480000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated the vehicle was parked and off when it caught on fire. The fire was extinguished and the fire department confirmed that the fire originated from the fuse box. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
I have a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. I am quite certain my clockspring has broken and my airbag light stays lit all the time, and my horn and cruise control does not work. I believe Chrysler has not issued a recall for the 2000 model, but only for the 1996-1998 models. Yet searching the web reveals many, many problems with the 2000 models as well. This is a safey issue causes by Chrysler's equippment and should be a provided free repair. Chrysler does not offer to repair it for free. I am currently out of my printing career and am having difficulty finding work again, so the $250 plus to have this repaired is a heavy load at this time. Chrysler should take care of this for all the 1999 and 2000 models as well. I know the NHTSA is investigating this, but with hundreds of complains already filed, how much more information does it need to act? …
Dt: the contact stated there have been numerous electrical problems which resulted in the dashboard panel lights flashing on and off while driving. She took the vehicle to a dealer for multiple attempts to correct this problem. Also, there was a leak within the roof, resulting in damage to the carpeting. There is a slashing sound within the roof compartment after a heavy rain. The carpet has been replaced five times, and the television was replaced once as a result of the leak. Updated 11/30/2005 - glazed serpentine belt caused grinding noise when turning. The left middle seat head rest came loose from the guide rod. The door sticks and the siding door makes noise when opening. The rear window rattles when opened. The fog lihjt are ionpertive. The horn spunded weak because the keyless entry remote needed to be reprogrammed. The tail light had moisture in it. …
Vehicle was brought to dealership 6 times for the same reported electrical problem. When vehicle went over bumps, turned right, or owner turned on the heat.....the interior lights would flash, door locks would go up and down, and the emergency brake light and the door ajar lights on the dash would flash. Each time we brought the vehicle to be checked we were told that electrical problems were hard to diagnose unless it was physically happening while being diagnosed! The dealership adjusted the doors and replaced the BCM motor under the dash however electrical problems continued and on 10/11/02 the vehicle caught fire in the dash by the steering column while I was driving it with my children in the vehicle!!! We got out without injury thank goodness but the vehicle was totally engulfed within 6 minutes! …
I just purchased my 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan July 26,2003. In March of 2004, I got into my van, started it up, and when I went to back up I heard a ding and my ABS light came on and then went off. From that point on, the ABS light would come on and when it did, the controls in the dashboard would stop working. I would loose my odometer, tachometer, gas gauge, speedometer, and gear select. I took it to a Dodge dealership, they had it for 3 days and said that they could not find the problem. I then took it to an automotive electrical service shop, they have had my van for 3 weeks and can not find the problem. They have supposedly called Dodge and Dodge is not helping them. They recommend us taking it back to a Dodge dealership again. Obviously there is a problem with the van and no one can find it and I can not drive the van safely without this problem being fixed.
NHTSA investigations
Air bag clockspring
There is no summary currently available
Electrical complaints in other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, 8% of the model year's 442 complaints. The component named most often is wiring › front underhood (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 7 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.