Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
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).
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan se. Today, 13 sep 09, while I was driving home from work on my normal route, I suddenly lost power and had to pull over. There was smoke coming out of the back of the van and underneath, and a very strong smell of gasoline. I put my flashers on and came to a stop off the side of the road. I looked in the side view mirror and there was smoke and flames coming from underneath the van. I immediately got out and called 911. A man who pulled over to help me tried to put out the flames, but he said there was a flaming puddle under the van and a line of fire coming down from the undercarriage and he said it was a broken fuel line. The van is a total and complete loss and is now a burned out shell. Had I not been able to get out and away from the vehicle in time, I could have been killed. …
I have a Dodge ricon activan wheelchair van. It is a 2000 model. I purchased it with only 29000 miles. After driving the van for 60 miles it will start stalling, looses power and die. This has happened to me 3 times. The first time it happened I had my son with me (he has spastic quad cerebral palsy) we broke down next to a Dodge dealership. Getting my son home was a nightmare. The Dodge dealership worked on the van. Yet,the problem is still there. After 60 miles it stalls and dies. On Saturday I was broken down with my child on the interstate.it was 92 degrees out side, how horrific. I can see if the van had 100,000 miles to have issues. I was fortunate to get the van pulled to the side of the road, if not we would have been hit and killed.this is a issue that needs recalled. This is a safety issue.
Fuel leak under vehicle. Possible fire. There are several recalls on 2000 dodge caravan, but none supposedly associated with this VIN. The van only has 45,000 miles on it.
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. …
Dt: 2000, Dodge Grand Caravan, there was a fuel leakage in the fuel injection system. Consumer noticed on website that there was recall NHTSA campaign 00V268000, consumer contacted the dealer service who referred her to the manufacturer. Diamler Chrysler told consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle identification number. Consumer could smell gasoline when she turned the ignition on. The service dealer mechanic checked out the vehicle, and told her that there was a leak in the fuel injection system, the problem was not repaired. The consumer received a recall letter concerning the air bag clock spring failure. The letter stated that if the airbag light stayed on the vehicle should be taken to the dealer for repairs. Consumer did not have this problem and she did not take vehicle to the dealer for repairs. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that whenever turning the ignition off, an extremely strong odor of fuel emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. There was fuel leakage visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The failure recurred and the muffler was replaced. The problem continued to occur. There were two different recalls related to the similar failure under NHTSA campaign id numbers 03e053000 (fuel system, gasoline) 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). The VIN was not included in the recalls and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. The VIN was unavailable.
My 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Mini van has a 3.3l engine. Early in March 2005, I had a difficult time starting the vehicle and the smell of fuel was prominent. Upon a search of fulel injection problems on the internet, I found NHTSA recall notice 00V268000. This notice describes the following problem for minivans with the 3.3l and 3.8l enginges: these vehicles have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire. I suspect that, although my vehicle is not in the recall, my problem is the same as the problem that affected the recalled vehicles.
Van stops for no apparent reason. Just started in summer heat. Transmission acted up, had it serviced---now transmission made huge noise, no reverse, loud whining, all going out. Loud squeaks in supports, brakes replaced but still squealing even when pedal not pushed. Horrible fogging problems, have had to pull over and wipe windows inside and out when raining. Almost wrecked when vehicle stopped in traffic. Can't see due to fogging when raining. Just an accident waiting to happen---going to the junk yard. Manufacturer needs to own up to problems. Won't own another.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not start when the contact attempted to restart. The dealer was contacted and advised there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was able to locate a recall that potentially could have caused the failure but her VIN was not included (NHTSA campaign id number 06e091000: fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 108,000.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact sporadically smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from his vehicle. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system), although the failures were identical. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs between $312- $700. The vehicle has not been repaired. He filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 92,000 and current mileage was 106,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle description: Mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on January 25, 2002.
Fuel System complaints in other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of the model year's 442 complaints. The component named most often is fuel injection system (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 00V-268 (fuel injection system, Sep 13, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 115,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion 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.