2000 Dodge Caravan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 6%of 470 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,027miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 470 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,027 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“200 Dodge Caravan I've had it for 9 years and the strut tower on the driver's side is rusted to the point of breaking. I found this out at my inspection, and needless to say I didn't pass inspection. A strut tower breaking would cause serious safety problem during vehicle operation, as it would be undrivable.”
NHTSA complaint #10266695, filed 2009-04, 150,000 miles“Not a failure yet but my 2000 Dodge Caravan has serious rusting through the top of the drivers side strut tower which at some time I can envision the strut tearing up and through the hood. I believe this to be a structural defect not a cosmetic defect which chrysler claims.”
NHTSA complaint #10221001, filed 2008-03, 170,000 miles“I bought the van used and nothing was noted about the strut tower on inspection however a friend of mine noted it within 6 months of me buying the car. As he was a licensed mechanic I took him seriously. The driver's side strut tower was rusting on the top where the bolts that hold it to the body exist. I continued to get worse and after witnessing a Dodge Caravan similar to mine literally fall apart while attempting to park I realized that I should get it fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252946, filed 2008-12, 130,000 miles“Just purchased 2000 Dodge Caravan se and after purchasing I noticed rust-rotted holes in drivers side shock tower top. I can't safety it until repaired. I read on a car forum chrysler knows of the problem with shock tower rust rot and supposedly have a TSB for it. But I know how hard it is to convince chrysler to fix their manufacturing defects for free. The forum also mentioned chrysler sells repair kits for the rusted shock tower caps. But even their fix kit doesn't seem strong enough for a structural problem. They sell caps with screws and glue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230282, filed 2008-06, 173,000 miles“I noticed serious rusting on the top of the drivers side and passengers strut towers. I read on a car forum chrysler knows of the problem with shock tower rust rot and has a TSB for it. However, chrysler will not fix this defects for free. Dodge/ chrysler sells repair kits (caps with screws and glue) for the rusted shock tower caps. The repair kit doesn't seem strong enough for solving this structural problem. The forum says welding the caps is more structurally sound. I believe that this is a big safety issue due to a major structural engineering defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10251801, filed 2008-12, 200,100 milesRelated recalls
- 03V094000Mar 7, 2003Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by…Covers: Dodge Caravan 2000–2003, Ford Explorer 2000–2003, Dodge Grand Caravan 2000–2003 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use 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…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 30 | 6% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 4% |
| 1997 | 21 | 3% |
| 1996 | 58 | 4% |
| 1995 | 41 | 8% |
| 1994 | 78 | 12% |
| 1993 | 82 | 9% |
| 1992 | 81 | 9% |
| 1991 | 80 | 13% |
| 1990 | 57 | 21% |
| 1989 | 41 | 21% |
| 1988 | 20 | 19% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 14 | 29% |
| 1985 | 13 | 27% |
| 1984 | 5 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Caravan
86 complaintsAir bags
69 complaintsEngine cooling
61 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsSuspension
43 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsSeats
18 complaintsTires
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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