2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 8%of 442 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, 8% of the 442 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Regarding the ignition problem with the proper key being inserted and not turning..I had the same problem several times and was also stranded. I learned if you put the key in and tap the end of the key (as if you're trying to tap it further into the ignition) with a rubber handled screwdriver a couple times it will then turn and start right up.”
NHTSA complaint #10234497, filed 2008-07, 65,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10109938, filed 2005-02, 103,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068263, filed 2004-05, 90,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068007, filed 2004-04, 42,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957538, filed 2017-02, 290,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 58 | 24% |
| 2018 | 92 | 34% |
| 2017 | 144 | 35% |
| 2016 | 314 | 31% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 128 | 36% |
| 2013 | 256 | 54% |
| 2012 | 337 | 58% |
| 2011 | 332 | 63% |
| 2010 | 550 | 63% |
| 2009 | 334 | 61% |
| 2008 | 815 | 63% |
| 2007 | 30 | 16% |
| 2006 | 38 | 13% |
| 2005 | 259 | 26% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 | 38 | 13% |
| 2001 | 37 | 12% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 62 | 14% |
| 1998 | 79 | 14% |
| 1997 | 104 | 18% |
| 1996 | 197 | 17% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
95 complaintsEngine cooling
76 complaintsSuspension
56 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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