2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 17%of 442 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, 17% of the 442 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling this past winter a snow plow ran me into a pile of snow in the middle of the road. Immediately after this happened the serpentine belt slipped off. After having this problem fixed the serpentine belt then slipped off several more times before I found a part called a pulley bracket to put on because there is no cover on the serpentine belt to prevent this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10277205, filed 2009-07, 125,860 miles“I have replaced the serpentine belt and pulley/tensioner assembly on my 2000 Grand Caravan 4 times in the last 3 years. The design is flawed and must be fixed by Dodge. I have used both Dodge replacement and napa replacement parts to no avail. I can not trust this vehicle for a long distance which is what I bought a van for.”
NHTSA complaint #10182175, filed 2007-02, 81,000 miles“I was driving my 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan to run to the store. While driving people were jumping up and down waving. After seeing the third or fourth person I realized something must be wrong. I rolled down window and they were screaming your van is on fire. The fire department was called and fire investigator present stated I was extremely lucky one more push on the gas could of blown my van up. He stated engine malfunction was the cause of the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10269917, filed 2009-05, 69,000 miles“Driving on a rainy day. Went through a puddle and immediately lost my power steering. Managed to get van into nearby parking lot to find my serpentine belt hanging from underneath the engine. Had vehicle towed and belt replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10312004, filed 2010-02, 125,000 miles“This is the third time in a year that the serpentine belt has shredded and/or fell off. I replaced the tensioner the second time. It looks as if the pulleys are not aligned with the tensioner so the belt eventually rides off the edge of the tensioner. All times it was not raining or snow like some of the other complaints I have researched on the web. Dodge Grand Caravan with 107,000 miles. 3.8l with A/C.”
NHTSA complaint #10171468, filed 2006-10, 107,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 24 | 3% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 28 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 8% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 12% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 6% |
| 2000 | 76 | 17% |
| 1999 | 57 | 13% |
| 1998 | 129 | 23% |
| 1997 | 102 | 18% |
| 1996 | 177 | 15% |
| 1995 | 14 | 13% |
| 1994 | 19 | 10% |
| 1993 | 22 | 8% |
| 1992 | 16 | 6% |
| 1991 | 9 | 7% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 17% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
95 complaintsSuspension
56 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsElectrical system
34 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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