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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
2%of 442 total for the year
Median mileage
97,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 442 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The lens cover for the vehicle headlights are discoloring. This condition has caused poor visibility when driving at night and even when using the high beam lights. The dealer was notified and informed consumer that the part was not covered under a manufacturers recall. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #10080266, filed 2004-07, 125,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10141380, filed 2005-11, 5 miles

“I recently purchased my van used, and have had the following problems with it..the automatic door looks work when they want to. I have had my childs care seat come unbuckled from the middle bench seat before. My brake lights come on when they want to and stay on, in the middle of the night you will get up and find the brake lights have come on for no reason. The lastest problem is when you open a door on the van, the open door light comes on and my low gas light comes on and makes its warning tone and my fuel gauge goes to empty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10058880, filed 2004-02

“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the headlights were not clear and looked like the had been sand blasted. The contact stated it affects his vision while driving. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer when and was concerned that the failure was not a recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 46,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10344485, filed 2010-07, 46,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at various speeds. The lens covers on the headlights fog up and looks like theere is condensation in the headlights. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they will take note of it and call her back. They also recommended that she have them compounded. The headlights have been replaced with new ones . The failure mileage was 100000 and current mileage was 205000.”

NHTSA complaint #10340597, filed 2010-06, 100,000 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202015%
201931%
201630%
201431%
201351%
201271%
201161%
2010465%
200931%
2008484%
2007116%
20062810%
200515015%
200443%
2003157%
2002217%
20014816%
2000112%
1999133%
1998122%
1997203%
1996242%
199511%
199411%
199321%
199210%
199154%
199012%

Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan

Transmission and drivetrain
95 complaints
Engine cooling
76 complaints
Suspension
56 complaints
Brakes
45 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Body and structure
33 complaints
Steering
30 complaints
Air bags
29 complaints
Fuel system
23 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Equipment
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology