2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 13%of 442 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, 13% of the 442 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The strut towers are so badly rusted that I am afraid to hit a bump. The driver's side strut tower is corroded and flaking. There are gaps where I can see through to the underside. This is a safety issue and my vehicle will not pass inspection until I shell out $400 for someone to weld a cap on (just one side). This is a known problem, yet the company has not issued a recall or anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10458828, filed 2012-05, 158,000 miles“I bought a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan new in november of 2000. It now has 244,000 miles and still runs very good. I take care of it and do most needed repairs myself. I noticed a few years ago, some rust forming at the top of the strut towers never knowing of the service bulletin issued by chrysler/Dodge on october 14, 2002 - bulletin # 23-044-02. I would have paid more attention to this issue if I would have known about the bulletin at the time it was issued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10605344, filed 2014-06, 244,000 miles“My 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan is rusting at the top of the strut towers on both the left and right sides. My mechanic says that failure is imminent. Had a notice been given I could have probably got Dodge to work on this problem before the warranty ran out. As is it is 10,000 over warranty, but the problem had to have existed before the warranty ended. No deaths or injuries yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10157138, filed 2006-05, 102,000 miles“There is a clunking loose rattle sound upon any type of movement located seemingly at the base of the steering column. The vehicle must be rolling forward or coming to a stop to be heard. I have taken it to a shop and they confirmed the noise but could not visibly see a problem and recommended I have the dealer take it apart. The clunking is getting progressivley worse and loud.”
NHTSA complaint #10032710, filed 2003-08, 52,000 miles“The drivers side shock tower has completely rusted out. I had a 1996 caravan that did the same thing. There are many repair caps that will help structural support if the rust has not spread too far. Unfortunately, this will not help me. The rust was hidden under the paint and extends 4-5 inches down the strut tower. With the vehicle under weight and from driving it, there is now a tear in the metal on the side if the strut tower from front to back at a downward angle. This makes the vehicle undriveable and a major safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10382908, filed 2011-02, 100,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 5% |
| 2000 | 56 | 13% |
| 1999 | 37 | 9% |
| 1998 | 51 | 9% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 60 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
95 complaintsEngine cooling
76 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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