Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
Seats
NHTSA campaign 10V270000 · reported June 17, 2010 · ACCESS OPTIONS, INC · 4 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on ford e150, e350, toyota sienna, and dodge grand caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. The six way power seat base may have a defective (cold) weld on the pivot pin which is welded to the swivel plate. The weld could fail.
- The risk
- The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
- The fix
- The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact access option at 831-722-6804.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 04V480000 · reported October 6, 2004 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 955,344 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
- The risk
- This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 03V505000 · reported December 10, 2003 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 35,692 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
- The risk
- Improperly loading your vehicle can cause tire failure and result in a crash.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Structure
NHTSA campaign 03V094000 · reported March 7, 2003 · SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS · 3,674 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, INC. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
- The risk
- This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
NHTSA campaign 00V268000 · reported September 13, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 1,163,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 18, 2023 · Visibility/wiper · 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was…
Aug 7, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel leak under vehicle. Possible fire. There are several recalls on 2000 dodge caravan, but none supposedly associated with this VIN. The van only has 45,000 miles on it.
May 9, 2023 · Structure
At 65+ the back door alarm sounds and keeps sounding when doing freeway speeds.
Jun 10, 2021 · Engine
I was driving at 75 MPH on an Interstate Highway. The 3.3 liter V6 engine, with 120,800 miles on it, threw a rod and cracked a 3 to 4" diameter hole in the block. I have cared for this car religiously for 14 years. It had full oil level. It is available for the next couple of weeks for examination if desired. I was…
Nov 7, 2020 · Air bags · 74,000 miles
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN ENGINE STARTS.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 18, 2023.