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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 78 repairs.
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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (63%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

116000 mi

US $120
Fuel line came off on trip from fuel filter to steel line in slush. Vehicle stranded on side of road. Towed to shop.  
153300 mi

US $400
o2 sensor 
167000 mi

US $125
muffler 
50220 mi

C $200
radiator hose 
83000 mi Replace fan belt pulley;took to Midas after noise noticed. 

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

The computer bus signal or something went out and it had trouble starting. After overnight it started and ran just fine but without a display for speedometer and odometer and fuel. Scrapped it. 
186000 mi

US $175
Original muffler developed rot hole in back. Slightly noisier, but still drivable, but had to fix to get inspection sticker. Shop cut out old muffler, replaced, did not change rest of exhaust. 
186000 mi Belts came off during heavy rain, caused alternator, power steering etc. failure. Replaced belts and tensioners 

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

158-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

161000 mi

US $860
replaced 02 sensor and all 6 fuel injectors because they were stuck open. also changed oil because it was full of gas from excess fuel injection. 
108000 mi

US $337
There was a metal pipe under the car that helps to circulate engine coolant throughout the system. It had become rusty and was leaking enough coolant that my engine got too hot. 
181000 mi

US $300
Replaced original motor and transmission mounts 
184200 mi

US $100
replaced intake manifold gaskets. 
138000 mi

US $300
Interior lights flashing, dash inoperative, intermittent running without key to run position, battery draining. Changed ignition switch. 
89000 mi

US $150
Water pump pulley fell off. Replaced water pump and pulley. 
98000 mi

US $450
Fuel pump defective. Replaced pump with OEM unit. 
99000 mi

US $500
Excessive engine oil consumption. Blue smoke from tailpipe during acceleration. Engine teardown reveal oil control rings "cooked up", possibly from November 2007 overheat. Replaced all compression and oil control rings. 
127000 mi

US $800
Small engine coolant leak near timing chain cover. Sealing surfaces of coolant passages on cover were corroded, not likely to provide a reliable seal. Owner replaced timing chain cover with new OEM replacement. Front motor mount rubber insert torn. Replaced all four motor mounts with OEM replacement parts. 
157000 mi

US $50
Valve cover gaskets starting to leak. Replace gaskets. 

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

158-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

117000 mi

US $150
Leak in the muffler which was replaced. 
125000 mi

US $300
Replace water pump and thermostat, gaskets and coolant. Replace water pump and thermostat, gaskets and coolant. 
121000 mi

US $100
input/output speed sensor on the transmission replaced 

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

132000 mi

US $280
had to replace muffler, tailpipe 
141360 mi

C $196
Exhaust pipe seperated before muffler. Muffler laso had a small hole in it. 
141360 mi

C $25
Oil pan rusted out, leak was getting significant. My mechanic performed last rights on the van. I decided to repair/patch the pan myself. Once I started the work I discovered that a repair/patch had been done previously. Fixed and sold. 

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

130000 mi

US $750
Blew radiator 

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

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