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2000 Dodge Caravan / 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.
2000 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (64%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 67 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 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200950220 miC $200 | radiator hose a/c recharge left turn signal bulb | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Aug 201068000 miUS $300 | Starter motor worn out | ||
| Apr 201380200 mi | Power brake small leak;repaired leak successfully. | ||
| Sep 201383000 mi | Replace fan belt pulley;took to Midas after noise noticed. | ||
| Dec 201384000 miUS $280 | Rear shocks | ||
| Sep 201486000 miUS $380 | Midas replaced leaking trans. fluid cooling hose that goes thru radiator. But they used a hose intended for fuel and it broke down 30 days the fluid leaked out leaving us stranded near our destination requiring a tow to a reputable repair shop to fix it. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Idaho, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Nov 2009116000 miUS $120 | Fuel line came off on trip from fuel filter to steel line in slush. Vehicle stranded on side of road. Towed to shop. Alternator not charging adequately - cowling hose broke allowing water to run onto alternator belt and make belt slip on shiv. | ||
| Apr 2010126000 miUS $800 | The power control for the a/c, wiper,wash, hot/cold air slider system failed and had to be replaced. All functions and buttons stopped working on unit (just under radio) | ||
| Apr 2013153300 miUS $400 | Sensor RR o2 sensor | ||
| May 2014167000 miUS $125 | muffler | ||
| Jul 2018168000 miUS $150 | The shifting computer failed, locks into safe mode, unhook battery runs fine for a few min then back on, code shows computer. Researched need to order part, install near fender well | ||
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013 | 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. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2009186000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 2010186000 mi | Clock spring in steering column - replaced due to intermittent cruise control failures, per existing recall notice - warranty covered repair. Hood release cable sticking, makes hood extremely difficult to open/close. Dealer wanted $45 to "look" at problem - decided not to fix. | ||
| Sep 2010186000 mi | Belts came off during heavy rain, caused alternator, power steering etc. failure. Replaced belts and tensioners | ||
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
158-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010138000 miUS $300 | Interior lights flashing, dash inoperative, intermittent running without key to run position, battery draining. Changed ignition switch. Right front passenger door lock solenoid latch made grinding noise when locking. Changed the solenoid latch mechanism. Intermittent starter operation. Changed starter. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States May 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014161000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018108000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Arizona, United States May 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013181000 miUS $300 | Replaced original motor and transmission mounts | ||
| Jul 2013181500 miUS $150 | replaced low and high pressure AC lines due to leaks as well as receiver drier and expansion valve | ||
| Oct 2013184200 miUS $100 | replaced intake manifold gaskets. | ||
| Jan 2014185000 miUS $200 | replaced transmission shift solenoid. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Hawaii, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 200787000 miUS $130 | Radiator leaking. | ||
| Nov 200789000 miUS $150 | Water pump pulley fell off. Replaced water pump and pulley. | ||
| Mar 200894000 miUS $300 | Parking brake inoperative. Replaced parking brake cables and pedal assembly. | ||
| Jun 200898000 miUS $450 | Fuel pump defective. Replaced pump with OEM unit. | ||
| Aug 200899000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2010127000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2010132000 miUS $100 | A/C discharge hose starting to leak refrigerant as evidenced by oil on hose crimp connection. Discovered during oil change and confirmed with refrigerant leak detector. Replace with OEM part, add oil, evacuate, and charge with R-134a. | ||
| Jun 2011140000 miUS $600 | AC Evaporator leaking. Owner replaced evaporator and receiver drier. | ||
| Aug 2012154000 miUS $400 | Alternator started to whine. Checked charging system. AC voltage greater than 100mA, assume diode failure in rectifying bridge. Replace with brand new MOPAR alternator. Alternator is quiet and charging properly. Front struts seemed worn. Installed new complete strut assembly which included coil spring, upper mount, damper, and bearing. | ||
| Oct 2012157000 miUS $50 | Valve cover gaskets starting to leak. Replace gaskets. | ||
2000 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
158-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Caravan in Minnesota, United States Apr 2007 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Sep 200770000 miUS $425 | Apply factory fix kit to rusting L/F shock tower, factory cap, epoxy and riveting. | ||
| Nov 2011102400 miUS $100 | Grind out use body filler and repaint | ||
| Nov 2012108500 miUS $50 | Sway bar link kit installed. | ||
| Jul 2013111700 miUS $50 | Replace sway bar link | ||
| Aug 2015125000 miUS $300 | Replace water pump and thermostat, gaskets and coolant. Replace water pump and thermostat, gaskets and coolant. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Jul 2008121000 miUS $100 | input/output speed sensor on the transmission replaced | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Mar 200899000 miUS $450 | Leaking steering fluid and leaking ATF fluid from the radiator ATF cooler. New line installed for the steering fluid. Tightened clamp for the ATF leak. | ||
| Jun 2009107000 miUS $300 | Leaking a/c evaporator core | ||
| Jul 2010117000 miUS $150 | Leak in the muffler which was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2011131000 mi | Bad Clockspring And, replace blower motor Rusted front strut towers. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2007 - May 2008 | |||
| May 200780000 mi | leaking gaskets in new transmission installed in May 2006 | ||
| Jul 200783000 miUS $148 | Starter went bad. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 200791000 miUS $300 | passenger side front strut was damaged/broken | ||
2000 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Caravan in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010132000 miUS $280 | had to replace muffler, tailpipe | ||
| Dodge Caravan in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2010 - May 2010 | |||
| Mar 2010141360 miC $196 | Exhaust pipe seperated before muffler. Muffler laso had a small hole in it. | ||
| May 2010141360 miC $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. | ||
2000 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 3-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Caravan in Arizona, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014180000 miUS $110 | Alternator would not charge battery or keep car running on a weak battery. Needed replacement. | ||
2000 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| Dodge Caravan in Wyoming, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 2009121000 miUS $145 | Power steering pump was leaking. Serpentine belt slipped off because of fluid leak. Pump was replaced and serpentine belt was re installed. turn signals stopped working. The turn signal mechanism was replaced. The part was $145.00 | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 2008150000 miUS $150 | Front left brake caliper sticking causing un-even and premature pad wear. Pads lasted 20,000 miles - they usually last 40,000. Replaced calipers, rotors, and pads. | ||
| Jun 2008151000 miUS $35 | AC seems to have developed a leak - takes a long time to get cold. I recharged the AC which fixed it for about 2 weeks but now it is the same. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Michigan, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011164000 miUS $600 | Power Steering pump pulley bearing failed on the road. Pulley flew off. After initial repair I had to return because the steering lines leaked and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Connecticut, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010186000 miUS $250 | Tie rods broken they were replaced Passenger window not working Heater vent stopped working parts ordered But only partly installed, now partially working | ||
| Nov 2010170000 miUS $250 | Starter was replaced Tie rod ends were broke and replaced | ||
2000 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Caravan in Florida, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Dec 200858000 miUS $700 | A/C compressor froze up. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Apr 2008 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Jul 2008115320 miC $10 | Repaired rust and cracks in the front strut towers by sanding the rust out and filling the cracks with JB Weld, a type of epoxy glue that I have used before to repair leaks in oil pans. The repaired area was primed and painted and the underside oil spray | ||
| Dodge Caravan in California, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 2008119000 miUS $230 | Replace passenger rear brake cylinder | ||
| Aug 2008120000 miUS $589 | Brake vacuum booster replaced. Electric passenger window motor failed and had to be replaced. Now it is not yet properly aligned | ||
| Sep 2008121000 miUS $250 | Starter died. | ||
| Jul 2009130000 miUS $750 | Blew radiator | ||
| Mar 2010133000 mi | Transmission died | ||
| Dodge in Manitoba, Canada May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200744640 miC $100 | Loud squeeling when air conditioner or defogger was selected. | ||
2000 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Caravan in New Brunswick, Canada Apr 2007 - Jun 2008 |
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