Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Dodge Caravan has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 470 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E034000 AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E091000 FUEL PUMP MODULES/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V480000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V505000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 102/CERTIFICATION LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E053000 WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E045000 INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V268000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 85 complaints
- Air Bags 68 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 60 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48 complaints
- Suspension 42 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
Of the 470 complaints on file, 65 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 470 complaints, owners report 62 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Dodge Caravan has a below-average reliability rating due to 470 owner complaints and 13 NHTSA recalls. Common issues with its power train, air bags, and engine raise reliability concerns. Evidence for failures isn't exhaustive, but multiple complaints suggest a need for caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| engine and cooling | 90,000–140,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balance
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Inspect and replace belts
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Air bag warning light
- Engine overheating
- Brake pedal sponginess
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Dodge Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.