2000 Dodge Caravan suspension problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Dodge Caravan — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle was in motion- while driving along I heard and felt a loud noise (boom) from rear of vehicle-vehicle then swerved wildly out of control spinning around and taking down signs, mailbox-after looking at van it is apparent that the rear axle slid backwards in wheel well. While body is rust…”
filed Dec 1, 2020
“Strut towers in engine compartment rusted through especially on the right. I've been told by a mechanic and others that the strut tower may fail completely and push up through the hood, causing accident and injury to driver (me).”
filed Apr 23, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Caravan | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 Caravan | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Caravan | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 Caravan | 32 | 12% |
| 1999 Caravan | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 Caravan | 37 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.