2000 Dodge Caravan Review
Fuel Economy
19 - 20 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Facing competition that is superior in terms of reliability and crashworthiness, the Caravan's sole advantage is its greater affordability.
Pros
Class-leading styling, configurations to suit almost any taste.
Cons
Less-than-stellar reliability history, troublesome crash-test scores.
What's New for 2000
New colors and more standard equipment keep Chrysler's best-selling minivans up to date until the redesigned 2001 model arrives.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
2000 Grand Caravan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Dodge Caravan 2 Dr SE Passenger Van
Review
It has been a great van for us. Only minor repairs till 235,000 then the trans went out, but I have no complaints. Air conditioner is still ice cold with no repairs. Gas mileage was decent (20 mph)with the 3.3. I would buy another one. Great van for the money. Took many trips in the old girl. She was a good one.
Favorite Features
rear air, extra room
Suggested Improvements
transmission, brakes
A disposable minivan.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Dodge Caravan 2 Dr SE Passenger Van
Review
Buying this van in February of 2000 and owning it for almost 10 years, its not what we expected of it. Don't get me wrong. It rides quite good was pretty frugal on fuel (WAS) but now is just a overtaxed sheet of metal. To start, a pair of brakes only last 15K miles (dealer never could solve the problem), a failed pwr. steering pump at 49K, and now a transmission that has trouble shifting into 2nd gear and the rubber linings around the van are all warped. And the frame is rusting out. These are disposable vans for people who keep cars for no longer then 60-70K miles. For a more reliable van, go for a Honda or Toyota van. The only thing these vans have to offer is price. No value. No quality.
Favorite Features
controls are easy to use and read. Good radio and lots of usable space.
Suggested Improvements
Quality and reliability. And would it be too much to ask for a interior that's not bone-hard plastic????
I love my Caravan !!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Dodge Caravan 2 Dr STD Passenger Van
Review
Bought this vehicle new 8 years ago, kept up on oil changes, never had any major problems with it. Babies are all grown up now and I am "downsizing" to a smaller vehicle. This is a excellent family vehicle, especially for long trips. I would highly recommend this vehicle for large families. Gas mileage was okay, keeping up on tire rotation, tune-ups and oil changes helps.
Favorite Features
Comfortably seats 7, both bench seats can be removed for tons of room, especially when moving from one home to another; drives and handles exceptionally well on the highway.
Suggested Improvements
Better interior carpeting, it doesn't seem to hold up well in the 2000 model, spills and stains are hard to remove. I would definitely pay extra money for upgraded carpet and extra floor mats.
I love it BUT!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Dodge Caravan 2 Dr STD Passenger Van
Review
I bought the Dodge Caravan new and it worked well for a while. It has needed brakes replaced twice. The car engine light came on suddenly without warning late at night, and needed the ignition changed. The worst problem has been the past year with losing power. Scary on the highway. Then it will work well again until a most unpredictable moment. The car has been to the dealer and to non-dealers. Computers can't tell the problem. The oxygen sensors and accelerator pedal were changed ($2100. The problem continues sporadically. Recently, loosing power more often. I'M really discouraged. Scary being female and working predawn and night shifts.
Favorite Features
Roomy. Fits seven people, and a lot of stuff. I carry floral, Interior design, school gym and work supplies.
Suggested Improvements
Air conditioner on driver side difficult to control. Find out why the engine light stays on. The computer doesn't know.
Good for its purpose
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Dodge Caravan 2 Dr SE Passenger Van
Review
We've had this since it was new off the lot. Miles per gallon is down to 20 after eight almost nine years and over 100K miles. We added towing package and it worked fine pulling U-haul to and from Florida in the summer. Made a great family vacation vehicle, all the people plus all the stuff, on at least three major car vacations over 1000 miles long each time. Have driven all over the East Coast with no issues. With age and wear it's starting to break down. With gas prices this high, will sadly be retiring the van to buy something small and efficient; not trading it in though, will keep it for those long road trips and just baby it more. Decent investment of our car buying money.
Favorite Features
Comfortable seating up front, flexible bench options in back. Easy to reach console. Extra storage cubbies. Can pack an army in this van and still have leg room.
Suggested Improvements
Wish it wasn't a gas guzzler. A better way for open windows for back seat passengers.
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