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My 2nd Dodge Grand Caravan
jack, 10/03/2005
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
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After keeping my 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan for 10 years, it was time for a change. Even though I had replaced the transmission and did a head job, we still bought a one year old Dodge Grand Caravan. To this day, cannot get my wife to take my Chevy Lumina as she loves the Grand Caravan. With two in college, we fit everything to move them in and out each year with room to spare while the SUV's have to use the roof! we will buy another one in 2010.
My last Chysler
J, 03/21/2006
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After purchasing two Caravans this one will be my last. Way too many transmission rebuilds at low milage. I feel like a sucker for buying a second one. It's hard to believe Chrysler has not tried fixing this design problem after all these years.
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So Far, So Good
DT, 09/11/2006
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Like many others you have read about, has a minor tranmission leak. Very flexible interior design, comfortable, fun to drive. Great sound system. Have gone on long drives with 5 passengers, 2 kayaks, 4 bikes. Nice choice for families or for general people or other hauling. Have concerns about mechanical/reliablity issue 6 years on, but no major problems yet. On balance, it has been a very good family vehicle for us.
It does its job
cicerosum, 11/30/2006
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Gets us from point A to point B. Sits 7 of us uncomfortably. Big pain in the rear to remove seats all the time when you need to make more room. Transmission (as usual, it seems) needed to be replaced at about 90k miles. Completely replaced. Mine has lots of nice extras that I like. Temperature, average gas mileage, etc. in the overhead dash. I might buy another Dodge if the tranny problem was solved, I like the new ones.
Never again
Big Fred, 12/29/2006
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car had persistent transmission problems. I had to replace the transmission at about 55,000. The lever controlling the position of the seat back for the drivers seat broke just after the warranty expired. Dodge would not even consider sharing the cost. The initial battery was defective. I had 3 batteries in 6 years. This was the most unreliable car I have ever owned. I would not recommend it to anyone. This car was a classic example of caveat emptor.
One more round!
comfort king, 01/17/2007
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Grand Caravan. The first was very reliable. I owned it 10 years. Bought a luxury car and realised I missed my minivan. So here we go again. This one has 98000 on it, I'm hoping I will have good luck with it, because I really enjoy the comfort and ride. I feel a little more confident since I've got 10 years and 231,000 miles experience out of my 1st one. Plus I only paid $3600 for it used from the original owner who was a Chrysler retiree. I feel I can't go wrong.
We got a good one!
MickeySix, 02/22/2007
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
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Only real problem was with the A/C. Had it in 3 times under warranty and they finally fixed the problem. We just turned over 70K and not another problem with this van. Excellent interior room, comfortable to travel in for our family of 5, and exterior styling is the best of all mini vans. This van has been from Washington state to NY and back 3 times without a problem. The Infinity sound system and overhead DVD player keeps the whole family entertained. The overhead computer is a nice feature. I've read some of the complaints on the tranny and brakes, but with just over 70K on ours we haven't experienced any of that! We have nothing but praise for our van and would recommend it to anyone!!!
The family truckster
5kids, 02/22/2007
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our Grand Caravan used as a one owner. It's now got over 90,000 miles and we've loved it since the day we bought it! I have 5 kids and it works wonderfully for transporting my family. It's big enough for all of us to ride in comfort, but I have no problems getting it in and out of parking spots. We're going on 3 years of ownership and have put on 35,000+ miles without a single problem or trip to the dealership and still going strong!
If it only had a tranny
JimC, 08/11/2007
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have loved this van. We have a Sport, but not AWD. I find it uncomfortable to drive long distances as a 5'11" man - seat way too close - but my wife loves it. Has been totally reliable for 174,000 miles, but we just blew the tranny. Guess we made out OK - other reviewers only got half that many miles out of theirs! Of course it is now worthless because the tranny will cost more to replace than the van, but if you get one with a new transmission, it's a decent van!
Good Van
2rd dodge, 06/11/2007
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall it was a descent van with OK features. Seats were more comfortable then the new Dodge stow and go ones. Good amount of storage when 3rd row seat is moved forward.
Dodge Grand Caravan great transportation
s means, 10/30/2007
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Graeat for kids and family transportation. I always on the list when someone in the family needs to move. Very flexible vechicle. I liked it so much I purchased another (2007)
Great Minivan
Mike Hovey, 11/01/2007
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Third and best Dodge minivan we've owned. This is an SE/Sport (not AWD) with 3.3L, 17" wheels, and HD towing pkg. Just went over 151000 miles. Replaced transmission at about 100,000, but otherwise no major problems. Great for road trips and more than competent as a commuter. Will absolutely buy a fourth.
Caravan # 2
tenpin, 05/17/2003
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is our 2nd caravan.We own a 1995 that has been to hell and back with over 300,000 miles on it,no major problems at all! We love our vans!!!
Review
MEC, 02/07/2003
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 4dr Minivan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My second grand caravan, first AWD. Purchased AWD due to rear disc brake option, after this experience I would only buy with all wheel disc brakes. I have had some warranty items that concern me, overall ownership experience has been solid, van still quite, very, very comfortable, features and size still acceptable after 3 years. Wanted to buy Honda, just put off by supply demand $$ and dealer poor treatment. Told dealer if I can test drive an S500 Mercedes, then I will test drive Honda before purchase, he said no, I bought a Dodge.
Dont buy a Caravan
Stevie D, 05/26/2003
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van has been in the shop 3 times with problems with the steering column.Recently at 47000 the Caravan has died 2 times during rush hour traffic with transmission problems.I'm taking it back in tomorrow for the same transmission problem.They say 3 times is a charm, We'll see.
A Pleasure to Drive
Ted, 10/13/2002
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van is a pleasure to drive, especially on long trips. First, you sit up high for a good view of the road. Second, the seats are very comfortable even with manual seat adjustments. Third, it moves smoothly along at highway speeds of 75+ mph, even in the Rocky Mountains. It also is fine in the city and useful for hauling furniture, building supplies and kids.
2000 Grand Caravan Sport - BEWARE!!
Machacca, 07/08/2003
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 4dr Minivan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been in and out of the shop for various issues after the first year. The latest is a cracked head that will cost $$$$$$$$ to repair. No warranty coverage. I guess the industry is forcing consumers in purchasing extended warranties at gaudy prices. Hindsight is 20/20. I should have gotten a Honda.
buying another dodge grand caravan
d.baker, 03/22/2008
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
we have 5 kids and bought this 2000 dodge van used in 2002 w/ 34,000 miles. 6 years and a total of 163,000 miles later we are buying another used 2007 dodge van. we have not have had any thing major go wrong with the old van, just a tranny sensor that was recalled anyway. Still has good pickup and the cassette doesn't work anymore. going to keep the old van as it still runs good and trade in value isn't worth squat.
good
PERLA RIVERA, 03/28/2002
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i had a good experiance so far
Best Ever!!
WayneW, 04/22/2020
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best car I've ever owned, bar none! I bought the car Jan 2000, and drive the car for 20+ years. Only repairs; tires, brakes, oil changes (synthetic), batteries, a water pump, drive belts, Drivers side window motor and a radiator. Not bad for 203000 miles. Parked outside for 20 years and the engine hood looks bad...peeling, but still runs great!
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Epitaph for a minivan
70dave, 08/18/2008
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 4dr Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this van for my wife to drive and as our family car. My wife has really enjoyed the van and I must admit it looks pretty good for a minivan with the rear spoiler and the alloy wheels. It even handles pretty good. We have three teenagers and the van has served the purpose well of transporting us with adequate leg room. I am 6,2" and it is not at all comfortable for the driver. There is nowhere to put your left leg due to the wheel hump. As of last week van had approx. 120,000 miles and was serviced regularly. I added transmission fluid all the time due to tranny leak so the fluid was always fresh. Same for power steering fluid and coolant. Crashed last week w/no air bags deployed. Bye van.
BEWARE OF THE DODGE CARAVAN
tickpilot, 09/14/2003
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this van brand new from a dealer, hoping to have a reliable vehicle for a few years, but boy was I suprised! I have had nothing but trouble from this van including, but not limited to: 1. The head gasket needed to be replaced 2. The master cylinder has been replaced 3 times 3. The front and rear brakes, including calipers, wheel bearings, rotors, pads, shoes have been replaced multiple times 4. The transmission has needed major work, and multiple sensors needed to be replaced as well. 5. The main computer module needed to be replaced. 6. Last week, the engine blew.(65K miles)
if only dodge cared!
soubie, 10/03/2003
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have owned three dodge minivans. i love the room they offer as i have 4 children, a husband and a dog! but as far as the reliability of this auto forget it. have a problem dodge doesnt care! squeaks alot after the second year of ownership. transmission problems, MANY!! THE TRANSMISSIONS WENT ON ALL THREE!!!! DID THEY CARE NO EVEN AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD JUST RUN OUT THAT WEEK!!!! THEIR GREAT FOR ROOM. BUT FOR ANYTHING ELSE THEIR A WASTE! IF I EVER RAN MY COMPANY THE WAY AUTO COMPANIES RUN THEIRS I'D BE OUT OF BUSINESS!!! BUY A HONDA VAN INSTEAD!