42 problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2000 Caravan.
Drive belt/serpentine belt failure because it does not line up with the pulleys. Tensioner pulley failed also. Failed the first time Feb 9 2003 and failed again may 27 2003. Ase certified mech. With firestone told us that was all he could do with it until Chrysler figures out what to do with it. Firestone worked on it both times with a Dodge technition present may 27 2003.
Caller had to have the main belt on the engine fixed 6 times. When the belt came off she lost control of the steering, and the engine became red hot. Caller stated while driving, the belt came off the steering and froze. The consumer couldn't turn the wheel. Dealer said every time caller brought in the van, the belt was replaced, but the problem recurred. Dealer did not know why this was happening so many times. Manufacturer said dealer was doing all they could, and there was nothing else the manufacturer could do. Caller had it towed 5 times. A few times the belt was just slipped back on until they got to dealer. Dates of towing ere: 11-19-02, 2-19-03, 4-15-04, 6-19-04, and 6-30-05. Dealer said this was not the only van they saw with this problem. Caller stated the speed varied when the belt came off.
While the consumer was traveling the main tensioner belt seized while driving on a city street, the main belt fell off and the tensioner did also.
While parking vehicle heard a banging noise from engine. Then, felt that engine did not work, towed vehicle to a mechanic, who found out that retainer bolt of pulley, tensioner and serpentine belt were broken.
Serpentine belt shreds and comes apart. While driving suddenly there's a noise like the belt is slapping around under the hood. Serpentine belt was replaced 3 times . The first time this occurred dealership indicated that the pulley tensioner spring broke and the pulley locked to the side, which allowed the belt to ride off the side. The second time this occurred dealership indicated that the pulley locked up and broke, allowing the belt to slip off. The third time it occurred no cause was given. Currently vehicle is at the dealership having a diagnostic test performed because the failure recurred.
2000 Dodge Caravan with loss of power steering. Consumer states that the serpentine belt has a unexpected and sudden throw which causes power steering loss. Consumer states there are hundreds of complaints on the internet.
While driving, the belt tensioner failed without warning and caused the vehicle to stall. Please provide further details.