Four problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2000 Grand Caravan.
Heating/airconditioning fan switch would not function in one position, traced problem to burned up and short out connector and resisitor connector in engine compartment that operated heating/air conditioning fan speed. Replaced parts. Poor design, will not accept electrical load over extended operation. Old parts avalible.
There was a fire under the hood which caused 2 explosions. The first explosion appears to have been an electrical fire. The second explosion was in the gas or fuel line. The entire engine area was burned and the fire cracked the windshield and started moving into the front of the car. No one was hurt. The car was determined to be a total loss. No repairs were made. This is a claim to replace or repair the car. Police and firemen were called to the fire. Fire report was made.
My wife was driving the vehicle when she smelled a burning odor. She looked behind her and saw flames coming out of the right rear side panel next to the third seat. She pulled over and called 911. The police and fire dept. Came and put out the fire. The fire dept. Said it appeared to be caused by an electrical short. My insurance company, new jersey manufacturers insurance CO. , declared the car a total loss and took it.
Car was totally consumed in fire. No accident or involvement with any car or object.