2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Seats Problems
9 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Seats Recalls (1)
SEATS
ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT BASE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE (COLD) WELD ON THE PIVOT PIN WHICH IS WELDED TO THE SWIVEL PLATE. THE WELD COULD FAIL.
Fix: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.
Owner Complaints (9)
FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT LEVER SNAPPED OFF. SEATS CAN NOT BE LOWERED OR RAISED AS FAR AS RECLINING OR SITTING UPRIGHT. THE DRIVER SEAT BROKE 6 MONTHS AGO AND NOW THE PASSENGER LEVER BROKE THIS WEEK. THE BAR THAT THE LEVER IS CONNECTED TO SNAPPED IN EXACTLY THE SAME LOCATION ON EACH SEAT. *TR
THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED OFF THE SEAT BASE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, THE WELD ATTACHING THE BACK TO THE SEAT BASE FAILED AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE SECOND SEAT. *TR
I WAS IN THE CAR LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. A CAR REAR ENDED HIT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GOING 15-30 MPH. I WAS STOPPED. MY DAUGHTER'S SEAT (PASSENGER CAPTAINS CHAIR-2ND ROW) WAS LAID COMPLETELY BACK UPON IMPACT. SHE WAS UPRIGHT PRIOR TO THE CRASH. IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN SITTING BEHIND HER THEN THEY COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEAT LEVER TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT BROKE AS WELL. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET THERE HAVE BEEN SERIOUS DEATH AND INJURY IN DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AS A RESULT OF SEATS BREAKING DURING REAR END COLLISIONS. *TR
I WAS STOPPED IN THE CAR LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. A CAR REAR ENDED HIT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GOING 15-30 MPH. MY DAUGHTER'S SEAT (PASSENGER CAPTAINS CHAIR-2ND ROW) WAS LAID COMPLETELY BACK UPON IMPACT. SHE WAS UPRIGHT PRIOR TO THE CRASH. IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN SITTING BEHIND HER THEN THEY COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEAT LEVER TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT BROKE AS WELL. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET THERE HAVE BEEN SERIOUS DEATH AND INJURY IN DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AS A RESULT OF SEATS BREAKING DURING REAR END COLLISIONS. *TR
THE DURANGO DRIVER' S SEAT RAISER ARM BROKE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. VIN [XXX]. *AK UPDATED 07/26/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
PASSENGER SEAT HEATER BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT.*JB
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, MY 8 YEAR OLD SON WAS SITTING IN A CHILD BOOSTER SEAT IN ONE OF THE 2ND ROW REMOVEABLE CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS. HE LIFTED HIS LEFT FOOT WHICH CAUGHT ON THE SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS ACCIDENTALLY DISENGAGED THE MECHANISM THAT LOCKS THE CHAIR TO THE FLOOR. THE CHAIR'S LOCK RELEASED AND THE CHAIR WAS NO LONGER SECURED TO THE FLOOR. WE HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND RELATCH THE SEAT. THE LATCH IS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE BUT VERY EASY TO DISENGAGE. THERE IS NOTHING THAT PROTECTS THE MECHANISM FROM ACCIDENTAL RELEASE. MR
CONSUMER WAS STOPPED, AND THEN WAS REARENDED. POWER DRIVER SEAT BROKE ON IMPACT, AND RECLINED ALL THE WAY. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SO FAR WAS $ 10000.00, STILL AT DEALER.*AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *JB
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. UPON IMPACT, LATCHES ON REAR SEAT MOVED, CAUSING SEAT TO GO FORWARD. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK