Major Problems with 2003 Dodge Caravan Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Dodge Caravan

2003 Dodge Caravan FRONTAL Victims: 4 Mileage: 70000 miles

2003 Dodge Caravan FRONTAL Victims: 4 Mileage: 71000 miles

2003 Dodge Caravan AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 18250 miles

Browse 2003 Dodge Caravan complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Caravan owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM was driving the van on the highway when the radio and heat continued to go on and off then the...	20 ~ 65537 miles
STEERING my new 2003 dodge caravan se has a pronounced bias to the left when driving at speed on an interstate...	18 ~ 33255 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my "brand-new" 03 dodge caravan has rusty and old parts inside. it has less than 3500 miles and there are...	13 ~ 22467 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2003 dodge caravan stalling problem. *mr while the vehicle was in motion it died in the middle of the road.	10 ~ 36568 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my "brand-new" 03 dodge caravan has rusty and old parts inside. it has less than 3500 miles and there are...	10 ~ 20235 miles
AIR BAGS i was driving a rental 2003 dodge caravan from alamo with 6 435 miles on it. i was in a	9 ~ 58085 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when braking at any speed consumer would have to pump the brakes to decelerate the vehicle. dealership repaired vehicle 5	7 ~ 33195 miles
SUSPENSION while backing up the vehicles right side collapsed without warning. the dealer stated that the suspension bolt was missing. *nlm	7 ~ 65570 miles
TIRES consumer stated the vehicle's manual and the tire manual have special custom showing a tread pattern with solid rubber on...	7 ~ 13212 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING power steering pump whines when vehicle has been driven at highway speeds for a period of time. when vehicle comes...	6 ~ 24087 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2003 dodge caravan - brake failure at 6500 miles replaced calipers and pads brake failure at 11800 miles replaced pads...	6 ~ 6467 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2003 dodge caravan is a piece of garbage! my new caravan had a recall for a part in the transmission....	6 ~ 20150 miles
POWER TRAIN bought a 2003 sport grand caravan on dec 30 2003. the same day i discovered the vehical vibrate on reverse...	6 ~ 129043 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING recall 04v386000/power steering fluid leakage: dealer refused to honor consumer's recall notice.*ak...	5 ~ 17647 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. this caused the consumer to lose braking power. but the driver...	5 ~ 11600 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING there is a substantial 'rattle' coming from the rack and pinion steering started at about 47 000 miles. unable to	5 ~ 34555 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: contact owned a 2003 dodge caravan. the contact stated while trying to get into vehicle a few weeks...	4 ~ 38213 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT consumer request chrysler contact quadriplegic customers & companies that modify vans re air conditioner lubrication defect wants reimbursement for his...	4 ~ 47742 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving the vehicle on wednesday june/1//03 vehicle stalled and towed the vehicle to the dealer. dealer replaced a sensor.	4 ~ 15848 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the consumer had several problems with his 2003 dodge caravan such problems were a knock in the transmission and 2...	4 ~ 85559 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle was in an accident. the seat belts did not properly restrain the driver. the air bags also failed to	4 ~ 63336 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES we experienced a sidewall blowout of a bridgestone turanza el42 (21565r16 98t) on our 2003 dodge caravan (only 20 800mi)...	3 ~ 30529 miles
EQUIPMENT i am leasing a 2003 dodge caravan. i have noticed that the mileage on the vehicle is unusually high. at...	3 ~ 260400 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt consumer states the headlights on her vehicle goes off and on. the vehicle has been serviced on ten different	3 ~ 23596 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING when driving any speed steering wheel jerked and made a squeaking noise. dealership informed the consumer that the problem perrtained	3 ~ 37667 miles
SEATS 40 to 60 mph rear end crash by bmw into stationary (trans in drive waiting to exit expressway) 2003 dodge...	3 ~ 25417 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER poor gas milage 13miles/gallon...	3 ~ 26667 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i recently purchase a 2003 dodge caravan. the headlight switch is not illuminated. my dealer says that the illumination was	3 ~ 25333 miles
STRUCTURE loud vibration type rattle coming from under vehicle occurs mostly at around 30 to 40 mph when driving slow with...	3 ~ 27285 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the consumer had several problems with his 2003 dodge caravan such problems were a knock in the transmission and 2...	3 ~ 21285 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer state while traveling 40 mph their was a small rock on road consumer avoid the with tire causing rock...	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM fuel wiring harness is to close to exhaust caused melting of wires while going down the road. i noticed a...	2 ~ 167026 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER when i put the key in the ignition switch sometimes it will not turn allowing me to start the car....	2 ~ 49000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we just had our 2003 dodge caravan fixed after the check engine light had been on and it started to...	2
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 1. over the weekend drivers seat belt failure (female clasp) under normal conditions 2. driver of vehicle was not compliant...	2 ~ 38090 miles
WHEELS tl*- the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. the aluminum on the wheels deteriorated. the dealership informed the contact that...	2 ~ 29500 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated there was a knocking sound coming from the driver's side of the vehicle. this happened every...	2 ~ 48500 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2003 dodge caravan will not start since fri. may 20 2005. it is now at supreme co. 281-996-7888 frank...	2 ~ 35000 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt consumer stated the power steering hose is crossing over the water line and the clamps leading to the radiator.	2 ~ 11000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING the power steering rack and pinion assembly on my 2003 dodge caravan has had to be replaced twice in 50000...	2 ~ 34826 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the power steering rack and pinion assembly on my 2003 dodge caravan has had to be replaced twice in 50000...	2 ~ 14388 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS the rear passenger side seat lunged forward. as a result consumer sustained a concussion and a black eye. *ak the...	2 ~ 3526 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2003 dodge caravan - brake failure at 6500 miles replaced calipers and pads brake failure at 11800 miles replaced pads...	2 ~ 36714 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake drums on the consumer's 2003 dodge caravan were taken off 3 times to clean off rust which caused...	2
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle leaked carbon monoxide. took vehicle to the dealership. 4 days later consumer picked up vehicle from the dealership and	2 ~ 51184 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on the night of october 24 2002 i purchased a new 2003 dodge sxt minivan. on october 25 2002 i...	2 ~ 2549 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. while driving 15 mph and attempting to make a right or left...	1 ~ 100000 miles
ENGINE after refueling engine dies when pulling out in traffic. happened last three times after refueling....	1 ~ 92052 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. the contact confirmed that the driver was traveling 5-10 mph when the...	1 ~ 100000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. the contact stated while traveling 50 mph the accelerator was depressed but...	1 ~ 95968 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE passenger sliding door on driver side lock will no longer lock using remote or driver door lock switch also auto...	1 ~ 52850 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT tl*the contact owns a graco comfortsport child seat model number 8433f0f. the child seat was included in a recall on...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. when the vehicle was started in hot weather the contact heard a loud...	1 ~ 50000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING gas pedal gets stuck and compressor doesn't work causing the defroster not to work. *tr...	1 ~ 52000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i have a 2003 dodge caravan and all of a sudden when i slow down the air bag light comes...	1 ~ 64000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR tl*- the contact had a problem with his brakes went to a midas shop. the contact later experienced the same...	1 ~ 63785 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST my brake failed to stop at appropriate distance resulting in an accident. *tr...	1 ~ 110000 miles
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE emergency brake will not engage. looks like something is locked up inside the rear drum resulting in brakes to engage	1 ~ 40000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated there was a knocking sound coming from the driver's side of the vehicle. this happened every...	1 ~ 47000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i own a 2003 dodge caravan this vehicle has had a repetitive problem of driver side passenger window motors stop...	1 ~ 40000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact stated when depressing the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 46000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2003 dodge caravan will not start since fri. may 20 2005. it is now at supreme co. 281-996-7888 frank...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING streering wheel no longer locks when key is removed. we have several dodge mini vans (years 03 04) in our	1 ~ 62000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the passenger side rear tire was rubbing the wheel well. *nm the inner fender wheel cover had been modified for...	1 ~ 8097 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. while his spouse was driving 70mph the gear box lit up and the...	1 ~ 9365 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY during a rain shower with my wipers on. the wipers stopped half way. this way the second time this had...	1 ~ 12455 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission fluid was replaced by dealer at 34 000 miles. after leaving dealership van experienced hard downshifting at 30 mph....	1 ~ 34000 miles
PARKING BRAKE the vehicle was parked on small incline without any warning vehicle start roll backward. the vehicle finally stopped when it	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. while attempting to turn the vehicle at 5 mph the contact heard a...	1 ~ 18380 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. while attempting to turn the vehicle at 5 mph the contact heard a...	1 ~ 18380 miles
DRUM > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR after only 25000 miles on my new van dodge varavan i need all new brakes. i was not told when	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES the bridgestone tire turanza el42 215/65r16 black walls. the consumer tried to get a hold of the manufacturer but was...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs light comes on while consumer is driving.*ak...	1
SEAT BELTS i am writing in response to a report that was featured on the news on 4/27/03 concerning the gen...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield wipers became stuck together during an out of town trip. there was a hard rain and we were...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS i was just made aware of the fact that my 2003 dodge caravan has the gen. 3 seat belts in...	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* - the contact called regarding a 2003 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the windshield wipers do not work...	1 ~ 17000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my "brand-new" 03 dodge caravan has rusty and old parts inside. it has less than 3500 miles and there are...	1
HUB > WHEELS back wheel freeze up when driven on wet roads and when it gets cold at night.the next morning you can't	1 ~ 1500 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle was in an accident. the seat belts did not properly restrain the driver. the air bags also failed to	1 ~ 37000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION consumer states that intermittently not able to physically change transmission gear to the reverse setting. also intermittently when gear is	1 ~ 9000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2003 dodge caravan broken wheel studs/bolts customer wants someone to accept responsibility for the ongoing problemnarcc the consumer stated last...	1

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