2003 Dodge Caravan Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had a flat tire and tried to use the spare. However, the winch to lower the spare tire had stripped gears and would not lower. This is only the third time I've ever used it. I finally had to take it to the dealer to have it repaired. They charged $265.”
NHTSA complaint #10159929, filed 2006-06, 61,200 miles“I own a 2003 Dodge Caravan this vehicle has had a repetitive problem of driver side passenger window motors stop working. Upon a visit to a Dodge dealer ship in my area of orlando florida the repair person admitted that these a bad parts and continue to have the problem with many Dodge vehicles. Also my second problem he admits is also a common problem of the vehicle which is the A/C to leak into the passenger side carpet causing mold to be created until you realize the problem exist. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158060, filed 2006-05, 40,000 miles“(1) couple months back, our air conditioning system stopped working. However, the air was still coming through and the system was working, only the cooling system stopped working. (2) we went to the dealership to report the issue. They said that the compressor stopped working. Because of that, the air conditioning system halted. (3) they offered to replace the compressor for the normal part charge, plus labor. We declined the offer and looked at other options, such as finding out if the car had any service bulletins on such a problem since the car hadn't even exceeded 50,000 miles! …”
NHTSA complaint #10207494, filed 2007-10, 55,000 miles“The passenger side rear tire was rubbing the wheel well. The inner fender wheel cover had been modified for the handicap wheel chair causing the fuel tank and hoses to be off center. Modifications were not made by chrysler.”
NHTSA complaint #10101354, filed 2004-11, 8,097 miles“I am leasing a 2003 Dodge Caravan. I have noticed that the mileage on the vehicle is unusually high. At the end of a two year period I had over 33000 miles on the vehicle. I drive 40 miles per day round trip to work 5 days a week minus 2weeks vacation. The vehicle is driven no more than 50 miles on the weekends. We previously leased a vehicle for 18 months a kia sportageand due to mechanical problems cancelled the lease for the Caravan. When we made the trade the kia had 22000 miles on it and our driving habits have not changed. Is there a way to check the odometer for accuracy? …”
NHTSA complaint #10123917, filed 2005-06Related service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10139595Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a…
- 10129008Mar 20, 201382212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 28 | 4% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 | 25 | 5% |
| 1994 | 34 | 5% |
| 1993 | 26 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Caravan
41 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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