2003 Dodge Caravan Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,688miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,688 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“We experienced a sidewall blowout of a bridgestone turanza el42 (21565r16 98t) on our 2003 Dodge Caravan (only 20,800mi) when I drove to the home. When I check other tires. I found a same problem on another tire --- few cracks on the sidewall.”
NHTSA complaint #10252486, filed 2008-12, 20,776 miles“I have received two different douglas 215/70r 15bwx-tracii tires. Both have separated on me. The tires are no longer usable. I am not happy with the quality of tire. These occurrences happened within 2 months of each other.”
NHTSA complaint #10262465, filed 2009-03, 70,810 miles“Consumer stated the vehicle's manual and the tire manual have special custom showing a tread pattern with solid rubber on the side of the tire. As a result, water was unable to escape which caused the tire to hydro plane or spin easily when driving on wet surfaces. The consumer replaced the tires which corrected the problem, but the fuel was less per gallon than anticipated in the manuals.”
NHTSA complaint #10053564, filed 2004-02, 900 miles“The bridgestone tire, turanza el42 ,215/65r16, black walls. The consumer tried to get a hold of the manufacturer but was left on hold several times with no results. The consumer attempted to make a turn when the vehicle fishtailed . The consumer heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle and viewed smoke in the rear. When the vehicle was stopped, the consumer saw the tire was shredded.”
NHTSA complaint #10026775, filed 2003-07, 2,600 miles“My Dodge van has four slow leak bridgestone tires. What should I do? I had this problem since I got this van. Do not buy bridgestone tires. Bridgestone 215/65r16 98t m+s el4213z DOT 7x6v cto 2203 c19l tubeless radial .”
NHTSA complaint #10269857, filed 2009-05Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 7% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 21 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 2% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 23 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 1% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSuspension
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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