2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 21%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 21% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“About six months ago, my wife's van has been making a whining sound from the steering pump. The noise intensifies once the steering wheel is being turned. I was told that the steering pump may have to be replaced. Eventhough this van is 6 years old, it was in storage for 3 years. The car was operated once a month in storage. This shouldn't be happening.”
NHTSA complaint #10255161, filed 2009-01, 40,000 miles“There are two problems that are very serious. First, in 2017 as I was exiting the interstate, I drove through a puddle. As I attempted to turn left onto the road, my steering wheel locked and it was only with extreme force and slamming on the brakes that I kept from running through the guardrail, and dropping down to the interstate below. I was unable to make the turn and stopped on the overpass until my steering wheel unlocked. Yes, my engineer husband keeps up with all of our regular maintenance, including the belts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11152335, filed 2018-11, 238,958 miles“Two TSB's that should have been done when the recall was done have now cost me $300.00 because chrysler does not feel responsible, since they were not part of the recall, even though they do deal with the steering,that is not covered by the warranty..I was told that the 2 updates are required on all 2000-2004 chrysler vans.”
NHTSA complaint #10192773, filed 2007-06, 40,000 miles“I have a 2003 Grand Caravan that I purchased new. There was sporadic shudders in the steering system when new and at low(parking lot) speeds. Now at approx 62000 miles I have to replace the steering rack and power steering pump to the tune of approx $1100 (not completed at this time) there is no warranty coverage for this failure. This failure at this low mileage cannot be normal ware and tear. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10149630, filed 2006-02, 62,000 miles“The rack and pinion steering is leaking on my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. This issue could cause the seals to blow out and lose power steering causing an accident. This will be the second rack I have had to replace one at 58,000 and now at 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10221057, filed 2008-03, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V386000Aug 5, 2004On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2002–2004, Chrysler Town And Country 2002–2004, Voyager 2002–2004 +1 more
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 | 14 | 2% |
| 2011 | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 | 64 | 7% |
| 2009 | 23 | 4% |
| 2008 | 55 | 4% |
| 2007 | 14 | 8% |
| 2006 | 61 | 21% |
| 2005 | 76 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 45 | 21% |
| 2002 | 53 | 18% |
| 2001 | 25 | 8% |
| 2000 | 30 | 7% |
| 1999 | 29 | 7% |
| 1998 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 35 | 6% |
| 1996 | 75 | 6% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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