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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
3%of 219 total for the year
Median mileage
94,120miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,120 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.

“Dt: pulled into parking space at low speed with foot on the brake and experienced uncontrolled acceleration. The car jumped the concrete barrier and hit 2 poles that were in the parking stalls in front of it and one on the right. Towed to a Dodge dealer, and immediately contacted chrysler, who sent out an inspector. Consumer along with the insurance agency awaited the inspector's report which indicated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. No repairs were made except the repairs for the body damage. No explanation as to why this incident occurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #10132991, filed 2005-10, 29,236 miles

“The airbag light remains on continuous, the horn is not working, the cruise control isn't working, and drivers side power window makes a squealing noise. I called an automobile repair service and was told that it was the clock spring on the steering wheel. I called a Dodge dealer and was told that there was no recall on the part.”

NHTSA complaint #10025608, filed 2003-07

“The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the speedometer failed without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10722173, filed 2015-05, 85,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and the horn and vehicle speed control stopped working. The dealer stated that the clockspring was the cause of the failure. The repair would cost $300. The failure mileage was 92,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10253015, filed 2008-12, 92,000 miles

“The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the engine revved without warning. The rpms rose to 4500, and dropped back down to 2000. The vehicle was shut off and restarted, but the problem recurred immediately. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #10172761, filed 2006-11, 96,240 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201942%
201841%
201751%
2016172%
2015124%
2014103%
2013143%
2012244%
2011153%
2010182%
2009102%
2008282%
200763%
200662%
2005172%
200373%
200293%
200162%
200082%
1999348%
1998275%
1997488%
199612411%
199533%
199411%
199352%
199210%
199122%
199012%

Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan

Steering
45 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Air bags
24 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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