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2003 Dodge Caravan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2003 Dodge Caravan, and owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
195
owner complaints to NHTSA
13 / 5
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–21
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2003 Dodge Caravan

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Lock (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 05V134000 Reported 70,235 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power liftgate control module free of charge. The recall began april 26, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  2. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 04V386000 Reported 681,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  3. Structure

    NHTSA 03V094000 Reported 3,674 vehicles potentially affected SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS

    Certain pickup truck, van, and MINI van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Dodge Caravan have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 23 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,671 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 40 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Driving down the highway at regular speed and engine compression shut down and vehicle stalled, as i barely coasted off to the side of the highway, as this situation was very dangerous..”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 2021 · Engine

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the power steering started to fail which made the vehicle difficult to steer. The contact stated no warning light”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 15, 2021 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan (Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD, Caravan/Grand Caravan AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–21 mpg
City / Highway15–18 / 21–25
FuelGasoline or E85, Regular
EPA classMinivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.3/3.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Dodge Caravan model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caravan model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Dodge Caravan318
1985 Dodge Caravan349
1986 Dodge Caravan149
1987 Dodge Caravan069
1988 Dodge Caravan2103
1989 Dodge Caravan2191
1990 Dodge Caravan3278
1991 Dodge Caravan9617
1992 Dodge Caravan9913
1993 Dodge Caravan8949
1994 Dodge Caravan3644
1995 Dodge Caravan1489
1996 Dodge Caravan91,403
1997 Dodge Caravan7714
1998 Dodge Caravan5629
1999 Dodge Caravan5555
2000 Dodge Caravan4470
2001 Dodge Caravan3257
2002 Dodge Caravan4245
2003 Dodge Caravan3195
2004 Dodge Caravan165
2005 Dodge Caravan4537
2006 Dodge Caravan2173
2007 Dodge Caravan081
2008 Dodge Caravan2302
2009 Dodge Caravan2118
2010 Dodge Caravan2172
2011 Dodge Caravan078
2012 Dodge Caravan087
2013 Dodge Caravan030
2014 Dodge Caravan020
2015 Dodge Caravan023
2016 Dodge Caravan02
2017 Dodge Caravan11

Checking a specific 2003 Dodge Caravan

How do I know if my 2003 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2003 Dodge Caravan; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V094000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.