Complaints
252
Crashes
16
Fires
6
Injuries
30
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:81,921 mi
Fires:1
#219 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:47,106 mi
Crash-related:1
#313 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:26,552 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | — | 1 | 81,921 mi | |
| STEERING | 19 | 1 | — | 47,106 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 | — | — | 26,552 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | 2 | 45,710 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | — | — | 28,907 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 1 | — | 65,346 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 1 | — | 38,728 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 65,570 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | 1 | — | 30,829 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 30,225 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | — | 193,564 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 6 | 1 | — | 12,933 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 28,905 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | — | 19,333 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 5 | — | 1 | 22,059 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 5 | — | — | 43,194 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | — | 63,336 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | 1 | 31,696 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 63,656 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 1 | — | 85,559 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | — | — | 50,950 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 390,600 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 35,394 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 3 | — | — | 25,333 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | 3 | — | 25,417 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 3 | — | — | 56,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 1 | — | 27,285 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 26,667 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 31,928 mi |
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