Complaints
289
Crashes
17
Fires
7
Injuries
31
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:106,262 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#221 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:75,888 mi
#320 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:28,431 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 1 | 2 | 106,262 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 21 | — | — | 75,888 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 20 | 1 | — | 28,431 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 3 | — | 103,183 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 11 | — | — | 37,633 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 1 | — | 131,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 93,488 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 49,746 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 53,351 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 6 | — | — | 37,077 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 6 | — | — | 53,761 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 75,072 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 107,079 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 5 | — | — | 29,500 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 5 | — | — | 68,803 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 3 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
106,262
Steering Defects
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,888
Automatic Transmission
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,431
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,183
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,633
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,000
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,488
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,746
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,351
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,077
Steering:Rack And Pinion
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,761
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,072
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,079
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,500
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,803
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan has 289 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 106,262 mi); Steering Defects (21 complaints, avg 75,888 mi); Automatic Transmission (20 complaints, avg 28,431 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,793 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan include 17 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 31 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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