2003 DODGE CARAVAN Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
4 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES TO WHERE MY WIFE AND I WERE TO DROP OFF OUR DAUGHTER AT A FRIENDS HOUSE. UPON ARRIVING AT MY FRIENDS HOUSE, MY SON AND 3 OTHER PASSENGERS REMAINED IN THE VEHICLE AND DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE CAR REMAINED RUNNING WITH THE AC ON. WHEN WE ENTERED OUR FRIENDS HOUSE, WE OBSERVED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WE IMMEDIATE RAN TO THE VEHICLE TO GET OUR SON AND THE OTHER PASSENGERS OUT. WE ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES AND PLACED A 911 CALL TO THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. *NM
I MANAGE A FLEET THAT CONTAINS 13, 2003 DODGE CARAVANS. SO FAR 5 OF THE 13 VANS HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE OIL SENSOR. ALL THE PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 16,000 AND 18,000 MILES. THE DEALER DOESN'T SEEM TO WANT TO DO ANYTHING PROACTIVE ABOUT CHANGING OUT THE OTHER SENSORS ON THE OTHER 8 VEHICLES. I CALLED CORPORATE AND THEY TOOK THE SAME STANCE, AND SUGGESTED I CONTACT NHTSA. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE DRIVER DOESN'T KNOW IF THE ENGINE IS GETTING OIL OR NOT. SOMETIMES SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND TURNING IT BACK ON TURNS OFF THE LIGHT, AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF MY FLEET, I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO.*AK
MY 2003 DODGE CARAVAN HAD A FAULTY BEARING IN THE ALTERNATOR WHICH REQUIRED COMPLETE REPLACEMENT WITH ONLY 47,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I AM A LONG-TIME DODGE OWNER, HAVING OWNED AND DRIVEN TWO DODGE OMNIS, TWO DODGE DAKOTA PICK-UPS AND THIS IS MY SECOND CARAVAN, THE FIRST WENT 110,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER NEEDED TO REPLACE AN ALTERNATOR, AND I DRIVE MOST OF MY VEHICLES UNTIL THEY HAVE 150,000 TO 200,000 MILES. *NM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON WEDNESDAY JUNE/1//03 VEHICLE STALLED AND TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER REPLACED A SENSOR. BUT ON SATURDAY JUNE/21/03, VEHICLE STALLED, AND TOWED AGAIN TO THE DEALER. *AK
Other 2003 DODGE CARAVAN Problem Areas
Electrical System
20 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seatlatch Connectorclip
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint