2003 DODGE CARAVAN Equipment Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
3 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
CAR HAS BEEN MAKING LOUD "POP" SOUNDS WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE SOUND IS NOT CONTINUOUS. IT MAY NOT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR ANOTHER 2-3 WEEKS. CAR CONTINUES TO DRIVE UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN WITHIN ANOTHER WEEK OR TWO. IT CAME TO COMPLETE HALT WHILE TURNING IN MY DRIVEWAY ON MAY 10TH 2008. TOWED CAR TO FIRESTONE SUNDAY MAY 11TH AND ON MONDAY MAY 12TH WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT HEAR ANY SOUNDS WHEN DRIVEN AND COULD SEE NOTHING WRONG FROM INSPECTION. KNOCKING SOUNDS COULD POSSIBLY MEAN TRANSMISSION. MY CAR WAS DRIVEN HOME FROM FIRESTONE BY MY BROTHER-IN-LAW WHO ALSO DID NOT HEAR ANY SOUNDS. SOUNDS OCCUR RANDOMLY WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT. ON WEDNESDAY MAY 14TH MY BROTHER WHO WORKS AT A FORD DEALERSHIP DROVE IT TO WORK FOR A SECOND OPINION THEY TOO CAN SEE NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I AM VERY FRIGHTENED TO...
I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND TRIED TO USE THE SPARE. HOWEVER, THE WINCH TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE HAD STRIPPED GEARS AND WOULD NOT LOWER. THIS IS ONLY THE THIRD TIME I'VE EVER USED IT. I FINALLY HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY CHARGED $265. *NM
I AM LEASING A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS UNUSUALLY HIGH. AT THE END OF A TWO YEAR PERIOD I HAD OVER 33000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I DRIVE 40 MILES PER DAY ROUND TRIP TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK MINUS 2WEEKS VACATION. THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN NO MORE THAN 50 MILES ON THE WEEKENDS. WE PREVIOUSLY LEASED A VEHICLE FOR 18 MONTHS A KIA SPORTAGEAND DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS CANCELLED THE LEASE FOR THE CARAVAN. WHEN WE MADE THE TRADE THE KIA HAD 22000 MILES ON IT AND OUR DRIVING HABITS HAVE NOT CHANGED. IS THERE A WAY TO CHECK THE ODOMETER FOR ACCURACY? I BELIEVE THE DEALER HAS MODIFIED THE ODOMETER TO GET PENALTY MILEAGE AT THE END OF THE LEASE.
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
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 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