2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Power Train Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
4 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Injuries
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All Power Train Complaints
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000. UPDATED 4/22/14*CN UPDATED 04/28/2014 *JS
I HAVE HAD SO MANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN! I BOUGHT IT USED IN 2008 W/ 68K MILES. AT THAT TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING SYSTEM ($2000), AUTO WINDOW REGULATOR, AC BLOWER, TIRES, ALTERNATOR BELT, WATER PUMP, ETC.THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME NOW AND MECHANIC SAYS MISFIRING SPARK PLUGS. WHEN SERVICED FOR PROBLEM(@ 170K MILES) DISCOVERED ORIGINAL FACTORY SP STILL IN. HORRIBLE CORROSION/BUILD UP, HAD 2 FUEL SYSTEM FLUSHES. LIGHT ON AGAIN. NEWEST & MOST DANGEROUS PROBLEMS,ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS NOW, VAN HAS COMPLETELY TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING, IDLING, AND PARKED. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. MORE FREQUENTLY WHILE AT LOWER SPEEDS OR PARKED BUT ONCE WHILE I WAS ACTUALLY DRIVING. WHEN IT CUTS OFF THE OIL LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE CAR TURNS RIGHT BACK ON. 5 TIMES WHILE DRIVING 25-50MPH HAS GONE...
THE MAIN PROBLEM WAS THE VEHICLE NOT GOING INTO GEAR OR MOVING, PLUS WE NOTICE THAT ON ANY INCLINE THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IF YOU HAVE TO STOP AT A LIGHT. THE FIRST PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED, ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC THERE WAS A LEAK AND THE SOLENOID WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, WE ARE STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE INCLINE, WHICH THEY SAY IS NORMAL AND THE TRANSMISSION IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. I TOTALLY DISAGREE, I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE AND ONLY MANUAL TRANSMISSION REACT THIS WAY ON AN INCLINE. THUS FAR THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE HAS BEEN NO COST. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AFTER THESE PROBLEMS.
Other 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas
Electrical System
21 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
20 complaints
Air Bags
19 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
11 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
6 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
6 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Child Seat
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Child Seatmaterialpadding
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint