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#BS-2003-DODCAR-D2B5

2003 Dodge Caravan

Based on reports from 252 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
252
Crashes
16
Fires
6
Recalls
9
TSBs
70
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 252 complaints, 16 crashes, 6 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalls shuts down while driving

19 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
2

whining noise from the front end

14 complaints • Severity 5.6/10

$X,XXX
3

front rack and pinion leaking steering fluid

8 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

20 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

69
0–30K
61
30–60K
21
60–90K
18
90–120K
2
120–150K
12
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (69 reports) • Median: 40K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (20 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical20 (8%)
Steering19 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission13 (5%)
Brakes12 (5%)
Engine12 (5%)
Airbags9 (4%)
Wheels & Tires9 (4%)
Fuel System8 (3%)

2003 Dodge Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2003 Dodge Caravan, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2003 Dodge Caravan, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2003 Dodge Caravan, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2003 Dodge Caravan, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
02
31
03
24
04
54
05
34
06
18
07
34
08
5
09
10
10
10
11
3
12
5
13
5
14
3
15
1
16
3
17
7
18
1
20
2
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2003 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

03E045000

EQUIPMENT

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS.

03E053000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.

03V094000Mar 2003

STRUCTURE

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

04V386000Sep 2004

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.

05V134000Apr 2005

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Caravan is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 252 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2003 Dodge Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Dodge Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2003 Dodge Caravan is related to the electrical, with 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2003 Dodge Caravan reliable?
The 2003 Dodge Caravan has 252 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2003 Dodge Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2003 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2003 Dodge Caravan has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Caravan problems start?
Based on 183 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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