Does the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, the most recent reported on August 5, 2004 (Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (45 complaints), followed by electrical system (32).

How many 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints mention a crash or fire?

13 of 219 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 27 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and problems

2 recalls and 219 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan.

recalls

219

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections

NHTSA campaign 04V386000 · reported August 5, 2004 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 681,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Structure

NHTSA campaign 03V094000 · reported March 7, 2003 · SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS · 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering45
Electrical system32
Power train28
Air bags24
Exterior lighting15
Seat belts15
Service brakes, hydraulic14
Structure14
Visibility12
Engine and engine cooling10

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 10, 2024 · Steering · 329,281 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the vehicle made an abnormal growling sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

Jun 24, 2019 · Air bags · 367,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING PIN WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE…

Mar 26, 2019 · Engine · 238,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A…

Nov 18, 2018 · Electrical system · 238,958 miles
THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS THAT ARE VERY SERIOUS. FIRST, IN 2017 AS I WAS EXITING THE INTERSTATE, I DROVE THROUGH A PUDDLE. AS I ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT ONTO THE ROAD, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND IT WAS ONLY WITH EXTREME FORCE AND SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES THAT I KEPT FROM RUNNING THROUGH THE GUARDRAIL, AND DROPPING DOWN TO…

Nov 30, 2017 · Seat belts · 191,600 miles
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO ONE IN THAT SEAT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASES WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE SEAT! ADULTS AND OLDER CHILDREN HAVE PUT THE SEAT BELT IN PLACE BUT THE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL, THE SEAT BELT WILL RELEASE AT…

Grand Caravan model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	5	441	27	12
2001	3	298	9	1
2002	5	290	12	14
2003	2	219	13	5
2004	1	116	4	1
2005	5	995	28	7
2006	3	284	12	3

Across all years, the 2008 Grand Caravan has the most complaints (1,293). All Dodge Grand Caravan years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, the most recent reported on August 5, 2004 (Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?: Owners have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (45 complaints), followed by electrical system (32).
How many 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints mention a crash or fire?: 13 of 219 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 27 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 10, 2024.