There are 3 US recalls for the 2003 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan, and 1 in Canada. Owners filed 195 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering.
Check by VIN to confirm the exact model and see every recall for it.
Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN UNBELTED PASSENGER COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Risk: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
On certain minivans equipped with a 3.3L or 3.8L engine, the upper power steering cooler hose could split, causing a fluid leak. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the upper power steering hose.
Owners filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan (13 crashes, 5 fires, 23 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 191).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 41 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 31 | |
| Electrical system | 29 | |
| Power train | 22 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | |
| Air bags | 14 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | |
| Exterior lighting | 10 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dodge Caravan | – | – | – | – |
EPA ratings for each 2003 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 3.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan AWD 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.