Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Grand Caravan 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

219Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

24Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering45 complaints

45 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V386000.

Electrical System32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V094000.

Seat Belts15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

03V094000Reported March 7, 2003 - 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 3,674 vehicles across all affected models.

04V386000Reported August 5, 2004 - 681,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 681,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP14002Opened September 5, 2014 - Closed April 6, 2015

Engine Stall After Refueling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04031Opened November 22, 2004 - Closed April 7, 2005

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH. Resulted in recall campaign 05V134000.

EA04031Opened November 22, 2004 - Closed April 7, 2005

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH. Resulted in recall campaign 05V134000.

PE04054Opened July 30, 2004 - Closed November 22, 2004

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04054Opened July 30, 2004 - Closed November 22, 2004

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20021

200328

200439

200523

200629

200720

200814

200912

201014

20116

20125

20135

20147

20156

20163

20173

20181

20192

20241

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.