Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Dodge Caravan has 34 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
34
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
06E022000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLE...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 5-10 ... |
| Oct 22, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT OF A STORE I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL BRAKE PEDAL FAILURE. WHEN I APPLIE... |
| Jul 30, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2003 DODGE CARAVAN THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT HAD LITTLE PROBLEMS THAT I NEVER THOUGHT MUCH OF UNTIL ... |
| Sep 18, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LO... |
| Mar 20, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* - THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE 2003 DODGE CARAVAN BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH WAS PURCHASED ON JULY... |
| Dec 6, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | TL*- THE CONTACT HAD A PROBLEM WITH HIS BRAKES WENT TO A MIDAS SHOP. THE CONTACT LATER EXPERIENCED T... |
| Jul 5, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | MY BRAKE FAILED TO STOP AT APPROPRIATE DISTANCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR |
| Jun 22, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAD A RUST PROBLEM AND GRINDED EVERY TIME THEY WERE APPLIED.... |
| May 21, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE | EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT ENGAGE. LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOCKED UP INSIDE THE REAR DRUM RESULTING IN... |
| Jan 4, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | PURCHASED 2003 DODGE CARAVAN AUGUST 10, 2003. JUNE 9, 2004 - 11,438 MILES - BRAKES REPLACED, ROTORS... |
| Nov 30, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED EVERY TIME THA HE APPLIED THE BRAKES IN COLD TEMPERATURES.... |
| Nov 26, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAVE A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN AND WHEN IT HAD ABOUT 20000 MILES, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO ACT WEIRD. IN NO... |
| Nov 12, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2003 DODGE CARAVAN BRAKES GO TO FLOOR WHEN STOPPED CAUSING LOST OF BRAKING. *JB |
| Sep 15, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007 I AM PLANNING TO UP GRADE MY CARAVAN SE TO A NEWER CAR AND BEFORE I CHANGE TO... |
| Sep 1, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE... |
| Jun 20, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAVE A 2003 CARAVAN AND A 2004 RAM AND HAVE HAD ONGOING ISSUES WITH MY BRAKES. I BELEIVE THAT THE... |
| Jun 15, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HAS LOCKED UP REPEATEDLY AND CAUSES SEVERE HEAT BUILD IN THE FRONT WHEEL WHI... |
| Jan 19, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 20,000 MILES. THE GARAGE THAT DID THE WORK STATED... |
| Jan 18, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VEHICLE IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. MANUFACTU... |
| Dec 14, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO DECELERATE THE VEHICLE. DEALER... |