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2003 Dodge Caravan Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Dodge Caravan has 15 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Dodge Caravan

Steering
41
Brakes
34
Electrical
20
Engine
15
Powertrain
15
Airbags
13
Fuel System
10
Other
8
Tires
7
Lights
6
Suspension
5
Visibility
4
Seat Belts
4
Seats
4
Wheels
3
Latches & Locks
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 23, 2021ENGINEDRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT REGULAR SPEED AND ENGINE COMPRESSION SHUT DOWN AND VEHICLE STALLED, AS I...
Jan 15, 2018ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAFTER REFUELING ENGINE DIES WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC. HAPPENED LAST THREE TIMES AFTER REFUELING.
Aug 22, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED TO CHOCK LIKE IT WAS GETTING NO GAS I DECIDED T...
Jul 25, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH THE ACCELERATOR...
Feb 7, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A USED 2003 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH I RECENTLY PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2008 FROM A USED CAR DEALER ...
Jul 30, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, 56,432 MILES, ORIGINAL OWNER THE FIRST TIME IT WOULDN'T START BACK UP AFTER...
Jun 8, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLGAS PEDAL GETS STUCK AND COMPRESSOR DOESN'T WORK CAUSING THE DEFROSTER NOT TO WORK. *TR
Sep 2, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES TO WHERE MY WIFE AND I WERE TO DROP OFF OUR DAUGHTER A...
Sep 2, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGHEADING OFF TO THE MALL ONE EVENING, I DROPPED OFF MY WIFE AND MY SON, KEEPING MY OTHER SON AND HIS ...
Mar 8, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI MANAGE A FLEET THAT CONTAINS 13, 2003 DODGE CARAVANS. SO FAR 5 OF THE 13 VANS HAS HAD PROBLEMS WIT...
Dec 23, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2003 DODGE CARAVAN HAD A FAULTY BEARING IN THE ALTERNATOR WHICH REQUIRED COMPLETE REPLACEMENT WIT...
Aug 18, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. TH...
Jul 1, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2003 DODGE CARAVAN STALLING PROBLEM. *MR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IT DIED IN THE MIDDLE O...
Jun 23, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON WEDNESDAY JUNE/1//03 VEHICLE STALLED AND TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALE...
Jan 1, 1970ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVEHICLE LEAKED CARBON MONOXIDE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. 4 DAYS LATER CONSUMER PICKED UP V...

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