Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Dodge Caravan has 41 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
41
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2018 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE POWER STE... |
| May 31, 2018 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT OR LE... |
| Jun 10, 2017 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAD ALREADY SENT INFO TO DOL (BELOW) ON 03 CARAVAN I FROM UNLICENSED DEALER MICHAEL RANKIN. PLEASE... |
| Jan 4, 2013 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT TURN ALLOWING ME TO START THE CAR. W... |
| Nov 12, 2010 | STEERING | 2003 DODGE CARAVAN POWER STEERING PROBLEM WHEN COLD START THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES A ... |
| Oct 27, 2010 | STEERING | WHEN IT IS RAINING OR ROAD IS WET THERE IS A TENDENCY TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING FOR A MOMENT ... |
| Mar 22, 2010 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS A QUADRIPLEGIC WHO HAD... |
| Sep 2, 2008 | STEERING | MY 2003, 6 CYL, 3.3L, DODGE CARAVAN, LOSES IT'S POWER STEERING WHEN IT RAINS AND YOU HIT EVEN A SMA... |
| May 15, 2008 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5-30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A POPPIN... |
| Mar 28, 2008 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP OR MAKING A TURN AT ANY SPEED, ... |
| Mar 12, 2008 | STEERING | SOLUTION TO: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10218207 DETAILS: 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. WHINING NOISE WHEN ENGINE IS F... |
| Dec 5, 2007 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. A NOISE WAS PRESENT IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE COLD WEATHER W... |
| Oct 14, 2007 | STEERING | 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. WHINING NOISE WHEN ENGINE IS FIRST STARTED. SOUNDS LIKE POWER STEERING PUMP. CHE... |
| Jun 20, 2007 | STEERING | STEERING RACK AND RACK PROBLEMS 2003 DODGE CARAVAN WENT OUT AT 60,000 MILES. *TR |
| Sep 25, 2006 | STEERING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A NOISE WAS HEARD AND CONTINUED FOR 20 MINUTES. ... |
| May 16, 2006 | STEERING | I AM ON MY THIRD RACK AND PINION FOR THE STEERING MECHANISMS FOR THE 2003 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT THAT W... |
| Feb 1, 2006 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE... |
| Dec 1, 2005 | STEERING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT; A WHINING AND ... |
| Nov 22, 2005 | STEERING | MY 2003 DODGE CARAVAN, WITH 40K MILES, WENT TO THE SHOP TODAY FOR NEW TIRES. AT THAT TIME I ALSO ASK... |
| Nov 15, 2005 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TOOK MY 2003 DODGE CARAVAN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGES AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP (AFTER HEARING A... |