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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2003 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 37 Caravan / Grand Caravans, 8.3 months of data per Caravan / Grand Caravan, average 126200 miles

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan

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Dodge Grand Caravan in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 136000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 152000 365 replaced drivers window regulator, $65 replaced ac compressor and dryer as well as belt and refill refrigerant, $300 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 63000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 63000 300 Car stopped in traffic, would not restart. Found blown fuse, possibly related to short in ignition system. This is the second episode in 6 months so we decided to replace the ignition switch and hope for the best. 
Dec 2009 64000 8000 Shortly after my last repair, the check engine light came on again (4th time in 1 year). I went to a new mechanic and told them the story. This mechanic found a leak from a power steering hose that was shorting out a sensor. Now all seems OK. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 71000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 72000 1000 sway bar linkages and bushings 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 150000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 152000 200 bad front and rear brakes. 
Aug 2011 154000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Grand Caravan in New Brunswick, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2011 114700   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 115940 170 required a new control unit 
Dec 2011 116560   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 156000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 156000 249 O2 Sensor 1.1 Had to be replaced. Front Passenger Window Regulator Broke so Window would not go up (Power Window). Replaced Regulator. 
Jul 2012 179000 87 Passenger side Window Regulator Broke. 
Oct 2012 184000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 96100   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 97340 240 cabin heater was not working for awhile, then engine started to get hot, could smell antifreeze at times. found radiator to be leaking after thermostat open. replaced radiator. replaced rear shocks cause they were worn thru from gravel 
Apr 2013 148800 200 rear right wheel bearing 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 81000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 87000 1300 I replaced shocks and struts along with front pads and rotors. 
Jun 2011 88000 1150 FCM and PCM replaced. 
Aug 2011 89500 250 Both front brakes seized and passenger side caught fire. New pads, rotors installed less than 3,000 miles earlier. Shop could not recreate. Power Brake Booster checked for fluid found dry. Master Cylinder checked no leak. Brake flush has so far solved it. Rain water leaks through fan motor housing. Removed wiper cowl blew out 3 drain hoses all appeared clean and unclogged. 
Sep 2012 98000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 55000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 73000 700 The car had sprung a leak in the heater lines that power the rear air causing the water pump to run dry. 
Nov 2011 89000 1100 Struts  a water leak from the rear heater 
Jan 2012 92000 750 the car had a constant coolant leak. The rear freeze plug needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2012 102000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 152000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 160000 188 About a year ago I had PCM go out 4 days after getting an oil change at a Dodge dealer. 2 months later my engine was rattling. Dealer told me it needed a timing chain and a valve job for $2800. Had belt tensioner replaced at a HS for parts cost.  
Mar 2011 185000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2012 141000   First odometer entry
Apr 2013 161000 400 P0171 Code for 3+ months. In order: clean MAP, change fuel filter, replace PCV, clean throttle body, replace MAP, change valve cover gaskets, plenum gasket, intake manifold gaskets, spark plugs and fuel injectors, fuel pump. No code now. 

 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 64000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 67300 450 The seams around the hood rusted out. Brought it to a body shop to get a brand new hood. Sent the bill to the dealer who picked up the tab (body shop and dealer worked together). 
May 2008 71000 0 Engine coolant kept running low. Water pump was found not working. Replaced with a new one. 
May 2011 111000 30 Serpentine belt was developing a squeak. Found that belt tensioner was getting old and losing its ability to hold tension. Replaced it and all noises went away. 
Oct 2011 115000 890 An oxygen sensor heater wire was shorted, causing spikes through the wiring, and ended up frying a circuit in the PCM module. 
Nov 2011 115000 1500 The same old symptoms reappeared even with the new PCM. Dying/stalling, in addition to transmission not being able to hold a gear, shifting up and down erractically. Torque converter locking/unlocking repeatedly. PCM related still possibly. 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 152520   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 158720 200 cooling fan relay shorted out, draining battery 
May 2011 164300 200 Tie rod replaced 
Dec 2012 192200   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2005 0 Replace AC Compressor, replace serpentine belt, replace transmission filter and fluid, replace front brake pads and rotors 
Jul 2006 0 Replace (2) radiator cooling fans 
Dec 2006 0 Replace transmission solenoid pack 
Dec 2007 0 Replace power window regulator and lift mechanism 
Feb 2008 0 Replaced sway bar bushings 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 124000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 124000 2560 bad tranny 
Mar 2013 124000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2012 132000   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 133700 1200 AC system had to be replaced 
Jan 2013 138000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 65720   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 69640 0 New front sway bar and bushings. 
Dec 2010 70060 0 new computer, heater relay. 
Mar 2011 71300 1700 coolant leak, new rear heater lines, then water pump; coolant level still going down, suspect damaged head. 
Sep 2011 73780   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 179180   First odometer entry
May 2012 179180 0 Broken suspension rod 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Hawaii, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 77000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 86500 96 Knocking sound when going over bumps 
Dec 2012 89000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 109000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 122000 332 Replaced leaking water pump and radiator hoses. Replaced light bulbs on instrument cluster 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 113000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 113000 830 power steering pump near failure. Made a noise leaky oil pan gasket replaced Valve cover gasket set was leaking some so I had it replaced (both sides). 
Jun 2012 127000 200 Original alternator needed to be replaced. 
Mar 2013 133000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 44000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 45700 50 ABS Brakes quit working, warning light came on. Left front wheel sensor was bad. Replaced sensor & it's repaired. 
Mar 2013 57000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 75640   First odometer entry
Sep 2008 75640 100 Corroded and leaking coolant pipes to rear heater assembly were replaced. 
Oct 2008 76260 10 Instrument cluster illumination bulbs (2) were replaced. 
Jan 2009 87420 50 Replaced rear shock absorbers due to excessive banging noise. 
May 2010 115020 300 Left front brake caliper was binding causing excessive heat and brake pad wear. Both front brake calipers were replaced and fluid was flushed and refilled. 
Dec 2010 124000 150 coolant transfer pipe was badly corroded and replaced as a preventative measure. 
Mar 2012 140120 200 replaced leaking front heater core. 
Jan 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 109000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 126000 595 Brake cylinder locked up, my wife noticed smoking from front wheel. This damaged rotor, caliper and the piston had to be replaced. Pads were replaced just the week before. Normal brake pad replacement. 
Oct 2009 143700 1856 New Tires New Front Struts, Quick Struts complete assembly New Rear Shock Absorbers New Water Pump Transmission Fluid Flush and refill Coolant System Flush and refill Fuel Filter Wiper Blades All Wheel Alignment 
Jul 2011 188700 460 Increased vibration in front end. Worse on braking. Balanced wheels, rotated tires, new wheel hub one side, new brake rotors, pads, alignment, high speed balance of all wheels. Found one tire "running out", put on rear. 
Nov 2011 199300 256 Brakes not fully applying, making "grinding" noise. Mechanic found nothing wrong. 
Mar 2013 246000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 121000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 123000 45 replaced leaking oil pan gasket 
May 2010 127000 72 Metal-on-metal clanking while going over bumps, in a straight line. Diagnosed online as either sway bar bushings or sway bar links. Replaced both items on both sides (front).  
Jun 2010 131000 360 Alternator bearings started to fail (heard grinding and isolated sound using stethoscope). Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. replaced pads and rotors, front only 
Mar 2011 148000 80 Replaced broken stud on left rear hub 
Apr 2011 150300 150 Van was due for safety and emissions inspections, can't have engine warning light on. Small evap leak, $85 test to find, replaced hoses to evap canister filter.  
Jun 2011 155000 1300 Leaking steering rack. 2 other shops add'ly misdiagnosed tie rod ends (inner and outer) as bad. They were OK. Leaking fluid caused sway bar bushings to fail. Replaced steering rack and sway bar bushings/links. 
Nov 2011 161000 400 leaking transmission solenoid pack, replaced and reprogrammed leaking radiator and water pump, replaced both 
Jan 2012 170000 0 power steering reservoir needed to be replaced due to dirty (and uncleanable by design) filter leaking valve cover gasket 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 113000   First odometer entry
May 2009 114000 28 Power steering filter in resevoir was getting clogged, noisy and steering that required more effort. Replaced Power Steering resevoir and drained as much of the old fluid as possible and replaced with ATF4. Drives like new now. 
Nov 2010 132300 780 Transmission electronic shift controller. I was from out of state and it took them 11 days to repair. Small town dealer just did not get in a hurry. Unexceptable time for one of the most popular cars on the road. 
Jul 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 0 Replace the fan control resitor block. 
Jun 2010 55 Changed the power steering pump. 
Aug 2010 101500 0 Cleaned the window motor brushes for the drivers side window. 
Nov 2011 114000 30 transmission speed output speed sensor fail. Removed and replaced speed sensor. drivers side window needed to have the regulator replaced, failing intermittently 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 57660   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 62000 340 repair front and rear brakes 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 111000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 143000 1300 $1300 brake job. New brake pads front; New shoes rear. Front Left caliper locked up; had to replace caliper, rotor and brake line.  Rear main seals leaking; replaced both main seals. 
Feb 2011 156000 100 Broken headlight wire caused low beam not to illuminate - high beam worked fine. 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 113000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 114000 360 ac front blower fan and resisitor for speed control both bad. also alternator and battery had to be replaced. 
Dec 2012 150000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 34000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 48000 50 Water pump replaced 
Mar 2011 60000 100 blower not adjustable 
Mar 2012 65000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 44000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 45000 490 Groaning noise believed to be coming from the power steering pump; pump replaced. Cargo van panel in left side cargo door leaking; panel removed, area cleaned and prepped, panel re-installed w/new sealant. 2 remaining cargo van panels are also leaking; to be repaired in near future. 
Apr 2008 46000 360 Remaining leaking side cargo panels were repaired. 
May 2008 50000 150 ABS light came on while driving. Service diagnosed the problem as a faulty rear wheel sensor. Sensor was replaced, problem solved 
Aug 2008 51000 400 Vehicle taken in for L/O/F & wheel alignment; while at shop, it was determined that front brake pads were low & needed to be replaced. All work peformed to customer satisfaction. 
Feb 2009 61000 125 In for routine tranny service, mechanic found a leak in the sensor pack on transmission; problem corrected. Power steering pump leaking at bottom of pump; pump was just replaced 10 months ago. Dealer warrantied pump. 
Dec 2009 68000 0 original rear disc brakes noise, clunking noise in front 
Mar 2010 72500 238 repaired broken stabilizer link 
Apr 2010 18 Stream of water pouring out from underneath dash on passenger side when using A/C. Dealer found corroded condenser hose connection,replaced clamp & "O"-ring, repair completed. 
May 2010 20 noticed "shudder" in transmission in 1-2 upshift from standing start, more pronounced when turning left. Dealer adjusted transmission computer, not sure yet if problem completely solved. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 89280   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 89900 150 new front brakes needed 
Feb 2009 96100 200 Blower working only at high speed. 
Apr 2010 102300 200 replaced rear shocks 
Aug 2010 105080 350 front rotors and pads replaced 
Aug 2011 111160 200 radiator cross pipe leaked- replaced 
Feb 2012 114660 140 tie-rod end replaced end-link replaced 
May 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 25 A/C Blower Resistor replaced to solve intermittent function of fan. 
Aug 2007 147 Replaced A/C blower and relay to solve intermittent function of fan. Previous replacement of Blower Resistor did not completely resolve the problem. The problem has now been fixed. I performed the repair. 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in North Dakota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 380 Transmission solenoid pak replaced due to a failure that caused a leak. 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 4 Replace two burned-out instrument cluster lamps 
Dec 2007 12 Replace burned-out instrument cluster lamp and burned-out headlamp 
Mar 2008 261 Replace TSS and OSS sensors on transmission (dealer diagnosis and repair) 
Sep 2008 85000 1044 Fuel system developed a loud, high-pitched whine at high temperatures. Shop traced the problem to a defective in-tank fuel pump and replaced the pump module. Mechanic discovered a cracked fuel vapor hose while diagnosing a fuel pump problem. I authorized replacement of the part. Mechanic discovered a worn rear wheel bearing while inspecting the vehicle. I gave my approval for the shop to replace the part. 

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 41540   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 56420 210 Starter would not work intermittently, replaced starter. 
Mar 2013 74400   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 78120   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 86800 700 Replace leaking solenoid pack Replace left rear wheel leaking cylinder. 
Aug 2009 88040 0 ABS light came on. Had to replace left rear speed sensor. No cost, dealer picked it up as goodwill towards new purchase of a 2009. 

 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 64000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 64000 109 I've replaced a transmission solenoid Pack 
Feb 2010 66700 18 Input transmission speed sensor replacement finally fixed, erratic shifting in transmission. 
Nov 2010 73500 25 sway bar links replaced. Clunking noise finally fixed.  
Nov 2011 81000 12 Slow brake fluid leak out of a rear wheel cylinder. 
Jan 2012 82000 50 No start. Replaced battery 
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 116560   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 121520 100 car has intense trouble starting, but alternator and battery checked out ok, possibly coilpacks 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 70060   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 71300 0 Automatic transmission defaulted to "limp" mode or lockup in second gear; required full rebuild. Problem occured in Spring '07 with milage of 98K so factory warranty applied. 
May 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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