2003 DODGE CARAVAN

9 recalls, 252 complaints - 75 TSBs

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE... Read more

Consequence

IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.

6,686 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CURT MFG. INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

EAGLE EYES IS RECALLING 11,534 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. CS090-B001L AND CS090-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOWER BEAM PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, ... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.

11,534 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: EAGLE EYES TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

MAXZONE IS RECALLING 2,520 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 3341103L-AS AND 334-1103R-AS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2001-2007 DODGE CARAVAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLEC... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1-888-286-1188 (WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AZ, MT, WY, UT, CO, KS, NM, OK, TX, AR, LA, AK, HI) 1-877-253-8930 (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT... Read more

2,520 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Defect Description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE ... Read more

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

7,440 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BRAKE PARTS, INC.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN UNBELTED PASSENGER COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

70,235 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

681,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE ... Read more

Consequence

A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy

WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY... Read more

68,563 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: WIX FILTERATION PRODUCTS DIVISION

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODU... Read more

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR 0252. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 LONG WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAV... Read more

45,870 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS

STRUCTURE

Defect Description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EX... Read more

Consequence

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-60... Read more

3,674 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS

Complaint Statistics

252 total complaints 16 crashes 6 fires 30 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	20
STEERING	19
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	10
AIR BAGS	9
TIRES	7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	7
SUSPENSION	7
POWER TRAIN	6

Incident date: Mar 23, 2021

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT REGULAR SPEED AND ENGINE COMPRESSION SHUT DOWN AND VEHICLE STALLED, AS I BARELY COASTED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, AS THIS SITUATION WAS VERY DANGEROUS..

Incident date: Jun 11, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO FAIL WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE U... Read more

Incident date: Jan 21, 2020

I WAS DRIVING AND HIT A POT HOLE AND THE REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSE BY CHEAP DESIGN REAR AXLE SUPPORT. AFTER CHECKING OUT YOU TUBE IT IS E COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE AND CHRYSLER VANS. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY ONE CAN END UP UNDER A 18 WHEELER.

Incident date: May 31, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY... Read more

Incident date: May 31, 2018

Incident date: Jan 15, 2018

AFTER REFUELING ENGINE DIES WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC. HAPPENED LAST THREE TIMES AFTER REFUELING.

Incident date: Jan 15, 2018

AFTER REFUELING ENGINE DIES WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC. HAPPENED LAST THREE TIMES AFTER REFUELING.

Incident date: Jun 10, 2017

I HAD ALREADY SENT INFO TO DOL (BELOW) ON 03 CARAVAN I FROM UNLICENSED DEALER MICHAEL RANKIN. PLEASE SEE COMPLAINT FORM INATTACHMENT -IT'S TOO LONG TO ADD. THEY'RE IN PROCESS OF CHARGING MICHAEL RANKIN ON 12 COUNTS FOR DIFFERENT VEHICLES SOLD,AND ASESSING MONETARY FINES. I HAVE DONE TRANSMISSION... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2017

Incident date: Jan 23, 2017

FUEL WIRING HARNESS IS TO CLOSE TO EXHAUST CAUSED MELTING OF WIRES WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL IN THE CABIN OF CARAVAN. IT HAPPENED APPROX. A MILE FROM MY HOUSE AT APPROX 45MPH AND A STRONG ODOR OF GAS WAS NOTICEABLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. VEHIC... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 23, 2017

Fire

Incident date: Mar 1, 2017

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON TOOK TO MIDDAS HAD INSPECTION $200 LATER LIGHT STILL ON NO ONE KNOWS WHY SCARED IT'S GOING TO BUST WAS ON A STRAIGHT ROAD NO BUMPS

Incident date: Jun 8, 2016

I HAD TIRE SEPERATION ON A FIRESTONE SUPREME SI. I WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND APPARENTLY HAPPENS QUITE FREQUENTLY. WHY HASN'T THIS ISSUE BEEN RESOLVED?

Incident date: Jul 30, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MADE A LOUP POPPING NOISE WHEN IT WAS BEING ROLLED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER WINDOW MECHANISM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2014

CPSC: I1530226A. 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATED THE CAR AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION NEITHER DID IT HIT ANYTHING. *LN

1 injured

Incident date: Jan 4, 2013

WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT TURN ALLOWING ME TO START THE CAR. WHEN I CALLED THE DODGE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME TO INSERT THE KEY PULL IT TOWARDS ME THEN INSERT A FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER IN THE KEY AND TAP 2 TO 3 TIMES THEN TURN ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2013

Incident date: Aug 3, 2014

I HAVE READ TIME AND TIME AGAIN ABOUT THE POWER TRAIN MODULE OR COMPUTER GOING OUT ON THE DODGE 2003 CARAVANS AND SHOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL BY NOW? THE VAN RUNS BEAUTIFUL BUT WILL STOP AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING! WHY DO WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR SO MANY PEOPLE TO DIE BEFORE IT IS A RECALL? I WANT MY V... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2014

Incident date: Aug 22, 2013

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED TO CHOCK LIKE IT WAS GETTING NO GAS I DECIDED TO TURN AROUND TO GO HOME BECAUSE I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WITH NO CELL SERVICE WHEN I STOPPED TO TURN AROUND A MAN THAT WAS BEHIND ME CAME RUNNING OVER TO GET ME OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS ON... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 19, 2013

DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON THE BALTIMORE WASHINGTON PARKWAY IN MARYLAND AT A CONSTANT SPEED IN A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL SECTION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT STEM BROKE NEAR ITS BASE. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL IMMEDIATELY TURNED 90 DEGREES AND CAR SKIDDED TO AN ABRUPT STOP IN THE DRIVING LANE. THERE WERE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2013

HORN BLASTS, WIPERS TURN ON , WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID SPRAYS, FOUR WAY FLASHERS TURN ON. LASTED 3 MINUTES THEN IT ENDS. *TR

Incident date: Apr 15, 2013

EVERY TIME IS DIFFERENT. ONE DAY THE HORN, LEFT DAYLIGHT, RIGHT BLINKER, RIGHT STOP LIGHT DON'T WORK; NEXT DAY ALL WORK FINE, THEN NEXT DAY: HORN, BLINKERS, LIGHT STOP WORKING AGAIN....CHECK UP FUSES, CHANGED BULBS . AND THIS GOES ON AND OFF...... *TR

Incident date: Apr 15, 2013

Incident date: Nov 9, 2011

THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG IS NONE FUNCTIONAL DO TO A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. *TR

Incident date: Oct 1, 2009

THE SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH THE UNLOCK BUTTON NOR ARE YOU ABLE TO UNLOCK IT MANUALLY WITH THE CHILD SAFETY SWITCH OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR OPEN THIS DOOR IN AN EMERGENCY. THIS IS THE DOOR MY SMALL CHILD IS ACCESSED THROUGH. APPAR... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 5-10 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO STOP HE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 1, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,700. UPDAT... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2010

WHEN IT IS RAINING OR ROAD IS WET THERE IS A TENDENCY TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING FOR A MOMENT , ONE TIME STEERING BECOME VERY STIFF CANNOT TURN RIGHT /LEFT , 2ND TIME WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND IT WAS RAINING COULD NOT CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE HEADING FOR 10 - 20 SECONDS, THIRD TI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2005

THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HAS LOCKED UP REPEATEDLY AND CAUSES SEVERE HEAT BUILD IN THE FRONT WHEEL WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE AND THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY BUDDY'S WIFE'S VAN TOO ALSO THE BACK BRAKES LOCK UP AFTER SITTING THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THIS IS COMMON IN DODGES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MAINTAIN CURRENT SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED, AND THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILUR... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2011

Incident date: Dec 1, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE WOULD SPILL OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TH... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2011

2003 DODGE CARAVAN ONLY EQUIPPED WITH 3 TETHER LATCHES. TWO ON THE 2ND ROW BUCKETS AND ONE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR BENCH. IF A CHILD SEAT IS PLACED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BENCH, YOU CAN NOT FIT ANOTHER CHILD SEAT BESIDE IT. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO LEGALLY AND SAFELY INSTALL MORE THAN THREE CHILD SEATS... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2010

15" COOPER LIFELINER GLS TIRES OF VARIOUS AGES FROM NEW TO 2 YEARS OLD ARE CRACKING ON THE INSIDE EDGE NEAR THE RIM. WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 38 TIRES SHOWING THIS CONDITION. WE HAVE PURCHASED NEW TIRES FROM ANOTHER COMPANY AS REPLACEMENTS. WE FEEL OBLIGATED TO LET PEOPLE KNOW AS WE FEEL THIS IS A SERI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2010

2003 DODGE CARAVAN POWER STEERING PROBLEM WHEN COLD START THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES A WHINING NOISE. AT THE BEGINNING THE POWER STEERING IS SOLID HARD, SO I CANNOT TURN THE WHEELS. AFTER A MINUTE THE CAR STRUTS DRIVING NORMALLY. THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED BY CHRYSLER DEALERSH... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2010

WHILE DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT OF A STORE I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL BRAKE PEDAL FAILURE. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VAN SIMPLY KEPT ON GOING. I CHECKED FOR THE PEDAL AND COULD NOT SEE IT ANY LONGER. IT HAD PRACTICALLY DISAPPEARED - ONLY THE TOP OF THE PEDAL WAS VISIBLE AT THE FLOOR. AFTER TRYING T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

2003 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDING TIRE INSTALLATION SERVICES AT SAM'S CLUB. *TGW THE CONSUMER PURCHASED FIVE TIRES FROM TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, BUT THE SAME COMPANY. THE TIRES THAT WERE INSTALLED WERE BF GOODRICH P215/70R15 97T TOURING T/A PRO TIRES. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONSUMER ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2010

03 DODGE CARAVAN WILL DIE FOR NO REASON WITH OUT NOTICE WEATHER YOU ARE IDLING OR GOING DOWN THE ROAD HAD BEEN BROUGHT TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AFTER 8 DAYS THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING THAT WAS WRONG WITH IT THAT I WOULD NEED TO HAVE IT TOWED OFF THE LOT. *TR

Incident date: Jun 8, 2007

GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK AND COMPRESSOR DOESN'T WORK CAUSING THE DEFROSTER NOT TO WORK. *TR

Incident date: Jun 8, 2007

GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK AND COMPRESSOR DOESN'T WORK CAUSING THE DEFROSTER NOT TO WORK. *TR

Incident date: Jun 15, 2009

CAR STARTED STALLING. INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF, CAR WOULD DIE 15 SECONDS LATER. DIAGNOSED AS BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. DUE TO CHRYSLER'S BANKRUPTCY PROBLEMS PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SIX MONTHS. HAD TO PURCHASE A JUNK PART AND HAVE PROGRAMMED AND PUT ON TO KEEP CAR RUNNING. PART ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS A QUADRIPLEGIC WHO HAD A WHEELCHAIR INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE BY MANUFACTURERS NAMED INDEPENDENT DRIVING VEHICLE. BRAUN, ANOTHER MANUFACTURER HELPED TO PRODUCE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT THAT WOULD ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SIT IN A WHEEL... Read more

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Mar 22, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START DUE TO A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. SINCE THE CONTACT IS UNABLE TO DRIVE HE VEHICLE, IT HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Incident date: May 16, 2006

I AM ON MY THIRD RACK AND PINION FOR THE STEERING MECHANISMS FOR THE 2003 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT THAT WE OWN. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2005 WITH 28000 MILES WITHIN THE YEAR I REPLACED MY FIRST RACK AND PINION (2006). SINCE THEN I REPLACED ANOTHER ONE (2008) AND NOW AM HAVING TO REPLACE ANOTHER. I CAN'T... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 DODGE CARAVAN

75 manufacturer communications from 68 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
160000 STRUCTURE	8
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	8
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM	4
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	4

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

160000 STRUCTURE

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

350000 EQUIPMENT

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

160000 STRUCTURE

Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

POWER SLIDING DOOR ADJUSTMENT AND DIAGNOSIS AID. *KB UPDATED 10/26/07. *NJ

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE MECHANICAL THROTTLE BODY. *KB

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT

010000 STEERING

REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC

010000 STEERING

STEERING SHUDDER. *TT

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT

021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

CREAKING/SQUAWKING SOUND FROM FRONT STRUT AREA. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

RATTLE/KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *SC

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

MUFFLED RATTLE SOUND FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. 2004 VOYAGER INCLUDED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) SERVICE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION DELAY ENGAGEMENT. *EH

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

UPPER BODY SEAM SEAL APPEARANCE CONCERN WATER LEAK. *EH

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

POP/TRICK/CREAK SOUND IN STEERING COLUMN. *MJ *EH

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR WATER LEAK. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 23-010-04 DATED 04-29-04. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DELAYED OR TEMPORARY LOSS OF TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PACIFICA, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, SEBRING SEDAN, INTREPID AND 2003 SX2.0. *TT *MJ

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BRAKES MAY HAVE THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC OFF LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER (SKIM) MAY HAVE THE SECURITY/VTA LAMP ILLU

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

IRREGULAR ENGINE SNAPPING SOUND. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ERRONEOUS ACTUATION OF HORNS, HEADLAMPS, AND PARKING LAMPS WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NO-START, START & STALL MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0508/P0509. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NO. C30. *TT

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

KNOCKING SOUND FROM LOWER STEERING COLUMN. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE NO START (ENGINE WILL START IMMEDIATELY AFTER CYCLING THE IGNITION KEY), MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0016, P0116, P0335, P0339, P0340, P0462, P0498, P0499, P0522, P0622, P1604, P

190000 TIRES

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CARGO VAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT (OE) FITMENT. BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42+ 215/65R16 98T - ARTICLE # 122-076. THIS IS BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE TECHNICAL BULLETIN. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SERVICE ACTION 03014 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL INSPECTION/REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION HARSH 4-3 DOWNSHIFT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DELAYED OR TEMPORARY LOSS OF TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PACIFICA, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, SEBRING SEDAN, INTREPID AND 2003 SX2.0. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

VEHICLE WITH PROPERLY FUNCTIONING EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM REPEATEDLY SETS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0456 WHEN CUSTOMER REGULARLY COMMUTES ON A STEEP GRADE. *TT

160000 STRUCTURE

PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN SERVICING THE FRONT BLOWER MOTOR WITHOUT REMOVING THE HVAC ASSEMBLY. UPDATE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE NO START (ENGINE WILL START IMMEDIATELY AFTER CYCLING THE IGNITION KEY), MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0016, P0335, P0339, P0340, P0462, P0498, P0499. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATION, ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1594. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION HARSH 4-3 DOWNSHIFT ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PACIFICA, SEBRING, INTREPID AND 2003 SX2.0. *TT

015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER HOSES MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NO. C20. *TT

010000 STEERING

POP/TICK SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL AREA. *TT *MJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ROUGH/FLUCTUATING IDLE, NO-START, START AND STALL, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLLE CODES (DTCS) P0508/P0509. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION TRANSFER GEAR WHINE SOUND. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

TRANSAXLE WIRING HARNESS CORROSION WHICH COULD CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE AND THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

POWER SLIDING DOOR AND / OR POWER LIFTGATE WILL POP OFF BUT NOT POWER OPEN. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

UPPER BODY SEAM SEAL WATER LEAK. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

POWER SLIDING DOOR AND/OR POWER LIFTGATE WILL POP OFF BUT NOT POWER OPEN. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

HEADLAMPS ON WITH WIPERS FEATURE IS INOPERATIVE WHEN THE CUSTOMER ENABLES THE FEATURE USING THE ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) OR THE FEATURE IS ENABLED USING THE DRBIII. *TT

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *YD THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 05-001-02 DATED MARCH 4, 2002. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH THE ABS, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF CLUSTER LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKES. *TT

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE CYCLIC RUBBING SOUND FROM REAR OF VEHICLE DURING MEDIUM TO LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE ABS, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE CARAVAN

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED JANUARY 16, 2002, BASED ON SEVEN REPORTS ALLEGING THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED ON CERTAIN 1997 AND 1998 MODEL YEAR CARAVAN AND VOYAGER VEHICLES.THE REPORTS INDICATED A TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE ENTERED THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, THUS CAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO JAM OR ... Read more

RQ, Open , Model Year: 1991

REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT

ON MAY 7, 1997, CHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL 436,000 1992 DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 97V-079.ODI HAD INVESTIGATION THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT PROBLEM FOR 1991... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1989

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE

THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION FAILED TO PRODUCE A QUALITY TRANSMISSION IN ITS MODEL YEAR 1989 MINIVANS, WHICH CAN FAIL IMMATURELY

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR