Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 219 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V386000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E053000 WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 45 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Power Train 28 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 15 complaints
- Seat Belts 15 complaints
Of the 219 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 219 complaints, owners report 27 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan has notable reliability concerns with frequent issues related to steering and electrical systems. Recalls and owner complaints indicate recurring problems that could significantly affect ownership costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission service
- Timing belt change
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake pad and rotor service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering fluid leak
- Electrical shorts
- Engine stalling
- Airbag warning lights
- Brake noise or vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.