Overview & Reviews

Two new options debut, a power sunroof (that Dodge boasts as one of the largest available in a minivan) and a factory-, not dealer-, installed DVD entertainment system that comes with wireless headphones. Audiophiles will appreciate the CD changer being upgraded from four-disc capacity to six.

• Excellent ride and handling, refined drivetrain, comfortable and luxurious interior.

• No fold-flat third-row seat, unimpressive reliability history, potentially pricey.

User Reviews:

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  Our Second - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Two timer - April 13 - 2:00 am

  Upon the completion of our 2000 Grand lease we hesitated to select Dodge a second time due to several issues with our 2000. The room and ride the 2000 delivered was enough for us to chose Dodge again. The improvements in the 2003 have made our decision a positive one. If reliability remains high we will return to Dodge for a third.

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  Compressor failed 3 yrs into purchase - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By curious07 - March 19 - 4:00 am

  This is my second Caravan. I love it. Very convenient for the kids to get in and out of. My first Caravan the head gasket blew a year into purchase. The current one, the a/c compressor went three years into purchase and the gas pedal sticks. If I could afford it, I would look into the Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey.

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  Regular Maintenance yet problems persist - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Larry - October 25 - 3:36 am

  Purchased at 22K (used) currently at 66K. On the way home after the purchase (no joke!) we noticed a transmission shudder on the 1-2 upshift. We now avoid the 1800- 1900rpm 1-2 upshift (at least 2000rpm). Also, tranny was leaking fluid in the garage so the dealership replaced the solenoid (at 52K). Overall, the tranny is very, very delicate and we do not tow/haul 7 passengers whatsover. The power steering fluid must be topped up/checked often or else it will scream. Also, links/bushings were replaced at 50K as well as tie rods replaced at 60K. The e-brake may not release causing the rear discs to drag. If this happens pump the brakes/work the release handle.

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  hmm... - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Ffridley - May 31 - 10:00 am

  I traded in a 97 (which I will NEVER recommend!)(had a 3.0 engine) to get this newer model in hopes that Dodge wouldve corrected most of the engine problems. It hasnt been bad but now my exhaust is starting to smell AGAIN. This disgusts me. Also the engine space is a little better but still hard to do self maintenance to the vehicle. I probably will not be purchasing another Gr. Caravan in the future and because of the smell look forward to trading it soon if the service department cant take care of the problem.

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  Bobs review - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Bob C - March 13 - 7:40 pm

  Overall vehicle has had a good performance history. Only had one issue/problem that the dealership was never able to identify and thus fix. Problem would occur when the vehicle was intially started, engine would shake and then correct itself after a minute or two. Since the check engine light never went on the dealer would never perform any other diagnostic analysis. This problem does not happen all the time on;y on rare occassions.

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  Great, but I wonder??? - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Ye Olde Bald Mailman - February 11 - 10:00 am

  Bought this as a lease return with 29,000 miles on it. We studies all minivans on the Edmunds site and decided that Chrysler Corp. has finally cured their transmission woes and reliability and the 2003 was a really great car. We havent been able to get the van back to the dealer for some transmission problems as they have a 2 week backlog on transmission work. This scares me!! Transmission "shudders" between 1st and 2nd gear and hits a "false neutral" when still rolling a couple miles per hour and then accelerating. I thought Chrysler products tranny problems were cured!! First minivan and maybe the last.

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  2003 Grand Caravan Sport (flex fuel eng) - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By sadies mom - February 10 - 5:20 pm

  Bought this van used in 2007. Would like to have seen the driver seat move lower to the floor when fully moved forward as in the older models of the dodge vans. I am pretty short and still have a hard time reaching the pedals without moving the seat all the way forward and touching the steering wheel. Otherwise very comfortable. Stereo system excellent. Have had no mechanical problems at all during this year. Have taken on a couple of day trips and there were no complaints of being uncomfortable.

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  Seatbelts are Unsafe - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By jribeiro - January 29 - 10:00 am

  The seatbelts can become disengaged inadvertently. Please see www.unsafebelts.com

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  lust at first sight - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By victor morris - January 24 - 10:00 am

  when i first saw this van,i almost got rearended i hit the brakes so hard..i was passing by a dealership in richmond,virginia and i saw the side door glide back.the leather seats that were exposed reminded me of my fathers lazyboy football chair,large and inviting.i made the first available u- turn,i had to investigate.once on the lot,the magnetic pull locked in on me like an alien tracter beam.once inside,i knew that i had to have it.auto doors(3),leather,dvd,radio controls on the steering wheel...best purchase of my life

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  Good - 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Hung Chung - March 7 - 10:00 am

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