Overview & Reviews

A new trim level dubbed "CV" has been added. The bargain-basement, four-cylinder-only "eC" model (extra-cheap?) has been dropped, but we doubt its passing will be mourned.

• Surprisingly agile handling, quiet ride for V6 models, low price.

• Some cheap interior bits, limited features and options, reliability record not as strong as some competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Never again - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By bmorecopper - August 18 - 8:23 pm

  This is absolutely the worst vehicle I ever owned. We bought it with 46k miles on it. At 115k the transmission completely seized up. The vehicle was routinely maintained. After talking to several transmission shops we found that Dodge Caravans are noted for their bad transmissions. $2800 fix. Dodge knows/doesnt care. Yesterday the engine started banging loudly. 3 separate mechanics said the engine would need to be replaced. Avg estimate $2200. One mechanic commented we should feel lucky to have got 154k miles out of it. Do you research before buying. Call some transmission shops and ask about this vehicle.

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  Stalling and not starting - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By trek01 - March 22 - 5:13 pm

  My vehicle has 83000 miles and is not over five years old. It just recently stalled while driving on the highway for about an hour. It would start but die again. Let it cool down some minute and would drive a little bit and stall again. After letting it sit for a day, it would not stall while sitting idle or driving around town. These situation did not happen to me but family members. When I finally was able to test the vehicle with the above mentioned problem, I discovered the stalling problem is caused by a bad "Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction", P0725 trouble code. You needed to go highway speeds for stalling not idle. Also, the starter goes in the 6th year.

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  Good results - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By viper81149 - January 5 - 3:30 pm

  We have had a van since 1993 and this is the most reliable one we have owned. Good results. Plenty of power. A couple of problems that were covered by warranty but nothing major. No issues with engine or transmission. Rear brake cylinder had small leak at 60,000 miles and was replaced but other than that, no significant problems.

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  Good Value, Looks Like a Keeper. - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By Siyu 28 - October 18 - 1:08 am

  Thousands less than the Odyssey & Sienna, this was the choice. With kids, saving thousands to have it trashed was worth it. SXT package had aluminum rims, capt. chairs & tinted glass, that was all was needed. Rides & handles very well & decent gas mileage. Interior a little cheesy, but who cares, everything was functional. Had an early minor steering recall & had a rack & pinion leak at 30K. Back row difficult to take out/in. All in all a decent van that Ill probably keep til it (knock on wood). Unfortunately, these vehicles dont hold or have any value over time. If I get over 100K on it, I will consider it a bonus. Sadly, this is probably Dodges top vehicle, a van, but its a keeper!

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  Love my Caravan - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By Sue B - August 10 - 9:34 am

  I had a 1988 Plymouth Voyager I bought new and just loved it so I bought this 2003 Caravan. Love it as well. Im short 52", and I sit very comfortably and can handle this very well. It steers precisely and is very easy to park. Easier than my Honda Accord I traded for this. It is a lot quieter than my Hondas have been. I would of tried a Honda van, but they were too expensive and Im trying to lower my debts. The Van looks sporty as well. Nice wheels. My mom has a caravan and loves it too.

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  My best vehicle ever - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By Marcel - June 8 - 7:32 pm

  Drives with great comfort with ease. Not really much more to say. I love it. My wife has a Sebring and we love it too.

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  Great Van, Better than Honda & Toyota - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By Tim Jessup - June 8 - 3:50 pm

  Have 45,000 miles of trouble-free miles on this van. Own a 1985 Voyager with 199,000 miles (still have original alternator and most other original components in the 2.2 L engine) and a 1995 Caravan with 140,000 miles (only replaced AC compressor in 12 years). Get over 27 mpg on trips (using Mobil I motor oil. Get 18-20 mpg around town. Gotten better service than coworker who has a 2002 Honda Oddysey and has had transmission, breaks, and AC problems, already with barely 50,000 miles (so much for Honda quality!). Acceleration is smooth and runs well and regular grade gas, unlike many imports. Our van also runs on E85 fuel, though this is not available in our area. I recommend highly for you

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  Electrical Nightmare - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By Ali - February 20 - 8:07 pm

  I bought my Caravan brand new and within 2 months of owning it I started having problems. It wont start if the temperature outside is below 30 (dealership cant find problem), I have already had to have drivers side and passenger side windows fixed (they wouldnt roll down), had to have cabin lights fixed twice (first they wouldnt come on and then they wouldnt shut off), and still sometimes when I am driving all the alarms lights and cabin lights come on for no reason and then just back off after a few minutes. This was a replacement for the first 2003 Caravan I originally purchased that exhibited the same problems! Two electrical nightmares in a row!

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  Nice when new - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By hertze - January 30 - 10:56 am

  Wife wanted a minivan and we settled on a Caravan SXT. It was fine when it was new but many little issues have cropped up. One power door lock doesnt work, annoying whine from the power steering, clunky sounds from the rear suspension started with only about 38Km miles on it. One side of the windshield washer will not spray fluid, left blinker will not cancel itself etc. Brought to dealer with several of these issues when still under warranty and they supposedly could not find any issues. Poor service. I have also owned a Dodge truck and a Jeep Grand Cherokee and had no issues with either of them. Seemed to be better built. May be a good used buy due to poor resale.

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  Comfort Ride - 2003 Dodge Caravan
  By Dodge Caravan SE - June 19 - 12:04 am

  We love the comfort of our Dodge Caravan. The vans seats were extremely comfortable on a 2500 mile trip we took out west. This is our second Dodge Caravan SE.