Used 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Minivan Consumer Reviews
Used Grand Caravan for sale
Ehh..not too bad
It's Me, 08/10/2005
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ive owned this car for just about 2 1/2 years and for the most part, it's great! Very few minor problems and the dealership helped correct each one. Roomy and nice design idea. Only downside... the front seats are uncomfortable, but the back seats are wonderful! Also, the traction and braking in bad weather (rain/snow) is pretty bad. Despite that, good car.
Great, but I wonder???
Ye Olde Bald Mailman, 07/06/2004
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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 haven't 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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sadie's mom, 06/21/2008
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
OK For The Money
gon2kona, 07/23/2009
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought used from private party with 36000 miles. Dealer allowed us to purchase extended warranty and it's a good thing we did. My wife likes the van more than I but I tend to be more of a details person. For the money it's probably the best way to go if you need a mini van. Japanese competitors are much better build and reliability but also twice the dollar. We have had several issues with this van and know the service people well. Steering, Suspension Components, Transmission, Trans can't find the right gear on grades etc. AC was a problem also. GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. Chrysler, no wonder you guys are in trouble. You build self destructing products. Take notes from competitors.
GREAT VEHICLE!!!!!!!
Marisa, 12/06/2003
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We just had 20 inches of snow and my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport just BLEW threw the snow without sliding at all.... what a great, heavy reliable vehicle... I feel SO safe in this vehicle!!!
What a pleasant surprise !
Dale, 12/27/2005
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This van looks great and it has the engine to back up its beauty. I don't feel like I'm drivng a minivan when I put the pedal to the medal on hills. It's really too bad the bench seat at the back only has two shoulder belts. Hopefully Damler has addressed this Dodge oversight.
good value
jim, 12/04/2010
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan ES Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
139k only a few repairs, 2 sets brake pads, tow 1500 lb trailer/catamaran, excellent interior volume can get 26 mpg highway not towing, leather seats could be more comfy, turn signal release l failed, drivers power window, new exhaust, rattly front end, mechanic states nothing there needs replaced, also own 01 gc, same front end, both are sloppy when compared to Odyssey
Dodge Grand Caravan AWD
mbh818, 08/16/2003
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan ES AWD 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By far the best minivan available on the market today! AWD gives us the piece of mind and safety to get us through the unexpected storms that pop up in the Poconos. The kids love the DVD and Mom loves the Quad seating so the kids aren't on top of one another. It's the 3rd Dodge Grand Caravan we've owned. We'll nevewr buy another.
Regular Maintenance yet problems persist
Larry, 12/18/2008
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan ES Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Major parts good. Minor parts bad.
Matt, 07/01/2007
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We got this car used at 26k, and had no real issues with it for about 12 months. Since then, it has been in the shop several times for minor issues. Windshield washer pump broke. Power locks on rear doors broke. Rear washer broke. A/C leaked on the floorboards. Brake system is junk. Despite oil changes every 3,000 miles, I end up having to do an engine system flush due to sludge build-up every other time. Power steering binds. Bottom line is, that despite no real major problems with the engine, etc, it is extremely irritating to have to bring the van in for work all the time.