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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (2%)

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

89500 mi

US $250
Both front brakes seized and passenger side caught fire. New pads, rotors installed less than 3,000 miles earlier. Shop could not recreate. Power Brake Booster checked for fluid found dry. Master Cylinder checked no leak. Brake flush has so far solved it. 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

170000 mi

US $200
drum brakes inactive due to bent part connecting to drum brakes 
45575 mi

US $50
ABS Brakes quit working, warning light came on. Left front wheel sensor was bad. ABS Brakes quit working, warning light came on. Left front wheel sensor was bad. Replaced sensor & it's repaired. 
143000 mi

US $1300
$1300 brake job. New brake pads front; New shoes rear. Front Left caliper locked up; had to replace caliper, rotor and brake line.  
126000 mi

US $416
Brake cylinder locked up, my wife noticed smoking from front wheel. This damaged rotor, caliper and the piston had to be replaced. Pads were replaced just the week before. 
196600 mi

US $256
Brakes not fully applying, making "grinding" noise. Mechanic found nothing wrong. 
113920 mi

C $300
Left front brake caliper was binding causing excessive heat and brake pad wear. Both front brake calipers were replaced and fluid was flushed and refilled. 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

129580 mi

C $700
Replace front pads, rotors and calipers 
86800 mi

C $700
Replace left rear wheel leaking cylinder. 
88040 mi ABS light came on. Had to replace left rear speed sensor. No cost, dealer picked it up as goodwill towards new purchase of a 2009. 
92600 mi

US $215
regular maintenance of brakes showed a warped rotor, leading to discovery of a stuck pad/caliper. caliper stuck following routine service but dealer stood behind the repair. 
111000 mi Master cylinder failure (leaking inside) 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

81000 mi

US $12
Slow brake fluid leak out of a rear wheel cylinder. 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Brake Problems

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