2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Dodge Grand Caravan 2003

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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 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.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

220000 mi

US $350
At around 190000 miles engine service light came on. Light has stayed on and sometimes will not shift out of park into gear. Still regularly drive vehicle. Check tranny fluid regularly. Add fluid every 6 months or so. 
232000 mi

US $350
Engine Transmission light has been on frequently recently. The car runs and drive but somtetimes takes a while to get into gear 
145000 mi Replace transmission solenoid pack 
131000 mi

US $780
Transmission electronic shift controller. I was from out of state and it took them 11 days to repair. Small town dealer just did not get in a hurry. Unexceptable time for one of the most popular cars on the road. 
124000 mi

US $2560
bad tranny 
114000 mi

US $30
transmission speed output speed sensor fail. Removed and replaced speed sensor. 
161000 mi

US $400
leaking transmission solenoid pack, replaced and reprogrammed 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

142300 mi

US $1600
Transmission fluid leaking. Pin in differential failed, contacted transmission housing, cracking it. Replaced transmission w/used unit. 
144000 mi Transmission failed-No go. 
61000 mi

US $125
In for routine tranny service, mechanic found a leak in the sensor pack on transmission; problem corrected. 
78680 mi

US $20
noticed "shudder" in transmission in 1-2 upshift from standing start, more pronounced when turning left. Dealer adjusted transmission computer, not sure yet if problem completely solved. 
86800 mi

C $700
Replace leaking solenoid pack 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

64000 mi

US $109
I've replaced a transmission solenoid Pack 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

71300 mi Automatic transmission defaulted to "limp" mode or lockup in second gear; required full rebuild. Problem occured in Spring '07 with milage of 98K so factory warranty applied. 

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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission Problems

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