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2003 Dodge Caravan airbags problems

14 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
64,000
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    4
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Caravan airbags problems in other years

199119952000200520102015

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 31, 2017 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · IN

Was driving down the road air bag light came on took to middas had inspection $200 later light still on no one knows why scared it's going to bust was on a straight road no bumps

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Airbags · MI · 1 injury

Cpsc: i1530226a. 2003 dodge caravan. Consumer stated the car air bag deployed and the vehicle was not in motion neither did it hit anything.

Filed Nov 30, 2012 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · FL

The drivers side airbag is none functional do to a faulty clock spring.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Airbags · 100,700 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that clock spring failed and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 100,700. Updated 02/03/12*lj the consumer also stated the horn and cruise control were inoperative, due to the defective clock spring. Updated 02/10/12

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Airbags · 75,345 miles · MA · 1 injury

The air bags in my vehicle deployed by it self with out any reason.

Filed Apr 29, 2008 · Airbags, Engine · 18,380 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. While attempting to turn the vehicle at 5 MPH, the contact heard a sound for the first ten minutes of driving, and then it would stop. The vehicle was serviced by the dealer, but the failure persists. The failure mileage was 18,380. Updated 05/20/08. *lj the consumer had problems with the power steering, transmission, rear lights that were hanging, the rear wiper came off, the sliding door did not shut properly. The clockspring was replaced. The engine light was on, the water pump was coming apart the valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket were leaking. Updated 05/20/08.

Filed May 30, 2007 · Airbags, Body · 70,000 miles · IL · crash · 4 injuries

On november 2, 2006 my wife (7 months pregnant) was hit head on by another sedan. She was driving a 2003 dodge caravan. I believe that air bags deployment and vehicle design may have been the cause of serious broken arms/wrist and foot. In addition to wife's injuries, three other passengers also suffered broken limbs and shoulders.

Filed Feb 20, 2007 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · FL

I have a 2003 dodge caravan and all of a sudden when I slow down the air bag light comes on. I took it in to the dealer and they said it was the clock spring. After doing some research online, I am 1 of thousands of people with this issue.

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Airbags · 71,000 miles · IL · crash · 4 injuries

During head on accident, car's air bag broke drivers right arm and shattered wrist. Other three passengers and drivers suffered broken right foot and several bruises.

Filed Jun 25, 2006 · Airbags · 33,000 miles · LA

My 1998 dodge caravan suffered from this twice in the 5 1/2 years we drove it. Failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel. Recall no. D17. My 2003 dodge caravan with 33000 miles on it now has the air bag light coming on just like my 1998 did. Is there a similar problem on the 2003?

Questions about the 2003 Dodge Caravan airbags

Does the 2003 Dodge Caravan have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Dodge Caravan, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Dodge Caravan airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge Caravan airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Caravan have bad airbags?

The Dodge Caravan model years with the most airbags complaints are 1996 (251 complaints), 1997 (152 complaints) and 1999 (119 complaints).

Other 2003 Dodge Caravan problems

Steering 41Brakes 35Electrical 29Transmission 22Engine 19Fuel system 13Lights 10Suspension 8Tires 8Visibility 7Locks 5Seat belts 5Seats 5Body 4Wheels 4Acceleration 3

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