2003 Dodge Caravan electrical problems

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 242,000 miles · TN · fire

Fuel wiring harness is to close to exhaust caused melting of wires while going down the road. I noticed a burning smell in the cabin of caravan. It happened approx. A mile from my house at approx 45mph and a strong odor of gas was noticeable. This is a serious issue that needs to be corrected. Vehicle began to stall coming up drive way. We still have the caravan but have parked it. We believe when the melting occurred it caused other possible issues and are scared to have it fixed, not knowing what other issues this may have caused that we will not know until we are going down the road, it's not a risk I'm willing to take...especially with gas being flammable and shortening of fuel electrical wires. That's a fire in the making, it's not worth risking our lives or anyone else's on road. I have seen several other complaints on review pages and mechanics blogs/posts. This seems to be a continuing issue that has not been addressed. I have seen that other year models were recalled due to the same issue but not the 2003 dodge caravan sport. Can you please investigate this matter? It could be a simple fix by moving wires away from exhaust but you are unaware that, it's a issue, until it happens. Because it not a visible harness that you can see just by raising hood.it's only when you have problems that you really get to looking and that's when you see it melted and burned with strong odor coming out from under hood when we checked it. Also catalytic converter was hot this should not be a consumer expense when it happens. Due to wires to close to exhaust it seems to be a issue for dodge, since this is due to their fault and not the consumer, dodge should be held accountable for cost when fuel harness wires melts and any further damage caused by the wires shortening out . This is a dangerous/serious issue that I hope can be addressed soon...before a life is lost.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 98,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the front driver side window made a loup popping noise when it was being rolled up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power window mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred later and the window dropped down into the door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · MA

When I put the key in the ignition switch sometimes it will not turn allowing me to start the car. When I called the dodge dealer they said that this is a common problem. They told me to insert the key pull it towards me then insert a flat head screw driver in the key and tap 2 to 3 times then turn the key. I works like that each time but the symptoms match those described in tv ads prompting danger of having the engine shut down when unsuspecting and causing accidents. What can be done? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · DE

I have read time and time again about the power train module or computer going out on the dodge 2003 caravans and shouldn't this be a recall by now? The van runs beautiful but will stop at any time while driving! Why do we have to wait for so many people to die before it is a recall? I want my van fixed but knowing this has been and still is a problem with dodge and they should be held accountable!

Filed Jul 20, 2013 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · PA

Horn blasts, wipers turn on , windshield wiper fluid sprays, four way flashers turn on. Lasted 3 minutes then it ends.

Filed May 10, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · FL

Every time is different. One day the horn, left daylight, right blinker, right stop light don't work; next day all work fine, then next day: horn, blinkers, light stop working again....check up fuses, changed bulbs . And this goes on and off......

Filed Aug 8, 2010 · Electrical · LA

03 dodge caravan will die for no reason with out notice weather you are idling or going down the road had been brought to dealer where it was purchased after 8 days they said they could not find anything that was wrong with it that I would need to have it towed off the lot.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · GA

Car started stalling. Interior lights would flash on and off, car would die 15 seconds later. Diagnosed as body control module failure. Due to chrysler's bankruptcy problems part was not available for six months. Had to purchase a junk part and have programmed and put on to keep car running. Part also controls odometer.... Ran mileage up to 360,000 miles from 64,000 miles.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. The vehicle failed to start due to a defective ignition switch. Since the contact is unable to drive he vehicle, it has not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2009 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. There was an electrical shortage in the instrument clusters and in the headlights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. He was advised that he would have to replace the computer at an expense of $1500.00. The failure mileage was 99,000.