We were driving down the freeway going 75mph and everything died. No power steering, no power brakes! Luckily we were in the far right lane and were able to barley able to make it of the side of the road without being hit or hitting anyone. In 110 degree weather, we sat with our 4 small children waiting for a tow truck. And then for someone to pick us up. We don't' even know how the tow truck was able to get the vehicle without getting hit, it was that close to the side of the road. Nothing started and after 3 shops, finally found it was the computer, took the part out and its messed up and we were told not only by all 3 shops, but by all the parts places that its common in this make and model. That is unacceptable! My kids not only are afraid to get in the car, but I have had to start taking something for anxiety, I am so afraid to drive any car now, afraid of that happening again. It was terrifying going that speed and losing all power and control over the vehicle. It should not have happened.
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan: sudden loss of power
5 of the 219 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
The 2203 grand caravan has had a recall on the upper power steering hose and was serviced. A recurring noise started. Under a extended warranty the power steering pump has been replaced twice and the rack once. 6 months after the last service the noise came back and lower power steering hose into the cooler blew off while driving causing sudden loss of power steering. (no crash) replaced hoses with better clamps and back flushed power steering reservoir. Internet sources have indicated a filter screen in the power steering reservoir. Could this be causing the large listing of same problems on the internet?
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge grand caravan. In rainy weather conditions, the vehicle would sporadically lose power steering ability. The risk of a crash or serious injury were increased. The contact has taken her vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions, but they could not identify the cause of the failures. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. As of october 6, 2008, the vehicle has not been properly repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage was 65,000.
The rack and pinion steering is leaking on my 2003 dodge grand caravan. This issue could cause the seals to blow out and lose power steering causing an accident. This will be the second rack I have had to replace one at 58,000 and now at 91,000.
Oct 17 2007 my van started acting like this. The van will not start but everything worked that needing the battery. When drove for 2sec the van just lost all power and would not start. I checked the battery, fuses, and relays. I had it towed to a shop and they can not fined out. They was thinking the computer and keys need to redone.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?
5 of 219 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan (2%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
Stalling 21Headlights 17Airbag light 13Steering noise 9Power steering loss 7Tire blowout 6Whining noise 6ABS 5Harsh shifting 5Hesitation 5
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