2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel System Problems
6 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Fuel System Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.
Fix: WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711.
Owner Complaints (6)
Your van hesitated while accelerating at low speed, then the engine stalled without warning. Flames appeared at the rear of the vehicle, causing the owner to sustain burns requiring medical attention. The mechanic couldn't identify the cause, but it may be related to a known fuel system issue (NHTSA Campaign 02V274000). Fixing this will likely involve inspecting the fuel system components and addressing any leaks or faulty connections that could cause fuel to ignite.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ADDED LESS THAN A FILL UP, THE FAILURE WOULD NOT OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY 10-12 TIMES TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL CANISTER, FUEL PUMP AND THE GAS TANK IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER VALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 7/16/10 *CN
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TO WORK WHEN IT SEEMED TO NOT BE GETTING ANY FUEL AT ALL. THE VAN THEN STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT START. IT WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER TO FIND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. VAN HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT. *NM
WHILE FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK VALVE JOINT SEPARATED FROM GAS TANK, CAUSING GASOLINE TO POUR OUT. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THAT THE FUEL BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK.*AK
WHEN DRIVING OVER SOME DEBRIS IN THE ROAD, THE FUEL TANK RUPTURED. *AK *SC *JB
2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE SUDDENLY STOPPED DUE TO A MECHANICAL PROBLEM REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENSOR. (NAR) *PH *CB