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2003 Coleman CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Coleman Caravan, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Coleman Caravan has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2003 Coleman Caravan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-081 · Mar 5, 2007 · 2,726 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-452 · Nov 4, 2003 · 60,877 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Coleman.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Caravan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Caravan owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

OUR 2003 COLEMAN CARAVAN RV ALMOST BURNED UP ON OCTOBER 31, 2010 BECAUSE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. I HEARD A SIZZLING SOUND AND TOOK BACK OFF REFRIGERATOR, IT WAS VERY HOT. I TURNED THE GAS OFF AND UNHOOKED BATTERY. I CONTACTED DOMETIC TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THE RECALL DID NOT FIX OURS AND WAS TOLD IT…
Complaint 10363941 · Nov 3, 2010

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