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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the fuel system (31% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is 20th of 21 Grand Caravan model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Fuel system
36 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
The 3.8l engine stalls after almost every fuel fill-up and began in early 2010. Within 1-2 miles after a fuel up, the vehicle will buck and sputter and often turn off completely. It gets better after 3-5 miles. It apparently is a known issue with many Dodge owners, not just minivans. I had two 2006 Dodge chargers (r/t…
Beginning around august 2012, my 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan anniversary edition began to sputter and stall if I ever filled the gas tank completely. If I did not continue to feed gas to the engine, the engine would stall. At stoplights I would need to put the car in park and rev the gas and then sit in park until I was…
Engine
20 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
1. Metal coolant lines going to rear heater failed ,massive corrosion where the heater hose attaches to the pipe completely rotted/rusted out, the vehicle had 75k miles on it. 2. If the coolant level gets too low of course my engine will overheat and seize. 3. The steel pipes need to be replaced for aluminum pipes or…
Periodically, the engine of our 2004 Grand Caravan sputters and dies without warning. Typically this happens right after filling the gas tank. Upon leaving the gas station, the van runs normally for a minute or two, then cuts out all together. Usually this happens just as we are pulling out of the station into…
Brakes
15 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
: the contact stated the factory brakes were replaced and the rotors were resurfaced, at 39,320 miles. On 4/22/06, the brake pads, rotors and brake calipers were replaced at 46,806 miles. Then on 7/06/06, at 49,179 miles, the warped rotors were resurfaced. On 10/17/2006, at 52,762 miles, the rotors were resurfaced and…
Replaced front brakes on 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan for the first time on 8/31/05 when mileage was at 39,320. Rotors were also resurfaced at this same time. On 4/22/06 at 46,806 miles brakes had to be replaced again, which were worn down metal to metal (in only 7k miles). Front passenger side brake rotor was bad, and…
Electrical
13 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 99,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery.
Vehicles headlights intermittently will not turn on. There have been multiple times when the lights worked fine when leaving the house and then would not turn on when leaving to return home. This has caused US to drive home on multiple occasion with no headlights, obviously a very dangerous situation. We have taken it…
We have a Dodge Grand Caravan with electric side doors. The motors mechanism has stopped the ability for my daughters to be able to open them manually. If we were in an accident I am afraid that they would not be able to open them to get out. When the van was under warranty Dodge replaced one that was not as bad as…
Steering
13 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist, electric power assist system, linkages.
Consumer stated that the manufacturer was notified as to why consumer never received a recall notice. Vehicle was valid as being a part of the recall. Manufacturer had no explanation as to why consumer's vehicle was not registered with the manufacturer to be included with the current recall.
Vehicle has 55,000 miles on it and rack and pinion assembly is leaking. Based on research of other complaints, it is apparent that the rack and pinion assembly is defective and should be recalled. Obviously this is a safety issue as it affects steering. The power steering doesn't fail, but it will deteriorate until…
Doors and locks
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
Passenger side, power sliding door closed half way. Now it doesn't power close at all. Door doesn't open manually from the inside. While driving, door wasn't closed all the way and the door ajar light/alarm in the dash failed to warn me.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the door locks failed and the vehicle could only be locked manually. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 76,339.
Air bags
5 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: frontal.
My airbag light is constantly on and I suspect something is wrong with driver's side air bag in the steering as I feel that something may be wrong with the steering as well as I hear noises while turning. This is for my 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained a head concussion, left knee injury and suffered body pain. The driver side seat belt webbing would not secure tightly and caused the driver to strike the steering wheel. The…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: body.
: the contact stated after depressing the power sliding door button or using the power key fob, the right sliding door closed, but later became ajar without warning. This failure did not occur when the door was manually shut. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who duplicated the problem, but was unable to determine…
Passenger side, power sliding door closed half way. Now it doesn't power close at all. Door doesn't open manually from the inside. While driving, door wasn't closed all the way and the door ajar light/alarm in the dash failed to warn me.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine stall after refueling
Summary
This defect petition evaluates july 7, 2014 allegations from an owner of a model year (my) 2007 dodge grand caravan minivan that engine stall occurs in these vehicles without warning after refueling.the petitioner's vehicle is a chrysler rs platform minivan.the rs platform includes my 2003 through 2007 dodge grand caravan, dodge caravan, chrysler town and country and chrysler voyager minivans.NHTSA evaluated the petition by analyzing consumer complaints submitted to the agency, analyzing field data, reviewing technical information provided in chrysler's response to an agency information request and testing an rs minivan identified by its owner as experiencing post-refuel engine stalls.after
Questions about the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (36 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); engine (20 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); brakes (15 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 5, 2004 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Dodge Grand Caravan?
- It is 20th of 21 Grand Caravan model years by number of complaints, with 116 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.