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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan is among the quieter years of the Grand Caravan on NHTSA's books: 144 complaints (60% below the model's median year), 3 recalls, and no open investigations.

Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 36 reports (25% of the total).

144

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Grand Caravan years?

Grand Caravan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted1,962 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 12 complaints1989: 30 complaints1990: 69 complaints1991: 150 complaints1992: 319 complaints1993: 391 complaints1994: 248 complaints1995: 118 complaints1996: 1,860 complaints1997: 857 complaints1998: 761 complaints1999: 599 complaints2000: 558 complaints2001: 362 complaints2002: 417 complaints2003: 289 complaints2004: 144 complaints2005: 1,341 complaints2006: 378 complaints2007: 273 complaints2008: 1,962 complaints2009: 798 complaints2010: 1,307 complaints2011: 821 complaints2012: 816 complaints2013: 656 complaints2014: 476 complaints2015: 348 complaints2016: 1,220 complaints2017: 531 complaints2018: 349 complaints2019: 307 complaints2020: 23 complaints
Grand Caravan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System3625%
Engine2014%
Brakes1913%
Steering1410%
Electrical System139%
Latches & Locks96%
Other53%
Airbags53%
Lighting43%
Body & Structure43%
Visibility & Wipers32%
Tires & Wheels32%
Transmission32%
Suspension32%
Seats21%
Seat Belts11%

Does the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E104000Visibility & WipersDecember 11, 2007 · 1,657 units

Defect

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy

SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

04V386000SteeringAugust 5, 2004 · 681,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Remedy

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.

03E053000Fuel SystemOctober 24, 2003 · 68,563 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 20, 2012

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE SMELL OF BURNED RUBBER EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND FLAMES WERE VISIBLE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IN ADDITION, THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE FIRE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 19, 2012 · fire

“MASTER CYLINDER FAILED IN REAR BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. BRAKE FAILURE WAS SOLE REASON FOR REAR END ACCIDENT CAUSING DAMAGE TO TWO VEHICLES. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 10, 2008 · crash

“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. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 3, 2004

“3 MONTHS AFTER BUYING MY VAN THE DRIVERS DOOR IS GIVING A HEAVY SHOCK. THIS LED UP TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BODY CONTROL MOD (BCM). MY CAR WAS REPAIRED BUT AFTER 11 MONTHS THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AND DODGE WILL NOT COVER IT. THE SYMPTOMS ARE AS FOLLOWS THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCK SWITCH DOES NOT LOCK…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 31, 2006

2004 Dodge Grand Caravan — common questions

Is the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 144 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Grand Caravan year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2004 Grand Caravan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (36 complaints), engine (20 complaints), brakes (19 complaints).

Does the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Grand Caravan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Grand Caravan years to avoid are 2008, 1996, 2005, 2010, 2016, 1997, 2011, 2012, 2009, 1998, 2013, 1999, 2000, 1993, 1991. The cleanest record among Grand Caravan years belongs to 1986.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.