2004 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (24) · Fuel System, Gasoline (8) · Steering (6)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Dodge Grand Caravan model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
93 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (20)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-11-22 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the air bags warning light illuminated. the contact stated that her face hit the steering wheel. a police report was filed. the contact drove …”
2021-03-19 · Unknown Or Other · 200,000 mi“sliding door locking activator failure prevents to door from being unlocked manually which is a big safety issue because rear passengers cannot exit them doors and therefore have to climb over the console and front seats to exit .. this is a big problem affecting all grand caravan and caravans with power lock and sliding doors. i will repeat this y…”
2020-03-26 · Engine · 213,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated while driving, the vehicle overheated without warning. the failure occurred several times. the contact stated as precaution the vehicle was stopped to allow the engine to cool down. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor was the manufactured notified of the failure. the vehicle …”
2019-09-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 260,000 mi“hairline cracks in fuel pump outlet just before connecting to fuel line leads to strong fuel smell and fuel vapors all around vehicle. fuel pump needs replacement to repair this dangerous condition. highly suggest different fuel pump design that is not prone to hairline cracks and potential fire hazard as fuel leak is about one foot away from a h…”
2016-11-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 115,000 mi“after filling the gas tank, within a few miles the vehicle will stall. dodge already has extended the warranty on the fuel tank of vehicle built after september 2003 but mine was built august 5 2003 so it is outside their window. this is a very dangerous issue because it has happened to me on the highway at 55 miles an hour and i then have no power…”
2016-02-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 150,000 mi“every time we fill the fuel tank the caravan cuts off and rides very rough. the recall on the dodge caravan was on vans build starting on 09/01/2003 my caravan was built on 09/29/2013.…”
2016-02-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 70,000 mi“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. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. …”
2016-01-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 160,000 mi“engine stalls out 10 or 15 seconds after filling the gas tank. usually on the highway you are turning on to. its been doing this for a couple of years.…”
2015-07-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 75,000 mi“the vehicle stalls out after filling at the gas station. reportedly due to an issue with the check valve and requires the entire fuel tank to be replaced.…”
2015-06-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 100,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. while driving 45 mph, the temperature gauge on the instrument panel started going to the red side; indicating that the vehicle was having trouble regulating the engine cooling system. the contact also stated that there was a strong odor of fuel entering the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an indepe…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.