no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
2004 Dodge CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2004 Dodge Caravan, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Dodge Caravan has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Fuel/propulsion system
8Electrical system
7Fuel system, gasoline
7Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
6Steering1 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags
4Engine and engine cooling
4Equipment
4Power train
2410 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 24 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Dodge 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.
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 Dodge.
Best & worst years
2004 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 Dodge Caravan safety ratings
2004 Dodge Caravan in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Dodge Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine Stall After RefuelingNo recall
In owners' words
What Caravan owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ENGINE OFTEN HESITATES AFTER YOU HAVE DRIVEN A FEW BLOCKS AFTER REFUELING. THIS FORM ASKS FOR A SINGLE SPECIFIC DATE BUT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED EVERY FEW WEEKS FOR THE LAST YEAR OR SO. DEPENDING UPON THE TRAFFIC SITUATION WHEN THE HESITATION OCCURS, AND ACCIDENT COULD EASILY OCCUR. MY MECHANIC…
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN THE FALL OF 2013 AND AM STARTING TO COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT EVERY TIME I FILL MY GAS TANK UP MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF! TODAY I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK. MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE BACK SEAT AND WHEN I PULLED OUT INTO THE HIGHWAY THE VAN SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP!…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL PUMP DUE TO CORROSION. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.…
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