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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 Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 116 owner complaints about the 2004 Dodge Grand 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 November 22, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems
116 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Fuel/propulsion system
14Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
14Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
13Electrical system
13Steering
11Fuel system, gasoline
9Latches/locks/linkages
6Engine
5Air bags
2610 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 25 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 14 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 0 |
| Steering | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| 10 other systems | 26 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Dodge Grand 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.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
104kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 38% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles9under 100k miles15100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Grand 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 Grand Caravan median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan safety ratings
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan w/SAB 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 Grand Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine Stall After RefuelingNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Caravan owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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.
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