Complaints
83
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:80,557 mi
#26 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:117,176 mi
#36 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:91,106 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 80,557 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 117,176 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 91,106 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | 1 | 32,961 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | 1 | 67,418 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — |
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,557
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,176
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,106
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,961
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,418
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Dodge Caravan has 83 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (12 complaints, avg 80,557 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 117,176 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (6 complaints, avg 91,106 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,607 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Dodge Caravan include 3 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Dodge Caravan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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