Complaints
144
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:109,083 mi
#210 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:95,719 mi
#38 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:105,143 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 25 | — | — | 109,083 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 95,719 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 105,143 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 119,423 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 67,429 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 6 | — | — | 88,156 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 100,917 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Fuel System
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,083
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,719
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,143
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
119,423
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,429
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,000
Latches / Locks
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,156
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,917
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan has 144 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (25 complaints, avg 109,083 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 95,719 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (8 complaints, avg 105,143 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 Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 101,464 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 Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan include 4 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 2 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 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Dodge Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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