2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Dodge Grand Caravans for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | 12 Caravan / Grand Caravans, 9.9 months of data per Caravan / Grand Caravan, average 95200 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 Caravan / Grand Caravans, 9.9 months of data per Caravan / Grand Caravan, average 95200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
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| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 35960 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 39680 | 0 | Replaced leaking water pump. Replaced PCV valve. |
| Jul | 2009 | 41540 | 30 | Change Right suspension arm retaining back door. Was rusted and sticky when trying to open back door. Got it from scrap yard for 30$Cd |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 86800 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 86800 | 1500 | Pitting of the exhaust manifold |
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 61380 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 65080 | 55 | replaced worn pads on rear disc brakes |
| Apr | 2012 | 66960 | 100 | Brakes, normal wear and tear. |
| Jan | 2013 | 71300 | 30 | worn stabalizer bar bushings replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 132000 | 700 | car was losing coolant. It was determined that it needed the water pump replaced. ABS control module failed and needed replacement. |
| Jun | 2011 | 153000 | 688 | catalytic converter replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 155000 | 78 | Instrument panel went out due to blown fuse |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 0 | Front suspension noise. Replaced sway bar links and bushings under warranty | |
| May | 2006 | 0 | Left electric sliding door would not close. Replaced wiring under warranty | |
| Mar | 2008 | 32 | Power steering whine. Purchased new reservoir and installed. | |
| May | 2008 | 0 | Water pump leaking. Replaced under warranty. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 55000 | 531 | Bad alternator bearing. |
| Jan | 2010 | 58700 | 150 | Accelerator would stick at idle position. Problem was traced to the throttle plate assembly. The assembly was cleaned and lubricated. No parts needed. |
| Nov | 2011 | 80000 | 350 | Passenger sliding door only closes part way. The wiring harnass has a broken wire. |
| Feb | 2012 | 81000 | 350 | Right rear sliding door's wiring harness needed to be replaced. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 240 | replaced fuel pump | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 72000 | 0 | Sway Bar Bushings were worn - replaced by dealer at no charge (should have been fixed before vehicle was sold to me) Steering rack pinion seal leaking. (Dealer replaced steering rack assembly) All brake pads worn to limits - dealer should have fixed this item before vehicle was sold to me. Dealer paid for the replacement of all rotors and pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 56420 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 57040 | 300 | airbag light stayed on...needed watch (clock spring) replacement. backordered which took a month at first dealer but found it at another. It was partly paid for by dealer as that is where I bought the car used and they honoured that CD player does not work on this used car. not worth repair.use ipod instead. radio sounds fine...it is the player alone that is defective |
| Mar | 2013 | 65720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 80500 | 50 | Right turn signal quit working, had to replace the multi function switch |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 110000 | 180 | small radiator leak - replaced radiator, thermostat, rusty thermostat housing, rusty return pipe to water pump |
| Dec | 2011 | 123000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 101680 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 106020 | 50 | Faulty oil pressure sender-replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 118420 | 85 | Rusted coolant line-replaced myself |
| Dec | 2011 | 121520 | 30 | Replaced front sway bar bushings |
| Oct | 2012 | 124000 | 100 | Worn out tie rod end-replaced Sway bar link replaced |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 76000 | 170 | Cruise control actuator quit working, replaced and works fine. Door lock actuator failed on drivers side sliding door. Replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | 76000 | 50 | Sway bar bushings loose causing a noise when going over bumps especially when it is cold outside. |
| Apr | 2011 | 82300 | 95 | Engine light came engine run rough and on slow on acceleration on read code for EGR valve. Replaced valve. $75 Driver door power window quit working. Took apart door removed motor/cleaned commentator lubed and reassembled. It is more noisy than before but works well. |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | 15 | Engine light came on. Code diagnosed as small vacuum leak. |
| Mar | 2012 | 92000 | 90 | Drivers side window motor quit. Replaced motor and lubed gears and cables. |
| Apr | 2012 | 92300 | 14 | Engine light came on P440 Very small vaccum leak. Replaced fuel cap with aftermarket cap. If you drill a hole to reattach the cap lanyard be sure to use sealant in the hole before reinstalling the lanyard. |
| Dec | 2012 | 103000 | 189 | Alternator tested very low, going on long trip did not want to deal with failure on the way. |
| Mar | 2013 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 82000 | 300 | Whining Noise. |
| Jun | 2009 | 92000 | 100 | Whining Noise Intermittent. I added Power Steering Fluid and the noise stopped. |
| Aug | 2009 | 94000 | 135 | "Check Engine Light" came on. - Mobile Mechanic found bad EGR Valve and replaced it. Problem cleared. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | head gasket, replaced water pump, drive belts did tune up, egr valve wires, also had them replace and bleed power steering fluid due to noise | |
| Mar | 2012 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 0 | left outer tie rod replaced under warranty. | |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | Overheated. Massive coolant leak. Replaced all rear coolant lines. | |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Power sliding door stopped working. Bad harness. | |
| Dec | 2006 | 100 | Right outer tie rod end replaced -- failed annual inspection. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 50 | ABS warning light -- bad sensor replaced. HVAC fan failed -- replaced fan and resistor. | |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Brake failure (RED) light on .. no problem found on first and second visit. Bad harness repaired on third visit. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 117000 | 525 | Leaking water pump, replaced with new and new serpentine belt, LOF, replaced oil pan bolt with new. |
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 56420 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 70060 | 400 | Coolant leak discovered. Radiator replaced due to pinhole. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 74000 | 200 | Dealer replaced Steering Rack. Brought van back the following week due to creaking sound in front end. Their idea to fix was to apply grease on the rubber bushing that connects the stabilizer bar to the frame. Now bushing pops out when under stress/bump. Rubber bushing popped out and stabilizer bar shifted to the right. Had to gingerly drive to local repair shop. They were able to fasten the bushing around the stabilizer bar but cautioned that due to wear on the clamp, it could pop out again. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 33480 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 34720 | 100 | Front sway bar links and bushings replaced. Left rear wheel cylinder leaking and was replaced. |
| Apr | 2008 | 35960 | 0 | Blower fan stopped working. Dealer replaced resistor. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 926 | EGR valve failure, tune up, fuel service and ignition wire set. Also cylinder 6 was misfiring | |
| Mar | 2010 | 57660 | 2150 | Steering rack leaking. Leaking water pump Front brake pads were at 3mm and needed to be replaced, and front rotors needed to be replaced. |
| Aug | 2010 | 59520 | 800 | Front driver's side wheel had grinding noise as it rotated through specific points on the wheel. Sound would disappear at higher speeds (eg. over 20 km/h). Dealer fixed front lower control arm bushing and lubed sway bar bushings. Fixed. |
| Mar | 2011 | 64480 | 700 | Leak in radiator due to separation of the radiators side walls (where it is crimped together). Leak originated along the passenger side of the radiator. Had to completely replace radiator. |
| Jan | 2012 | 69440 | 25 | Passenger side rear rim had corroded. As a result, the tire was leaking air |
| Mar | 2013 | 80600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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