2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Dodge Grand Caravan 2004

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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (5%)

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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

71500 mi 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) 
105000 mi

US $385
Dealer reported rear shocks are severely rusted. 
61380 mi

C $30
worn stabalizer bar bushings replaced 
117300 mi

US $35
Replaced power steering fluid reservoir because the internal/integral filter was clogged. 
20800 mi Front suspension noise. Replaced sway bar links and bushings under warranty 
40000 mi

US $32
Power steering whine. Purchased new reservoir and installed. 

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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

109280 mi

C $550
Alternator 
68820 mi

C $375
Belt idler and belt. Idler bearing failing and belt cracking, also replaced p.s. Reservoir and replaced p.s fluid . 
82000 mi

US $300
Whining Noise. 
92000 mi

US $100
Whining Noise Intermittent. I added Power Steering Fluid and the noise stopped. 
121520 mi

C $30
Replaced front sway bar bushings 
124000 mi

C $100
Worn out tie rod end-replaced Sway bar link replaced 
77400 mi

US $50
Sway bar bushings loose causing a noise when going over bumps especially when it is cold outside. 

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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

20000 mi left outer tie rod replaced under warranty. 
37000 mi

US $100
Right outer tie rod end replaced -- failed annual inspection. 

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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

34720 mi

C $100
Front sway bar links and bushings replaced. 
74000 mi

US $100
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. 
57660 mi

C $2150
Steering rack leaking. 
59520 mi

C $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.  

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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems

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