There is 1 US recall for the 2004 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan, and 2 in Canada. Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system.
Check by VIN to confirm the exact model and see every recall for it.
Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
Risk: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
On certain minivans equipped with a 3.3L or 3.8L engine, the upper power steering cooler hose could split, causing a fluid leak. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the upper power steering hose.
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan (2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #26 for the most complaints (median 191).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Equipment | 4 | |
| Air bags | 4 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | – | – | – | – |
EPA ratings for each 2004 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 3.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan AWD 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.