2004 Dodge Caravan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Nine times the car has stopped running for no apparent reason. It seems to occur when the foot is lifted off the accelerator. So far no accident. My wife has been able to guide the car to the side of the road. After waiting a few seconds the car starts without difficulty and she can preceed on her way. This has aoccurred in the last three monts. The service department has said there s nothing stored in the computor so they can not diagnose the problem. I am concerned whe will not safely get to the side the next time.”
NHTSA complaint #10116380, filed 2005-04, 21,000 miles“- the contact's 2004 Dodge Caravan is stalling. The current mileage is 55,000. The first incident occurred on december 8, 2006 and second incident occurred on december 14, 2006. The car has stalled while driving 30-35 miles per hour each time the incident occurs, it has not stalled at highway speeds. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer on december 15, 2006 and they could not diagnose the vehicle's problem based on the computer diagnostics. The incident hasn't happened since 12/14/06 . …”
NHTSA complaint #10176573, filed 2006-12, 55,500 miles“2004 Dodge Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to fuel tank extended warranty coverage that applies to vehicle stalling after refueling. The consumer stated the vehicle began stalling shortly after it was purchased and has since continued. The stalling occurred at highway speeds and while making left turns. Also, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the EGR sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10864907, filed 2016-05“Evaporator core leaks allowing freon to leak out into sealed interior passenger compartment. Design flaw due to location of temperature probe through the middle of the core. Evaporator core is very difficult to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10266421, filed 2009-04Related service bulletins
- 10223854Sep 7, 2016Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies…
- 10228094May 11, 2016Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please perform the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1…
- 10181452May 11, 2016Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please perform the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1…
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10119640Jan 15, 2016Fuel Tank / Vapor Canister To announce an extended warranty on the Fuel Tank / Vapor Canister Effective Immediately
- 10229181Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223602Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10013774Dec 10, 2005Cylinder head bolt re-torque procedure. Gpop - issue review system.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 | 19 | 8% |
| 2001 | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 | 61 | 13% |
| 1999 | 102 | 18% |
| 1998 | 135 | 21% |
| 1997 | 123 | 17% |
| 1996 | 215 | 15% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 66 | 10% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 7% |
| 1991 | 41 | 7% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 26 | 14% |
| 1988 | 15 | 15% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 5 | 10% |
| 1985 | 8 | 16% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Caravan
18 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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