2004 Dodge Caravan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Dodge Caravan, 5% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 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.
“Mysteriously my headlights stopped working last night. Had to drive home in the dark which was very dangerous. As well as my windshield washer fluid pump will not turn on. This seems to be a recurring problem with this make and year. Why hasn't Dodge done a recall it seems to be the problem is far too widespread and common in these vans.”
NHTSA complaint #10532219, filed 2013-07, 165,000 miles“Brake lights remain lit after brake pedal is released, and remain on until the vehicle is turned off. Appears to be related to the center brake lamp bulb being burned out. I was nearly struck from behind since there was no change in the lighting when I depressed the brake pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10212467, filed 2007-12, 71,700 miles“Closed all doors using the key fob and went to church. The rear sliding passenger door would not open with the key fob. Got inside the vehicle and you can not manually pull the lever up. This is a safety hazard. It appears the passenger door is beginning to malfunction also. Key fob won't open it, but you can open manually. Tires wear out quickly in the front. I also lost a tail light on the highway. It just separated from the vehicle. I have noticed the same thing beginning to happen to the other tail light. Dodge is making a killing on these. They are approximately 113 dollars!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10275913, filed 2009-07, 108,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2008 | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 | 90 | 17% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 12% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 31 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 43 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 19 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Caravan
18 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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