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2004 Dodge Caravan Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
68,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 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.

“Intermittent horn turning on. Clockspring was replaced along with front control module. They think hornpad is at fault and will further short clockspring and front control module”

NHTSA complaint #10818683, filed 2016-01, 118,652 miles

“- the contact has a 2004 Dodge Caravan with an odometer reading of 68000 miles when the spare tire would not release. The contact experienced a flat, and when he used the wrench to crank down the spear for the first time ,the tire would not release. The contact stated that he even used a crowbar to help loosen the tire that did not work, so he had to drive on the flat tire to get help. The contact took the car to the dealer, who told him that he needed a new spare tire hoist assembly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10177900, filed 2007-01, 68,000 miles

“I use the evenflo chase dlx booster car seat for my 3 year old. Most of the time we don't have occasion to remove the seat, but because I was leaving her with my mom overnight, I wanted to take the seat out for her use. When I tried to reinstall the seat the following evening, the lower tether snapped completely out at the plastic bolt on the back of the seat. There was no way to fix the problem and I had to install the seat with the seat belt and h clip . …”

NHTSA complaint #10281678, filed 2009-08

“The contact stated the four screws that hold the adjustment bar located on the back of the child safety seat have loosened over time resulting in complete detachment of the adjustment bar. The adjustment bar is used to adjust the height of the shoulder straps and without the screws the straps can no longer be adjusted. The adjustment bar could probably be screwed back into place however, the contact expressed hesitation due to safety concerns. The manufacturer was alerted who provided no reassurance for continually use of the safety seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #10157188, filed 2006-05, 29,084 miles

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015313%
2014210%
2013517%
201289%
201134%
20101810%
200954%
2008124%
200756%
200653%
2005122%
200446%
200342%
200252%
2001135%
2000112%
1999132%
1998213%
1997294%
1996806%
1995143%
1994203%
1993131%
1992111%
199181%
199041%
198921%
198822%

Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Caravan

Fuel system
18 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Caravan

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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