2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 13%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,655miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 13% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,655 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My front brakes have to be changed every three months , my van will stall or act like its going to stall I have to give it gas and after I move for a few it stops, my van is constantly out of line which wears on the tires ,the metal coolant lines that go for the rear heat was rusted and corroded badly causing a huge leak , also the transmission cooler bracket locates in front of radiator broke causing a hole in the radiator, this has not only happened in my 2004 Grand Caravan but also in my elderly parents 2004 caravan. …”
NHTSA complaint #10620733, filed 2014-08, 158,000 miles“The brakes have been sqeaking and when I let off of them they feel like they are grabbing. There is also lots of brakes dust on my front rims. This has been since I bought the car 3/15/04. The service department at the dealers said the brake noise is normal. They checked the brakes on 3/17 and said they were fine. I took the vehicle back 8/17 because of the front end pulling and asked that they check my brakes again. The rotors were warped so they turned the front rotors . …”
NHTSA complaint #10088662, filed 2004-08, 15 miles“We have had numerous and repeat problems with our 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan and we get no help from the dealer or the manufacturer. The main complaint that is most concerning is our brakes as we have had to replace them 3 times in less than a year. We have terrible shaking, vibration and grinding. The vehicle has pulled to the right from the moment we purchased it, I thought it was out of alignment but they have not been able to correct the problem although it has been in several times. Coincidentally it is the right side that wears more than then left. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140671, filed 2005-10, 43,825 miles“Replaced front brakes on 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan for the first time on 8/31/05 when mileage was at 39,320. Rotors were also resurfaced at this same time. On 4/22/06 at 46,806 miles brakes had to be replaced again, which were worn down metal to metal (in only 7k miles). Front passenger side brake rotor was bad, and had to also be replaced from the front brake problem. Both front brake calipers had to also be replaced at this time due to the rotors and brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10175943, filed 2006-12, 39,320 miles“Master cylinder failed in rear brake system causing brakes to fail. Brake failure was sole reason for rear end accident causing damage to two vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10236513, filed 2008-07, 84,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 4% |
| 2012 | 38 | 7% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 88 | 10% |
| 2009 | 64 | 12% |
| 2008 | 212 | 16% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 | 15 | 13% |
| 2003 | 17 | 8% |
| 2002 | 36 | 12% |
| 2001 | 19 | 6% |
| 2000 | 45 | 10% |
| 1999 | 54 | 13% |
| 1998 | 44 | 8% |
| 1997 | 71 | 12% |
| 1996 | 106 | 9% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 10% |
| 1993 | 97 | 34% |
| 1992 | 65 | 25% |
| 1991 | 34 | 26% |
| 1990 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
36 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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