2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 11%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,680miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 11% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,680 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.
“We have a Dodge Grand Caravan with electric side doors. The motors mechanism has stopped the ability for my daughters to be able to open them manually. If we were in an accident I am afraid that they would not be able to open them to get out. When the van was under warranty Dodge replaced one that was not as bad as they both are now.”
NHTSA complaint #10394064, filed 2011-04, 94,000 miles“3 months after buying my van the drivers door is giving a heavy shock. This LED up to the replacement of the body control mod (bcm). My car was repaired but after 11 months the same problem happened and Dodge will not cover it. The symptoms are as follows the drivers door lock switch does not lock but will unlock all the other switches are fine .”
NHTSA complaint #10154334, filed 2006-04, 12,000 miles“Vehicles headlights intermittently will not turn on. There have been multiple times when the lights worked fine when leaving the house and then would not turn on when leaving to return home. This has caused us to drive home on multiple occasion with no headlights, obviously a very dangerous situation. We have taken it to multiple mechanics and have not had anyone find a problem, they always seem to work when we take it in. We replaced the switch to no avail. We simply do not drive it when we think we will be out after dark. …”
NHTSA complaint #10451033, filed 2012-03, 99,680 miles“I have an 04 Dodge Grand Caravan. Having problem with the headlight module. Now this problem has been going on scents the 2000 caravans. When is this going to be recalled and fixed by Dodge???? Do we have to wait when someone is hurt or killed in a car accident????? Dodge clams they have the best vehicles on the road???? Well prove it. This is owner 5th Dodge mini van and I think its are last Dodge ever. This has to be addressed and fixed asap!!! Please recall the head light module on all Dodge caravans. Canada and us.”
NHTSA complaint #10368329, filed 2010-11, 130,789 miles“Engine started missing, vibrations from engine. Diagnosis electrical fault. Wiring harness brittle form harness being placed on, over and next, snaked around exhaust manifold, causing premature wiring failure. Fuel injector wiring harness unshielded in side of intake manifold / plenum. Wiring harness poorly shielded. This is a deliberate, intentional design / engineering to snake wiring harness around exhaust manifold. Causing wiring harness failure. Using sub-standard wiring components and not using shielding to cause pre-mature failure. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 58 | 24% |
| 2018 | 92 | 34% |
| 2017 | 144 | 35% |
| 2016 | 314 | 31% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 128 | 36% |
| 2013 | 256 | 54% |
| 2012 | 337 | 58% |
| 2011 | 332 | 63% |
| 2010 | 550 | 63% |
| 2009 | 334 | 61% |
| 2008 | 815 | 63% |
| 2007 | 30 | 16% |
| 2006 | 38 | 13% |
| 2005 | 259 | 26% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 | 38 | 13% |
| 2001 | 37 | 12% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 62 | 14% |
| 1998 | 79 | 14% |
| 1997 | 104 | 18% |
| 1996 | 197 | 17% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
36 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology