2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,340miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,340 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Right rear tail light lens (cover) have a tendency to come apart. It happen to my sister in law 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, twice. First it was under warranty, second, we saw it before it's came apart. I have seen same model that don't have lens cover .”
NHTSA complaint #10235567, filed 2008-07, 45,000 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“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact was driving 15 MPH when the smell of burned rubber emitted inside of the vehicle and flames were visible from under the hood. In addition, the head lights failed to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was destroyed and the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired. The cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 121,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10444645, filed 2012-01, 121,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 48 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 | 150 | 15% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 24 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
36 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsAir bags
5 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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