2004 Dodge Caravan: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 12, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · IL

2004 dodge caravan. Consumer writes in regards to fuel tank extended warranty coverage that applies to vehicle stalling after refueling. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle began stalling shortly after it was purchased and has since continued. The stalling occurred at highway speeds and while making left turns. Also, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the egr sensor.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 73,000 miles · PA

My first gas tank fill after purchasing the used vehicle resulted with constant stalling for the next 1/2 mile. This has been going on for the last 4 years. I do not overfill the tank. The vehicle now stalls about 80% of the time after I fill the tank. After about 6/10th of a mile ,the problem corrects itself. One time I come very close to having an accident when after leaving the gas station I was going down a hill and had to make a right turn at an intersection, the vehicle stalled out & I had to put the gear selector in neutral to try to restart the vehicle while it was moving & making a right turn at the same time ! I am now forced to park the car for a few minutes after fill up before I can safely take it back on the roadway. This is an ongoing problem for the 2004 -2007 chrysler & dodge minivans. I have viewed many complaints on line about the same issue. Does someone have to give up their life before a recall is issued? There is a defective valve in the gas tanks & the tanks have to be replaced !

Filed Sep 13, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 39,000 miles · MI

Not 100% but probably 40% - 60% of the time I refuel - especially a full tank - the car will tend to hesitate and stall within the first 90 seconds of getting back on the road. Seems like it has not done it a lot lately but I just had some work done by the local dodge dealer including new wires and plugs. When I left the dealership it ran fine. I put in probably 3/4 tank of gas in it and it began hesitating and stalling worse than it had in some time. The weather was also quite a bit cooler than it had been in 6 months. I also read an article in USA today about this issue which I have been experiencing since 2007 when I purchased the car used. I have had the dealer look at it in the past and the could identify nothing specific. Figured I would register the complaint since I heard others were having the same issue.

Filed Dec 10, 2013 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · MD

As mentioned by several other postings, the caravan engine will stall out after the gas tank is filled. This happens almost every time the vehicle is fueled. It will stall out within a few minutes of driving after leaving the gas station. It has stalled out in traffic, at stop lights, and now I avoid traveling on the roadway for several minutes after fueling if possible, choosing instead to travel through parking lots or back roads before entering any main arteries. A service repairman at the dealership said he had never heard of such a thing and had no idea what the problem could be. Another mechanic mentioned it might be a valve in the top of the tank that is defective but the only repair is to replace the whole gas tank as the part is not a separate piece. Based on my own online research, I think this is a defect with this make and model.

Filed Aug 28, 2013 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · MA

After fueling the vehicle stalls numberious times in traffic causing a hazzard. This would be exceptabe however there seem to be many of the vehicle that does the same thing see http://forum.chryslerminivan.net *tt .

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Fuel system · 101,224 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 101,224. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge caravan. The contact stated that over the course of five years, whenever he filled the fuel tank the vehicle would stall immediately after. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on three different occasions but the no cause for the failure was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 83,351 miles · NJ

This complaint is about another 2004 dodge caravan that stalls after filling up the tank. The problem is that the stalling occurs without warning-I.e. In the middle of crossing an intersection or,say, pulling out of the gas station into traffic! Spoke with chrysler this morning about it and they seem oblivious to the problem. Kind of hard to believe since all you have to do is google "caravan stalls after filling up" and there are thousands of complaints online. Mechanics are aware of the problem but the general public only seems to be aware after the occurrence! Please take some time to check into this before some little kid gets hurt.

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · RI

This complaint is for a 2004 dodge caravan the problem occurs when the gas tank is filled. The vehicle stalls and runs rough for several miles and sometimes many more. I believe the defect is the liquid/vapor valve built into the top of the fuel tank. It fails and allows fuel into the evac canister and vapor lines which could explode or cause a fire as they are not designed to hold gasoline. Chrysler seems to care less. I'm sure when people start to burn to death something will be done. Thank you

Filed Dec 19, 2006 · Engine · 55,500 miles · ME

Tl*- the contact's 2004 dodge caravan is stalling. The current mileage is 55,000. The first incident occurred on december 8, 2006 and second incident occurred on december 14, 2006. The car has stalled while driving 30-35 miles per hour each time the incident occurs, it has not stalled at highway speeds. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer on december 15, 2006 and they could not diagnose the vehicle's problem based on the computer diagnostics. The incident hasn't happened since 12/14/06 . The first incident occurred while making a left turn, there were no warning lights present in the vehicle. Each the dealer gave contact no additional diagnose on the vehicle.