2004 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems

Filed Mar 26, 2020 · Engine · 213,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle overheated without warning. The failure occurred several times. The contact stated as precaution the vehicle was stopped to allow the engine to cool down. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor was the manufactured notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 213,000.*dt consumer stated after changing the thermostat pieces of plastic came out of the motor. Problem with overheating has occured for 4 years. *jb*dt

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. While driving 45 MPH, the temperature gauge on the instrument panel started going to the red side; indicating that the vehicle was having trouble regulating the engine cooling system. The contact also stated that there was a strong odor of fuel entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and carbon filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · VA

After taking on gas, engine will sometimes stumble and most of the time quit running. Tried not over filling it and it still will just die sometime after taking on gas. On two occasions, it did this after hitting highway speeds. It would suddenly lose power and you had to pull off the road. It would normally start back up and have no more problems until next fill up. Because of this, we don't fill up and hit the road. We drive around before driving at highway speeds. Once, it died in front of several cars and a big truck had to brake hard and swerve off the road. So far, there has not been any known accidents but feel it is a matter of time before someone gets hurt. The mechanic said it was something wrong with a valve in gas tank and that you can't buy the part. We don't loan our van to the kids anymore since my oldest daughter almost caused a wreck and almost got hit when the van lost power.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · PA

For the past four years or so, almost every time after filling up the gas tank, the 2004 dodge grand caravan anniversary edition stalls. I can be just pulling away from the pump when it happens, or stopped at a stop light within a few minutes from leaving the gas station. You can feel the car 'jump' like someone is pressing the gas pedal quickly and it jerks the van a bit forward. Then it stalls. It takes a few turns of the key and pressing the gas pedal very quickly and forcefully to get it started again. I have gotten into the habit of driving the van around a parking lot for a few minutes until it feels back to normal before pulling out into traffic, as I'm concerned it will stall out in the middle of traffic. This only happens right after filling up the gas tank. It concerns me now more than ever since my son is learning how to drive and I want him to be safe.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Engine · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. After refueling the vehicle and driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MD

Periodically, the engine of our 2004 grand caravan sputters and dies without warning. Typically this happens right after filling the gas tank. Upon leaving the gas station, the van runs normally for a minute or two, then cuts out all together. Usually this happens just as we are pulling out of the station into traffic. Once the van is re-started, it runs roughly for a minute, then quite normally. This first occurred in late 2009 and happened infrequently for a time. The older the van becomes, the more frequently it happens - now on almost every fill-up. Related to this issue, periodically after starting the van at home, with a nearly full tank of gas, it runs fine for a minute or two, then the engine seems to go into idle and completely fails to respond to the gas pedal. Typically this happens after stopping at a stop sign near home. The engine runs, but there is no acceleration. We drift to the side of the road, brake to a stop, wait a minute (sometimes shift to park), then try the gas pedal again. The van will respond normally at that point and run for the rest of the day without further trouble. (this seems to happen more often when outside temperatures are between 50 and 65 degrees.) we have had the vehicle examined a number of times by several very reputable auto services and none have been able to identify or correct the problem.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

This incident occurs every time I fill up with fuel. It began at approximately 35,000 miles and continues until this day at about 116,000 miles. Incident description: I enter the gas station. I fill up with fuel until the pump stops, not a "top-off". I start the ignition and begin to drive away. The engine stutters and sometimes stalls completely. After a short distance, 3 miles or so, it runs normally. Recently after my knee surgery, my wife was driving and pulled out into traffic, left hand turn, after a refuel. We were trying high-test ethanol free gasoline. Well she made it into the center turning lane and waited her turn. When an opening arrived she pressed the accelerator and the van started and failed completely, leaving us half-way in the lane for oncoming traffic. Thankfully the oncoming traffic slowed as they blew their horns and she was able to restart the van and begin to drive. This was a most miserable experience especially since we had all three of our small children in the van with us. Something really needs to be done to correct this ongoing and dangerous issue.

Filed May 18, 2013 · Engine · 40,000 miles · WI

Since this date, after every fill up, the car will hesitate, backfire, and in many cases die. The car can be restarted, and then will operate with no difficulty. On one occurrance the backfire was so pronounced that it blew the air cleaner off, breaking all of the mounting clips. The car must be driven very carefully after a fill up due to this condition. You cannot rely on getting into heavy traffic due to the hesitation and frequency of the engine die out. I have taken this car in to the dodge dealer on more than one occassion and they claim no knowkledge of the issue. I write this because there was an article in the kenosha news, dated wednesday may 15th, 2013 which detailed 3 chrysler, dodge brand cars probed for this same issue. They mentioned only v8 engines, but I want to let someone know that this issue includes others such as my 3.3l v6. I am sure that I am not the only one to experinece this problem.

Filed Apr 2, 2013 · Engine · 111,114 miles · SC

In january 2011, I had to replace the catalytic converter in my vehicle and it has been running fine until now. Last week, my check engine light came on and I made a service appt. With mckinney dodge in easley sc to get it checked out. I was called today (04/02/2013) and was advised the same part needed to be replaced again. The service department advised the part only had a 12 month warranty. I told him this was unacceptable for a part that was very expensive to only have a 12 month warranty. He provided the chrysler customer service # (1‑800‑992‑1997). I called them and the lady reviewed the record, and restated they could not assist, as it only had a 12 month warranty. The vehicle mileage is now a little over 156,000. I have put around 45,000 miles on the car since january 2011. I have had this van for years, and how could the original part on the vehicle last for many years, and then a replacement part only last a little over 2 years. I asked had the quality of their vehicle parts gone down from when the original vehicle was made. She had no response, but provided your website and to find out if there were any similar complaints on the catalytic converters on other chrysler or dodge vehicles. I told them I would not be purchasing another chrysler or dodge product. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 21, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 180,000 miles · LA

After going through water puddles, the car became difficult to steer. The wheel turned but as if the engine was off. The car also hesitates as if the engine will stall.