2004 DODGE CARAVAN PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake issues:

  • Brakes overheating, causing brake pedal travel to zero and brake to lock intermittently
    
  • Rear brakes rusty, causing the vehicle to slide and nose dive when brakes are applied
    
  • Front brake dust accumulation causing stopping distance to increase
    
  • Arsenic pads causing brake pads to wedge against the rotor-disc, resulting in vehicle fire and overheating
    
  • Brake light remaining lit after brake pedal is released until vehicle is turned off
    

• 2. Gas tank/fueling issues:

  • Vehicle stalling after refueling multiple times
    
  • Gas leaking from the top of the fuel tank
    
  • Engine stalling due to defective liquid/vapor valve in the gas tank
    
  • Hesitation and stalling after refueling
    
  • High speed gas tank filling resulting in stalling and power steering lockup while driving
    

• 3. Electrical system issues:

  • Airbag light illuminated due to a broken clockspring
    
  • Horn turning on intermittently
    
  • Map system malfunctioning, causing distraction to other drivers
    
  • Windshield wipers turning on by themselves
    
  • Gas gauge malfunctioning and not indicating accurately
    

• 4. Other miscellaneous issues:

  • Evaporator core leaks causing freon to leak into the passenger compartment
    
  • Front passenger side floor getting wet, causing moldy carpet
    
  • Seat frame breaking and falling back
    
  • Rear latch mechanism failing, causing child injury
    
  • Sluggish acceleration and hard brakes, resulting in burning brakes and locking brakes
    
  • Vehicle acceleration uncontrollably while shifting gears
    
  • Rear window glass exploding while driving, leading to safety concerns