2004 Dodge Caravan Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2004 Dodge Caravan addresses passenger and cargo versions of the van, the first with four doors and the second with three, across Base, C/V, SE and SXT trims. Two naturally aspirated engines are listed: a DOHC 2.4L inline-four and a 3.3L OHV V6 that can run on flex-fuel as well as gasoline. Specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics follow the engine through the fuel, ignition and cooling systems and on to the transaxle, brakes, suspension and steering.

Engines covered

• 2.4L inline-four (148 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.3L V6 (201 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel or gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door mini passenger van
• 3-door mini cargo van

Trims covered

• Base
• C/V
• SE
• SXT

Known issues on the 2004 Caravan. The 2004 Caravan has 1 recall on the federal record. It covered certain vans with the V6 engine, in which the upper hose feeding the power steering cooler could split; leaking fluid that met an ignition source could start a fire under the hood, and dealers fitted a new hose. Owners have filed 65 complaints. The most frequent concern the fuel and propulsion system (12), the electrical system (8), the gasoline fuel system (7) and the hydraulic service brakes (7). Of the total, 3 complaints reported a fire, 2 a crash and 2 an injury. Power steering and fuel system procedures, specifications and diagnostics are part of the manual.