| Issue ID | 775440 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10318434 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/02/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1. Metal coolant lines going to rear heater failed ,massive corrosion where the heater hose attaches to the pipe completely rotted/rusted out, the vehicle had 75k miles on it. 2. If the coolant level gets too low of course my engine will overheat and seize. 3. The steel pipes need to be replaced for aluminum pipes or corrosion protection from the factory that's needed to withstand harsh climes, especially ones where salt is used to deice roadways. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WATERVILLE , ME |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24R14BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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