| Issue ID | 982385 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10513147 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/05/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The 3. 8l engine stalls after almost every fuel fill-up and began in early 2010. Within 1-2 miles after a fuel up, the vehicle will buck and sputter and often turn off completely. It gets better after 3-5 miles. It apparently is a known issue with many dodge owners, not just minivans. I had two 2006 dodge chargers (r/t and srt8) that both did the same thing. I no longer own the chargers but still have the 2004 caravan. This a dangerous and unpredictable issue that has something to do with the tank mounted vapor separation valve and the vapor return system. The vehicle is not "topped off" when fueling which has been known to create the issue. Thanks. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RALEIGH, NC |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L04RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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