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2005 Dodge Caravan
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- Owner complaints
- 537
- Received Aug 2004 to Jan 2023
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close187 complaints · 35% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Headlights dim or fail at night76 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Ignition key sticks or will not turn29 complaints · 5.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #10V008000Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
- Recall #07V192000Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing. The up-front (uf) air bag sensors that contain brass bushings installed in these vehicles may corrode and crack allowing water to enter the sensor. These sensors provide enhanced air bag performance in certain types of frontal crashes.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 19 crashes, 0 fires, 19 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
1 more problem
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 76 |
| 2009 | 84 |
| 2010 | 103 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 537 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 187 | 35% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 76 | 14% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 29 | 5.4% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 25 | 4.7% | – | NHTSA recall #07V192000, #10V008000 |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 20 | 3.7% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 8 | 1.5% | – | NHTSA recall #04V047000 |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 8 | 1.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 8 | 1.5% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 7 | 1.3% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 7 | 1.3% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 6 | 1.1% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 6 | 1.1% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 6 | 1.1% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 5 | 0.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 5 | 0.9% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 5 | 0.9% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 4 | 0.7% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 3 | 0.6% | – | NHTSA recall #06V067000 |
| Passenger airbag sensor wrongly shows off | 3 | 0.6% | – | NHTSA recall #07V192000 |
| Serpentine belt breaks or slips off | 3 | 0.6% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #10V008000January 11, 2010308,950 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 Dodge Caravan, grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This Can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #07V192000May 3, 2007270,958 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing. The up-front (uf) air bag sensors that contain brass bushings installed in these vehicles may corrode and crack allowing water to enter the sensor. These sensors provide enhanced air bag performance in certain types of frontal crashes.
In one of these crashes, with one or both of the vehicle's uf sensors inoperative, the occupants will not benefit from the enhanced air bag protection that these sensors would provide.
Remedy
For vehicles registered in the recall states, dealers will replace the original uf air bag sensors with ones with greater corrosion resistance. Vehicles registered in other states will obtain a lifetime free replacement of any uf sensor that fails. The campaign began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #06V067000March 8, 2006268,800 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to Dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #04V047000February 3, 20043,200 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: retractor
After performing the ncap test, it was discovered that on certain minivans equipped without the available "stow 'n go" seating option, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled.
As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant during certain crash conditions, which Can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the retractor assemblies and any seat belt assembly that does not have the stake will be replaced. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2005 Dodge Caravan.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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