2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

995 federal complaints (1,341 component records) · 5 recall campaigns on file · 7 federal investigations · 27 service bulletins · 4 Canadian recalls
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Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Fuel
Gasoline Or E85, Regular
Drive
FWD
EPA economy
17 city / 24 hwy
Federal complaints
995
Recall campaigns
5
Specifications show one example EPA configuration for this model year; other engines, drivetrains, and trims exist and the records below cover all of them.
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.

Fault profile

Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.

Latches & locks
339
Electrical system
261
Lighting
163
Air bags
107
Steering
78
Body & structure
70
Fuel system
65
Engine & cooling
49
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

When it fails

The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.

Vehicle age when the failure occurred

0 years old: 61 complaints01 years old: 68 complaints2 years old: 97 complaints3 years old: 148 complaints4 years old: 127 complaints5 years old: 159 complaints56 years old: 93 complaints7 years old: 65 complaints8 years old: 50 complaints9 years old: 46 complaints10 years old: 31 complaints1011 years old: 15 complaints12 years old: 8 complaints13 years old: 8 complaints14 years old: 5 complaints15 years old: 4 complaints1516 years old: 1 complaints17 years old: 1 complaints18 years old: 4 complaints19 years old: 0 complaints20+ years old: 0 complaints20+
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 991 of 995 complaints with a usable failure date.

Odometer when the failure occurred

0,000 - 20,000 miles: 46 complaints020,000 - 40,000 miles: 118 complaints40,000 - 60,000 miles: 196 complaints40k60,000 - 80,000 miles: 168 complaints80,000 - 100,000 miles: 122 complaints80k100,000 - 120,000 miles: 81 complaints120,000 - 140,000 miles: 56 complaints120k140,000 - 160,000 miles: 32 complaints160,000 - 180,000 miles: 10 complaints160k180,000 - 200,000 miles: 5 complaints200,000+ miles: 5 complaints200k+
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 839 of 995 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).

Known issues

The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.

Latches & locks

339 complaint records
"THE DOOR LOCK JUST SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. PASSENGER SIDE, REAR DOOR DOES NOT RESPOND TO BUTTON ON DOOR POST. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse latches & locks parts in the directory →

Electrical system

261 complaint records5 fire reports2 crash reports
"DOOR LOCKS ON SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT WORK. VAN HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER 2 TIMES ON THIS. THIS IS A UNSAFE CONDITION. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →

Lighting

163 complaint records2 fire reports1 crash report
"TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING IN THE FRONT. REPLACED BULBS MULTI FUNTION SWITCH AND LIGHT BULD SOCKETS AND STILL DONT WORK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse lighting parts in the directory →

Federal defect investigations

Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.

InvestigationStatusComponentSubject
DP14002
opened Sep 2014
closed Apr 2015Fuel System, GasolineEngine Stall After Refueling
This defect petition evaluates July 7, 2014 allegations from an owner of a model year (MY) 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan that engine stall occurs in these vehicles without warning after refueling.The petitioner's vehicle is a Chrysler RS platform...
EA11010
opened Sep 2011
closed Nov 2012Exterior LightingLoss of headlight illumination
The subject vehicle (SV) population includes MY 2005-2006 vehicles built between March 2004 and December 2005 manufactured with a TRW supplied headlight switch assembly (HSA).The HSA was the primary focus of the investigation; earlier and later vehicles...
AQ10001
opened Nov 2010
closed Dec 2015Unknown Or OtherFleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely...
PE10022
opened Jul 2010
closed Sep 2011Exterior LightingLoss of Headlight Illumination
To date, ODI has interviewed several complainants who confirmed that the headlights fully extinguish, and remain extinguished, on an intermittent basis.In most cases this occurred while the vehicle was in motion.The occurrences do not show a repeatable...
RQ09003
opened Jul 2009
closed Feb 2010Air BagsFRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE - led to recall 10V008000
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRAME RAIL-MOUNTED FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSORS IN APPROXIMATELY 312,442 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 AND 2006 CHRYSLER MINIVANS (RECALL 10V-008).THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT CRASH SENSORS WITH ULTRADUR BRAND PLASTIC HOUSINGS AND...
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InvestigationStatusComponentSubject
EA06003
opened Mar 2006
closed May 2007Air BagsFRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE - led to recall 07V192000
DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DCC) WILL REPLACE THE FRAME RAIL-MOUNTED FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSORS IN APPROXIMATELY 270,958 MY 2005 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS (NHTSA RECALL NO.
PE05061
opened Nov 2005
closed Mar 2006Air BagsFRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
THE MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DC) MINIVANS HAVE THE NEW ADVANCED FRONTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS WITH TWO FRONT CRASH SENSORS MOUNTED ON THE FRAME RAILS BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER AND A MAIN CRASH SENSOR INSIDE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE MOUNTED IN THE...

Recall campaigns

Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.

CampaignComponentSummaryRemedy
10V271000Equipment Adaptive/MobilityALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES.Normally free
10V261000SeatsARIZONA MOBILITY PRODUCTS (AMP) IS RECALLING ONE 2005 AND ONE 2007 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES.Normally free
10V008000Air BagsCHRYSLER 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,...Normally free
06V067000VisibilityON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.Normally free
04V047000Seat BeltsAFTER 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.Normally free

Transport Canada recalls

Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.

RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2019420
2019-08-21
Other5,327Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered.
2007169
2007-05-30
Airbag51,000On certain vehicles the left or right front supplemental airbag sensors may crack under certain conditions, which can allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the airbag warning lamp to illuminate.
2006058
2006-03-10
Other38,034On certain vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break which could result in a loss of front windshield wiping capability. This could impair the driver's vision and cause a crash without warning.
2004050
2004-02-06
Seats And Restraints331On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat belt retractor may have been improperly assembled. During a severe frontal impact, there is a possibility that the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant which can increase the risk...

Service bulletins and warranty extensions

Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
9004009
Apr 2021
Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage.
9004009
Mar 2021
Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage.
9004275
Jul 2020
Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms.
23-015-20
Apr 2020
EquipmentDisinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 2020
EquipmentCharging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
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BulletinTypeComponentSummary
31-006-19
Nov 2019
StructureRepair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 2019
EquipmentUse of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 2019
EquipmentUse of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 2019
StructureRepair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100319
Nov 2019
StructureUse of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 2019
StructureUse of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
68332810
Sep 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingService - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2.
R2118796A
Feb 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
RL108213A$
Jan 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingNAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
D-16-02
Jan 2016
Fuel System(X60) FUEL TANK/VAPOR CANISTER - 2004-2005-TOWN AND COUNTRY (RS) AND CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN (RS)
D-16-02 X60
Jan 2016
Fuel SystemExtended Warranty on the Fuel Tank/Vapor Cannister
D1602X60
Jan 2016
Fuel SystemExtended Warranty on the Fuel Tank/Vapor Cannister
9003215
Feb 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingPart Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application.
9002887
Feb 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingPart Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009,...
9002519
Mar 2013
Equipment82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois,...
SB-08-008-13
Feb 2013
Exterior LightingCHRYSLER: THE PARK LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN BOTH HEADLAMPS ARE ON AND THEN OFF, OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHILE PARK LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMNATED AFTER SWITCHING ON. MODELS 2005-2006 TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, GRAND CARAVAN, CARAVAN, GRAND VOYAGER. *PE
08-008-13
Feb 2013
Electrical SystemHeadlights Fail To Illuminate, Or Illuminate And Then Turn Off (X45 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin is intended to serve as an aid in diagnosis and testing of the headlamp switch assembly.This bulletin involves removing and replacing the headlamp switch if necessary.
21-001-13
Jan 2013
Electrical SystemMIL Illumination - DTC P1776 Solenoid Switch Valve Latched in LR Position
SB-08-052-12
Aug 2012
Exterior LightingDODGE/CHRYSLER: BEHAVIOR OF HEADLAMP SWITCH FUNCTION MAY IMPACT LIGHTING SYSTEMS SUCH AS OVERLOAD SPIKE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, TURNING OFF OR UNANTICIPATED ILLUMINATION, FLICKERING OR DIMMING OF EXTERIOR AND/OR INTERIOR LIGHT WITH ENGINE IS AT IDLE SPEED, OR SINGLE LAMP IN...
CS-J-38
Apr 2010
Air BagsDODGE/CHRYSLER: SUPPLEMENTAL FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS ON ABOUT 310,000 CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR.
06
Apr 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingLEAKING COOLANT AT THE HEATER TUBE CRIMPS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION F06 - UNDERBODY HEATER HOSES. *TT
01
Feb 2006
EquipmentTHE UNDERBODY REAR A/C AND HEATER TUBE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION F01. *TT

Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. Close every door, hood, and tailgate gently, once.A door that needs a slam or springs back is the latch complaint on this vehicle. It is the kind of fault a seller has learned to hide by slamming.
  2. Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
  3. Do a full walk-around with every light on.Condensation inside a lens, a dim side, or a flickering tail light match this vehicle's lighting cluster.
  4. Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 5 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
  5. Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.

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