no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. 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…
2005 Dodge CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 537 owner complaints about the 2005 Dodge Caravan, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Dodge Caravan has problems
537 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
203Latches/locks/linkages
123Electrical system
90Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
49Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
28Steering
22Fuel/propulsion system
17Suspension
15Structure
14Fuel system, gasoline
10817 other systems15 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 203 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 123 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 90 | 1 |
| Air bags | 49 | 6 |
| Steering | 28 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 0 |
| Suspension | 17 | 2 |
| Structure | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 108 | 15 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Dodge Caravan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Front: retractor
Risk. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 166 latches/locks/linkages complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles144under 100k miles22100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Latches/locks/linkages
21 owners mentioned a cost$130median
Middle half: $95 – $375
Electrical system
10 owners mentioned a cost$206median
Middle half: $108 – $359
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Caravan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. How we score
'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Dodge Caravan safety ratings
2005 Dodge Caravan Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
7 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Dodge Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditNo recall
- Engine Stall After RefuelingNo recall
- FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURELed to recall 07V-192
- Loss of headlight illuminationNo recall
- FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURENo recall
- Loss of Headlight IlluminationNo recall
- FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURELed to recall 10V-008
In owners' words
What Caravan owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO COMPUTER GLITCH. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND ON-LINE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR POWER LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS ONLY LOCKED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BODY CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE…
THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AT 15MPH AS A SAFETY FEATURE AND THEN DO NOT. IT ALSO MEANS I HAVE TO ENTER THE CAR ONLY FROM DRIVER SIDE AND MANUALLY LOCK OR UNLOCK ALL MY DOORS AND MY TRUNK DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I…
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