2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 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.

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.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Grand Caravan SE 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 Grand Caravan SE median. How we score

'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Grand Caravan SE owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE HEADLIGHTS SWITCHED THEMSELVES OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AFTER DARK. EVER SINCE THEN, THE HEADLIGHTS AND/OR PARKING LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY BY THEMSELVES.
Complaint 10403099 · May 19, 2011 · 57,000 miles

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