Worst 2005 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Latches / Locks
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches / Locks | 193 | — | — | 73,173 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 113 | — | — | 78,869 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 68 | 1 | — | 101,413 mi | |
| Airbags | 22 | 2 | — | 163,323 mi | |
| Fuel System | 22 | — | — | 105,273 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 17 | — | — | 37,497 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | 1 | — | 74,881 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 122,646 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 10 | — | — | 36,601 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 2 | — | 37,812 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 9 | — | — | 71,700 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 3 | — | 70,976 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 71,808 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 201,717 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | 1 | — | 49,631 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 6 | — | — | 51,267 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 1 | — | 28,709 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | 70,500 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 6 | — | — | 42,560 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 5 | — | — | 46,183 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 77,300 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 387,852 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 5 | — | — | 59,900 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 119,726 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 54,208 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 5 | — | — | 44,300 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 102,104 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Dodge Caravan
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~308,950 vehicles.
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.
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2005 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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