Worst 2005 Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches / Locks | 301 | — | — | 94,812 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 243 | 2 | 5 | 113,167 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 129 | 1 | 2 | 103,339 mi | |
| Airbags | 55 | 10 | — | 91,963 mi | |
| Fuel System | 41 | — | — | 112,096 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 39 | — | — | 72,212 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 36 | — | — | 82,859 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 35 | — | — | 45,713 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 34 | — | — | 48,537 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | — | — | 111,108 mi | |
| Body Structure | 21 | — | — | 81,595 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 16 | — | — | 46,492 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 15 | — | — | 57,302 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 74,985 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 15 | — | 1 | 53,555 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 5 | — | 50,200 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | — | 46,964 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 3 | — | 58,130 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 11 | — | — | 43,096 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | — | — | 42,910 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 10 | — | 1 | 61,218 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | 2 | — | 37,351 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 118,401 mi | |
| Visibility | 10 | — | — | 56,189 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 66,796 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 9 | — | — | 40,078 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | 1 | 79,282 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 7 | — | — | 60,440 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 13,222 mi |
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Recalls for 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~308,965 vehicles.
ALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
ARIZONA 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. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
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 Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
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Does the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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