2005 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Latches/Locks/Linkages (282) · Exterior Lighting (112) · Electrical System (90)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
852 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2010-06-15 · campaign 10V271000 · 13 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Fix: ALL IN ONE MOBILITY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALL IN ONE MOBILITY AT 1-503-255-5005.
Seats 2010-06-14 · campaign 10V261000 · 2 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Fix: AMP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMP AT 1-602-385-5988.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2010-01-11 · campaign 10V008000 · 308,950 vehicles
Defect: 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 DISTRIC
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 SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission 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$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, 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. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, 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. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging 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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-04-30 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“see attached document for complaint…”
2023-10-25 · Exterior Lighting:headlights“the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to turn on the headlight and became aware that the headlights were inoperable. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware…”
2023-10-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“for some reason my caravan has started leaking gas from on top of the gas tank. not sure why, but i heard the was a recall but it was over 15 years ago so you people don't list anything older. i've only had the car a couple months, and also having a catalytic converter problem as well..…”
2023-08-28 · Tires · 157,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the front driver’s side tire detached from the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the contact stated tha…”
2022-04-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“several times in past year after filling the gas tank, shortly after driving away from gas station the engine misfires and stalls. this has been a safety hazard when merging into traffic. this problem is widely noted in forums on the internet for chrysler minivans, for many other model years including the 2005. the best explanation being given (lin…”
2021-05-11 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 155,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the power door locks failed to operate as needed, without warning. the contact also stated that the driver's side door was the only door that could be opened manually with the key. upon investigation, the contact discovered that upon disconnecting the battery, the system would…”
2021-03-05 · Service Brakes · 198,009 mi“on the evening of 03/04/2021 @ 9:00pm. whilr driving home from the grocery store doing approx 35 mph, my van suddenly lost all power and ability to use power steering and use of brakes. i had my children in the vehicle at the time and they were able to help me get the van out of the travel lane and safely into a parking lot. van did not want to sta…”
2020-12-31 · Vehicle Speed Control · 135,000 mi“while driving down the road about 35 mph my van just died out in traffic n would not restart. thank god i was not on interstate…”
2020-06-22 · Air Bags · 166,000 mi“the airbag warning light came on and has remained on for weeks. the clock spring was replaced. the warning light did not go out. there is a code about the airbag squib. not sure when the light came on, whether it was during transit or at startup. *tr…”
2020-01-30 · Service Brakes · 120,000 mi“on 01\02\2020, the abs, brake, and traction control warning lights displayed on the dash. now into winter, the vehicle no longer has traction control and abs. diagnostics reveal that the abs module has proper powers and grounds even under load. so far, the only problem is the abs module has a problem with communication, diagnosed at the local indep…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.