2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Grand Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1291 complaints 2009: 543 complaints 2010: 868 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 583 complaints 2013: 470 complaints 2014: 357 complaints 2015: 279 complaints 2015 2016: 964 complaints 2017: 402 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 235 complaints 2020: 16 complaints 2020
2005: 995 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081291
2009543
2010868
2011530
2012583
2013470
2014357
2015279
2016964
2017402
2018265
2019235
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 34%

34% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 339 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch and lock.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 261 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software and horn.

CRASH FIRE
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WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER DRIVER TOLD US THE VAN'S TAIL LIGHT WAS SMOKING. WE PULLED AROUND A CORNER AND INTO A PARKING LOT AND FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS ON FIRE WITH FLAMES LAPPING UP THE SIDE OF THE VAN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180905

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I ACTIVATED THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. THERE WAS A POP AND A FLASH INDICATIVE OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE DOOR NO LONGER OPENED OR CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140718

Also filed under STRUCTURE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16%

16% of complaints: exterior lighting — 157 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and switch.

CRASH FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231025

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 107 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 20240430

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID A ROAD ANIMAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131218

MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I DON'T KNOW IF THE SENSORS WERE RECALLED ON MY VAN

NHTSA ODI report, 20171120

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 78 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and rack.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040223 — seat belts

AFTER PERFORMING THE NCAP TEST, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITHOUT THE AVAILABLE "STOW 'N GO" SEATING OPTION, THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES AND ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE STAKE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLER

Campaign 04V047000 — check if this car was fixed

2005 — complaint volume: 995
I 20051110 — PE (closed 20060308)

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

I 20060308 — EA (closed 20070522)

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

R 20060619 — visibility

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY

Campaign 06V067000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080115 — visibility

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIM

Campaign 07E104000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090701 — RQ (closed 20100218)

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

R 20100419 — air bags

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,

Remedy: 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 CHRYS

Campaign 10V008000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100610 — seats

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 DEF

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 10V261000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100622 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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 T

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 10V271000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100712 — PE (closed 20110913)

Loss of Headlight Illumination

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

I 20110906 — EA (closed 20121129)

Loss of headlight illumination

I 20140905 — DP (closed 20150406)

Engine Stall After Refueling

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (339 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (261 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (157 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V047000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V067000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E104000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V261000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V271000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1995 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 1996 ■ 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.