MYRModel Year Report

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
995
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Latches/locks/linkages

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 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: 1,157 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 995 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2010: 869 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints 2020
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 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 995 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2012 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2018 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1993 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2001 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 995 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2007 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2011 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2013 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2017 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints

2005: 995 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961,157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081,292
2009544
2010869
2011530
2012584
2013471
2014358
2015281
2016966
2017404
2018265
2019238
202017

Known problem areas

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

Latches/locks/linkages

34% · 339 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

INJURY

Electrical system

26% · 261 reports

Most commonly citing software and horn.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2018-09-05

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, 2014-07-18

Also filed under Structure

Exterior lighting

16% · 157 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and switch.

CRASHFIRE
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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, 2023-10-25

Air bags

11% · 107 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-30

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, 2013-12-18

My air bag light is on and I don't know if the sensors were recalled on my van

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-20

Steering

8% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and rack.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2004-02-23Seat belts04V047000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2005Complaint volume 995 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    2005-11-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-03-08 Front air bag crash sensor failure
  4. I
    2006-03-08Engineering analysisClosed 2007-05-22 Front air bag crash sensor failure
  5. R
    2006-06-19Visibility06V067000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 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…

    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…

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  7. I
    2009-07-01Recall queryClosed 2010-02-18 Front air bag crash sensor failure
  8. R
    2010-04-19Air bags10V008000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. R
    2010-06-10Seats10V261000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. R
    2010-06-22Equipment adaptive/mobility10V271000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. I
    2010-07-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-09-13 Loss of Headlight Illumination
  12. I
    2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
  13. I
    2011-09-06Engineering analysisClosed 2012-11-29 Loss of headlight illumination
  14. I
    2014-09-05Defect petitionClosed 2015-04-06 Engine Stall After Refueling

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 339 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 261 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 157 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V047000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06V067000 · Visibility
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
  • Recall 10V008000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10V261000 · Seats
  • Recall 10V271000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.