2005 DODGE Caravan Problems & Complaints
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
149 complaints
DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO COMPUTER GLITCH. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND ON-LINE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL. *TR
Dec 16, 2014
THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AT 15MPH AS A SAFETY FEATURE AND THEN DO NOT. IT ALSO MEANS I HAVE TO ENTER THE CAR ONLY FROM DRIVER SIDE AND MANUALLY LOCK OR UNLOCK ALL MY DOORS AND MY TRUNK DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I HAVE CHILDREN AS WELL AS I CAN NOT SECURE MY CAR WHEN I AM NOT IN IT. *TR
Jun 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 131,000.
Apr 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED. THE DOOR LOCKS COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE. THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC REMOVED THE IOD FUSE FOR A BRIEF MOMENT AND WHEN THE FUSE WAS REPLACED, THE DOORS UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT PERMANENTLY CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,500. UPDATED 4/22/14*CN UPDATED 04/25/2014 *JS
Feb 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS COULD ONLY BE OPENED AND CLOSED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Jul 17, 2013
+ 144 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
61 complaints
I WAS DRIVING AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY HAZARD SWITCH CAME ON. CONFUSED I PUSHED IT AND IT CONTINUED TO STAY ON, AND MY BLINKERS FLASHED LIKE THEY SHOULD. SO I TURNED THEM OFF AND THE SWITCH LIGHT STAYED ON. ALSO, EVERY LIGHT AVAILABLE LIGHTS UP ON MY DASH PANEL WHEN I START THE VAN. BUT ONLY EVERY NOW AND THEN. MY O2 SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGES 2 TIMES BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR IT STAYS ON. AS WELL AS MY ABS LIGHT.
Apr 06, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND ILLUMINATED AGAIN AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW WEEKS LATER AND THE LIGHTS REMAINED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER, BUT REFUSED TO PAY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULBS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT OR IN THE RAIN DUE TO STATE LAWS THAT REQUIRE THE LIGHTS ON IN THOSE CONDITIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.
Feb 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED IN A FIELD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ASSIGNED AN INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
Nov 16, 2015
STARTING IN SEPT THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY VAN WOULD TURN OFF BY THEMSELVES PERIODICALLY. I LOOKED UP INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE COMPLAINTS THAT THIS HAPPENS BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. THIS ISSUE IS GETTING TO BE MUCH MORE FREQUENT AND FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME. TONIGHT I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND IT IS ONLY 12.4 MILES TO MY JOB AND MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT 15 TIMES!!! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!! WE DRIVE OUR 3 KIDS TO SCHOOL ON RURAL ROADS AT 5:30 IN THE MORNINGS. WHAT IF THIS HAPPENS WITH THEM IN THE CAR??? THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP AND DODGE NEEDS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PRODUCT. MOST PEOPLE BUY MINI VANS BECAUSE THEY HAVE KIDS SO WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN TURNED INTO A RECALL YEARS AGO? YOU CAN'T EXPECT PEOPLE TO RISK THEIR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS OVER AN ISSUE THAT IS CLEARLY DODGE'S RESPONSIBILITY. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND IF THERE IS ANY OTHER STEPS THAT I CAN TAKE TO HOLD DODGE RESPONSIBLE. *TR
Dec 24, 2014
THE LIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WILL NOT TURN ON HAVE TO KEEP ON TURNING THE KNOB BACK AND FORTH SO MANY TIMES FOR THE LIGHTS TO COME ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK THE BRIGHT WORKS BUT THE DIM IS THE ONE THAT WILL STAY ON.THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE KNOB IS TURNED TO OFF AND EATS UP THE BATTERY. *TR
May 06, 2014
+ 56 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
40 complaints
REMOTE RANDOMLY WILL NOT LOCK/ UNLOCK DOORS. PULL THE BATTERY CABLE AND REMOTE WORKS. CHRYSLER SENT OUT TSB 08-040-04 ON SUBJECT. THEY HAVE A GLITCH IN ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SEEMS UNFAIR THAT CONSUMER MUST PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. SLIDING DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEYS TO LOCK SO ONE MUST CRAWL THROUGH THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SEAT TO LOCK MANUALLY. AS AN OLDER ADULT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT SHOULD BE RECALLED.
Mar 31, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN OVER IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Jan 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Nov 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Jan 13, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE DASH LIGHTS WILL FLICKER, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL FLASH ON AND OFF, THE DOOR CHIME WILL GO OFF AND THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF AND TURN BACK ON. IN THE EVENING TIME WHILE THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKER, IT CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER ALSO. ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN IT FLICKERS, IT WILL CAUSE THE VAN TO DIE. *TR
Nov 05, 2014
+ 35 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
37 complaints
Air bag Light stays On, even with seat belt attached, so this means air bag is not working, not sure driver side, or passenger. went to Dodge dealer, they would NOT fix it!!
Jan 09, 2023
HAD A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SENSOR AND HAD IT FIXED 3 OR 4 YEARS AGO. ON 12-2-2018 THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, DOING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT AS YET FOUND IF THE SENSOR WAS FIXED WITH ANOTHER BAD ONE. THIS NEEDS LOOKED INTO. TO SEE IF OTHERS HAVE THIS REACURRING SAFTY PROBLEM. COMES ON 10 MINUTES INTO DRIVE,GOES OFF AFTER SITTING 2 MINUTES WITH SWITCH OFF
Dec 02, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Mar 24, 2017
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,531. ..UPDATED 06-08-15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THEREFORE THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. UPDATED 11/23/2015*JS
Mar 10, 2015
WHY ARE NOT ALL THE 2005 DODGE CARAVANS NOT COVERED ON THE RECALL FOR THE SENSORS THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. IT SHOULD NOT JUST COVER THE STATES THAT THEY FIGURE THAT SALT IS USED. IT IS USED HERE IN ABUNDANCE BECAUSE OF COST AND CLOSE VICINITY OF SALT LAKE. IF YOUR VIN NUMBER DOESN'T COME UP THEY WON'T COVER IT BUT IT IS A SAFETY ITEM AND I FELL IT SHOULD BE COVERED FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED BY LOCATION. *TR
Feb 10, 2015
+ 32 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
37 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR POWER LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS ONLY LOCKED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BODY CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. UPDATED 08/14/14*LJ THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RE-FLASHED AT A COST OF $85.00. UPDATED 08/19/14
Jun 12, 2014
LOCKS NO LONGER WORK WITH THE FOB OR THE AUTOMATIC LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON IN THE CAR. THE LOCKS NO LONGER LOCK WHEN THE CAR REACHES 10 OR 15 MPH. IF IT STOPS WORKING WHILE YOUR CAR IS UNLOCKED, YOU CAN NOT SECURE YOUR VEHICLE BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT MANUALLY LOCK THE TRUNK. *TR
Jun 04, 2014
THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE CAR IS WITH THE KEY, AND THERE'S NO KEYHOLE EXCEPT ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. DEALER FIXED IT ONCE: $89. SECOND TIME, HE CHARGED $400 FOR A NEW BODY MODULE. EACH TIME IT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN AFTER ABOUT THREE MONTHS. HE FIXED IT ONCE MORE WITHOUT CHARGE, THEN SAID $89 EACH TIME THEREAFTER. ANOTHER MECHANIC WENT OVER THE WIRING ALL THE WAY TO EACH DOOR AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. I HAVE STOPPED PAYING FOR THE FIXES. I HAVE TRIED THE UNHOOKING THE BATTERY AND UNPLUGGING THE FUSE TRICKS BUT THEY DON'T WORK. SO I DRIVE WITHOUT POWER LOCKS AND DEAL WITH THE NUISANCE OF MANUAL LOCKS. (THE ELECTRIC WINDOW MOTOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE ALSO FAILED - ANOTHER $400 BILL. THIS IS MY NINTH CHRYSLER PRODUCT BUT FROM NOW ON I WOULDN'T TAKE ONE IF THEY GAVE IT TO ME). *TR
May 13, 2014
MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE KEY FOB BEEPED, BUT DID NOTHING, AND USING THE BUTTONS WITHIN THE CAR DID NOTHING. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO FIXED LOOSE WIRES, AND THEY WORKED AGAIN... FOR JUST A COUPLE MONTHS. NOW THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO HAVE DODGE "FLASH" THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, (FOR OVER $100!) BUT EVERYTHING I'VE READ ONLINE SAYS THAT IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX, AND CHANGING THE FUSE MAY FIX IT, AGAIN, TEMPORARILY. IT SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR DEFECT AND WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR, IS A VERY MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. IT'S NOT OKAY TO HAVE TO FIX THIS REPEATEDLY. *TR
Apr 24, 2014
LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK, DOORS NEED TO BE LOCKED AND LOCKED MANUALLY. FUSE REMOVED AND REPLACED BUT ONLY SOLVES THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY DODGE. SO MANY REPORTED FAILURES. *TR
Oct 28, 2013
+ 32 more complaints for this component
STEERING
20 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY AN INDEPENDENT TOWING COMPANY TO A SALVAGE LOT WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. BLEVINS SEAWAY MOTORS (98 CENTER ST, MASSENA, NY 13662, (315) 764-0283) WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Feb 28, 2019
SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED HIS VEHICLE, I HAD THE FRONT END REALIGNED. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE INNER TIE ROD BOOT WAS DAMAGE AND THE TIEROD END WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD THE INNER TIEROD REPLACE BUT WE COULD NOT FIND A REPLACEMENT. BOTH BOOTS,LEFT AND RIGHT,. WERE DAMAGED AND THE GREASE WAS LEAKING OUT. *TR
Dec 19, 2014
THE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED ON THE STEEL TUBING WHERE A RUBBER AND METAL CLAMP HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FRAME BEHIND THE ENGINE. WATER, SALT AND DIRT CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE AS IT WAS CAUGHT IN THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY. RESULT WAS A FAILURE IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAN OVER THE CARE TO THE GARAGE. *TR
Aug 04, 2014
ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE STEERING SLIPS WHEN I START THE CAR ~ THIS HAPPENS WHENEVER THE CAR IS LEFT IN THE RAIN. THE STEERING CATCHES AFTER A MINUTE AND THEN IS FINE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FIRESTONE AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. *TR
May 03, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THAT I HAVE HAD FOR 2 WINTERS NOW AND BOTH WINTERS IT HAS BLOWN THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAVING A GIANT RED PUDDLE ON THE GROUND AND A GIANT REPAIR BILL ON MY WALLET! I HAVE DISCUSSED IT WITH MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TO EXPECT THIS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR! I DO NOT FIND THIS ACCEPTABLE. THIS TIME IT HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY BUT LAST YEAR IT HAPPENDED ON THE ROAD AND ALMOST LANDED IN THE DITCH AS A RESULT!*CW
Jan 28, 2010
+ 15 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
18 complaints
FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS OR SO, IN THE WINTER TIME, MY HEAD LIGHTS WOULD JUST RANDOMLY COME ON WHEN IT STARTED TO GET COLD OUTSIDE. THEY WOULD GO OUT LATER BUT THEY WOULD DO THIS ALL NIGHT AND DAY. THIS YEAR, THEY NOW DO THIS ALL YEAR LONG AND NOW THEY ARE DOING WHILE I AM DRIVING. MY LIGHTS WILL FLICKER AND JUST GO BLACK. I LOSE ALL MY LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS. I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT IS CAUSING THIS. I LOVE MY VAN AND THERE IS NOTHING ELSE WRONG WITH IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I UNDERSTAND BUT THIS HAS TO BE SOMETHING IN THE VAN THAT IS FAULTY. IN THE PAST, I WOULD JUST GRAB THE LIGHT SWITCH AND TURN IT BACK AND FORTH QUICKLY AND IT WOULD TURN THE LIGHTS OFF. THIS NO LONGER WORKS. I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR ISSUES LIKE THIS REPORTED. I AM SO AFRAID TO TAKE IT TO A SHOP AND FIND OUT IT IS GOING TO COST MORE THAN MY VAN IS WORTH. AGAIN, THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM DRIVING OR WHEN THE VAN IS STATIONARY, NOT RUNNING AT ALL. THIS STARTED ABOUT 3-4 YEARS AGO AND IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN IT THINKING THAT WOULD HELP. NOPE!
Apr 07, 2016
I WAS DRIVING MY DODGE CARAVAN 2005 ON THE FREEWAY AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT TURNING OFF AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER IS WOULD TOO. I WAS SCARY AND DANGEROUS HAD MY THREE CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WIFE WITH ME AT THE TIME. WE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JS
Feb 08, 2015
I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUE WITH MY HEAD LIGHTS NOT WANTING TO CUT OFF WHEN PARKING. SOMETIME THEY WOULD ALSO JUST COME ON WHILE PARKED. THE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE NOW, ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO REACH DOWN AND TURN THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON FOR THEM TO WORK AGAIN. I THOUGHT CHRYSLER HA A RECALL FOR THIS ON MY MODEL VAN, BUT THEY ARE TELLING ME NO. PLEASE HELP AS I BELIEVE THEY ARE DODGING THIS ISSUE, WHICH IS A TRUE SAFETY HAZARD THAT THEY SHOULD REPAIR. *TR
Dec 05, 2014
HEADLIGHT GO OFF AND ON GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED ON 65 WITH NO STREET LIGHT MY FAMILY ON FOUR WAS IN THE VAN SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED JUST LIKE GM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
May 12, 2014
HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON AND/OR GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Mar 05, 2014
+ 13 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
16 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SMOG TEST DETECTED A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE SMOG TEST BEING PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,936.
Feb 18, 2020
WHEN PUMPING GASOLINE INTO THE TANK, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE GASOLINE BACKLOWS AND TURNS OFF THE PUMP. IN ORDER TO GET 5 GALLONS INTO THE TANK IT MAY TAKE 20 STOPS, WAIT & STARTS WHICH MAY TAKE 5 MINUTES. THE CHARCOAL VAPOR TRAP IS WORKING FINE SINCE THE HOSE TO IT FROM THE GASOLINE TANK WAS DISCONNECTED TO TEST THE VAPOR CANISTER. MECHANIC DOES NOT HAVE A CLUE HOW TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR OVER A MONTH AND A HALF.
Feb 02, 2019
MY VAN STALLS EVERYTIME I FILL UP THE TANK. I DO NOT TAP OFF THE TANK I FILL IT TILL THE HANDLE CLICKS ONCE AND THATS IT. I HAVE DONE A TON OF RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT ITS THE FUEL VAPOR SEPARATOR. THEN ONLY WAY TO FIX SAID PROBLEM WHICH IS TOTALLY COMMON ON ALL CHYSLER VANS THE WAY I AM READING IT IS THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK. IT STALLS AFTER FILLING UP AND WHEN I START TO DRIVE.
Jul 03, 2017
TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WAS FOUND CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. INTERNET SEARCH YIELDED MANY OTHER EXAMPLES WITH PHOTOS SHOWING CRACKS IN EXACTLY THE SAME PLACE. RESULT OF THESE CRACKS IS A FUEL LEAK AS WELL AS STRONG GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN OBVIOUS FIRE HAZARD. LEAKS AT ALL TIME THAT THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AS WELL AS FOR SOME TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND PARKED.
Dec 27, 2016
FUEL LEAK CAUSED BY CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP FITTINGS
Sep 01, 2016
+ 11 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10 complaints
AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL COULD NOT PUSH GAS PEDAL DOWN, SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE OFTEN, VAN HAS 89,000 MILES, STARTED AT 49,000 MILES, CLEANED THROTTLE BODY MANY TIMES DOES NOT HELP, I THINK FAULTY CRUISE. *TR CONTROL FROM FACTORY. PURCHASED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT IN 2008. *TR
Apr 23, 2014
HAVE TO STOMP ON GAS PEDAL TO UNSTICK IT AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL THE 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AT MY CHURCH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *KB
Oct 10, 2011
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE GAS PEDAL BECAME "STUCK". THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST ( I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 3 YRS.) THIS TIME THOUGH IT TOOK LONGER TO "UNSTICK" IT. USUALLY IF I PRESS HARDER ON THE PEDAL IT WILL START WORKING NORMALLY AGAIN. THIS TIME IT DIDN'T BUDGE AND TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET IT FUNCTIONING AGAIN. *TR
Jul 10, 2010
GAS PEDAL STICKS. STICKS EVERY SO OFTEN-20 TIMES OR SO AT LIGHTS, ON HIGHWAYS, ETC. WAS TOLD ERG VALVE REPLACEMENT MIGHT HAVE AFFECTED THIS. 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. CONSEQUENCES INCLUDE STOMPING GAS PEDAL TO SPEED UP WHEN IN TRAFFIC. *TR
Mar 18, 2010
GAS PEDAL LOCKED UP WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL;TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL,THIS FREED UP GAS PEDAL BUT STILL A LITTLE STICKY. REAR TAIL LIGHT LENSES ARE COMING LOOSE FROM TAIL LIGHT HOUSING. *TR
Jul 31, 2008
+ 5 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING AROUND HER CHEST THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE RADIATOR AND THEY REPLACED THE HOOD. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT HER EMPLOYER OWNED A FLEET OF VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Dec 04, 2019
TAKATA RECALL MY HEATER RESISTER HAS BLOWN FOR THE 4TH TIME WITH IN THE 3 MONTHS TIME AND IT SHOULDN'T OF BLOWN THIS MANY TIMES WAS WONDERING IF ITS A RECALL MY E-MAIL IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Apr 07, 2016
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH ONLY 50000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE GAUGES ON THE DASHBORD WILL INTERMITTENLY START BLINKING OFF AND ON THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE GAS GAUGE BOUNCES FROM EMPTY TO FULL. SOMETIMES THE CAR'S IGNITION KILLS WHILE DRIVING. THE ELECTRONIC DOORS WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE WITH USING THE REMOTE OR MANUALLY. I HAVE ALSO SMELLED SMOKE FROM TIME TO TIME. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM VIA THE INTERNET AND HAVE DISCOVERED THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME COMPLAINT WITH THERE DODGE GRANDCARAVAN. IN THESE VEHICLES THE BODY CONTROL MODULE SEEM TO BE THE CULPRIT. THE FAILURE OCCURS EVERYTIME I HAVE DRIVEN THE VEHILCE SINCE 10/2009. I HAVE MY VEHICLE AT A DODGE DEALERSHIP WHO IS FIXING EVERYTHING BUT THE PROBLEM. I FILL LIKE I AM BEING SCAMMED. I AM SURE THAT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM.
Mar 26, 2010
TODAY AFTER I LOADED UP MY FAMILY INTO MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN I STARTED TO DRIVE OFF TO HEAD TO THE STORE. AFTER DRIVING A COUPLE OF FEET I REALIZE THAT I HAVE A FLAT. WHILE I WAS LOOSENING THE LUGNUTS SO I COULD TAKE OFF THE TIRE, TWO OF THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE TIRE IN PLACE SNAPPED WHILE THEY WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE LUGNUT. I ALSO NOTICED THAT WAS ALREADY A BOLT THAT WAS MISSING FROM THE DRUM. THEREFORE, NOW I ONLY HAVE 2 WORKING BOLTS ON THE DRUM AND BOTH OF THEM LOOK PRETTY WORN. THE VEHICLE I HAVE WAS PURCHASED NOT EVEN 2 YEARS PREVIOUS FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY WHO OWNED A 2003 THAT THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE BOLTS ON THEIR TIRE DRUM. *TR
Jun 29, 2009
MY VAN IS A 2005 AND HAS HAD 4 SETS OF BELTS. THEY SQUEAL. NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. IT NOW NEEDS ANOTHER SET FOR A TOTAL OF 5 SETS. *JB
Dec 20, 2006
+ 4 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
9 complaints
AFTER REFUELING THE VAN WOULD STALL THEN RESTART THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE KNOW. AFTER AN INTERNET SEARCH I SEE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND DESIGN FLAW. THE SEARCH PUTS THE BLAME ON THE "VAPOR/LIQUID SEPARATOR VALVE" REQUIRING A COMPLETE FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT. *TR
Dec 24, 2014
THE DODGE CARAVAN HAS A LOUD GASOLINE SMELL. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DODGE DEALER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A PIECE OF BROCCOLI FOUND UNDER THE SEAT. NOW THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IS UNBEARABLE AND EVERY TIME I ENTER THE VEHICLE IT MAKES MY SKIN BREAK OUT IN HIVES ASSOCIATED WITH ANXIETY BECAUSE I THINK THE CAR IS GOING TO EXPLODE. I TOOK THE CAR TO OUTSIDE DEALERS JUST TO CONFIRM I'M NOT CRAZY BECAUSE THE ODOR MAKES YOU SICK. I COMPLAIN ABOUT THE GASOLINE SMELL I HAVE BEEN HAVING FOR YEARS EACH OUTSIDE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE SAME STORY THE CAR IS A BOMB YOU HAVE A CRACK IN YOUR HUBBING FUEL LINE, SUPPLY LINE ETC, THE CRACK IS INTERNAL ON TOP OF THE FUEL LINE AND OVER TIME IS EXPANDING GETTING LARGER AND THAT'S HOW THE SMELL KEEPS GETTING STRONGER [XXX] THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT WILL KILL YOU. I CONTACT DODGE CORPORATE FRANTICALLY IN TEARS BECAUSE I TOE BEEN PUTTING MY FAMILY AT RISK THEY HAD THE AUDACITY TO TELL ME THAT THEY REALIZE THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT BUT NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM I'M OVER MY WARRANTY BY 15,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 12, 2014
I HAVE BEEN SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES WHICH ARE BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I WILL HAVE IT CHECKED OUT TOMORROW BUT MY FRIEND WHO IS ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR 35 YEARS SAID THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE A FUEL PUMP AND HOUSING UNIT PROBLEM. THE SMELL IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE AND BECOMES OVERWHELMING WHEN I FILL UP MY TANK WITH GASOLINE. THE FUMES ARE MAKING ME ILL. MY FRIEND TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD BE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. *TR
Jul 24, 2014
LEAKING GAS CAUSED BY HAIR LINE CRACK IN FUEL PUMP. *TR
Jul 19, 2014
I NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL WHENEVER I APPROACHED THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID HE HAD ALREADY REPAIRED 3 OR 4 DODGES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE HOUSING WAS CRACKED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. I FOUND NO RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE.
Dec 10, 2013
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DOGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS IT PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT POST. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED BUT THE PASSENGER RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE PASSENGER WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,800.
Dec 07, 2010
MY 2005 CHRYSLER MINIVAN WITH 3.3L ENGINE HAS A MIL ON DUE TO FAULTY EGR SYSTEM. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. SHOULDN'T IT BE? IT IS AN EMISSION PART. *TR
Nov 11, 2010
2005 DODGE CARAVAN 2.4 ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN TWICE UNDER WARRANTY TO REPAIR A "SQUEAL" OF THE BELT. IT SOUND LIKE THE BELT IS NOT TRAVELING CORRECTLY OVER THE TENSIONER PULLEY. NOW IT HAS STARTED THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. SEEM TO DO IT AFTER PUTTING ABOUT 3000 MILE ON THE NEW BELT. (THIRD TIME). *TR
Oct 08, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED WITH THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY. SHE STATED THAT THE EMISSIONS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT THE EMISSIONS SENSOR IS NOT COVERED IN THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE DEALER SHOULD REPAIR THE FAILURE UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,023.
Jun 11, 2008
2005 DODGE CARAVAN RECEIVED ENGINE COOLANT DARING/FLUSH/REFILL BY AN AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE DEALER (CUTRONE'S, MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108) ON 1/10/08. FIVE DAYS LATER THE HOSE ON THE OUTLET TUBING COMING THROUGH THE FIREWALL FROM THE HEATER CORE CAME OFF OF THE TUBING, CAUSING THE RAPID LOSS OF ALL THE ENGINE COOLANT. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THEY DID NOT TOUCH THIS HOSE DURING THE ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT ON 1/10. THEY CLAIM THAT IT IS JUST A COINCIDENCE THAT THE HOSE CAME OFF FIVE DAYS AFTER THEY SERVICED THE VEHICLE. THEY ALSO CLAIM THAT IT IS JUST A COINCIDENCE THAT THE CLAMP THAT HOLDS THE HOSE IN PLACE WAS FOUND TO BE ABOUT 4 INCHES FURTHER BACK FROM THE CONNECTION END OF THE HOSE THAN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY CLAMP IT ONTO THE TUBING. EVEN THOUGH THE CLAMP WAS FIRMLY COMPRESSING THE HOSE IN THE WRONG POSITION THAT IT WAS FOUND AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE DEALER MAINTAINS THAT IT MUST HAVE HAPPENED BY ITSELF, OR BY SOMEONE WHO SERVICED THE VEHICLE BEFORE THEM. AS THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED WITH 5 YEAR / 100,000 MILE ENGINE COOLANT, THE COOLANT SYSTEM HAD NEVER EVER BEEN SERVICED BEFORE 1/10/08. THIS WAS THE FIRST ENGINE COOLANT SERVICE, FOLLOWED BY THE FIRST SPONTANEOUS DETACHMENT OF AN ENGINE COOLANT HOSE. SINCE THE DEALER IS ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CAUSED BY THE SERVICE PROCEDURE, THEN THE PROBLEM HAD TO BE CAUSED BY SOME KIND OF DEFECTIVE CONDITION THAT IS INHERENT TO THE HOSE, TUBING, AND/OR CLAMP THAT CHRYSLER/DODGE USES ON THE 2005 CARAVAN. THE RAPID LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, UNSAFE, AND LIFE-THREATENING EVENT. THIS INCIDENT SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED, BECAUSE MOST OF THESE TYPES OF VEHICLES CARRY YOUNG CHILDREN WHO COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IF THE ENGINE COOLANT IS RAPIDLY LOST UNDER CERTAIN TRAFFIC, WEATHER, OR ROADWAY CONDITIONS. *TR
Jan 18, 2008
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VISIBILITY
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE OPERATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE BLADE BECAME DISLODGED FROM THE WIPER AND CAUSED SEVERAL SMALL SCRATCHES ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. ON ONE OCCASION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPERS AND THEY DID NOT FIT CORRECTLY, CAUSING THE WIPERS TO BEND WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,826.
Jul 29, 2010
UPON CLOSING OF DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ON 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THE GLASS ON THE REAR DOOR SHATTERED AND SENT GLASS FLYING ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT OF THE VAN. THE VAN WAS NOT RUNNING OR MOVING. THE VAN WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS OR UNUSUAL USE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW BY ME IN MAY OF 2005. IF VAN HAD BEEN MOVING AND HAD PASSENGERS IN REAR OF VAN, THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY. DEALER AND CHRYSLER WERE CONTACTED AND WERE NIT AWARE OF ANY OTHER PROBLEMS OF THIS NATURE. *TR
Jan 23, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A NEIGHBOR INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER REAR WINDOW APPEARED TO BE CRACKING. THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. SHE PAID TO HAVE THE WINDOW REPAIRED DURING THE FIRST FAILURE AND FEELS THAT THIS SECOND INCIDENT SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 06/16/08 *BF
Mar 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE THIRD ROW REAR CORNER WINDOW EXPLODED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,301. UPDATED 02-25-08 *BF UPDATED
Jan 31, 2008
DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR GLASS SHATTERED. I CANNOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE FOR FEAR OF THE GLASS TO FALL COMPLETELY OUT. IT HAPPENED ON FRIDAY EVENING, SO I'M WAITING TO CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION ON MONDAY MORNING. *JB
Nov 04, 2007
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POWER TRAIN
8 complaints
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOSES POWER. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, POWER RETURNS. THIS HAS HAPPENED DURING CITY DRIVING, AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS.
May 14, 2017
WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON FREEWAY, THE VAN CAME TO A TOTAL STALL. IT HAD TO BE TOWED OFF FREEWAY. IT WAS FOUND THE TIMING BELT HAD BEEN BROKEN BEFORE THE USUAL LIFETIME LIMIT OF 100,000 MILES.
Jan 04, 2011
FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS I'VE BEEN TAKING MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP WITH CONCERN OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN 2 AND 3RD GEAR, I'VE BEEN IN REVERSE AND MY VAN HAS GONE INTO DRIVE, I'VE BEEN IN DRIVE AND MY VANS GONE IN REVERSE, MY VAN HESITATES, STALLS AND EVEN DIES. MY TRANSMISSIONS FEELS AS THOUGH IT'S DROPPED INTO "NEUTRAL" WHEN IT SLIPS GEAR CAUSING MY VAN TO IMMEDIATELY DECELERATE SPEED (SOMETIMES DIE), FREEWAY OR CITY DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN MY VAN IN HANDFULS OF TIME WITH THIS CONCERN AND EVERYTIME I WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION IS FINE, 1 TECH SAID HE NOTICED A SLIGHT SLIP IN GEARS. BUT THERE WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. I'VE BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DODGE DEALERSHIPS AND NO ONE HAS NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I'VE TAKEN IT TO AAMCO 1 TIME AND THEY INSTANTLY FOUND THE PROBLEM, THEY JUST CAN'T REPAIR MY TRANSMISSION BECAUSE I AM STILL UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. WHAT AAMCO HAS FOUND IS: 2-3 GEAR SLIPS BAD, TORQUE CONVERTER: NOISY, BAD, TCC/LOCKUP: SLIPS BAD. DODGE WILL NOT HONOR AAMCO FINDINGS, WHICH IT TO BE EXPECTED BUT I HAVE 3 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 9 AND NOT ONE DEALER WANTS TO TAKE IT UNDER WARRANTY AND FIX THE KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 09, 2009
2005 DODGE CARAVAN DRIVE AXLE FAILURE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. *NJ THE DRIVE AXLE FAILED AS THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN. *JB
Sep 11, 2008
WHILE PARKING ON A SLOPE VEHICLE START ROLLING BACK BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE DRAGGING ME HITTING THE WHEELS OF A TRAILER. *TR
Aug 23, 2008
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8 complaints
FRONT WHEEL ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS BOTH NEEDED REPAIRED / REPLACED. THEY HAVE CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON PERIODICALLY AND NOISEY. AGAIN THEY ARE CAUSING ME CONCERN. *TR
Mar 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES AND THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT REPLACED. HE BELIEVED THAT BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE NEVER REPLACED, IT WAS CAUSING THE MASTER CYLINDER TO FUNCTION INCORRECTLY AND PREMATURELY WEARING THE FRONT BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY BRAKE ISSUES AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THEY ALSO ADVISED HAVING THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Jun 03, 2010
100 % BRAKE FAILURE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF LOWER THAN NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL, AFTER CORE BRAKE INSPECTION (PADS ROTORS LINES ETC) I DETERMINED WILL NEED NEW MASTER CYLINDER (NO LOCAL STOCK) CUSTOMER TOOK VEHICLE AND RETURNED ANOTHER DAY WITH ONE LAST STOP, THEN TOTAL MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE , WITH ME DRIVING AND ROLLED IN THE GARAGES BENCH WRECKING FRONT END PARTS , SHEET METAL ETC. NEW CHRYSLER MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLED ALL OK , BEWARE CHRYSLER OWNERS OF THIS PROBLEM. IT WAS MY FIRST 100% FAILURE IN 35 YEARS OF WORKING ON CARS. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT WITH 100 % FAILURE BEING ALLOWED. I HAVE OLD PART. *TR
Jul 17, 2009
THERE IS PREMATURE WEARING OF BRAKES AND ROTORS. IF YOU GO TO THIS WEBSITE YOU WILL SEE HAW MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DODGE (GRAND) CARAVAN AND CARAVAN BRAKES. IT IS HORRENDOUS. YOU CAN SEE THIS AT HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/BRAKES/BRAKE_PADS_WEAR_OUT_PREMATURELY.SHTML THESE SHOULD BE RECALLED AND PEOPLE SHOULD GET THEIR MONEY BACK. IT IS RIDICULOUS I SHOULD HAVE TO GET NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS SO SOON IN MY VEHICLE. IT ONLY HAS 50K ON IT. *TR
Dec 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5MPH ENGAGING THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. THE FAIURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
Mar 17, 2008
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TIRES
7 complaints
TIRE CRACKING AND TREAD SEPARATION ON TOURMAX GFT SOLD BY ELDORADO. ITS NOT IN YOUR LIST. POOR WEAR CHARACTERISTICS. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP BECAUSE IT WAS PULLING TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE ROAD. I WAS INFORMED THAT A NEAR NEW TIRE HAD STRESS CRACKS AND TREAD SEPARATION AND THE ALIGNMENT AND INFLATION PRESSURE WAS OK.TWO MORE OF THE SAME TIRES ON THE SAME CAR WERE WEARING UNUSUALLY FAST WITH NO ALIGNMENT ISSUES. I FEEL THESE TIRES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE UNSAFE. THE TOURMAX GFT FROM ELDORADO HAS NOT INSTILLED SAFETY CONFIDENCE.
Jul 24, 2018
I OWN A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT HAS THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS ON EACH WHEEL. ON FEBRUARY 28TH I DROVE TO WORK, ABOUT 12 MILES. IT WAS A SNOWY DAY AND I PULLED INTO MY PARKING LOT AND PARKED THE VAN WHERE I ALWAYS DO. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, ABOUT 8:00AM, MY SON CAME TO WORK AND UPON ENTERING OUR STORE SAID THAT I HAD A FLAT TIRE ON MY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. HE SAID HE GOT OUT OF HIS CAR AND WATCHED AS THE TIRE WENT FLAT. THE VALVE STEM CAP HAD SNAPPED OFF RIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE THREADS. MY DEALER PUT A RUBBER STEM IN IT'S PLACE. THE REPLACEMENT IS ON BACK ORDER ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHERS!!! I HAVE THE BROKEN PART AS I FOUND IT A FEW WEEKS LATER AFTER THE SNOW MELTED AWAY. *TR
Mar 23, 2011
THE SIDEWALL BLOWOUT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE DODGE CARAVAN 2005 BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42B2 98T 215/65R16. *TR
Sep 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH PEP BOYS DEFINITY EX600/P215/70R15 TIRES. THE TOP LAYER ON ALL FOUR OF THE TIRES ARE PEELING OFF. THE TIRES WAS TAKEN BACK TO PEP BOYS . SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD PRORATE THE PRICE BECAUSE THERE ARE RECALLS NO RECALLS ON THE TIRES PEP BOYS DEFINITY EX600/P215/70R15 BUT ON OTHER MODELS.
Dec 17, 2009
ON MAY 24, 2006,I GOT A FLAT TIRE. I REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE TO PUT ON THE VAN. THEN I WOUND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIME BACK UP. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRE, I WANTED TO PUT THE SPARE BACK UNDERNEATH. THE BOTTOM PIECE WOULD NOT RELEASE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIXED. THEY DID NOT SAY HOW IT WAS FIXED. THEY SAID IT WOULD BE FINE. THEN THIS WEEK, I GOT ANOTHER FLAT TIRE. I AGAIN REMOVED THE SPARE AND PUT IT ON THE VAN. I WOUND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRE, I WANTED TO PUT THE TIRE BACK UNDERNEATH. AGAIN, THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE WILL NOT RELEASE AND I HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET REPAIRED. *TR
Oct 07, 2007
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SEAT BELTS
7 complaints
DURING A LEFT SIDE IMPACT COLLISION WITH A SEMI TRUCK THE LEFT SEATBELT OF THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT FAILED TO LOCK. IT CAUSED MY BACKSEAT PASSENGER TO BE THROWN FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN THE VAN BECAUSE OF THE SEATBELT RELEASING TOO MUCH SLACK UPON COLLISION. SHE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES AND WAS UNABLE TO WALK FOR 6 WEEKS.
Jul 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Apr 09, 2012
WE WERE STOPPED WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR, TO TURN INTO THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL, WHEN A 17 YR OLD REAR ENDED US. MY 1 YR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE INTEGRATED CHILD RESTRAINT AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY SAY THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE SEAT CAN NOT BE COMPROMISED. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESALE A CHILD SEAT THAT HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS!!!! THEREFORE HOW CAN I EVER SELL THIS VEHICLE? *TR
Apr 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT DETECTED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A LATCH FORK IN THE SEAT BELT STICKING OR POSSIBLY THE SPRING BEING WORN. THE NEW PART WAS REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $400.00. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V047000 SEAT BELTS, FRONT RETRACTOR); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,228. UPDATED 05/19/10 *BF UPDATED 05/20/10.
Apr 12, 2010
SEATBELT CEASED TO FUNCTION. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM. SEATBELT IN QUESTION IS SECOND ROW, PASSENGER SIDE. HAD A CHILD CAR SEAT SECURED IN OUR VEHICLE WITH SEAT BELT. CHILD OUTGREW SEAT, SO SWITCHED OUT FOR A BOOSTER SEAT. ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE CHILD INTO BOOSTER SEAT. SEAT BELT LOCKED ACROSS CHILD'S CHEST. I UNBUCKLED THE SEAT BELT TO RE-BUCKLE IT MORE COMFORTABLY. THE SEATBELT "GAVE" A LITTLE SLACK, THEN FROZE IN IT'S POSITION. IT NO LONGER RETRACTS, NOR DOES IT EXTEND FURTHER. CONCERNED, BECAUSE HOW WOULD THE BROKEN BELT HAVE FUNCTIONED HAD THERE EVER BEEN A CRASH? MOREOVER, CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY/FUNCTIONALITY OF OTHER BELTS IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Oct 04, 2009
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STRUCTURE
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE CORRECTLY. THERE WAS ALSO RUST ON THE SIDE PANEL THAT PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM CLOSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,453. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ
Jun 13, 2016
MY DOOR STOPPED OPENING AND HASN'T OPENED SINCE APRIL FIRST. CHECKED THE BATTERY AND FUSES, AND IT STILL DOES NOT OPEN. *TR
Apr 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED ALL OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN. THE IOD FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD SHUT ON AND OFF IF REMOVED AND REINSTALLED IN THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING NOR WAS THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Nov 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR FAILED AND THE DOOR WOULD ONLY OPEN MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
Aug 26, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE WHEELS BECAME EXTREMELY WOBBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE SHE WAS ADVISED THE SHOCK TOWER FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF OPERATING THE VEHICLE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
May 18, 2010
SUSPENSION
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 25 MPH AROUND A CURVE WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT CRASH INTO A WALL IN A PARKING LOT. A TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS CALLED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE BALL JOINT FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD IN THE WHEEL WELL TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OTHER PARTS FAILED BECAUSE OF RUST, BUT DID NOT KNOW WHAT EXACT PARTS HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WANTED TO SUBMIT THE PART THE NHTSA INVESTIGATORS FOR FURTHER EXAMINATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Mar 09, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF WHICH CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL BENT OUTWARD AND THE REAR QUARTER PANEL HIT THE GUARD RAIL AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD TOW IT TO ANOTHER DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER AT THE TIME THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Jan 06, 2010
CONSTANT ISSUES WITH SWAY BAR BUSHINGS & SWAY ELIMINATOR. JUDGING FROM THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE A JALOPY THE ENTIRE FRONT END RATTLES AND SOUNDS COMPLETELY UNSAFE. NOT ONLY HAS THE SWAY BAR & BUSHINGS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 4 MONTHS BUT THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS ALSO REPLACED 4 MONTHS AGO. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 3 YRS OLD AND ONLY HAS 27,000 MILES! *TR
Feb 22, 2008
CLUNKING NOISE OVER BUMPS. DEALER REPORTS BAD SWAY ARM BUSHINGS, VEHICLE HAS 36 MONTH 36000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. I AM 7 WEEKS OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAVE 30,900 MILES AND DEALER AND DODGE REFUSE TO COVER .157.08 OUT OF MY POCKET IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Oct 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. HOWEVER, THE NOISE CEASED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE DRY AND FAILED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE ROARING NOISE WAS STILL PRESENT. THE AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED A SECOND TIME AND THE NOISE WAS NO LONGER HEARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000. *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED BECAUSE IT WAS DRY AND HAD NO GREASE. THE RIGHT SIDE WAS ALSO REPLACED AND THE ROAR NOISE HAS SINCE DISAPPEARED.
Sep 07, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed down manually. I feel this is a safety issue and I have seen that others online are having problems with their door locks not working or getting stuck and not unlocking. I don't understand why there is no recall on this issue with the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. This is a serious safe issue on any vehicle. My sliding doors have to be manually locked and as I said, the passenger side won't lock, so it's dangerous for me to have passengers. My local Dodge dealership offered to diagnose it, but it's $125.00 for them to just find out what's causing this if they could even do that. Clearly it is an issue of some kind since one door locks. Can you please look into this? Again, I know others have had door lock issues with the Dodge Caravan. Why hasn't this been fixed and recalled already? This is very frustrating. Also, I don't remember the exact date I purchased my vehicle in June, so I've given it my best guess. Thank you for your time in reviewing this. Resolution that fixes this for myself and everyone else who is dealing with this, would be much appreciated.
Jan 08, 2022
ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. THERE IS ONLY 2 DOORS THAT CAN BE UNLOCKED BY THE KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE. GETTING CHILDREN OUT FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER REQUIRES CLIMBING THROUGH THE VEHICLE TO REACH THE DOOR LOCK. ALSO THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK THE DOORS FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM ACCIDENTALLY OPENING THE PASSENGER DOORS WITHOUT CLIMBING THROUGH THE VEHICLE. PULLING THE IOD FUSE AND REPLACING WILL TEMPORARILY RESET THE DOOR LOCKS. *TR
Jan 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS COULD NOT BE LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE TWICE BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND THE DOORS STILL COULD NOT BE LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000. UPDATED 01/24/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BCM HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. UPDATE 01/27/12
Nov 29, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE INOPERABLE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE KEYLESS REMOTE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,122 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 153,600. UPDATED 11/16/11*LJ UPDATED 11/30/11
Oct 26, 2011
STEERING,SUSPENSION
4 complaints
I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE USUALLY TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 211 IN BARROW COUNTY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. I WAS ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY WITH A GULLEY ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE AND HEAVY 5:00 TRAFFIC ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. DUE TO THE INABILITY TO MANEUVER THIS VEHICLE, THE TAIL END WAS BARELY OFF THE HIGHWAY. PEOPLE WOULD HONK AT ME AS THEY SPED BY. I HAD MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE 2ND ROW SEAT, AND HAD TO GET OUT OF THE VAN, MAKING SURE I WOULD NOT BE STRUCK BY SPEEDING CARS, AND DETERMINE WHICH WAY TO GET HER OUT SAFELY. I TOOK HER OUT THE BACK OF THE VAN VERY CAREFULLY. THIS ENTAILED HER HAVING TO CLIMB OVER THE 3RD ROW SEATING. IF THE VAN WOULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK, IT WOULD HAVE ROLLED DOWN THE EMBANKMENT. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER STATED THIS WAS THE 4TH CARAVAN HE HAD TOWED THAT DAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP IS REPAIRING AT A COST OF $500.00 TO ME PLUS TOWING OF $50.00. I CALLED DODGE AS THIS IS THE 2ND DEFECT WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS VAN. THEY TOOK THE REPORT AND THAT WAS IT. THEY DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR EITHER REPAIR. THE FIRST WAS IN APRIL, THE ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS REPLACED, COSTING $900 AND THREE WEEKS TO REPAIR IT. AKINS FORD IN WINDER DID BOTH REPAIRS. *JB
Aug 11, 2007
NOTICED CLUNKING SOUND IN FRONT OF 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH A WHINING SOUND. CONTACTED CHRYSLER REFERENCE # 15812736 AFTER FINDING ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING RACK AND SWAY BAR. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN FATALITY DUE TO STEERING DEFECT. DEALER REPAIRED DEFECT AT MY COST. TOTAL REPAIR COST WAS $1394.43. THE LOSS OF MY PEACE OF MIND WAS PRICELESS. *JB
Dec 28, 2006
CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT AS IF ONE OF THE CALIPERS IS HANGING UP HAS BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SAME ISSUE NOW THE 3RD DEALER CLAIMS THE TIRES NEED TO BE ROTATED (VEHICLE ONLY HAS 11,000 MILES) AND AN ALIGNMENT OF WHICH THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER AT THIS POINT AS PER REPRESENTATIVE OF DODGE CORPORATE OFFICE THIS IS A "MAINTENANCE ISSUE SUCH AS AN OIL CHANGE" YET THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE SAME ISSUE FROM DAY ONE! NOT TO MENTION HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE ONE TIRE ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AND THE TIRE ON THAT SIDE IS WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE AS WELL. VEHICLE WAS ALSO BROUGHT IN FOR THE ABS LIGHT STAYING ON. *JB
Mar 17, 2006
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH ALONG WITH A CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING AREA. THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE OUTER TIE ROD BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE NO LONGER PULLED TO THE RIGHT BUT THE CLANKING NOISE CONTINUED. *AK (12/08/05) THE COMPONENTS AFFECTED WERE THE RIGHT TIE ROD, SWAY ELIMINATOR LINKS, BUSHINGS AND NUTS. *SC *JB
Nov 03, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT LIT. LOOKED UP ON NHTSA WEBSITE, CHRYSLER ISSUED A"SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN" COPY ENCLOSED. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED PLUS A NEW KEY AND A RECALL NOTICE FOR A FUEL/STALLING PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE VIN NUMBER. THE VAN WAS PURCHASED IN MASS. AND I PURCHASED IT IN RHODE ISLAND. I DONOT THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY 216.61 DOLLARS TO HAVE THIS FIXED. THANK YOU *TR
Apr 19, 2016
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 49,000 MILES. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG SENSORS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSORS BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME CLOCK SPRING PROBLEMS THAT DODGE HAS HAD IN PREVIOUS YEARS. *TR
Mar 24, 2008
DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. ON 10-11-05 WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A MACHINE WHERE THEY FOUND THAT THE SENSORS AND THE WIRING HARNESS WERE DEFECTIVE. THIS WAS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE ONE ON THE LEFT SIDE WHICH WAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS NOT FIXED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SENSORS AND THE WIRING FIXED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONTACT BECAUSE THEY ALSO WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK
Oct 12, 2005
SEATS
3 complaints
MY DAUGHTERS AND I WERE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN AND I JUST PRESSED ON THE GAS WHEN THE BACK BENCH SEAT THAT HAS THE STOW AND GO SEATING UNLATCHED FROM THE FLOOR AND FLUNG HER BACKWARDS. THOUGH SHE DIDN'T GET TO HURT. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH. IS THIS A PROBLEM THAT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE? I AM NERVOUS TO LET THEM SIT IN THAT SEAT BUT THE BENCH AND BOTH BUCKET SEATS HAVE THIS LOCKING MECHANISM. *TR
Mar 12, 2015
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GETTING ONTO AN ON RAMP, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT NOTIFIED YET, BUT THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THEM SOON. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN.
Sep 22, 2006
FOLDING REAR PASSENGER SEAT SPRANG FORWARD WITH SUCH GREAT FORCE SMASHING INTO THE LEFT SIDE OF MY FACE, BREAKING THE FRAMES OF MY GLASSES WHICH POKED AND CUT MY NOSE. I WAS VERY LUCKILY THAT THE FRAME DID NOT POKE MY EYE! THIS WAS A DODGE CARAVAN PASSENGER VAN WITH REAR FOLDING SEATS INTO THE FLOOR THAT I RENTED FROM ENTERPRISES CAR RENTAL IN WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090. *NM
Sep 29, 2005
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
AFTER RAINING AND FREEZING OVERNIGHT, I GOT INTO MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN TO GO TO WORK. I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WITH THE POWER WINDOW DOWN SWITCH. THE WINDOW WAS FROZEN IN PLACE. AFTER TRYING TO GET THE WINDOW DOWN 3 OR 4 MORE TIMES. I GAVE UP AND WENT ONTO WORK. WHEN I CAME OUT FROM WORK TO GO HOME THE WINDOW WAS COMPLETELY DOWN. I TRIED TO USE THE POWER WINDOW UP BUTTON AND IT WOULD NOT RAISE. TOOK IT TO A DODGE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE WINDOW RAISING/LOWERING MECHANISM AT A COST OF OVER $400.00. SENT COMPLAINT TO CHRYSLER AND THEY DID NOT EVEN WRITE ME BACK. DO NOT TRY TO LOWER A WINDOW IN A DODGE CARAVAN AS THE MECHANISH IS WEAK, MIS-DESIGNED AND FLIMSY. *TR
Jun 11, 2011
THE POWER LOCKS ON MY WIFE'S 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT QUIT WORKING. THE POWER WINDOWS WILL QUIT WORKING AND WILL ALTERNATE(IF DRIVER WINDOW WORKS PASSENGER DOESN'T AND THE OPPOSITE) I HAVE READ ON OTHER SITES ABOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. THIS WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THE PROBLEMS COME BACK. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY WIFE AND SON ARE INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK? *TR
Mar 06, 2009
2005 DODGE CARAVAN-POWER DOOR LOCKS AND DRIVERS AUTOMATIC WINDOW PURCHASED VEHICLE IN AUG. 08. VERIFIED UNIT WAS NOT FLOOD VEHICLE/WRECKED. UPON TEST DRIVE NOTICED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK DID NOT WORK NOR DID THE DRIVERS WINDOW GO UP AN DOWN. NOTIFIED THE CAR DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS A FUSE, THEY REPLACED AND DOOR LOCKS WORKED AS DID THE DRIVER WINDOW. LESS THAT A MONTH LATER WITH NO PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK OR WINDOW WENT TO MAKE THE AFTERNOON MAIL RUN TO THE POST OFFICE AND NOTICED THE DRIVERS WINDOW AND AUTOMATIC LOCK NO LONGER WORKED BUT HAD WORKED AT LUNCH THE SAME DAY. AFTER LOOKING ON THE INTERNET I SEE MANY ISSUES CONCERNING THIS VEHICLE. DEALER SAID TO BRING THE UNIT IN FOR REPAIR OF 150.00 BUT AFTER TALKING WITH ANOTHER PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM THEY WENT THAT ROUTE AND STILL HAD DOOR AND WINDOW FAILURE. DOOR LOOK FAILURE I GUESS I COULD LIVE WITH BUT . *TR
Oct 14, 2008
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
MANUAL SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES DO NOT WORK. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT. I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE HINGES AND ROLLERS. THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP WANTS TO CHARGE $615.00 TO FIX EACH DOOR!! *TR
Oct 14, 2010
DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS SIX TO EIGHT INCHES AND STOPS. *TR
Jul 04, 2010
DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR SHUT COMPLETELY. IT ONLY OPENS 6 TO 8 INCHES AND CLOSES UNTIL ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES. THE LATCHING MECHANISM SOMETIME DOES NOT WORK AT ALL OR REPEATEDLY TRIES TO AUTO LATCH ITSELF. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME WE TRY TO USE THE AUTO DOOR FEATURE. IT APPEARS THAT SOME WIRES HAVE BEEN SEVERED, BUT THE COST TO REPAIR AT DEALERSHIP IS OUTRAGEOUS. I AM AFRAID THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT PROPERLY CLOSE, LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH OF MY PASSENGERS. YOU CAN VIEW MANY WEBSITES THAT HAVE LOTS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT HIS EXACT SAME THING: HTTP://AUTOFORUM.CLASSIFIEDS1000.COM/DODGE-GRAND_CARAVAN/2005_DODGE_GC_SLIDING_DOOR_PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 07, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY OR THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DOOR'S ELECTRIC UNLOCK BUTTON. THE MANUAL BUTTON ON THE DOOR ALSO WILL NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. I HAVE NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR OVER A MONTH. I HAVE SEEN SUGGESTIONS ON THE WEB OF TAKING OUT AND THEN PUT BACK THE IOD FUSE, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK. *TR
Dec 22, 2011
POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. DEALER CLAIMS NO LIABILITY NOR DOES DODGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VEHICLE'S BACK DOOR/LIFT GATE WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. *TR
Aug 09, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE POWER DOOR LOCK STOP WORKING WHEN THE WIRELESS REMOTE IS PRESS IT WILL NOT LOCK THE DOORS. IF I DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY AND LEAVE IT DISCONNECTED FOR 5 MINUTES IT WILL WORK AGAIN. I HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY OTHER DAY. I HEAR SAME PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM HAVE TAKING THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER HAVE CHARGE $130 TO REPROGRAM THE BCM. IF SO MANY PEOPLE IN THE INTERNET ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THE DEALER SHOULD NOT BE CHARGING THIS CRAZY AMOUNT SINCE IS PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE IN THE BCM. *TR
Jan 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR USING THE REMOTE CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON THREE OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, THEY WERE STILL UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. SIX MONTHS LATER ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE NOT OPERATING NORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BODY MODULAR CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000. *AK
Apr 25, 2007
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
I DROVE 2 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED THE CAR WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER 10 MINUTES I WENT TO LEAVE AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE; IT STARTED CRANKING AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PARTS OF MY CAR STARTED FALLING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE AXEL GOT CAUGHT IN THE TRANSMISSION AND BROKE ALL THE PIECES IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT TOOK 3 WEEKS FOR MY CAR TO BE REPAID AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET A LOANER CAR FROM DODGE EVEN THOUGH I COMPLAINED.I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AN HOUR EARLIER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED IN OCTOBER. I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY HOME WITH MY SISTER AND MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR. IT WAS RAINING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT HAYWIRE. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AND MY WINDOWS WOULDN'T OPEN. A FEW MINUTES LATER WHEN I ARRIVED HOME, I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS SMOKING. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, I WENT OUT TO CHECK ON MY CAR AND FOUND THAT IT WAS RUNNING WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I PUT THE KEY IN AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN. THE NEXT MORNING, I WENT TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP AND WHEN I WENT TO LOOK AT MY CAR, IT WAS RUNNING ONCE AGAIN. BY THE TIME THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. ONCE AGAIN WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT. THESE ARE TWO MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR NOW. I THINK THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE A NEW CAR THAT DOESN'T HAVE ALL OF THESE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES. *TR
Nov 02, 2007
TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS BEEN REPLACED AT 17,000 MILES AND 34,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN ODOMETER READING OF 48,000 MILES. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. HE WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE SNOWY. THE CONTACT STATED HE LOST ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER 34,000 MILES. *AK
Jan 24, 2007
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
INCIDENT #3 THIS IS THE THIRD TIME MY CAR INSTRUMENT PANEL DID THIS UNDER 25,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I CAN SEE THAT I AM ACTUALLY MOVING BUT NONE OF MY INSTRUMENTS ARE. NONE OF THEM MOVE ALL THE WHILE THE CAR DOOR AJAR LIGHTS ARE ON SO AFTER CHECKING THE DOORS 3-4 TIMES I JUST DROVE ON AS THEY WERE CLEARLY CLOSED . FUELED UP THE CAR AND RESTARTED. INSTRUMENTS ALL A GO .SOMETIMES IT TAKES OVERNIGHT BEFORE THE PANEL WORKS AGAIN. AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 6 MONTHS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS POPPING ON AND OFF . HOW WILL I KNOW IF THE VAN IS REALLY IS DANGER OF BREAKING DOWN , OR PERHAPS RUNNING OUT OF GAS AS THIS VAN HAS CRIED WOLF TOO MANY TIMES .I WILL NEVER KNOW IF A PROBLEM REALLY EXIST . I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE . I HAVE RECEIVED AN AIRBAG RECALL, SO THAT'S ONE DOWN BUT WHEN WILL THEY RECALL THE WHOLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IT IS EITHER SHUTTING COMPLETELY DOWN OR POPPING UP CHECK ENGINE LIGHT . I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR IN FOR THIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES. THEY JUST SAY " MAYBE YOU DIDN'T PUT THE LID ON THE GAS TANK RIGHT" . SO AT ONE TIME THAT LID WAS REPLACED. I AM NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANY LONGER BUT I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WITH 4 KIDS AND NOT KNOWING HOW FAST IAM GOING OR IF I AM RUNNING OUT OF GAS. LIKE I SAID BEFORE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUST NOT WORKING AT ALL IS A MAJOR DEFECT . IAM NOT SURE BUT I THINK THE SYSTEM IS CORRUPT. PLANNING TO TRADE IF ACTION IS NOT TAKEN IN THE NEAR FUTURE. I PAY FOR A RELIABLE CAR AND THAT'S NOT WHAT IAM GETTING . I HOPE THERE ARE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS EXPERIENCE SO THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL BE RECALLED. *TR
Sep 04, 2007
DT: THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE 600 MILES BEFORE NOTICING THAT THERE WAS NO HORN. THIS WAS ON 8-9-05. THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. IT WAS RENTED ON AUGUST 7, 2005. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP IN THE AREA WHERE SHE WAS ON A TRIP. HE TOLD HER THAT THE WIRE TO THE HORN WAS CLIPPED. ON THE RETURN TRIP SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THIS WAS ON 8-15-05. SHE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE RENTAL COMPANY. *AK *NM
Sep 16, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE'S FAILURE BEGAN TO OCCUR WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MOUNTAIN VALLEY MOTORS, INC. 7535 APPALACHIAN HWY, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513; (706) 516-1053) WHO INFORMED THEM THAT THE CHECK VALVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THEREFORE, THE ENTIRE TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WHERE THE VALVE WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Nov 06, 2020
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS
Mar 27, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN FILLING WITH GAS THE ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, THIS HAPPENED ON A LEFT TURN WITH VEHICLES APPROACHING, CARS HAD TO STOP AND HELP PUSH VAN OUT OF STREET. LUCKILY IT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, HAD TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN VEHICLE , VERY FORTUNATE FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE OF OTHER DRIVERS. FUEL READING WRONG FIRST TIME CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING SHOWING 1/ 4 TANK OF GAS. NOW SHUTS OFF SHOWING MORE THAN 3/4 TANK OF GAS THIS HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY, LOST ALL POWER STEERING AS WELL. AGAIN I HAD TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN CAR. SEAT BELT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. HEADLIGHT VERY DIM AT NIGHT NOT GOOD FEW FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING. THIS VEHICLE IS BECOMING MORE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Aug 10, 2017
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF LEADING TO INJURIES AND HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL.
May 11, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEM OF THE 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY - VIN # [XXX] WHEN YOU SIGNAL TO TURN RIGHT, THE LEFT TURN SIGNALS COMES ON. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR
May 07, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING AND AT STOP. LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL.
Oct 10, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS STILL UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN DUE TO THE BATTERY NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED BUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS CONTINUED TO FLICKER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
Oct 14, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MINIVAN FAILED COMPLETELY, SHUTTING DOWN MY POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATORS, AND ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS (INCLUDING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS). FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, SO I WAS ABLE TO PULL IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WE TOOK IT TO OUR REGULAR MECHANIC, WHO COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. AFTER IT HAPPENED THE SECOND TIME, A DODGE DEALER MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKING MECHANISM HAD FAILED AND SHORTED OUT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND WOULD COST $900 TO REPAIR. IT ALSO COST AN EXTRA $500 TO REPLACE THE MECHANISM THAT THE PART IS ATTACHED TO BECAUSE IT HAD RUSTED SO SEVERELY. THESE INCIDENTS WERE FRIGHTENING BECAUSE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO PULL THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN WORSE IF IT HAD HAPPENED AT A HIGHER SPEED OR AT NIGHT SINCE ALL MY LIGHTS WOULD HAVE SHUT OFF. I WOULD CONSIDER BUYING A NEWER WHEELCHAIR VAN IF THEY WERE NOT SO INCREDIBLY EXPENSIVE.
Sep 19, 2015
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V067000 (VISIBILITY). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Sep 08, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAD THIS VAN 2005 CARAVAN FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND PAST YEAR I HAD 3 ISSUES, ONE OF THEM IS THAT MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY AND IT WAS VERY SCARY , I FIXED IT BY REPLACING THE LIGHT SWITCH AND NOW IS OK BUT IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THERE IS MORE INCIDENTS OF THAT TYPE ON OTHER CARAVANS AS I CAN SEE,SECOND IS MY AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ,STAYS ,GOES AWAY AND THEN COMES BACK UP AS IT WILLS ,I DID NOT FIX IT SINCE I DON'T KNOW HOW TO BUT WILL TRY TO GET IT DONE AS A RECALL, THIRD ONE IS MY FUEL PUMP IS LEAKING AT A SAME POINT WHERE I SAW PICTURES AND COMPLAINTS BY OTHER OWNERS SO I WOULD LIKE JUST TO ADD MY OWN COMPLAINT,I WILL REPLACE MY FUEL PUMP SINCE I DOUBT I CAN GET RECALL IN NEAR FUTURE BUT HOPEFULLY KEEP THE RECEIPT IF IT GETS APPROVED SO I CAN TRY TO GET MY MONEY BACK,THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. *TR
Sep 07, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A DODGE CARAVAN FROM A DEALER AND SINCE PURCHASING IT, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. OUR DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING IN WHICH MY MOTHER WHO IS DISABLED AND CAN ONLY BE PUT ON ONE SIDE OF THE VAN RELATED TO HER STROKE, WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE LOCKING MECHANISM WOULDN'T LET US OPEN THE DOOR AND WE LIVE IN TEXAS. WE HAD TO KEEP THE CAR RUNNING UNTIL WE WERE ABLE TO TRANSFER HER TO THE OTHER DOOR. WE NOW CAN ONLY PUT HER IN ON HER "BAD" SIDE WHICH PUTS HER AT RISK FOR INJURY (AND US). AFTER THAT WE HAD PROBLEMS THAT STARTED WITH THE GAGES BOBBING UP AND DOWN AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING RIGHT HALF THE TIME. IT ALSO HAS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COME ON AND THEN THE FRONT END SHAKES. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR, GROUNDING WIRES, CHECKED FUSES AND BATTERY AND CABLES. NOTHING HAS WORKED, BUT THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO GET CODES FROM UNTIL THE CAR WAS AT AN INTERSECTION AND DIED!!!!! NOW IT IS FREQUENTLY DYING WHEN WE ARE AT A STOP FOR RED LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS AND ...RECENTLY IT DIED WHILE I WAS YIELDING FOR A LEFT TURN. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CAR ACCIDENTS AND I NEARLY GOT T-BONED AT THIS INTERSECTION. EVEN WHEN THE CAR DIES, IT WOULD USUALLY START RIGHT UP UNTIL A MONTH AGO. NOW IT MAY START UP RIGHT AWAY OR IT MAY NOT START FOR 15-30 MINUTES AFTER IT DIES. IN TEXAS WE NEED THE AIR CONDITIONING. I AM NOW REFUSING TO PUT HER IN SOMETHING I CONSIDER A "DEATH TRAP". I AM NOW PUTTING THIS DOWN IN WRITING BECAUSE I HAVE NOW A CODE THAT SAYS IT IS THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. FROM REPORTS, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THESE SAME VANS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AS IT ISN'T AN ISOLATED PROBLEM. AND NOW IF THIS VAN DIES AT A CRITICAL TRAFFIC MANEUVER AND I OR MY HUSBAND OR MOTHER OR CHILDREN BECOME INJURED, WE WILL LOOK INTO LEGAL ACTION.
Jul 29, 2015
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ENGINE CAN STALL OUT AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. *TR
Apr 30, 2015
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
DRIVING AT NIGHT RECENTLY , LIGHTS TURNED OFF, WORKED SWITCH BACK AND FORTH UNTIL CAME BACK ON DID NOT CRASH BUT WAS VERY ALARMED, RETURNED SAFELY HOME.PLEASE CHECK IF THERE IS RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM,ALSO KNOCK FROM SUSPENSION OCCURS. *TR
Apr 14, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE AIRPORT, BEFORE I JUST WAS ABOUT TO GET ON THE EXPRESSWAY, MY SPEEDOMETER WAS INDICATING THAT I WAS DRIVING 90 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT I WAS MAINTAINING A SPEED OF 35 MILES PER HOUR (KEEPING WITH THE FLOW OF OTHER VEHICLES). MY DASHBOARD WAS A MASS ARRAY OF FLASHING LIGHTS. SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC GOING FROM 20 TO 90. I THEN SUDDENLY REALIZED THAT MY ELECTRICAL WINDOWS FAILED TO WORK AS WELL AS MY DOORLOCKS. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING NOR WHAT TO EXPECT. I WAS JUST PRAYING THAT I WOULD GET HOME SAFELY. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE THEN WITH THE SPEEDOMETER (PRETTY SCARY). HOWEVER, MY ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS FAIL TO OPERATE SINCE THAT TIME. THEY'RE DEAD! NADA, ZILCH! .I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE IN ILLINOIS AND AM SO SORRY THAT I DID. MY BRAKES LOCKED UP AND MY LEFT REAR TIRE WAS RUINED FROM THE TOW ONTO THE FLATBED, WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. THIS VEHICLE HAS SOME SEVERE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TR
Oct 19, 2014
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
IF THE VAN IS REALLY LOW ON GAS AND I FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, WHEN I LEAVE THE STATION, BY THE FIRST OR SECOND TIME I STOP OR REALLY SLOW DOWN THE VAN WILL DIE. IT MUST BE FILLED COMPLETELY THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN A COUPLE PLACES TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BUT CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I TRY AND MAKE IT DIE ON ME NOW BEFORE LEAVING THE PARKING LOT. *TR
Sep 12, 2014
ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMAL FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000. UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ UPDATED 11/04/2014 *JS
Jul 21, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BLEW UP AND STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE. AFTER PICKING IT UP FROM THE SHOP, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER VEHICLE OF MY SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HOLE ON THE NECK OF THE UNIT. *TR
Jun 10, 2014
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MONROE ECONO-MATIC STRUT ASSEMBLIES IN FEB 2013 FROM ROCK AUTO. I INSTALLED THEM IN MARCH ON MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE RIGHT ONE STARTED MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE ABOUT ONE MONTH LATER. I FOUND OUT THE WARRANTY IS ONLY 30 DAYS THROUGH ROCK AUTO. WHEN I CHECKED MONROE'S SIGHT, I FOUND THEY DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY AT ALL. I SENT A EMAIL TO THEIR CUSTOMER SUPPORT BUT THEY NEVER RESPONDED. I SEARCHED ONLINE FOR COMPLAINTS ABOUT MONROE STRUTS AND WAS STUNNED TO FIND SO MANY. I THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. I WOULD BE GLAD TO SEND MY BROKEN STRUT TO BE TESTED. I DON'T BELIEVE MONROE STRUTS ARE SAFE AND THE PUBLIC NEEDS TO KNOW. *TR
Jul 03, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
AT FIRST MY CARAVAN STARTED EATING BRAKE PADS, CHANGING THEM APPROX EVERY 6-8 MONTHS...THEN, IT STARTED SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED OR GOING DOWN A STEEP GRADE...I HAVE CHANGED ROTORS 3 TIMES AND ALSO HAVE CHANGED CALIPERS & BRAKE LINES....IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE AND IT IS STARTING TO SHIMMY AND NOW IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS GOING FARTHER TO THE FLOOR, BRAKE FLUID CHECKS OUT FINE...I AM STARTING TO FEEL AFRAID OR SCARED THAT THE BRAKES MAY FAIL....CURRENT MILEAGE IS 94000....FROM SEARCHING THE INTERNET, IT SEEMS THERE ARE ALOT OF BRAKE ISSUES WITH THE CARAVAN. *TR
May 13, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLODE ON ME WHILE DRIVING. HERE IS THE WORST PART, I CALLED RANCHO JEEP CHRYLER IN SAN DIEGO TO ORDER A NEW FUEL PUMP, I WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS IS NATIONALLY BACK ORDERED AND IT WILL TAKE 3 TO A MONTH WAITING PERIOD AND NOWHERE AVAILABLE AS PER PARTS TECHNICIAN. IF IT IS BACK ORDERED NATIONALLY, WILL IT CONSTITUTE RECALL? THIS SITUATION IS A MAJOR SAFETY VIOLATION JUST WAITING A MAJOR EXPLOSION TO OCCUR. MY VAN ONLY HAVE 50K MILES IN IT AND I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW AND ALWAYS SERVICE TIMELY. I AM HOPING THAT THE COMPANY WILL TAKE SOME ACTION IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT COSTLY LAWSUITS. I AM RECEIVING ALL MY RECEIPTS AS A PROOF WHEN SOMETHING HAPPEN. I WILL BE THE FIRST ONE TO COME FORWARD. MY SECOND COMPLAIN IS THE LOCK, IT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE IF YOU MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL DOORS. I HAVE TO PULL OUT THE IOD FUSE EVERYTIME TO RESET, THIS IS ALSO A NATIONAL ISSUE BECAUSE I FOUND THIS FROM THE BLOGS OF OTHER DODGE CARAVAN OWNERS. MY 3RD COMPLAIN IS WHY ARE MY FRONT BRAKES ALWAYS SHAKES NO MATTER WHAT I DO TO IT. I REPLACED BOTH ROTORS AND PADS. *TR
Feb 10, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLODE ON ME WHILE DRIVING. HERE IS THE WORST PART, I CALLED RANCHO JEEP CHRYSLER IN SAN DIEGO TO ORDER A NEW FUEL PUMP, I WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS IS NATIONALLY BACK ORDERED AND IT WILL TAKE 3 TO A MONTH WAITING PERIOD AND NOWHERE AVAILABLE AS PER PARTS TECHNICIAN. IF IT IS BACK ORDERED NATIONALLY, WILL IT CONSTITUTE RECALL? THIS SITUATION IS A MAJOR SAFETY VIOLATION JUST WAITING A MAJOR EXPLOSION TO OCCUR. MY VAN ONLY HAS 50K MILES IN IT AND I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW AND ALWAYS SERVICE TIMELY. I AM HOPING THAT THE COMPANY WILL TAKE SOME ACTION IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT COSTLY LAWSUITS. I AM RECEIVING ALL MY RECEIPTS AS A PROOF WHEN SOMETHING HAPPEN. I WILL BE THE FIRST ONE TO COME FORWARD. MY SECOND COMPLAIN IS THE LOCK, IT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE IF YOU MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL DOORS. I HAVE TO PULL OUT THE IOD FUSE EVERY TIME TO RESET, THIS IS ALSO A NATIONAL ISSUE BECAUSE I FOUND THIS FROM THE BLOGS OF OTHER DODGE CARAVAN OWNERS. MY 3RD COMPLAIN IS WHY IS MY FRONT BRAKES ALWAYS SHAKE NO MATTER WHAT I DO TO IT. I REPLACED BOTH ROTORS AND PADS 3X AND STILL WARPING. *TR
Feb 10, 2012
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LOCATED ON THE STEERING WAS PUSHING AGAINST THE PLASTIC AND CAUSED IT TO DETACH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
May 12, 2011
STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DRIVING 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ON HIGHWAY AT POSTED 55 MPH, BANG SOUND UNDER VAN, PULLED OVER WITHIN 10TH OF MILE, SPARE TIRE HAD COME LOOSE, WAS TRAPPED UNDER VAN, SPARE TIRE APPEARS TO NEVER HAVE BEEN USED, RAISED VAN UP WITH A LARGE ROCK PLACED UNDER FRONT WHEEL, DROVE UP ROCK AND WITH THE DECLINE OF HIGHWAY ALLOWED VAN TO COME UP HIGH ENOUGH THEN PULLED SPARE TIRE OUT, WIFE BURNED ARM ON EXHAUST PIPE WHEN PULLING TIRE OUT, HAVE NOT HAD SPARE TIRE PLACED BACK UNDER VAN OR INSPECTED AS OF YET. *TR
Apr 14, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
MY DODGE 2005 CARAVAN LIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING , LIGHTS STAY ON WITH KEY OUT ,INSIDE AND OUT. I SEE THAT THERE IS MANY COMPLAINTS ON LINE , WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON A HUGE SAFETY ITEM WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT. *TR
Feb 13, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
THE POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN THEY COULD OPEN THE DOORS. IT IS SUPPOSED TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY BUT I CAN'T EVEN MANUALLY LOCK IT. ALSO THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Oct 03, 2010
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE USING THE REMOTE ENTRY BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. HE HAD TO OPEN THE DOORS BY MANUALLY INSERTING THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THE REMOTE KEYS NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 15, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DESCRIPTION: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 10 JAN 2010 WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE ACCIDENT WAS INITIALLY CAUSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CARRYING FURNITURE IN THE BACK OF HIS PICK-UP TRUCK. THE FURNITURE FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FORCED MYSELF AND ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT OF ME TO SLAM ON OUR BRAKES. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED MY BRAKES HOWEVER THE ABS DID NOT ENGAGE AND I SKIDDED INTO THE CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING IN FRONT OF ME. I LEFT TWO 50FT SKID MARKS (MY ESTIMATE) BEHIND ME. ULTIMATELY, THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSED ME TO IMPACT THE REAR OF THE SILVERADO. ADDITIONALLY, AND JUST AS IMPORTANTLY, MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. I WAS LATER INFORMED BY DODGE/CHRYSLER, WHO I COMPLAINED TO, THAT BASED ON THE AREA OF IMPACT THE SENSORS WERE NOT DAMAGED, WHICH IN-TURN WAS THE DETERMINING FACTOR WHY THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE RECALLS FOR MY VAN THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG SENSOR THAT DODGE FAILED TO INFORM US OF, IN ADDITION TO OTHER RECALLS.WE TOOK PLENTY OF PICTURES AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT TO SHOW ALL THE PROBLEMS I HAVE STATED IN THE COMPLAINT,DODGE MODEL: CARAVAN MODEL YEAR: 2005 MANUFACTURER: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION MFR'S REPORT DATE: MAY 01, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V192000 EA06003 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA06003 COMPONENT: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 270958 SUMMARY: MAKE: DODGE MODEL: CARAVAN MODEL YEAR: 2005 MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC MFR'S REPORT DATE: JAN 07, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V008000 RQ09003 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: RQ09003 COMPONENT: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 312442MAKE: DODGE MODEL: CARAVAN MODEL YEAR: 2005 MANUFACTURER: BRAKE PARTS, INC. MFR'S REPORT DATE: MAR 09, 2006 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06E022000 N/A NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. *TR
Mar 02, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
2005 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAD AN ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. I HAD IT CHECKED BY A NON-DODGE DEALER AND HE RESEARCHED AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS ENGINE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH CRACKED FLYWHEELS CAUSING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. I THOUGHT IT UNUSUAL THAT A MAIN PART SUCH AS A FLY WHEEL WOULD CRACK. I TOOK IT TO CLASSIC DODGE IN DENTON, TX AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FLYWHEEL IS CRACKED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1080.00 HAVE ANY OTHER REPORTS OF THIS TYPE BEEN SENT? *TR
Feb 22, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE HAVE HAD A PECULIAR & OCCASIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 63,000 MILES, WE WERE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SUCH AS TRYING TO PASS IN TRAFFIC, AND/OR TRYING TO START UP FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE THROTTLE FELT BLOCKED AND THE FOOT PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE UNTIL STOMPED ON SEVERAL TIMES. THIS FAILURE TO ACCELERATE COULD CAUSE A HEAD ON COLLISION WHEN TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR A REAR END COLLISION WHEN TRYING TO START MOVING FROM A STOP. THE SERVICING DEALER, LITHIA DODGE & CHRYSLER IN SANTA ROSA, CA REPORTED THAT THEY FOUND HEAVY COMBUSTION DEPOSITS ON THE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY THEY BELIEVED COULD BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM MOVING PROPERLY. THEY CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND WE HAVE OPERATED WITHOUT A PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO CHRYSLER SERVICE AND THEY SUGGESTED WE ALSO REPORT THE PROBLEM TO NHTSA. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE HAVE HAD A PECULIAR & OCCASIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 63000 MILES, WE WERE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SUCH AS TRYING TO PASS IN TRAFFIC, AND/OR TRYING TO START UP FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE THROTTLE FELT BLOCKED AND THE FOOT PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE UNTIL STOMPED ON SEVERAL TIMES. THIS FAILURE TO ACCELERATE COULD CAUSE A HEAD ON COLLISION WHEN TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR A REAR END COLLISION WHEN TRYING TO START MOVING FROM A STOP. THE SERVICING DEALER, LITHIA DODGE & CHRYSLER IN SANTA ROSA, CA REPORTED THAT THEY FOUND HEAVY COMBUSTION DEPOSITS ON THE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY THEY BELIEVED COULD BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM MOVING PROPERLY. THEY CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND WE HAVE OPERATED WITHOUT A PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO CHRYSLER SERVICE AND THEY SUGGESTED WE ALSO REPORT THE PROBLEM TO NHTSA. *TR
Feb 18, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE PUTTING GROCERY INTO THE TRUNK OF HER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED THEN STALLED ON ITS OWN. SHE WAS HOLDING THE KEYS IN HER HAND AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. SHE ALSO DOES NOT HAVE A REMOTE KEY STARTER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATED AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WHILE DRIVING THE ALARM ENGAGED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO DATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,062.
Feb 04, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
REMOTE DOOR LOCKS FAIL. WON'T OPEN WITH REMOTE. HAVE TO PULL THE IOD FUSE FOR 5 SECONDS. A POSSIBLE SAFETY CONCERN IF LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. *TR
Dec 02, 2009
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES IT ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. THIS LAST TIME THEY LASTED 6,000 MILES. THEY DEVOLEP BLUE HEAT SPOTS ON THE ROTORS. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID WHEN DODGE TOOK WEIGHT OUT OF THE FRONT END THEY DECREASED THE SIZE OF ROTORS. I HAVE REPLACED THE OUTER TIEROD TWICE. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED DODGE REDUCING THE WEIGHT IN FRONT END. *TR
Mar 11, 2009
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE SHOP AND THE MECHANIC PLACED ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING SHOWING THE SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. *TR
Feb 21, 2009
STEERING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE AUTOMATED POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM BE RESET. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,220. UPDATED 02-23-09 *BF UPDATED 02/24/09. *JB
Jan 14, 2009
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING. SAME AS EVERYONE WITH THIS PROBLEM-----REMOVING AND REPLACING 20A IOD FUSE TAKES CARE OF PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME. HAVEN'T HEARD OF A PERMANENT FIX YET. WONDER IF DODGE WILL STEP UP TO THE PLATE ON THIS PROBLEM BY RECALLING ALL 2005 DODGE CARAVAN ASAP. *TR
Jan 09, 2009
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
INTERMITTENT FLASHING OF ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY OUT AND ON AGAIN AS DRIVING TO WORK IN THE DARK. POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING, WHICH RENDERS CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TO NOT WORK. OCCURS EVERYDAY. HAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND COMPUTER UPDATES DONE TO THE BCM RELAY AND PCM AND TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM AFTER WORK DONE. WORK DONE SOLVED PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 24 HOUR THEN ISSUE RESUMED. *TR
Oct 24, 2008
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS
1 complaint
AT ANY UNKNOWN TIME, THE DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK, OR UNLOCK BY WAY OF USING THE KEY FOB BUTTONS. THE BUTTON HOWEVER DOES ACTIVATE THE HORN, WHICH WOULD MAKE YOU THINK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED,IN REALITY THEY ARE NOT. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SAFE AND SECURED VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE SERVICE DEPT.'S OF SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS WITH THE ANSWERS BEING LIGHTNING IN THE SKY, STATIC FROM THE SEATS, UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE FROM SOMEWHERE(MAYBE SPACE!. ONE SERVICE DEPT.'S CHARGED $ 36.72 TO FIX CODE. THE NEXT TIME THOUGH THERE WAS NO CHARGE?? WHY THE FIRST TIME WHEN IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY @ 26,000 MILES ..THIS PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WHY??? FORMER COMPLAINTS FROM DODGE P.U. OWNER HAD SIMILAR SITUATION AND HAD TO HAVE HIS VEH. TOWED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, ANOTHER REASON CITED FROM DEALERS SERVICE DEPT WAS SLIDING ACROSS THE SEAT COULD CAUSE THE PROBLEM, HOW DO YOU DO THIS WHEN IT HAS BUCKET SEATS?????? *TR
Sep 02, 2008
SUSPENSION,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 2 MONTHS AGO., ALREADY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR BUSHINGS., I ALREADY FIXED AT MY EXPENSE.., THE BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT THE LOCKS QUIT WORKING., BROWSING ON THE NET I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS., I DID ALREADY CONTACT DODGE BUT THEY ARE DOING NOTHING SO FAR. THIS ON MY APPRECIATION IS A SAFETY MATTER ., SINCE THE DOORS CAN NOT BE OPEN WITH THE REMOTE., NO EVEN FROM INSIDE USING THE BUTTONS., THE ONLY DOOR THAT HAS A KEY USE FOR IS THE ONE FOR THE DRIVER., WHAT CAN SOME ONE DO IS YOU HAVE TO GET INSIDE THE CAR FOR ANY GIVEN URGENCY., BUT THE ONLY ENTRY WILL BE THE DRIVER'S SIDE???? PLEASE REFER TO THESE SITES FOR SUCH COMPLAINTS PLEASE HELP US THANKS. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/ELECTRICAL/INDEX.SHTML. *TR
Apr 05, 2008
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIGHTBULBS ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FUSE KEEPS ON BLOWING IN ENGINE AT 32,000 MILES, 34,000 MILES AND 39,050 MILES. ELECTRONIC WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, AUTOMATIC SIDE DOOR NO LONGER OPERATE AT 41,000 MILES. EXCESSIVE CORROSION AROUND BATTERY EVERY 4,000 MILES PAID TO HAVE CLEANED 5 TIMES AND THEY SAY MY BATTERY IS FINE OTHER THAN THE CORROSION BUILD UP. *TR
Aug 09, 2007
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS THE FRONT STRUT FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS PUNCTURED AND BEGAN TO SMOKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 26,000. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS. UPDATED 05/04/07. 8JB
Apr 16, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM
Oct 17, 2006
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESURFACED. VEHICLE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED, BUT THE CONTACT DECLINED TRANSMISSION FLUSH. *AK
Apr 03, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS, AND BOTH CONFIRMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.*AK
Jan 10, 2005
WHEELS
1 complaint
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO MOVE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL WAS FROZEN SOLID AND WOULDN'T SPIN. THE NIGHT BEFORE IT RAINED FOLLOWED BY BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO SERVICE PERSON PROVIDED ANY ASSISTANCE, THEREFORE, CONSUMER USED A HEAT LAMP ON THE FROZEN WHEEL BRAKE DRUM, WHICH DEFROSTED THE WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PROCEED TO HIS DESTINATION. DEALERSHIP DENIED THAT THIS OCCURRED, ALTHOUGH OTHER DODGE CARAVAN OWNER COMPLAINT ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. *AK
Jan 05, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
CONSUMER'S AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT NO AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY. ALSO, ENGINE MAKES NOISE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR DOES NOT WORK.*AK PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (OCT 24, 2005): THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE.
Nov 05, 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2005 DODGE Caravan have?
The 2005 DODGE Caravan currently has 537 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2005 DODGE Caravan?
The most common problems reported for the 2005 DODGE Caravan are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2005 DODGE Caravan problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2005 DODGE Caravan comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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