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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1D4GP45R55B••••••2005 Dodge CARAVAN
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2005 Dodge CARAVAN build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
410on the model
86builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedLatches/locks/linkages 4Electrical System 4Steering 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
Seat BeltscrashMar 2012
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…
Air BagsDec 2018
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.…
SteeringOct 2017
2005 dodge caravan mini van. Consumer writes in regards to multiple issues with vehicle. *ld
Electrical SystemFeb 2011
Power door locks no longer work. Neither the buttons on the key fob nor the switches on the inside door panels will lock or unlock the doors. If I disconnect the battery for a few minutes and then re-connect it, the locks will work properly, but only for short time periods
StructureJul 2010
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!!
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1D4GP45R55B356290 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.