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#BS-2005-DODCAR-D2B5

2005 Dodge Caravan

Based on reports from 691 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
691
Crashes
24
Fires
0
Recalls
9
TSBs
83
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 691 complaints, 24 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

brake pads wear out prematurely

22 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
2

computer module shorted out

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Latches & LocksHIGH

193 owners reported latches & locks issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

78
0–30K
181
30–60K
152
60–90K
72
90–120K
49
120–150K
38
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (181 reports) • Median: 65K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Latches & Locks (193 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Latches & Locks193 (28%)
Electrical113 (16%)
Lights69 (10%)
Fuel System34 (5%)
Airbags22 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module17 (2%)
Steering16 (2%)
Other15 (2%)

2005 Dodge Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Latches & Locks Issues

Latches & Locks complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Caravan, with 193 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Caravan, with 113 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Caravan, with 69 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Caravan, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

8
04
21
05
31
06
54
07
85
08
93
09
129
10
80
11
51
12
22
13
43
14
30
15
16
16
11
17
7
18
4
19
3
20
2
22
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

04V047000Feb 2004

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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

06E022000Mar 2006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

06V067000Jun 2006

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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

07E104000Jan 2008

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

07V192000Jul 2007

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

CERTAIN MINIVANS ARE BEING RECALLED THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE 27 STATES PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THAT USE GREATER AMOUNTS OF SALT FOR WINTER ROAD DEICING. THE UP-FRONT (UF) AIR BAG SENSORS THAT CONTAIN BRASS BUSHINGS INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES MAY CORRODE AND CRACK ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE SENSOR. THESE SENSORS PROVIDE ENHANCED AIR BAG PERFORMANCE IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FRONTAL CRASHES.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Caravan is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 691 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2005 Dodge Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Dodge Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Dodge Caravan is related to the latches & locks, with 193 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2005 Dodge Caravan reliable?
The 2005 Dodge Caravan has 691 complaints, 24 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2005 Dodge Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2005 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2005 Dodge Caravan has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Caravan problems start?
Based on 570 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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