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#BS-2005-DODGRA-2C572005 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 1,341 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,341 complaints, 33 crashes, 10 fires, and 6 recalls.
Top reported problems
power door locks not working
164 complaints • Severity 6.9/10
power sliding door stopped working
26 complaints • Severity 6.5/10
power windows stop working
25 complaints • Severity 7.2/10
rotors wear out prematurely
23 complaints • Severity 7.1/10
brake pads wore out prematurely
22 complaints • Severity 7.4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
301 owners reported latches & locks issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (351 reports) • Median: 65K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Latches & Locks (301 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Latches & Locks Issues
Latches & Locks complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 301 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 18% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 243 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 Grand Caravan, with 135 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 4% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 60 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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
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.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
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."
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, ALASKA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR. THIS CAN CAUSE THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THESE SENSORS WERE ADDED TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.
SEATS
ARIZONA MOBILITY PRODUCTS (AMP) IS RECALLING ONE 2005 AND ONE 2007 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
+ 1 more recall in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (7)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Engine Stall After Refueling
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Loss of headlight illumination
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
+ 2 more in the full report
The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,341 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.
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