Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 08E048000 · 2008 · reported 08/08/2008
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2005 Dodge Caravan Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Latches/locks/linkages — runs 7.3× the fleet median for that category across the 191 model-years tracked on this site.
537Complaints
9Recalls
19Crashes
0Fires
19Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Latches/locks/linkages (35.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Latches/locks/linkages complaints here are 7.3× the median for that category across the 191 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 193 · 35.9% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 113 · 21% | Investigation closed | EA11010 · PE10022 |
| Exterior Lighting | 68 · 12.7% | Recalled | Recall 08E048000 · Recall 08E039000 |
| Air Bags | 22 · 4.1% | Recalled | Recall 10V008000 · Recall 07V192000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 · 4.1% | Investigation closed | DP14002 |
| Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 17 · 3.2% | Recalled | Recall 10V008000 · Recall 07V192000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 537 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 9 campaigns
Visibility:glass, Side/rear
NHTSA campaign 07E104000 · 2007 · reported 12/11/2007
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment
NHTSA campaign 10E034000 · 2010 · reported 08/10/2010
IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 08E039000 · 2008 · reported 06/10/2008
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NHTSA campaign 06E022000 · 2006 · reported 03/13/2006
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive
NHTSA campaign 10V008000 · 2010 · reported 01/11/2010
IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
NHTSA campaign 06V067000 · 2006 · reported 03/08/2006
DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, AND THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE OBSCURED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive
NHTSA campaign 07V192000 · 2007 · reported 05/03/2007
IN ONE OF THESE CRASHES, WITH ONE OR BOTH OF THE VEHICLE'S UF SENSORS INOPERATIVE, THE OCCUPANTS WILL NOT BENEFIT FROM THE ENHANCED AIR BAG PROTECTION THAT THESE SENSORS WOULD PROVIDE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts:front:retractor
NHTSA campaign 04V047000 · 2004 · reported 02/03/2004
AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DISCONNECTED THEN…”NHTSA complaint 10227668 — filed 05/13/2008 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
“2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY DO NOT LOCK WHEN YOU REACH 30 MILES AN HOUR. AND THE LOCK BUTTON DOES NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10226717 — filed 05/05/2008 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
“THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON MY RECENTLY PURCHASED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE PROBLEM IS, THAT THERE IS NO KEY OPTION ON THE PASSENGER…”NHTSA complaint 10224724 — filed 04/16/2008 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Caravan?
Latches/locks/linkages issues are the most-reported category, cited in 193 of 537 NHTSA complaints (35.9%), followed by electrical system (113), exterior lighting (68), air bags (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2005 Dodge Caravan have?
537 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 19 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2005 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08E048000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Dodge Caravan's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
