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2005 Dodge Grand 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 6.5× the fleet median for that category across the 191 model-years tracked on this site.
995Complaints
6Recalls
28Crashes
7Fires
44Injured
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 (30.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Latches/locks/linkages complaints here are 6.5× the median for that category across the 191 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Latches/locks/linkages301 · 30.3%No official action
Electrical System243 · 24.4%Investigation closedEA11010 · PE10022
Exterior Lighting129 · 13%Investigation closedEA11010 · PE10022
Air Bags55 · 5.5%RecalledRecall 10V008000
Fuel/propulsion System41 · 4.1%Investigation closedDP14002
Steering39 · 3.9%No official action

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM243 · 24.4%
AIR BAGS55 · 5.5%
STEERING39 · 3.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR36 · 3.6%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE35 · 3.5%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH34 · 3.4%
ENGINE24 · 2.4%

Percentages are the share of the 995 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 — 6 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 Adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 10V271000 · 2010 · reported 06/15/2010

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 10V261000 · 2010 · reported 06/14/2010

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK. 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

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

“2005 DODGE CARAVAN THAT WHEN IT RAINS THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT MAKING THE VEHICLE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO TWO…”NHTSA complaint 10193900 — filed 06/21/2007 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
“SLIDING DOORS OPENING ON OWN, NOT UNLOCKING WITH REMOTE OR BY INSIDE BUTTONS, CONSTANT LOUD NOISE. DOORS NOT OPENING WITH REMOTE OR BY INSIDE BUTTONS…”NHTSA complaint 10193722 — filed 06/19/2007 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
“IT STARTED PRIOR TO 29 NOV 06 THAT MY DRIVERS SIDE REAR POWER DOOR WHEN YOU WOULD SHUT THE DOOR IT WOULD POP BACK OPEN…”NHTSA complaint 10193082 — filed 06/12/2007 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Latches/locks/linkages issues are the most-reported category, cited in 301 of 995 NHTSA complaints (30.3%), followed by electrical system (243), exterior lighting (129), air bags (55). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

995 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 28 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 44 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 07E104000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is 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.