YearToAvoid

2005 Dodge Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Dodge Caravan, 5% of all 537 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 13 Caravan model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 49,000 miles.

Engine complaints
29
5% of 537
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
49,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Dodge Caravan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 5, 2004, latest Nov 6, 2020.

2005 Dodge Caravan engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2004Oct 2006Jul 2007Jul 2008Jul 2010Apr 2014Apr 2015
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2004 to Nov 2020; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Dodge Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200529 (5%)
  2. 200632 (18%)
  3. 200719 (23%)
  4. 200835 (12%)
  5. 200921 (18%)
  6. 201039 (23%)
  7. 201116 (21%)
  8. 201221 (24%)
  9. 20134 (13%)
  10. 20145 (25%)
  11. 20153 (13%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20171 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Caravan have engine problems?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Caravan, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,000 miles.
Which Dodge Caravan year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Dodge Caravan has the most engine complaints (39), compared with 29 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Caravan?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Caravan is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.