2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan has a complaint index of 73, ranked 5th worst of 16 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Structure & Body (40% of complaints) and Electrical System (37%) dominate, with 5 recalls including an airbag sensor campaign.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 73/100
- #5 of 16 Grand Caravan years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 995
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 28
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 44
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
Top 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body399 (40%)
- Electrical System372 (37%)
- Airbags103 (10%)
- Steering76 (8%)
- Engine65 (7%)
- Fuel System64 (6%)
- Brakes44 (4%)
- Other37 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires34 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers29 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy in moderate-to-severe collisions, including head-on and rear-end crashes at highway speeds.
- Some describe electrical fires starting after front-end impacts, with sparks and flames spreading quickly through the vehicle.
- Several report unintended acceleration or the vehicle moving backward when shifted into drive, sometimes ending in a collision.
- Others describe rear seats breaking or deflecting during rear-end collisions, raising concerns about occupant restraint.
- A few report brakes failing to stop the vehicle, including ABS locking the wheels and causing a rear-end collision.
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V271000Jun 15, 2010Other13 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 conversion vans 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.
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Remedy: All in one mobility will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on june 22, 2010. Owners may contact all in one mobility at 1-503-255-5005.
- NHTSA 10V261000Jun 14, 2010Structure & Body2 vehicles
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.
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Remedy: Amp will notify owners and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 10, 2010. Owners may contact amp at 1-602-385-5988.
- NHTSA 10V008000Jan 11, 2010Airbags308,950 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
2005 compared with other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2005 model carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 73, ranking 5th worst among 16 model years of the Grand Caravan.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- NHTSA data shows Structure & Body issues made up 40% of complaints and Electrical System issues made up 37%, followed by Airbags at 10%.
- Does the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2005 model year, including an airbag sensor replacement recall and a seat belt retractor assembly recall.
- How does the 2005 model compare to other Grand Caravan years?
- The 2005 model's complaint index of 73 is worse than most other years; only the 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2016 model years scored higher on the complaint index.
- At what mileage do 2005 Grand Caravan problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 65,000 miles overall, with Structure & Body issues appearing around 63,000 miles and Electrical System issues around 74,500 miles.