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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 4% of all 995 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest brake complaint count among 16 Grand Caravan model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 52,543 miles.

Brakes complaints
44
4% of 995
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
52,543 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 4, 2004, latest Mar 5, 2021.

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2004May 2006Jul 2007Nov 2008Mar 2010Jan 2011Jun 2013Mar 2016
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2004 to Mar 2021; peak Dec 2010 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 200544 (4%)
  2. 200616 (6%)
  3. 200711 (6%)
  4. 2008238 (18%)
  5. 200975 (14%)
  6. 2010107 (12%)
  7. 201152 (10%)
  8. 201255 (9%)
  9. 201323 (5%)
  10. 201421 (6%)
  11. 201514 (5%)
  12. 201625 (3%)
  13. 201710 (2%)
  14. 201813 (5%)
  15. 201910 (4%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan have brake problems?
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,543 miles.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has the most brake complaints (238), compared with 44 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is classified under brakes. 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.