dodge caravan Problems

dodge caravan 2005 Complaints

VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

windshield wiper motor only had two speeds, whenever it rained hard windshield wipers were not removing the water of the windshield fast enough. this was causing poor visibility, which could lead to a vehicle crash. dealer notified. dealer informed consumer that it met fmvss. and nothing else will been done at this time. *ak

Reported in: SAINT PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

consumer had a 2005 caravan and the windshield wipers were not working properly. the windshield wipers did not work fast enough to keep the windshield clear. the consumer's wife almost hit another vehicle when it was raining and the windshield shield wipers were working so slow that she could not see the vehicle in front of her. the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer and was told that was the way that the vehicle was manufactured. *ak the consumer stated that the windshield wipers motor is to slow. *tc *jb

Reported in: SAINT PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

my mother was involved in an accident, driving at 23 mph in a chrysler minivan. she hit a telephone pole head on. the air bags deployed, although they did not touch my mother, she was wearing her seatbelt. when the knee airbag deployed however, the door covering it was what hit my mother in both her shins with the force of the air bag behind it! although it did not break any bones, the impact caused extensive bleeding and edema under the skin. she suffered a cracked rib and breast bone in the accident, which we all understand, but the added agony of having two extremely bruised and swollen legs (purple, green, red--with lime sized clots under the skin) from her knees to her ankles caused by this "safety device" is infuriating!!! where do i go for answers??? *nm

Reported in: MANISTEE MI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

i purchased a 2005 dodge caravan 3 weeks ago. on the forth day that i purchased it (i had driven it about 50 miles), the power steering went completely out. this made it very difficult and unsafe to drive, although we did make it home. i was a horrible leak and it sprayed the entire inside of the engine compartment. (we were lucky that there was not a fire) it was towed to the dealership and i was told that a clamp had been improperly attached at the factory and was re-adjusted. i am concerned that this may be related to the current recall of the v-6 models (our caravan is a four cylinder).

Reported in: AKRON OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

consumer's air bag light is on. consumer is concerned that if involved in an accident no air bag will deploy. also, engine makes noise, and driver's side window regulator does not work.*ak phone interview update (oct 24, 2005): the passenger side air bag module was defective.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: GLOUCESTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Reported in: GLOUCESTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

intermittently vehicle would not go into reverse, and automatic transmission would jump out of drive while driving at any speed. vehicle had been to the dealer on several occasions. dealer informed the consumer that they and the manufacturer were unable to resolve this problem. *ak

Reported in: FOWLERVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

after starting the vehicle it failed to move when the gas pedal was depressed. this occurred because the rear right wheel was frozen solid and wouldn't spin. the night before it rained followed by below freezing temperatures. dealership was contacted, but no service person provided any assistance, therefore, consumer used a heat lamp on the frozen wheel brake drum, which defrosted the wheel. consumer was able to proceed to his destination. dealership denied that this occurred, although other dodge caravan owner complaint about the same issue. *ak

Reported in: FLORA MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

while driving 35 mph the engine stall without warning. vehicle has been to two separate dealers, and both confirmed that the problem was the fuel pump module.*ak

Reported in: TELFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L95R

OTHER

dodge caravan 2005, unusual chemicals used during the preparation for delivery. *bf the consumer began to experience nausea, skin rash and severe respiratory distress. *jb

Reported in: WOODRIDGE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

dt: contacts was on the interstate going approximately 70 mph, the engine lost all power. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer and there was a fuel pump replaced, but this did not fix the problem. the dealership suggested a co-pilot on the vehicle, but they do not have one to put on the vehicle.*ak

Reported in: BETHALTO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L85R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

i have had a miss fire from the engine since i bought it. taken it back to the dealer for service and had the pcm reprogramed, trans serviced and still the problem persists. now the check engine light is on again and the trouble code are saying bad plug-wire or coil pack. last time it went in they said it was a bad plug and wire on cyl. 4.

Reported in: SALESVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R35R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Reported in: SALESVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R35R

OTHER

consumer developed nausea, skin rash and respiratory distress with the suspicions that these symptoms were coming from the 2005 dodge caravan.*mr responded on 4-29-05 aae 10117170 the consumer believes that a product was used inside the vehicle prior to it being delivered to the consumer. the consumer had an independent laboratory conduct tests on he vehicle and concluded that a hazardous chemical called hexane was present. *nm

Reported in: WOODRIDGE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

STEERING

2002 dodge caravan, steering problems, noises, ratlling, shaking. tried to fix 4 times. finally we traded it in for 2005. same problems started under 10,000. in shop now 2nd attempt to fix. also van looses all power and steering while driving. it has happened 5 times.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R65B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

dt: since march while driving slowly about 20 mph, the vehicle made rumbling sounds like it was driving over rumbling strips on the highway. this problem is sporadic. no dash light illuminated indicating there was any type of problem. there is a technical service bulletin which references this problem. the consumer noticed that this seems to be a common problem with sprinters which later turns into a torque converter problem. it may also cause problems with the transmission. the vehicle has not been taken into to the dealer yet. the owner has not contacted daimler chrysler. this problem has existed ever since the purchase of the vehicle. the owner would like to refer the investigator to sprintervan@yahoogroups.com website for more information about the problem. owner also would like to express frustration about the sprinter not being available as one of the choices in the complaint database. *nm

Reported in: BURLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: WD0PD144955

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

dt: consumer stated that 2005 dodge caravan accelerator stuck and she could not stop. owner put both feet on the brakes, and the vehicle could not stop. the brakes were not working well enough to get the van to stop with the accelerator stuck. the van will still not come to a complete stop. consumer came to a red light; and the vehicle did not stop or slow down. consumer had to run the red light to keep vehicle from hitting another vehicle/pedestrian. consumer pulled the van into a parking lot, trying to get out of the way, and keep it from hitting another vehicle. the van went up on both left wheels when the consumer turned into the parking lot after the vehicle came back on all 4 wheels. consumer quickly turned off the ignition and vehicle stopped. completely. left front side tire suffered a blow out prior to this incident, several months ago. the tire was replaced at no charge. consumer did not ran over anything for the tire to blow out. the van was taken to a local dealership on gastonia, approximately 40 miles from the original dealer where the van was purchased. the original wanted consumer to bring the van to them so they could inspect it themselves. the dealer offered consumer a rental for three days while the diagnostic test was performed. consumer had a rental car for 5 days, but she refused to pay for the rental. *ak

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

dt: while parking the back windshield exploded. the glass came inwards towards the inside of the vehicle. the driver was parked, then there was an explosion sound, and owner looked outside to see if someone threw something and saw nothing. there was no sign of the windshield being hit with an object, and no objects inside the vehicle. the car has not driven over any big bumps or pothole. sdealership or the manufacturer had not been contacted. there were no injuries, but if someone would have been in the back seat t could have been injured by the glass. the vehicle iwasregulary serviced. 2005 dodge caravan. *ak

Reported in: BAYSIDE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my wife was on the highway passing another car when the accelerator pedal of her 2005 dodge caravan se suddenly dropped to the floor. she barely got off the road without causing an accident and was sure if it would have happened on a busier highway she would have caused an accident. she was stranded along the highway for two hours waiting for help. she was towed to a dodge dealer who told her the little plastic retainer which secures the throttle cable going from the accelerator to the engine had broke and they consequently fixed it. it is part#4287736 retainer. after looking at this little plastic retainer i feel it is a safety hazard and should be redesigned and made out of steel or something that won't break as easily. i think it should be investigated as a safety hazard. *jb

Reported in: THORNTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R85B

AIR BAGS

dt: the consumer drove the vehicle 600 miles before noticing that there was no horn. this was on 8-9-05. the vehicle was a rental. it was rented on august 7, 2005. the consumer took the vehicle to a dealership in the area where she was on a trip. he told her that the wire to the horn was clipped. on the return trip she noticed that the air bag warning light flickered on and off. this was on 8-15-05. she returned the vehicle to the rental company. *ak *nm

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R75B

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R75B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

dt: 2005 dodge caravan. the consumer states the side door on the driver side comes open while driving. the vehicle has not been looked at yet. there has not been a determination as to why this is happening. dodge told the consumer to take the vehicle to the dealership. this only happened once, he has bungee cordes and door cannot happen again. there were no indicator lights that the door was open. *ak

Reported in: BENNETSVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R35B

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

folding rear passenger seat sprang forward with such great force smashing into the left side of my face, breaking the frames of my glasses which poked and cut my nose. i was very luckily that the frame did not poke my eye! this was a dodge caravan passenger van with rear folding seats into the floor that i rented from enterprises car rental in willow grove, pa 19090. *nm

Reported in: WILLOW GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dt: contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. on 10-11-05 was driving home from a trip when the airbag warning light came on. took it to the dealer the next day, the vehicle was put on a machine where they found that the sensors and the wiring harness were defective. this was located on the passenger's side. the one on the left side which was the driver's side was not fixed. the contact felt that the manufacturer should pay to have the driver's side sensors and the wiring fixed at no charge to the contact because they also were defective. *ak

Reported in: KIRKVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Reported in: KIRKVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

SUSPENSION

dt: the consumer stated that the vehicle was pulling to the right when driving between 5-35 mph along with a clanking sound coming from the steering area. the dealers service department replaced the outer tie rod because it was loose. the vehicle no longer pulled to the right but the clanking noise continued. *ak (12/08/05) the components affected were the right tie rod, sway eliminator links, bushings and nuts. *sc *jb

Reported in: CHISHOLM MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

STEERING

Reported in: CHISHOLM MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

dt: the contact stated the brake pads wore out, he had vehicle inspected at a private repair shop. when he contacted the dealership, they said the warranty expired. *ak

Reported in: HIGHLAND PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B35B

OTHER

in june, 2005 i purchased a 2005 dodge caravan sxt. in doing so, i traded in a 1999 dodge caravan se. i did not notice until about 2 weeks ago, that the instruments (left & right outside mirror controls, head light switch, and dome light switch) on the left side of the steering column did not illuminate when the head lights are turned on. after taking the vehicle to the vendor from which the vehicle was purchased, i was told that the 2005 caravan did not illuminate the instruments on the left of the steering column. my 1999 caravan did. by not illuminating the instruments on the left of the steering, in my opinion, creates a safety hazard. if the need for an adjustment to the left or right outside rear view mirrors, or the dome light control needs adjusting at night, the instruments for doing this can not be seen, which will create a safety hazard. it is suggested that chrysler corp. recall the 2005 caravans and install an illumination light in the dash behind the aforementioned instruments. you attention to this safety defect will be greatly appreciated. *jb

Reported in: MACON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

dt*: the consumer stated when slowing the vehicle down to 15 mph, the rear brakes were rubbing. the vehicle was taken for inspection to an independent repair shop. the repair personnel discovered the calipers were extremely rusted and needed to be replaced. *jb

Reported in: LEWISBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R75R

SUSPENSION

car pulls to the right as if one of the calipers is hanging up has been to 3 different dealers for same issue now the 3rd dealer claims the tires need to be rotated (vehicle only has 11,000 miles) and an alignment of which the warranty will not cover at this point as per representative of dodge corporate office this is a "maintenance issue such as an oil change" yet this vehicle has had the same issue from day one! not to mention have already had to replace one tire on the right passenger side and the tire on that side is wearing on the outside as well. vehicle was also brought in for the abs light staying on. *jb

Reported in: PERTH AMBOY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

STEERING

Reported in: PERTH AMBOY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

AIR BAGS

i noticed in a news article that there may be an investigation of dodge caravan's with issues related to their air bag sensors. my company leases a 2005 caravan for me, and i have had the air bag sensor replaced once and it has now failed again. i'm not sure how you collect this information, but thought it might be important to you. *jb

Reported in: LANSING MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

i have a 2005 dodge caravan that i bought new from foster motors, a dodge dealer from middlebury, vt. this winter, the air bag warning light came on and stayed on. i took the car to the dealer and they replaced front air bag sensors that had rusted. they did this under warranty and i did not have to pay. i thought it was very odd seeing how the car is about a year old. i have never had any problem with any air bag of any vehicle i owned before. perhaps some parts made of bamboo from overseas? perhaps not because bamboo will not rust. at any rate, i see where there is an investigation of this problem. you can add mine to the list if you wish. the date of the problem is an estimate. thank you, dennis from vermont. *jb

Reported in: BRANDON VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R95R

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

dt*: the contact stated the engine makes a loud whining noise while driving. the dealership determined the power steering pump was installed incorrectly. the dealership is currently unable to repair the problem. *ak

Reported in: OCEANA WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

on this date it was the second occurrence when my 2005 dodge caravan lost power while i was driving down the street at about 30 miles an hour. i was able to pull over safely and immediately restarted the car. but i had no power steering or brakes. i took it to the car dealer since it happened a second time and i no longer considered it a fluke. they ran a diagnostic test and no sensor or computer recorded anything. so they told me it could be one of a thousand reasons the computer turned off the car and wait until it happened more frequently so the sensor will register it. then if it happens more frequently they will be able to trace it. however, i am driving a car with only 10,000 miles on it that at any moment could simply stop running. i am very concerned about being rear ended by cars that don't expect a car to simply stop on the road. also, i travel up and down a hill every day to home and back. how am i supposed to stop it without brakes? i consider this to be an accident waiting to happen. fortunately, i was in a turn lane and no one was following right behind me the first two times. *nm

Reported in: EAST PEORIA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

SUSPENSION:FRONT

dt*: the contact stated when taking the vehicle to the dealer for regular maintenance the dealer determined the brakes were defective. the brakes were replaced by the dealer. in addition, the transmission fluid was discolored. brake rotors and pads were resurfaced. vehicle had an alignment. transmission fluid was discolored, but the contact declined transmission flush. *ak

Reported in: MELROSE PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Reported in: MELROSE PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Reported in: MELROSE PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Reported in: MELROSE PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

OTHER

dt*: the contact stated two rental hanicapp accessible vehicles were received in poor conditions from an independant rental company. the wheelchair accessible ramp completely detached from the vehicle while in use. there were no injuries occurred. the fire department and police were called ensure the safety of the occupants. the vehicles were returned to the rental company and another vehicle was provided. the replacement vehicle showed signs of brake problems; squeaking was heard while applying the brakes. the vehicle was returned to rental company. on another occasion, a hanicapp accessible vehicle was rented from the same company in another state which had oil in the enigine. the contact expressed that the company does not maintain or inspect the rental vehicles provided.

Reported in: SUNRISE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was in gear, the rear sliding doors cannot be opened from the inside. this was the way the vehicle was designed. the contact express concern that in the event of an accident with the driver unconscious, the occupants including children would not be able to exit the vehicle.

Reported in: SAINT CLOUD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L85R

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

while driving, my caravan looses all engine power and almost stalls. took it to the dealer, but since there is no check engine light or code in the system they cant find the fault. this has been going on for over three months. it's sporadic and puts me in a dangerous situation because i lose all steering and brake control ,i travel on main roads @55mph. also, sometimes when i start it up it will idle for a few minutes then either surge to a higher rpm or choke to the point of stalling. *nm

Reported in: PIKEVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B45B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

the entire light cover panel fell off of my 2005 dodge caravan while driving on the interstate. it was glued on, and the heat melted the glue. there are no screws holding this onto the car. i have met two other people with the same problem in the last 2 weeks. *nm

Reported in: MIDWEST CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R55B

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

dt*: the contact stated a recall letter # 06v067000 regarding visibility:windshield/wiper:motor was received. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined that the vehicle could not be fixed because the vehicle was not originally purchased from the dealer. the manufacturer was alerted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to another service dealer. however, the contact refused to use a different service dealer.

Reported in: THIBODAUX LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

dt*: the contact stated while in a rain storm, the driver side taillight filled up with water. the glue the held the taillight in place failed and light fell off due to the weight of the water. the dealership determined the taillight assembly should be replaced. updated 10/18/2006 - the first rain storm vehicle had ever been in resulted in water accumulating in the taillight. the manufacturer indicated that the replacement would not be covered under warranty because the vehicle had over 36000 miles on it. *nm

Reported in: YUMA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L75R

SEATS

dt*: the contact stated while getting onto an on ramp, the vehicle was hit from behind. the driver's seat collapsed. the dealership was not notified yet, but the contact planned to notify them soon. there were no problems with the seat prior to the incident. a police report was taken.

Reported in: SAINT PETERSBURG FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP25B45B

STEERING

whining noise coming from steering unit. vehicle has been taken into dealership 4 times and now will be the 5th time. *nm

Reported in: HADLEY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have had to replace the airbag sensors or my airbags could have deployed! i have a 2005 dodge caravan sxt. the brakes and rotors for this vehicle are bad to they have had to been replaced and this was costly! *nm

Reported in: COLOMA MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Reported in: COLOMA MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Reported in: COLOMA MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: COLOMA MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Reported in: COLOMA MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Reported in: COLOMA MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

within a month of purchasing my 2005 dodge caravan se, the airbag light came on. i have since had it back to the dealer for repair several times. i have been informed that it should now be fixed (11/06). i am not optimistic. *nm

Reported in: OAK PARK MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the power locks do not work, and the air bag light is on. when taken to a service center they could not find the problem but my locks still do not work. *jb

Reported in: FLINT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R85B

OTHER

my van is a 2005 and has had 4 sets of belts. they squeal. no one seems to be able to repair the problem. it now needs another set for a total of 5 sets. *jb

Reported in: OKEECHOBEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B05B

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

noticed clunking sound in front of 2005 dodge grand caravan with a whining sound. contacted chrysler reference # 15812736 after finding issue with power steering rack and sway bar. i believe this to be a manufacturer defect that could result in fatality due to steering defect. dealer repaired defect at my cost. total repair cost was $1394.43. the loss of my peace of mind was priceless. *jb

Reported in: LENEXA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R35B

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

Reported in: LENEXA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R35B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

there have been no crashes with this vehicle. the problem has existed approximately 1 year. the gas pedal sticks. i start the van, put it in drive and press the pedal to go, but the vehicle does not move and the pedal feels like an emergency brake (i can not push it at all - it will not move). i usually put it back in park, press the pedal really hard or pump the pedal several times and once the pedal seems to work, i place it back into drive. *nm

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* -the contact stated that the transmission in the 2005 dodge caravan has been replaced at 17,000 miles and 34,000 miles. the vehicle currently has an odometer reading of 48,000 miles. also, the contact stated vehicle experienced electrical problems. he was traveling on a highway at approximately 25 mph. the road conditions were snowy. the contact stated he lost all power to the vehicle. the interior and exterior lights went out on the vehicle, there were no warning indicators. the contact stated he was able to safely pull over and after a few minutes the vehicle restarted. this happened after 34,000 miles. *ak

Reported in: LAKE ORION MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: LAKE ORION MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

fluid leaking from power steering unit. will require installation of new rack and pinion. this could be dangerous if unrecognized by vehicle owner and could cause accident in loss of ability to steer vehicle. this is on a 2005 vehicle. there have been several of these situations on this vehicle. automaker is not notifying owners. this piece of equipment should not fail for the lifetime of a car in most cases. since there have been several know instances in my area, i believe that it is a defective part. i was originally told that there was a 2 to 3 week backorder on the part. it has now come in and my car is being repaired. *nm

Reported in: ST. LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*- the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact's vehicle has been in the repair shop 5 times for electrical failures. while driving at 65 mph the warning indicator lights began to flash. the contact's exterior lights also began to flash while driving. the vehicle has been at the repair shop since december 15, 2006. the mechanic and a dodge technician made several unsuccessful attempts to diagnose the vehicle. the contact was the second owner, and was advised by the attorney general that per the lemon law it only applied to the original owner, and the mileage must not exceed 20,000. the vehicle was purchased on july 31, 2006. the service manager also observed the failure. *ak updated 03/07/07. *jb

Reported in: HAVELOCK NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L05R

TIRES

extremely slippery tires (goodyear invictas) on dodge caravan when it rains. *nm

Reported in: WESTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

faulty equipment. i have had trouble with the engine belts on my 2005 caravan. i have had six sets of belts put on the van in a year. the dealer just put another set today. the dealer said all of the four cylinder engines are having the same problem. why is it that this problem can't be fixed?? they put a new engine in the van in june of 2006 at 13,000 miles and i am still having the same problem. *nm

Reported in: IMPERIAL MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B25B

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

my air bag light is on all the time. i'm on my third sensor. for me, they last about six months before the problem returns. my mechanic says the airbag won't deploy if needed, others say it could deploy for no reason. the vehicle is beyond the original warranty and because the vehicle is beyond the original warranty, the dealer is not willing to cover the costs even though it is clearly a flaw with this vehicle. there is currently no recall that i am aware of. *jb

Reported in: SHORTSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

failure of front mounted airbag sensor and wiring harness. airbag light came on. *jb

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*- the contact owna a 2005 dodge caravan. the throttle was sticking on the off mode and stayed stuck until one put sufficient amount of pressure to unstick the plate. the dealership stated that the problem was not the throttle but the throttle body. the dealer stated that the failure was due dust in the area that was clogging the throttle which made it stick. the failure mileage was 58,000, and the current mileage was 58,500. *ak the consumer stated that the dealer is aware of the problem and stated didn't know that cleaned to lube was part of maintenance repair. updated 07/06/07

Reported in: WILLIAMSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44L55R

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

my airbag light came on and i took it in to dealer and they replaced left impact sensor then 2 days later light came on again now they say it is right impact sensor. *jb

Reported in: PORTAGE WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

re: my 2005 dodge caravan. air bag warning light came on. airbag is inoperable, but chrysler cannot supply new sensors for at least a week, or more, according to local dealer. it's an industry-wide problem, they say, with many sensor failures. this means that many chrysler owners are left to drive without operable airbags... not a good situation. chrysler should have been prepared for this. *jb

Reported in: CEDAR FALLS IA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

my wife was driving from work while getting on to the freeway the check engine light came on. two minutes later the airbag light came on also. took to dealership next day and was told that both front impact sensors and connectors needed to be replaced. vehicle is a 2005 with 43000 miles which is out of warranty so we will have to pay for repair. parts were ordered but are on national backorder so they have no idea when they will come in.

Reported in: HARTFORD WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that a dragging sound was heard when the brake was depressed. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the current and failure mileage were 16,000. *ak

Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

tl*- the contact stated that he is having problems with his 2005 dodge caravan (failure mileage: 35,000). he tried to turn on the switch for the headlights, but the headlights would not turn on. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 38,000. the consumer states that after turning the headlight switch on and off two to six times, then the headlights would turn on. update 04/30/07

Reported in: HUNTINGTON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R15B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving 55 mph in dry conditions the front strut failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the driver side front tire was punctured and began to smoke without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the current and failure mileages were 26,000. *ak the consumer experienced an electrical problems with headlights. updated 05/04/07. 8jb

Reported in: SOLON SPRINGS WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Reported in: SOLON SPRINGS WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. she was unable to open or close the sliding door using the remote control. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the dealer inspected the vehicle on three occasions. however, they were still unable to diagnose the failure. six months later all of the lights on the instrument panel were not operating normally. the dealer stated that the body modular control needed to be replaced. a year and a half later she experienced the same failure. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 800, and the current mileage was 17,000. *ak

Reported in: GALLOWAY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44LX5R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Reported in: GALLOWAY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44LX5R

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

i was in an automobile accident 11/02/06. i was the driver and my father was a passanger. we were rearended and my fathers seat belt didn't catch. my seat belt caught.

Reported in: CRUMPLER WV || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the front tire rods are damaged. the manufacturer stated that they would take care of the front tire rods, however, they are denying that the tire rods can cause tire damage. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 21,918.

Reported in: SANDWICH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

the following item needs to be revisited and include the year 2005 for the dodge caravan. this morning i had this problem diagnosed on 2005 dodge caravan. the dealer wanted $212.00 for the part and $100.00 labor to correct this problem. nhtsa action number : ea04013, nhtsa recall campaign number : 04v480000; date investigation opened : june 4, 2004, and date investigation closed was may 25, 2005 . summary: the driver's air bag clock spring can develop an open-circuit condition, resulting in nonfunctional driver-side frontal air bag, horn, cruise control , if equipped, and/or steering wheel radio control , if equipped. in its october 5, 2004 letter to nhtsa, daimler/chrysler stated that it will conduct a safety recall and replace the clocks prying assembly on all the 1998--2000 daimler/chrysler minivans, built between march 1998 and august 2000 with 70,000 miles or less. ialso, t will provide a lifetime warranty for the 1998.5-2000 minivans, regardless of mileage. the details of the corrective action ere described in daimlerchrysler's letter . see recall 04v480000. the agency believed that further expenditure of agency resources did not appear to be warranted. the closing of this investigation did not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect existed with respect to those vehicles covered only by the lifetime warranty. the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. see page 2 for additional information. *ak

Reported in: MECHANICSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R45R

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

gas pedal stuck after van stoppe d for awhile. looking to see if therewas a recall for any parts pertaining to the gas pedal mechanism. *ak

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving 55 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle hydroplaned 100 feet. the vehicle drove into a ditch and crashed into a tree. the road conditions were wet. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was towed to a garage and has not yet been inspected. the driver suffered soreness in the neck, back, and ankle. a police report was filed. the vin and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 85,000.

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge town and country. the contact stated that the air bag light on the control panel is constantly illuminated and will not dim. safety recall # 07v192000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) does not apply to the vin. the contact stated that the abs light has been illuminated for a while. the powertrain and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage is 43,713.

Reported in: PAXTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2C4GP44R15R

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. the contact lost control of the vehicle and the brakes failed, resulting in a near crash with two other vehicles. the failure has occurred approximately eight times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at 12,000 miles. the dealer stated that the failure was intermittent and they could not diagnose the failure unless it occurred while in their possession. the current mileage is 24,285 and failure mileage was 23,500.

Reported in: AKRON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

there was a high pitch whine if the engine was on. this noise persisted in all gears and speeds including stopped with the transmission in park. added ps fluid as it was low and the noise stopped. took the car in to the dealer and they found a leak in the rack and pinion. as car was just out of warranty dealer will repair for a reduced cost. part is ordered and will be done soon.

Reported in: PATCHOGUE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44L95R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving 55 mph, the driver side tail light lenses detached from the vehicle. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the contact stated that the tail light was not attached with screws. the current and failure mileages were 74,000.

Reported in: CHILHOWEE MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

i have a 2005 dodge caravan. the locks, including the child safety locks have quit working. i must manually lock my doors including both sliding doors. my children are able to unlock these sliding doors and open them while traveling. because this poses a huge danger for the safety of my children, i feel that dodge should rectify this defect.

Reported in: SOUTH VIENNA OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

defective sway bar at 28,000 miles-dealership stated it is normal with this year of caravans & that i don't have to have replaced lights would not shut off or turn on with manual operation - when the vehicle is off for a long time the lights turn on for no reason at all. we have replaced the lightbulbs on 3 different occasions fuse keeps on blowing in engine at 32,000 miles, 34,000 miles and 39,050 miles. electronic windows, door locks, automatic side door no longer operate at 41,000 miles. excessive corrosion around battery every 4,000 miles paid to have cleaned 5 times and they say my battery is fine other than the corrosion build up.

Reported in: ANDOVER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Reported in: ANDOVER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

Reported in: ANDOVER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Reported in: ANDOVER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Reported in: ANDOVER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Reported in: ANDOVER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

i was turning left onto a main highway and i heard a clicking noise, a loud thud and scraping noise onto the asphalt. i could not maneuver the vehicle. i could have been struck by other cars that are usually traveling about 60 mph on highway 211 in barrow county. i was barely able to get it off the road. i was on the shoulder of the highway with a gulley on the passengers side and heavy 5:00 traffic on the driver's side. due to the inability to maneuver this vehicle, the tail end was barely off the highway. people would honk at me as they sped by. i had my 5 year old daughter in the 2nd row seat, and had to get out of the van, making sure i would not be struck by speeding cars, and determine which way to get her out safely. i took her out the back of the van very carefully. this entailed her having to climb over the 3rd row seating. if the van would have been struck, it would have rolled down the embankment. the tow truck driver stated this was the 4th caravan he had towed that day with the same problem. the dealership is repairing at a cost of $500.00 to me plus towing of $50.00. i called dodge as this is the 2nd defect within 4 months of owning this van. they took the report and that was it. they do not acknowledge any responsibility for either repair. the first was in april, the entire computer system was replaced, costing $900 and three weeks to repair it. akins ford in winder did both repairs. *jb

Reported in: AUBURN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Reported in: AUBURN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Reported in: AUBURN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Reported in: AUBURN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving the entire electrical system goes out a leaves the van with no power. after not being able to move off the road and 5 attempts to start the van it started. this has occurred twice and the dealer can never find any thing wrong. other incidents http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/dodge-caravan/

Reported in: SUMMERHILL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

incident #3 this is the third time my car instrument panel did this under 25,000 miles. i was driving down the road and i can see that i am actually moving but none of my instruments are. none of them move all the while the car door ajar lights are on so after checking the doors 3-4 times i just drove on as they were clearly closed . fueled up the car and restarted. instruments all a go .sometimes it takes overnight before the panel works again. airbag light has been on for 6 months and check engine light is always popping on and off . how will i know if the van is really is danger of breaking down , or perhaps running out of gas as this van has cried wolf too many times .i will never know if a problem really exist . i consider this a major safety issue . i have received an airbag recall, so that's one down but when will they recall the whole instrument panel it is either shutting completely down or popping up check engine light . i have taken this car in for this check engine light several times. they just say " maybe you didn't put the lid on the gas tank right" . so at one time that lid was replaced. i am not under warranty any longer but i don't like the idea of driving down the interstate with 4 kids and not knowing how fast iam going or if i am running out of gas. like i said before the instrument panel just not working at all is a major defect . iam not sure but i think the system is corrupt. planning to trade if action is not taken in the near future. i pay for a reliable car and that's not what iam getting . i hope there are others who have had this experience so that the instrument panel will be recalled.

Reported in: FORT KNOX KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reported in: FORT KNOX KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

SUSPENSION:REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving 30 mph, the contact heard a roaring noise coming from the rear end. however, the noise ceased while driving 70 mph. the mechanic stated that the rear wheel axle assemblies were dry and failed on both sides of the vehicle. the rear axle assemblies were replaced, however, the roaring noise was still present. the axle assemblies were replaced a second time and the noise was no longer heard. the failure mileage was 82,000 and current mileage was 93,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf the mechanic determined the left rear wheel assembly had failed because it was dry and had no grease. the right side was also replaced and the roar noise has since disappeared.

Reported in: YORK SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L05R

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

on may 24, 2006,i got a flat tire. i removed the spare tire to put on the van. then i wound the part that holds the spare time back up. after replacing the tire, i wanted to put the spare back underneath. the bottom piece would not release. it was taken to the dealership and they fixed. they did not say how it was fixed. they said it would be fine. then this week, i got another flat tire. i again removed the spare and put it on the van. i wound the part that holds the spare tire. after replacing the tire, i wanted to put the tire back underneath. again, the part that holds the spare tire will not release and i have to take it back to the dealership to get repaired.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L95R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

my wife, 2 young sons, and i went out to spend the afternoon running errands. when we left our home, the door locks worked with the keyless entry system as well as with the switches inside the car. after making our second stop of the afternoon, my wife noticed that the door locks were no longer functioning. they failed to work via key chain, switch, or speedometer override (when car reaches 20 mph). compounding the issue, the caravan only has one outside door lock, which means the car can only be manually unlocked at the driver side door. the remaining doors must be unlocked from the inside. this means that someone must climb throughout the vehicle's interior to let other passengers in. as i mentioned earlier, i have 2 small boys and it is extremely frustrating, not to mention dangerous, to have to leave them standing beside the car while my wife or i climb about the interior to unlock the passenger doors so as to gain access to their car seats. over the last year, i have taken my vehicle to the dealership to have this same problem addressed on five separate occasions. the longest this problem has remained resolved is thirteen months. each time the dealership has replaced the body control module. today will be the sixth occasion i have had the same problem with my door locks. *jb

Reported in: DOTHAN AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

clunking noise over bumps. dealer reports bad sway arm bushings, vehicle has 36 month 36000 miles bumper to bumper warranty. i am 7 weeks out of warranty and have 30,900 miles and dealer and dodge refuse to cover .157.08 out of my pocket it is my understanding this is a common problem.

Reported in: EVANS CITY PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i drove 2 hours on the highway and parked the car when i arrived at my destination. after 10 minutes i went to leave and i put the car in drive; it started cranking and started to roll backwards. parts of my car started falling out of the transmission. my car only had 32,000 miles on it. the axel got caught in the transmission and broke all the pieces in the transmission. it took 3 weeks for my car to be repaid and i was not able to get a loaner car from dodge even though i complained.i could have been killed if this had happened an hour earlier on the highway. the second incident occurred in october. i was driving on my way home with my sister and my 6 year old daughter in the car. it was raining and all of a sudden my electrical system went haywire. my windshield wipers stopped working and my windows wouldn't open. a few minutes later when i arrived home, i noticed that my car was smoking. about 15 minutes later, i went out to check on my car and found that it was running without the key in the ignition. i put the key in and the car shut down. the next morning, i went to call the dealership and when i went to look at my car, it was running once again. by the time the tow truck arrived, my battery was dead. once again we could have been killed in an accident. these are two major safety issues. i am afraid to drive my car now. i think that i should receive a new car that doesn't have all of these major safety issues.

Reported in: BROOKFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BROOKFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BROOKFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Reported in: BROOKFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

driving down freeway and the driver side sliding door glass shattered. i cannot continue to drive for fear of the glass to fall completely out. it happened on friday evening, so i'm waiting to contact daimlerchrysler corporation on monday morning. *jb

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. when locking and unlocking the doors on the vehicle, it alerts the owner as if the alarm is set, the door is locked or unlocked. the contact observed that the doors were not locked or unlocked and the alarm was not set on the vehicle. the contact wasn't notified that there was an update available until he called to dealer about the failure. after notifying the dealer, they stated that there was an update to the software for $130. the update to his vehicle was performed on november 8, 2007. the approximate failure mileage was 42000 and the current mileage was 43845. rk

Reported in: PAPILLION NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44L15R

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the air bag warning indicator light illuminated. the dealer stated that the warning light illuminated because the vehicle crashed and the sensor needed to be replaced. there was no impact or crash. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v192000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). the failure mileage was 17,750 and current mileage was 17,806.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

my 2005 dodge caravan door locks have stopped working. i took the van to the dealer and they completed a fix that did not last 24 hours but it cost me $100. when we took it back they billed me another $100 to say that i needed the bcm replaced at a cost of $400. in doing my research i see that this most likely would not fix the problem. i feel it is very dangerous the only way to unlock the van is to go to the drivers side where there is a key entry point. god forbid if my family is ever in the car and i can not enter from the drivers side ajd the doors are locked.

Reported in: ELIZABETHTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the electric door locks quit working, both from inside the car and from the remote key. the first time it happened was sept. 2007. i took it to the dealer and they fixed it but i don't know how. now jan. 2008 it has happened again.

Reported in: BROOKLYN PARK MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

2005 dodge caravan received engine coolant daring/flush/refill by an authorized chrysler/jeep/dodge dealer (cutrone's, moon township, pa 15108) on 1/10/08. five days later the hose on the outlet tubing coming through the firewall from the heater core came off of the tubing, causing the rapid loss of all the engine coolant. the dealer claims that they did not touch this hose during the engine coolant replacement on 1/10. they claim that it is just a coincidence that the hose came off five days after they serviced the vehicle. they also claim that it is just a coincidence that the clamp that holds the hose in place was found to be about 4 inches further back from the connection end of the hose than it was supposed to be in order to effectively clamp it onto the tubing. even though the clamp was firmly compressing the hose in the wrong position that it was found after the incident, the dealer maintains that it must have happened by itself, or by someone who serviced the vehicle before them. as the vehicle was originally purchased with 5 year / 100,000 mile engine coolant, the coolant system had never ever been serviced before 1/10/08. this was the first engine coolant service, followed by the first spontaneous detachment of an engine coolant hose. since the dealer is absolutely certain that the problem was not caused by the service procedure, then the problem had to be caused by some kind of defective condition that is inherent to the hose, tubing, and/or clamp that chrysler/dodge uses on the 2005 caravan. the rapid loss of engine coolant is a potentially dangerous, unsafe, and life-threatening event. this incident should be thoroughly investigated, because most of these types of vehicles carry young children who could be seriously injured or killed if the engine coolant is rapidly lost under certain traffic, weather, or roadway conditions.

Reported in: CORAOPOLIS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

i have a 2005 dodge grand caravan. the power door lock stop working when the wireless remote is press it will not lock the doors. if i disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and leave it disconnected for 5 minutes it will work again. i have to do this every other day. i hear same people having this problem have taking the car back to the dealer and the dealer have charge $130 to reprogram the bcm. if so many people in the internet are having the same problem the dealer should not be charging this crazy amount since is problem with the software in the bcm.

Reported in: PORT ST LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L45R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: PORT ST LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L45R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

power doors ceased to work. technical advise was requested and it was told to me that a possible upgrade to the bsm would correct this problem. dealer is charging $180.00 for this upgrade which in my opinion is a safety issue since children may open these doors or may open as well.

Reported in: BAYAMON PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving between 35-40 mph, the third row rear corner window exploded. the dealer stated that the repair was the contact's responsibility. the current and failure mileages were 45,301. updated 02-25-08 *bf updated

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L85R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

2005 dodge caravan headlamp assemblies cracking for no apparent reason, i bought a preowned caravan, with 35k and the head lamps started to crack. i contacted the local dodge dealership and they gave me the number for the manufacture help line. i received no assistance, due to being out of warranty. i have only had the van for 3 months it is not at 40k and i feel that as an auto tech this issue should not have accrued in such a short time on a vehicle that is only 2 years old.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R65B

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

rack and pinion went out (later diagnosed by dealer) on highway. started to steer very hard and has now lost all power steering.

Reported in: CORALVILLE IA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

almost 1 year after buying the car the dash and lights began to flicker, then flicker to the point it would loose power. while driving, lights would function like strobe lights, visually outside and inside. the radio would cut on and off. i took the vehicle back to carmax and they replaced the battery. the car would work a couple of weeks and then started with same problem. we returned vehicle back to carmax and they forward vehicle to dodge. they replace both the alternator and valve assembly @ a cost of $236.49. this time it lasted several weeks longer but return back to same problem. we took vehicle back to carmax, they only experienced minor flickering that they said was normal. our vehicle has now gotten far worst than before and has almost caused accidents by shutting off or loosing power while driving then suddenly accelerating. vehicle now cuts off unexpectedly while driving and/or looses power then suddenly accelerates while driving making it very dangerous to drive. we have no idea what to do, please help.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

constant issues with sway bar bushings & sway eliminator. judging from the dealer service dept this is a common problem with these vehicles, the vehicle sounds like a jalopy the entire front end rattles and sounds completely unsafe. not only has the sway bar & bushings been replaced twice in 4 months but the power steering rack was also replaced 4 months ago. this vehicle is only 3 yrs old and only has 27,000 miles!

Reported in: PERTH AMBOY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

POWER TRAIN

cracked flywheel on 2005 dodge caravan with 60,000 miles. have read or heard numerous complaints online and from garage owners about this faulty flywheel. causes vehicle to lose all acceleration and jerk erratically. very dangerous,especially in traffic. flywheel replaced. expensive.

Reported in: DANVERS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R05B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

headlights on 2005 dodge caravan turn off occassionally while driving at dark.

Reported in: REMSEN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

the rack and pinion steering and the steering gear are going out on our 2005 dodge caravan. the parts are on backorder. there are seven (7) vans ahead of ours with our dealer. i spoke to chrysler and this is a known issue. they want us to continue driving the van even with this issue. they are unable to give us a date when the part will be available.

Reported in: ARNOLD MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Reported in: ARNOLD MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

the axial arm connecting the steering to the wheel is internally defective. it was completely broke at a starting point. the car could not been driven, because it jerks in the same place with no advances. if this ( axial broken) happens while driving the car would flip upside down.

Reported in: AKRON OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 5mph engaging the brakes and attempting to stop, the brakes locked and he was unable to stop immediately. the faiure occurs intermittently. there were no warning lights present. the vin and engine size were not available. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.

Reported in: SHINGLETON MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

air bag light came on at 49,000 miles. there was also a recall for the airbag sensors. the dealer replaced the sensors but the airbag light stayed on. they said the clock spring needed to be replaced. this sounds like the same clock spring problems that dodge has had in previous years.

Reported in: NORTHAMPTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NORTHAMPTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving 30 mph, the rear driver side window shattered. on a separate occasion, while the vehicle was parked, a neighbor informed the contact that her rear window appeared to be cracking. the rear window shattered. she paid to have the window repaired during the first failure and feels that this second incident should be covered by the manufacturer because it is a safety defect. the failure mileage was 39,000 and current mileage was 40,000. updated 06/16/08 *bf

Reported in: BATIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door locks do not automatically work. i do not like this because the door used to lock as soon as i started driving and so i didn't have to worry about it being unlocked and now i forget to lock it. it is very unsafe in this world we live in.

Reported in: FORT PIERCE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/caravan/2005/electrical/power_door_locks_quit_working.shtml my power door locks quit working at 40k miles on my 2005 dodge grand caravan similar to these other people. dodge has not acknowledged this problem and it is creating an unsafe condition for my wife and children.

Reported in: LAKE JACKSON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L45R

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

i bought this vehicle 2 months ago., already have problems with sway bar bushings., i already fixed at my expense.., the biggest concern is that the locks quit working., browsing on the net i found several complaints., i did already contact dodge but they are doing nothing so far. this on my appreciation is a safety matter ., since the doors can not be open with the remote., no even from inside using the buttons., the only door that has a key use for is the one for the driver., what can some one do is you have to get inside the car for any given urgency., but the only entry will be the driver's side???? please refer to these sites for such complaints please help us thanks. http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/caravan/2005/electrical/index.shtml.

Reported in: OXNARD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: OXNARD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 50 mph, the air bag warning light would sporadically illuminate on the instrument control panel. one year later, the failure recurred and the light remained illuminated. the contact noticed that the failure occurs only in rainy weather conditions. the dealer stated that although he was experiencing the same failure referenced in nhtsa campaign id number 07v192000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module), his vin was not included in the recall. the contact would have to pay for the repair. the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 42,000. updated 05/06/08 *bf the dealer replaced the front impact sensors. updated 05/06/08

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R15B

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

engine noise turned out to be a leaking power steering rack, requiring replacement at a cost of $866.91. this apparently is a very common problem with this vehicle.

Reported in: MEDINA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L75R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

my power door locks have stopped working multiple times. after reading other complaints it is obviously a defect. i'll share a quick fix with other complainants: open your hood. if you stand at your driver side front fender, remove the cover from your fuse box. remove the 20 amp fuse at the far bottom left corner for 10 seconds and then put it back in, it's an easier fix than disconnecting the battery cable.

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my power locks have failed multiple times. i'd like to share a quick fix for other complainants. open your hood and stand at the drivers side front fender. remove the cover from the fuse box. now remove the far bottom left 20 amp fuse for 10 seconds and put it back. it's easier than removing your battery cable.

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power door locks do not function, have had this vehicle repaired per dodges tsb 08-040-04 on two occasions. that works for two weeks. was then told to disconnect the battery for 10 minutes, and remove the bcm fuse, that also works for two weeks. the dealer recommended to replace the bcm, at my cost, but that will not fix the problem, as it has not fixed the issue on the other 2005's, per the service manager at another dealer. this is a safety issue, especially in a minivan with three children, and the power locks inoperable. it is imperative that dodge steps up and fixes these vans, for safety's sake. it appears, though, that dodge simply does not have a proper fix for this problem.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

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 side of the vehicle. the dealership has fixed it 3 times already since i purchased it and will not take the van back. the locks are an issue as i have three children, two in car seats and i am not able to access them from outside the vehicle. *the horn beeps when you push the lock button on the auto key lock control so you assume the car is locked. after later inspection you realize that the locks didn't actually work. (i had an item stolen from my car last night when i was under the impression the locks had worked based on the horn sound).

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

one week after purchasing a 2005 dodge grand caravan, the rack and pinion has to be replaced. original complaint # 10225466 4/23/08.

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L15R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

the power door locks suddenly quit working on my 2005 caravan. after looking at the internet i discovered that this is a common problem with this van and dodge knows about it. this issue needs to have a recall issued to make dodge fix the problem. not having door locks is very dangerous with today's rampant crime.

Reported in: MUNROE FALLS OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 work at all.

Reported in: NEWBURGH IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

vehicle's automatic door locks stop working. worked fine until around 36,000 miles then stopped working. can remove batter connection and reconnect after a few minutes and the locks will work without issue. vehicle is suppose to lock doors at minimum speed and this feature does not work. dealer says problem can be fixed with a software update but not covered under warranty. problem seems to be a safety issue since vehicle was purchased with this safety feature in mind. after research found that this issue is occurring to many consumers of this type of vehicle. could lead to injury for a child if the doors do not lock as expected.

Reported in: TALBOTT TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power locks on 2005 dodge caravan stopped working.

Reported in: COCKEYSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*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 reconnected the fuse and that temporarily solved the failure. as of may 13, 2008, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 29,000 and current mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: BRISTOL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power locks failing to work on 2005 dodge caravan. an update to software was required. safety rating of vehicle was reduced while malfunction was ongoing. auto door lock was not functional while children were traveling in van. this is the only form of child safety locks on the vehicle.

Reported in: PORTUGAL COVE 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R45B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

headlights do not come on have to turn switch many times before you get them to come on and then sometimes it still does not work. lights will also dim on their own while you are driving have actually gone off and had to pull over until i could get them back on. mechanics say they can not do anything until they see it happen. there are never any mechanics open when it is dark so you can never prove this really happens. they have checked switches and things all seem to be fine. automatic door locks just stopped working one day. tried the other key thought maybe the battery in my key was dead. nothing. the lights will still flash and the horn will sound when you use buttons on the key but locks do not open or close. the back door hatch seems to work but other four locks do not. very frustrating and unsafe these days to be in some areas we drive without having our doors locked. also you can only get into one side of the car and the have to reach over to unlock all others very inconvenient! i'm actually afraid they will lock and never unlock at this point. i've read many complaints about the locks and think dodge should be looking into this seriously. i have also read a report about the lights and am glad someone else has experienced this so i know i am not crazy. this is also a very huge safety issue and should be looked at immediately!

Reported in: BROCKPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks, stop working. this could be a danger to kids in back when doors don't lock. 2005 dodge caravan had this defect. they said it was a software defect, could correct for $70.00 or up. you can pull battery cable off to get working for a day or two.

Reported in: BALDWYN MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

we have a 2005 dodge grand caravan and the automatic locks are now not working and this is causing a huge safety issue. please help. we have resorted to the original manual and their suggestion(s) are not working. again, this is a terrible safety issue...i have three small children and need to be able to safely and quickly lock and lock my doors as well as maintain locked doors while the van is in motion. please help.

Reported in: WALNUT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. whenever the contact attempts to use the power locks in his vehicle, they malfunction. the vehicle will not lock when the power lock buttons are pressed or when the keyless remote is used. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 50,000.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R75B

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact purchased the vehicle used with the original warranty. she stated that the emissions light is constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic, but the emissions sensor is not covered in the warranty. the contact feels that the dealer should repair the failure under the original warranty. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 39,500 and failure mileage was 39,023.

Reported in: WAUNAKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power door locks went out suddenly on my 05 dodge caravan. i had a local mechanic look at it, he told me i would have to take it to the dealer for a permanent fix. he had seen other vans with this problem and changing fuses or unhooking the battery for a few mins would be a temp fix. before taking it to the dealer i got online and looked into the problem further, only to find that this happens quite often to vans the same make, model and year as mine but so far i have heard nothing about a recall.

Reported in: WENATCHEE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power door locks on my 2005 dodge caravan sxt 3.3l v6 stopped working. the auto-door lock at 12 mph (or something close to this) stopped working too. the switch on the driver and passenger front-doors also stopped working. the remote keyless entry door-lock button signals (via the van's lights/horn) that the locks locked, but they do not lock. if you google this issue, you'll find a lot of other people are experiencing the same issue with their 2005 dodge caravans. it's a safety issue - we want the door's locked with our young ones in the back seat. i can't automatically lock them now, nor does the caravan do it automatically now since it stopped working.

Reported in: WORTHINGTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the turn signal on the vehicle would not shut off after making left and right turns. the failure has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer six times for this failure, but has never been repaired. the dealer advised the contact to make wider turns. when making really wide turns (almost u-turns), the turn signal would disengage. on other occasions, it would fail to disengage automatically. the current mileage is 33,000 and failure mileage was 100. updated 07/09/08 *bf updated *jb

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. after driving 75 mph, the contact noticed that the tail light lens was missing. the same failure occurred approximately one year ago, but he assumed that it was a case of vandalism. when the contact returned home, he had to replace the entire light assembly on both occasions. on the first occasion, his insurance company covered the cost of the repair. both the dealer and manufacturer stated that there was no recall; therefore, the contact would have to cover the cost of the repair. the failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 48,000.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. all of the automatic door locks in the vehicle failed to lock. the failure occurred frequently. the door locks are a safety issue since children can open the door while the vehicle is in motion. the current mileage was 54,754 and failure mileage was 52,000.

Reported in: RIVERTON UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L45R

SEAT BELTS

rear seat belts (all 4) sudden stop on 5/08 at approx 30mph passenger side middle seat shoulder belt failed to restrain an 8 yr old child from bending forward - resulting in lower abdomen injury requiring emergency room visit the following day.

Reported in: SOUTHBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

gas pedal locked up while using cruise control;turned off cruise control,this freed up gas pedal but still a little sticky. rear tail light lenses are coming loose from tail light housing.

Reported in: PENSACOLA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 2005 dodge caravan minivan. the door locks are supposed to automatically lock once vehicle reaches 5-10 mph. the switch to lock/unlock the doors inside the vehicle don't work either. i have a remote lock as well. neither work now. it just stopped a month ago. i have to manually lock the doors. fuses are removed and negative battery cable is removed and it resets something that allows them to work again, but after a few days it's back to not working. this could be a safety issue, in my opinion, that with the doors not being locked in an accident i could fall out, or if it won't unlock i cannot get out quickly in an accident either.

Reported in: YUKON OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks not working.

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

no specific event, it just started happening. instrument panel lights, headlights and gauge needles flicker erratically, warning bell rings periodically, radio cuts out temporarily. usually worse when warm engine and weather. dealer fixed the problem temporarily for period of two months by reprogramming the bcm. took vehicle to another dealer and they had no clue how to fix the problem.

Reported in: CASA GRANDE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the door locks on my car will lock automatically. i got out of my car in my driveway, shut the door and the car locked. since i was getting back in, the keys were still in the ignition. when driving, you can hear at he door locks clicking. the lock button will unlock them but to lock them back up, you have to push up the drivers side window button. do you think this might be a safety hazard???? you can't lock the doors with the lock buttons at all in the car. the remote entry key still works. this has gotten progressively worse. first noticed about june 2008 and is ongoing.

Reported in: KING FERRY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door lock does not work.

Reported in: MONTGOMERY VILLAGE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

while parking on a slope vehicle start rolling back before i was able to apply the parking brake dragging me hitting the wheels of a trailer.

Reported in: CAGUAS PR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks stop working. disconnecting and reconnecting the battery is a temporary fix. dealer cannot diagnose.

Reported in: WILLOW GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1E4GP45R658

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

at any unknown time, the door locks will not lock, or unlock by way of using the key fob buttons. the button however does activate the horn, which would make you think the doors are locked,in reality they are not. this does not constitute a safe and secured vehicle. this problem has been brought to the service dept.'s of several dealerships with the answers being lightning in the sky, static from the seats, unknown electrical interference from somewhere(maybe space!. one service dept.'s charged $ 36.72 to fix code. the next time though there was no charge?? why the first time when it's still under warranty @ 26,000 miles ..this problem still exists. why??? former complaints from dodge p.u. owner had similar situation and had to have his veh. towed. this is unacceptable, another reason cited from dealers service dept was sliding across the seat could cause the problem, how do you do this when it has bucket seats??????

Reported in: NUNDA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

SEATS

Reported in: NUNDA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while activating the keyless remote on the vehicle, the doors failed to lock. the exterior lighting flashed and the horn sounded, but the doors did not lock. while driving between 18-20 mph, the doors were supposed to lock, but did not. the vehicle has not yet been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 80,000. updated 10/03/08 *bf updated 10/06/08. *jb

Reported in: SPRINDALE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: SPRINDALE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

2005 dodge caravan drive axle failure. consumer feels that the dealership should be responsible for the repairs. *nj the drive axle failed as the consumer was making a right turn. *jb

Reported in: MASSAPEQUA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks stopped working. disconnecting battery then reconnecting battery only works for a few days. locks are supposed to lock automatically but fail to do so. buttons do not work either.

Reported in: WARREN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power locks on my 2005 dodge caravan stopped working. found on the internet that this generally stops working at 44,000 miles, mine had 44,800. to fix the problem, all we have to do is remove the iod fuse for 5 seconds and replace. the dealerships are charging a min of $85.00 to fix this same problems.

Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44LX5R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power locks stopped working on 2005 dodge caravan. key fob will activate or acknowledge press of button, but locks will not lock or unlock with fob or physical door button.

Reported in: NORTH ROYALTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44LX5R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power locks for the doors fail to operate and lock our 2005 dodge grand caravan doors. this has now happened twice. the first incident occurred approximately a month ago when the door power lock quit functioning. this remained the case for several days. i removed fuses and reinserted them back in place. this did not work. the locks began to work again three days later though. two days ago the door power locks have quit functioning again. i believe that this is a definite manufacture's defect. the doors do lock manually. i have searched the internet and i have seen quite a number of other complaints about this particular issue with no particular answer. i ask you to please investigate. thank you

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L25R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

we have a 2005 dodge caravan and the automatic door locks continue to stop working. initially, we paid $70 for a mechanic who disconnected and reconnected the battery cable. my husband has done the same thing with similar results. the first time, it worked about 2 months. then, it happened twice in august and has now happened at least 3 times in sept. 2008. there is only one keyhole in the van to manually unlock all of the doors. this creates a safety hazard and much inconvenience!

Reported in: HAYS KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 2005 dodge grand caravan. the automatic doors locks stopped working on the key pad and on the interior locks. i was told by my dodge dealership that there is a software update that needs to be done that comes out of my pocket. this is not only unacceptable, but a huge safety hazard not only for me, but my 3 year old daughter as well. this seems to be the standard from what i understand for the caravan. once it hits 30,000 miles the power door locks stop working. this is absolutely ridiculous and should be recalled. how do they expect in these economic times for the average working class to pay out of pocket for an error on their part for some software update??? as you can tell i am very displeased with dodge. i as well sent a complaint to them. is going to take somebody to die for them to see that this needs to be recalled?!?!?!?

Reported in: WEST ALLIS WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the automatic door locks on my 2005 dodge caravan quit working. this is issue with small children because the locks have to be manually locked and the doors often stay unlocked.

Reported in: SALEM OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L75R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

can not lock doors with key fob or with switch on door. lights flicker indicating locking function but no actual locking takes place. vehicle now always unlocked.

Reported in: CLEARWATER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

VISIBILITY

2005 dodge caravan-power door locks and drivers automatic window purchased vehicle in aug. 08. verified unit was not flood vehicle/wrecked. upon test drive noticed the automatic door lock did not work nor did the drivers window go up an down. notified the car dealership they said it was a fuse, they replaced and door locks worked as did the driver window. less that a month later with no problem with the lock or window went to make the afternoon mail run to the post office and noticed the drivers window and automatic lock no longer worked but had worked at lunch the same day. after looking on the internet i see many issues concerning this vehicle. dealer said to bring the unit in for repair of 150.00 but after talking with another person with this problem they went that route and still had door and window failure. door look failure i guess i could live with but .

Reported in: DAYTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: DAYTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

automatic door locks failed. can't lock/unlock the doors using the key automatic lock or the switch on the doors. have to manually lock and unlock all doors by hand. fuse is fine and if you unhook the battery cable for a few minutes it resets and works for varied period of time afterwards but eventually quits. this is safety issue especially if you have kids or drive in parts of town this unsafe. it is ridiculous to have to maneuver through the van to lock all the doors.

Reported in: BRYANT AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door lock/unlock will not work using wireless keypad nor manual button. car is a dodge caravan 2005.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

POWER TRAIN

intermittent flashing of all interior lights and head lights. headlights went out completely out and on again as driving to work in the dark. power door locks stopped working, which renders child safety locks to not work. occurs everyday. had headlight switch assembly replaced and computer updates done to the bcm relay and pcm and transmission. dealership cannot find a problem after work done. work done solved problem for about 24 hour then issue resumed.

Reported in: NEW RICHMOND WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: NEW RICHMOND WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks on 2005 dodge caravan inoperative.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power door locks on my 2005 dodge grand caravan stopped working. the solution by the dealer includes "reflashing" the computer control module in the vehicle with a software update. clearly, there is a design defect that was resolved with the software update. dodge required me to pay for this software update, despite this being a key feature of the vehicle. the power door lock feature is a safety feature for families with small children. the ability to lock/unlock all vehicle doors from the driver's seat in the event of an emergency is a required feature.

Reported in: HARTLAND WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

central locking system does not lock or unlock the doors even though it gives the beep letting driver think it does the job. sometimes this problem can be cured by removing iod fuse, but the problem comes back after a few days or even almost immediately. this appears to be a very common problem, however it is not listed as a recall.

Reported in: JEFFERSON GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: JEFFERSON GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i noticed one day that the automatic door locks on my 2005 dodge caravan did not work. the doors did not lock when going over 20 mph nor did they work with the button in the van or with the button on the key. i took it to the dodge dealer and they told me it needed a software reprogramming - the cost was $100. this seems like a scam that your locks just quit working and then you have to pay. i have read of many similar complaints on this vehicle.

Reported in: LYNDHURST OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact has been experiencing failure with the doors in the vehicle. the door latches open and close at random. the rear doors open by themselves whenever the contact drives over a bump at 15 mph. he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they failed to explain the cause of the failure. the contact believes this is a safety defect and hazardous while driving. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 73,000.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24RX5B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan power locks no longer work. was told that the computer need to have a software update. since dodge knows about the problem and created the software update then it needs to be a recall and be paid by dodge. this is a safety issue.

Reported in: STAFFORD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L85R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 2005 dodge caravan and the locks quit working and a child can open the door if u are moving that is very unsafe.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i bought the 2005 dodge grand caravan used friday, and found out later that the power door locks do not work, inside or out or with remote.. i went to the internet, and found through google search that many many people have had this safety problem i have kids, so lock safety is important. apparently chrysler has not had a recall for fixing this problem. if they do, please let me know if you have already addressed this problem with them.

Reported in: BOULDER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

there is premature wearing of brakes and rotors. if you go to this website you will see haw many people are having problems with the dodge (grand) caravan and caravan brakes. it is horrendous. you can see this at http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/caravan/2005/brakes/brake_pads_wear_out_prematurely.shtml these should be recalled and people should get their money back. it is ridiculous i should have to get new brakes and rotors so soon in my vehicle. it only has 50k on it.

Reported in: BOULDER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R45B

STEERING

2005 dodge caravan with 65000 miles had a whining noise coming from under the hood when cold. took van to local dealership and was told that rack and pinion was leaking and would need to be replaced as well as the power steering pump and reservoir. total costs exceeding $1000! i see many of the exact same complaints about this model of van. a 3yr old vehicle with this amount of mileage should not need to have the steering system replaced! if this were a random occurrence, i'd just feel like we had some bad luck. but with all the other complaints, it seems as though dodge has a problem that could turn deadly if the steering goes out completely!

Reported in: VILONIA AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the door locks on my 2005 dodge caravan had stopped working. i naturally figured it was the fuse that controlled the door lock circuit. i could not find the door lock fuse, or even any instruction where to find the fuse in the owners manual. i went online and did a google search containing "2005 dodge caravan fuse location". i could not find any info on where the fuse is located, but i did find numerous other complaints regarding the exact issue i have. i turns out the 'fix' for this issue is a software upgrade to the vehicles bcm computer, as the installed software is bugged. i read it is a $130 charge to perform this update. my complaint is, why should the consumer have to foot the bill for a known defect with one the vehicles safety systems? it is obviously known that this problem exists as there is a fix for it, when will the company back its product? i am positive my complaint is not the only one of this nature, please have the company address this safety issue!

Reported in: LADSON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks not working. same as everyone with this problem-----removing and replacing 20a iod fuse takes care of problem for a short time. haven't heard of a permanent fix yet. wonder if dodge will step up to the plate on this problem by recalling all 2005 dodge caravan asap.

Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan power door lock stop working after replacing a battery at 103,000 miles.

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 5 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the power steering system. in addition, the automated power door locks failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they recommended that the computerized system be reset. currently, the vehicle has not been repaired for the failures. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 52,220. updated 02-23-09 *bf updated 02/24/09. *jb

Reported in: OLIVE BRANCH MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L25R

STEERING

Reported in: OLIVE BRANCH MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L25R

STEERING

car was making a whining noise when running. it became higher pitched when turning, sometimes a grinding noise.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44L65R

VISIBILITY

upon closing of drivers side door on 2005 dodge grand caravan the glass on the rear door shattered and sent glass flying all the way to the front of the van. the van was not running or moving. the van was not involved in any accidents or unusual use since it was purchased new by me in may of 2005. if van had been moving and had passengers in rear of van, this incident could have caused injury. dealer and chrysler were contacted and were nit aware of any other problems of this nature.

Reported in: NEW LENOX IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44L15R

AIR BAGS

on our 2005 dodge caravan the air bag light came on. when we brought it in to the dodge dealer we were told that the right hand front impact sensor was bad. they said the wires were corroded and the sensor was bad. it was not covered under warranty and would cost $250.00 to replace. after looking at the dodge recalls they did recall this problem for the 2005 dodge caravan but not ours. the problem with the sensor on our van is the same as what the recall said.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B45B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge grand caravan auto locks fail. kids can open doors while car is moving. the issue has been reported by many customers on internet support forums and apparently dodge refuses to recall this item. it appears to be a problem with the computer module of some sort and flashing the bios seems to help. this is ridiculous for the consumer to have to pay to fix such an issue.

Reported in: SPRINGVILLE UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power lock failure: suddenly the power locks stopped working. they don't work from the key fob, or the power lock buttons inside the van. alleged solution is a software update, costing upwards of $90.00 at the dealership. short term fix consists of disconnecting battery cable. this is a safety issue, annoyance, and clearly a manufacturing defect that should be fixed by the manufacturer free of charge.

Reported in: SMITHFIELD UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

we own a 2005 dodge caravan and the automatic door locks just quit working. we took it to our car repair and they were able to get them working again, but only for a couple of days. we eventually took it back to same repair and they called chrysler for information regarding part replacement. we took the van to a dealership where it was put on a machine to read and determined a part needed replaced. it was replaced and work approximately two hours and quit. if you go on the web you will find numerous complaints regarding this same problem. step up to the plate and tell those of us with this problem how to rectify permanently. it does not need to wait until someone is injured or killed because these locks don't work. i have spent nearly $500.00 in repairs not withstanding the number of times without my vehicle and the inconvenience of back and forth to the repair shop. the vin number on this vehicle .

Reported in: HORTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R85B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power door locks stopped working in our families 2005 dodge caravan. aftyer doing some research onlins i've found this has happened to other consumers whom own the same vehicle year make and model. this is not a problem that is fixed by just simply replacing a blown fuse but it seems that it is a computer problem. we have small children whom could open a door that is not locked.

Reported in: AURORA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B85B

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i have a 2005 dodge caravan, purchased new. it has 64000 miles and has never been in a collision and has never had the airbags deployed. the airbag light has come on and will not go off. there was a recall in may 2007, but the dealer states that my vin number is not included. we live in western ny where road salt has been heavily used, which has been identified as part of the cause of this problem. the dealer stated to me that it would cost me $94.00 to get a diagnostic test and then an additional $250.00 to fix it. i don't understand why i should have to pay for this repair when 2005 dodge caravans in 27 states have been recalled and fixed free. my vehicle fits all the criteria for this recall except for the vin number. what recourse do i have in this?

Reported in: RANSOMVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan has approximately 65,00 miles and the automatic door locks stopped working. the remote would cause the lights to flash and the horn to sound as if the doors locked but they did not. the door lock buttons inside the van did not work, nor did they lock automatically when reaching 20mph. i did a scan of the obd ii connector and no fault codes came up. so i figured it was something simple like a fuse. i checked the fuse/relay and it was good. as soon as i replaced the fuse they started working again. i took it to a dealer for a recall on the front impact sensors which i had to make an appointment for. i asked the dealer about the door locks and they said to bring it in when they are not working, so they could check it out (for a diagnostics charge of $120). the service guy did state that it probably needed a "software update". the impact sensor recall was not completed due to them not having the parts. now 2 weeks later still no parts for the recall (impact sensors) and the door locks quit working again. this time i disconnected the battery cable to reset the computer. and it works fine. being a person that likes to research things i did a "google"search for "dodge caravan locks will not work". i found the following website with 40 complaints about the very same thing. i think that this is a major safety problem and dodge should acknowledge this for a recall and fix the known issue. http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/caravan/2005/electrical/power_door_locks_quit_working.shtml.

Reported in: VALRICO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the failure is with the door locking system on the dodge caravan. the problem started about 5 months ago. the doors will not lock with the keyless entry or with the door switches inside car. if you unhook the battery in the car the system will reset itself and the locks will work for a period of time. 5 minutes to 4 days. i have already had my ipod stolen out of the car because of this problem.

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

AIR BAGS

air bag light comes on and remains on. i took the van to the shop and the mechanic placed on a diagnostic machine and stated that there was nothing showing the something was wrong with the airbag and that i should take the car back to the dealer.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the power locks on my wife's 2005 dodge caravan sxt quit working. the power windows will quit working and will alternate(if driver window works passenger doesn't and the opposite) i have read on other sites about disconnecting the battery. this works for a couple of days and the problems come back. what happens if my wife and son are involved in a crash and the door locks don't work?

Reported in: PRINCETON LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: PRINCETON LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have replaced the front brakes 3 times it only has 48,000 miles. this last time they lasted 6,000 miles. they devolep blue heat spots on the rotors. the repair shop said when dodge took weight out of the front end they decreased the size of rotors. i have replaced the outer tierod twice. the repair shop stated dodge reducing the weight in front end.

Reported in: PROSPECT HEIGHTS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Reported in: PROSPECT HEIGHTS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

failure of electrical system on 2005 dodge caravan, namely power door lock failure, including with key fob, switch on inside of vehicle and automatic locking mechanism. can be remedied by disconnecting battery and reconnecting or removing fuse and replacing. this only helps for up to 2 days. bought my van used at 115,000 miles, but every complaint i have read started at 40,000 miles. more than 40 complaints on one website alone. widespread problem among this model. my almost 2 year old son was able to open the door and climb out of the van on his own. thankfully we were stopped and parked. could have been a tragedy had we been in motion, and if i did not keep him securely fastened in his car seat until the vehicle stops. this was after resetting the battery for about the 20th time in the less than one year since i purchased my van. but again it had failed and the automatic locking mechanism hadn't engaged. i know that many have complained to dodge directly, but they refuse to acknowledge it as a safety issue and recall the electrical system. not the only problem i have found with the electrical system. others include headlights going out while driving, and turn signals not working properly, etc. people with small children (especially multiple small children) are a huge number of consumers for this vehicle and it would be a shame to have someone get hurt because dodge doesn't think it is a safety concern. i do and many others do as well. will it take a death of a small child for someone to get a recall initiated?

Reported in: HICKORY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8GP25R85B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: HICKORY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8GP25R85B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks do not work on my 2005 dodge caravan. you have to unplug the battery to reset the computer, which only lasts a day. not having door locks that lock is a safety concern for me and should be for dodge. looking online, this appears to be widespread with their products, especially caravans.

Reported in: MAPLEWOOD MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the door locks on my 2005 dodge minivan quit working. this is a safety hazard! it has happened before several times. we have small grandchildren that are riding in the backseat and i am worried about this.

Reported in: RICHARDSON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks quit working. chrysler knows about this and has a $130 software upgrade that is supposed to correct the problem this is a safety issue! the vans should be recalled and the repair mandatory. children could easily open the doors in the back seat while the car is moving.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the frontal air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was due to the frontal air bag sensor. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 07v192000 (air bags;frontal;sensor/control module), although the failures were identical. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: METHUEN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

problems with the power locks on my 2005 dodge caravan. they stop working. the first time was taken care off by the dealer. now the warranty has ended and the problem came back. since is a minivan is very difficult to reach the locks by hand because i have disabilities.

Reported in: CABO ROJO PR || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. when the contact starts the vehicle, the speedometer dial, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge increase and then goes back down and resets. the contact called the dealer and they stated that an appointment to inspect the vehicle could not be scheduled until may 27, 2009. the contact will try another dealer. the failure mileage was 63,000.

Reported in: GREAT FALLS MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

my wife driving a 2005 dodge caravan van was distracted and soloed into a guard rail at a speed of approximately 20 mph. a safety bag under the driver's steering wheel exploded open and the plastic cover opened, it smashed against her leg. and shattered her ankle.

Reported in: HIGHLAND CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2D4GP44L05R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the power door locks and linkages were inoperative. as a result, he may be unable to safely exit and enter the vehicle in a timely manner in the event of a crash. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 39,000. updated 07/28/09 *bf the consumer stated the problems with the locks were fixed by the dealer. updated 07/30/09.*jb

Reported in: PIKEVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D46P45R35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge grand caravan automatic door locks no event leading to failure. randomly the door locks just quit working. more concerning is that the 19mph locking mechanism for the door locks will not work and the door lock switch quits working as well, leaving the rear doors unlocked while driving. there is no way to lock the rear doors from the exterior and short of crawling to the back over the front seats my children are in a car able to open the doors. this certainly has to be a safety issue. researching online, there appears to be numerous complaints with this issue and a varied amount of suggested fixes. dodge dealership desires to update the computer at a cost to me but, after reading the online complaints, this does not appear to be a fix.

Reported in: SPOKANE VALLEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 50 mph at night, the headlights failed without warning. the driver experienced extremely limited visibility. the high beams operated only by manually holding the control mechanism. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 30,000.

Reported in: CEDAR LAKE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 2005 dodge caravan. my power locks and sliding side door stopped working. could not lock/unlock doors with key entry nor the lock switch inside. also, i could not open/close the side sliding door with key entry nor with switch inside the van. had to manually lock/unlock doors throughout the van. on one website, i found 42 people with the same complaint about the power locks that go back for a two year period (march 2007 to may 2009). i have done what they suggest, which is to either disconnect the battery for 5 minutes, remove the #20 iod fuse for 5 seconds, or pay to have dodge update the software for the computer in the vehicle. i did the second choice. if all goes as it was stated on the website, the problem with the power locks will occur again. all but about 5 people have had recurring problems with their power locks. i feel that this is a safety issue due to the fact that i have two young kids who are able to open the doors by themselves if they wanted to do so. also, someone could get into the vehicle at any time when the power locks do not work and the person does not know that it is not working. please help up with this situation.

Reported in: ALABASTER AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. when entering the vehicle, the contact noticed that the automatic remote entry failed. she had to manually open the doors. when driving more than 10 mph, the automatic door locks fail to activate. the contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the manufacturer has not yet been notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 67,000 and current mileage was 67,200.

Reported in: SAINT PAUL MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

our 2005 dodge caravan was involved in a crash. the front left side of the van hit a steel light pole mounted in concrete. the driver's side air bags deployed, but the passenger side did not. my daughter was sitting in the passenger seat and suffered a head injury/concussion.

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP25B85B

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact started the engine and heard a whining noise. it then stopped after the vehicle warmed up. after a month of experiencing this noise, she took the vehicle to the dealer. the mechanic diagnosed the failure as a gasket in the rack and pinion steering. the leaking racket was replaced and the issue was repaired. the contact believes that a recall should be issued because it is a fairly new vehicle with low mileage. the failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 40,000. updated 07/17/09 *bf the rack and pinion was leaking and eventually replaced. updated 07/17/09.*jb

Reported in: CARMEL IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

today after i loaded up my family into my 2005 dodge caravan i started to drive off to head to the store. after driving a couple of feet i realize that i have a flat. while i was loosening the lugnuts so i could take off the tire, two of the bolts that held the tire in place snapped while they were still attached to the lugnut. i also noticed that was already a bolt that was missing from the drum. therefore, now i only have 2 working bolts on the drum and both of them look pretty worn. the vehicle i have was purchased not even 2 years previous from a car dealership. i was also told by a friend of the family who owned a 2003 that they had the same problem with the bolts on their tire drum.

Reported in: BELLE CHASSE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the doors failed to open when he used the keyless entry. he was able to open the doors manually with the key. the dealer informed him to bring in the vehicle for inspection. the vehicle has not yet been inspected or repaired. when the contact disconnected the battery cables from the battery and then reconnected the cables, it resets the keyless entry system. the keyless entry will work for approximately one week before it fails again. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 61,000. updated 07/24/09 .*lj

Reported in: BROOKE HEAVEN MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 2005 dodge caravan and the power door locks stopped working with no warning of any type.

Reported in: SCRANTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L15R

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

100 % brake failure 2005 dodge caravan, customer complained of lower than normal brake pedal, after core brake inspection (pads rotors lines etc) i determined will need new master cylinder (no local stock) customer took vehicle and returned another day with one last stop, then total master cylinder failure , with me driving and rolled in the garages bench wrecking front end parts , sheet metal etc. new chrysler master cylinder installed all ok , beware chrysler owners of this problem. it was my first 100% failure in 35 years of working on cars. something is not right with 100 % failure being allowed. i have old part.

Reported in: SARNIA MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2D4GP24R35R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge grand caravan electric door locks not working does not lock automatically when driving as it should dodge is aware of this safety issue and does nothing about it.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

electric door locks quit working. had one lock module replaced for #100.00. only worked for a few hours. to lock or unlock doors i must do each one by hand one at a time. mechanic says it is computer problem.

Reported in: MISSOURI CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

intermittent failure of the electronic door locks on our 2005 dodge caravan. we can not lock the passenger door from the driver�s side door switch when electronic door locks fail. doors will also not lock with the key flob. you can not manually lock the rear door so when this occurs you can not lock the vehicle. this has happened 2 times problem will occur then you park the vehicle for a couple of hours and the problem goes away.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R15R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power door locks quit working on my 2005 dodge caravan. i researched online and discovered that many people have had the same situation occur to their 2005 caravan. i have not taken the car to get fixed yet but i do intend to as i have 3 young children and i do not want one of them to accidentally open the door. to move around the car an manually lock the door is very frustrating. because of the safety concern i feel that this should be a recall so this can get checked out and fixed by the dealer free of charge.

Reported in: RACINE WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

we have owned our 2005 dodge grand caravan since 10/2004 and have had problems with the power locks for two years. power locks are very important to us for practical and safety reasons (we have 3 young children) so we were pleased to find online forums that provided temporary computer remedies to this problem to eliminate costly repair bills. however, this was only a quick fix and short term. the locks had to manually be reset monthly, sometimes daily (more than once a day near the end), and now cannot be rest at all. we have only 37,900 miles on our van but are no longer under warranty. it is just too costly to take the van into the dealership to fix a problem that obviously must be recalled by reading over a hundred complaints. this failure is a computer problem and must be remedied by dodge for the safety of our children before they are hurt. there is only one key entry to the van on the drivers side which makes it extremely difficult to maneuver and travel. we have to crawl all around the inside of the van and over car seats to lock and unlock all of the doors. if the doors aren't locked, one of the kids could open them which is a real safety hazard. disconnecting the battery to reset the computer system is not something that we should have to handle, it is a computer failure on the part of chrysler and should be recalled as such for our safety.

Reported in: ST. PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L15R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan, door locks stop working, 100's of complaints on web, bcm module needs to be re-flashed, dodge charges $100 to fix their problem.

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

out of the blue the locks on my 2005 dodge caravan quit working by remote and lock switch on door panes on both sides. we have small children who ride in this van and are concerned with the safety issue that this causes. i have replaced the iod 20a fuse and disconnected the battery to see if it is a computer glitch.

Reported in: CRESAPTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door lock failure of dodge grand caravan 2005 took to dealer twice worked only little while dealer just kept charging more for fix.

Reported in: LEBANON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R35R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan sxt- 67500miles- door-locks stopped working. went through the disable/enable procedure in the owner manual to no avail. the enable appeared to work(audio signal), but the locks remained unresponsive. wife thinks she did something, but nothing i can find. no other elec. system seems to be affected. now looking for fuse/relay that controls door lock circuit. i suspect it is included in one of the acronyms in the fuse box.

Reported in: FRIENDSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

have 2005 dodge caravan sxt- took into dealership for 60k maintenance, mileage around 61,500 at the time. was told that seal in rack-and-pinion steering unit was leaking and whole unit will need to be replaced, sooner or later. estimated cost at the time (june 1, 2009) was $750. put floor cover in agarage and have noticed no leaks to date. no noticeable steering fluid depletion to date. no noticeable change in steering function so far. will continue to observe for leaks and monitor fluid levels. looks like a common 'fix' applied to these models whether the actual need is small or large. there is some seepage in certain bearings/seals that is a normal process, so i have been told by the technician...so, i'll watch and wait.

Reported in: FRIENDSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i have been having a problem with my headlights on my '05 dodge caravan. i never know if they are going to work or not. this happens almost everyday that i have to fight with my lights to come on. my mechanic thinks it maybe the body control module because i have been having trouble with my dash lighting and gauges and my remote entry.

Reported in: WILMERDING PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 dodge caravan headlights keeping going out and sometimes not working at all from the when turning on...

Reported in: ADRIAN MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

automatic door locks on 2005 dodge caravan (96,000 miles) quit working all of the sudden. i discovered the problem when i took 3 kids to the mall & tried to lock the doors & nothing happened. i have had to pull the iod fuse & replace it twice now in 3 days just to be able to lock my doors. it isn't an option to not lock the doors but i really can't keep pulling the fuse & having to reset the clock every day or so. this is a major issue as there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of caravan owners with the same exact problem.

Reported in: NORTH LIBERTY IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan se, power door locks stopped working as well as remote control door locks. although locking system continued to work for rear hatch through remote control. went to dealership and was informed of the bcm software update and that dodge was aware of the problem in this model year but could not make a recall on it.

Reported in: KINGWOOD TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2005 caravan sxt front air bag sensors.

Reported in: HAMBURG NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the automatic locks just stopped working. you have to unlock the drivers door and climb to all the doors to make sure and lock them manually. they used to lock when i went over 20 mph. it is very inconvenient and unsafe with my small children in the van.

Reported in: WINLOCK WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the left and right turn signals have failed. as a consequence he is unable to signal other drivers of his intentions. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 51,000.

Reported in: EAST ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

SEAT BELTS

seatbelt ceased to function. seems to be a problem/defect with the retractor mechanism. seatbelt in question is second row, passenger side. had a child car seat secured in our vehicle with seat belt. child outgrew seat, so switched out for a booster seat. attempted to buckle child into booster seat. seat belt locked across child's chest. i unbuckled the seat belt to re-buckle it more comfortably. the seatbelt "gave" a little slack, then froze in it's position. it no longer retracts, nor does it extend further. concerned, because how would the broken belt have functioned had there ever been a crash? moreover, concerned about safety/functionality of other belts in the vehicle.

Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B25B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dodge caravan 2005 automatic door locks don't work properly. with small children this could be a real issue if they unlock or lock themselves in the car and the adult doesn't have the actual key on hand. only way to get the doors or trunk open is manually with a key now and only driver's side door has a hole for the key. the automatic side doors work half the time and seem dangerous for toddlers since they are erratic open/closing.

Reported in: ORANGE PARK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: ORANGE PARK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. intermittently all of the warning lights and gauges on the instrument control panel fail. usually they flicker on and then back off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technicians have not developed a remedy for the failure. the failure mileage was 78,000.

Reported in: BOMBAY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L05R

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 dodge caravan 2.4 engine. i have had the vehicle in twice under warranty to repair a "squeal" of the belt. it sound like the belt is not traveling correctly over the tensioner pulley. now it has started the same problem again. seem to do it after putting about 3000 mile on the new belt. (third time).

Reported in: WINTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while attempting to lock his vehicle the doors, they would not lock electronically. he has to manually unlock and lock the doors. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 77002. updated 11/12/09 *cn updated 11/16/09.

Reported in: MACY IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 dodge caravan headlights randomly stop working. the high beams continue to work but the headlights will go out.

Reported in: SANTA ROSA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 dodge caravan sxt headlight switch makes bad connection resulting in headlights to cut out completely! searched online found several other cases of this happening to dodge customers.

Reported in: MIDLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power door locks on our 2005 dodge caravan have stopped working at only 35,555 miles. therefore, i do not have control over all the locks from my driving position, and they no longer auto lock when the vehicle attains approximately 9 mph. our son could unlock the door while the vehicle is moving. i believe this is a safety issue and should be addressed by the manufacturer. online research has led me to believe that the problem is fixed by the dealership performing a software upgrade download. therefore they know there is a problem and they should fix it.

Reported in: LEE'S SUMMIT MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge sxt caravan, power door locks indicate locked but are actually not locked. found grand son opening the door while i was backing out of the drive way, what a shock for me this was. this appears to be a bigger safety problem then the safety seat if a child falls out of the vehicle because the door was not locked.

Reported in: PLAINFIELD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L85R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan. door locks inoperative. 4 tries to have corrected. temp fix. problem re-occurs. a real threat to the safety of 4 children passengers.

Reported in: HOWELL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

automatic door lock/unlock failed to lock/unlock on my wife's 2005 dodge caravan. this is apparently a common failure on this model as i determined from a web site. http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/caravan/2005/electrical/power_door_locks_quit_working.shtm the push buttons on the key give the indication of locking/unlocking the vehicle doors as the headlights blink and the horn signals a receipt of the signal, but the doors do not lock. also, the door lock switches on the inside of the door do not activate the locks. you can lock and unlock manually by using the buttons on each door - manually pushing them down to lock or raising them up to unlock. however, that is hard to do on a van as lock buttons are not easily reached. while there was no accident or damage from our failure, i can see the possibility of a problem, as an example : 1) a person thinks the doors are locked and a child is able to open the door while the vehicle is moving, 2) a person leaves the vehicle in a parking area thinking the doors are locked when they are not and someone breaks into the vehicle to steal it or to hide an attack the driver when they return. our dodge dealer was aware that this is a common failure and offered to apply a fix for around $50. apparently, the fix is to disconnect the battery or pull a 20amp fuse which as far as i can determine from the above web site "resets the computer module". so, i did the 20 amp fuse removal myself and that fixed it. however, from the complaints in the web site - this fix apparently does not last (that is sometimes it lasts for hours and sometimes for day or weeks). i will add that a few on the web site discussed having their computer "reprogrammed"and my dealer mentioned that term when i let him know i had been reading the web site. my extended warranty folks mentioned that probably the activator module would need to be replaced. all i know is-it is a class problem and as far as i am concerned should be fixed by a recall.

Reported in: SEVIERVILLE, TN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R45B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: SEVIERVILLE, TN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R45B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the headlight switch has failed. he was advised to hold the light switch while driving in order for the head lights to be operative. the dealer had the vehicle for 2 hours but could not identify a remedy for the failure. the current mileage was 98,000. the failure mileage was 89,600. the vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Reported in: DAYTON WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

second time electric door locks have failed to operate first time problem was solved by removing and reinstalling all fuses in ecm box under hood. repair lasted about one month and then second failure.

Reported in: DYERSBURG TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B75B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan, locks quit working. there is a software update to repair. it is dangerous to have nonfunctional locks while driving. they do not automatically lock while driving, like they should. this is a common problem with the vehicle.

Reported in: ARNOLD MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. every 5-10 minutes of driving the air bag light would illuminate on the instrument control panel. she believes that the air bag sensor has failed, which in a situation that warrants, may cause the air bags not to deploy. the dealer nor the manufacturer has been contacted. the current mileage was 93,000 . the failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: SPOKANE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R95B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2005 dodge caravan, i continue to have multiple issues with this vehicle.. last year my car kept staling so i took it in.. only to find out my egr valve needed to be replaced( of course not covered under my extended warranty)... now my power door locks have stopped working completely, and now my power windows quit for a period & then start working on there own again.. i have taken it to the dealership and was told this is a known computer problem & it needs to be reprogrammed @ my cost of over 350.00.. when other vehicles that had not been sold were upgraded prior to the sale... now on top of all of this my vehicle is making a horrible noise in my front end while driving & when my engine is turned off.. could poss be my transmission... at this point i am so frustrated im ready to turn my car back over to chrysler & let them deal with it...im not getting any help at all..

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i'm writing this to complaint about 2005 dodge caravan power lock not working. we have 2005 dodge caravan and our power lock stop working. it will not lock or unlock anymore. i have check all fuse and all are fine. when you go to speed of 20mph it used to lock and even that stop working. i called the dealership and they said we have to update program and it will cost around $95.00. so i went on google search and found numerours complaint regurding lock problem other people has posted. dealership will not make that as recall. they want money to fix their computer problem which they should take care of. i hope you can see that lot of people are suffering to fix this and hope to come to rescue them

Reported in: CAROL STREAM IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B05B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

for the last 4 years i've been taking my vehicle into the dealership with concern of transmission problems. my transmission slips in 2 and 3rd gear, i've been in reverse and my van has gone into drive, i've been in drive and my vans gone in reverse, my van hesitates, stalls and even dies. my transmissions feels as though it's dropped into "neutral" when it slips gear causing my van to immediately decelerate speed (sometimes die), freeway or city driving. i have taken my van in handfuls of time with this concern and everytime i was told my transmission is fine, 1 tech said he noticed a slight slip in gears. but there was nothing to worry about. i've been to 3 different dodge dealerships and no one has noticed the transmission problem. i've taken it to aamco 1 time and they instantly found the problem, they just can't repair my transmission because i am still under dealer warranty. what aamco has found is: 2-3 gear slips bad, torque converter: noisy, bad, tcc/lockup: slips bad. dodge will not honor aamco findings, which it to be expected but i have 3 children under the age of 9 and not one dealer wants to take it under warranty and fix the known problem.

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

2005 dodge caravan - airbag light is on. vehicle apparently does not meet the criteria for the recall campaign but has the general requirements needed for replacement: 1. airbag sensor illuminated 2. vehicle registered in a "salt belt" area which could cause corrosion.

Reported in: SAINT PAUL MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i own a 2005 dodge caravan and the power locks quit working, the horn blows and the lights blink when you push the keyless button but the locks don't lock or unlock. this is very dangerous as the kids in the back can open the doors and we think they are locked. i have asked the dodge garage about a fix and am told it needs a computer flash fix or something for $130.00. this is a safety issue and should be recalled and fixed by the manufacturer. also the doors no longer lock when the speed reaches 20 mph.

Reported in: NAVARRE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R75B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NAVARRE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R75B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

2005 dodge caravan headlights turn off while driving. on 3 occasions in one night my headlights turned off while driving on the hwy. on two occasions they came right back on. the third time i had to turn the lights off and back on to get them to come on. after googling this problem i noticed there were several others having the same problem indicating a possible faulty switch or ground problem.

Reported in: STIRLING 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R15B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

the headlights do not always come on when switched on. it sometimes takes several or many many tries to make them work. occasionally, the headlights turn off while driving for no apparent reason and is not always noticed until we are on a dark street. this is very dangerous and i have found forums with many other similar complaints for this make and model. http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/dodge-caravan/t5ihkiqmtbk2hcua7 i believe it is a defective switch that should be recalled.

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B45B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. when driving or idling all of the warning lights would illuminate on the instrument control panel, and the head-lights would fail. this failure lasts from 30 seconds up to one minute. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no remedy was provided. the technician at the dealer was well informed about electrical failures for her model type. the manufacturer was notified, but she was still waiting for a response. the current mileage was 106,987. the failure mileage was 106,701

Reported in: OAK RIDGE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

EQUIPMENT

remote door locks fail. won't open with remote. have to pull the iod fuse for 5 seconds. a possible safety concern if locks don't work properly.

Reported in: UXBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

remote door locks fail. won't open with remote. have to pull the iod fuse for 5 seconds. a possible safety concern if locks don't work properly.

Reported in: UXBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

2005 dodge caravan, headlights just go out a night for no reason. also at times, when you turn the headlights on they do not come on. other times when you turn them off they do not turn off unless you turn them on and off a few times. this started about 7 months ago, now it is becoming a real safety issue. i contacted dodge and they advised me to bring the vehicle in for evaluation and they will run diagnostic tests or i can just have the switch replaced. they advised me that this does not happen often with this vehicle.

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R25B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 dodge caravan, parking lights turn on and off by themselves. the last two days so long that it killed the battery.

Reported in: CALGARY, ALBERTA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge grand caravan power door locks fail. will not lock or unlock with remote or switches on doors. have to remove iod fuse for 10 seconds or more to restore function. power locks will only work for 2 or 3 days before problem occurs again. drivers door power window also has intermittent problem. will not use for concerns that it might stop working in the down position. left side power sliding door will not open or close fully using remote or switches on overhead console. dealer states they will keep vehicle for extended period of time to try to correct problems at my expense. dealer states known pcm issues with this model and software updates are available, but at owners expense.

Reported in: DENTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L25R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power lock failure dealer switches fuse and the issue comes back within a week. this is a safety concern for people with vans usually have kids and they could open doors going down the road and u can not lock vehicle which could result in theft/vandalism.

Reported in: OLIVET MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

interior automatic and keyless entry locks failed to work. my five year old son has difficulty pull the manual locking device up also. found information from other car owner online about the defect in the dodge caravan 2005 to fix automatic locking defect temporarily.

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan with pep boys definity ex600/p215/70r15 tires. the top layer on all four of the tires are peeling off. the tires was taken back to pep boys . she was advised that they would prorate the price because there are recalls no recalls on the tires pep boys definity ex600/p215/70r15 but on other models.

Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R95B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 dodge caravan - headlights go out intermittently and at random. driving down the interstate at night, the lights just went out.

Reported in: DERUYTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

05 dodge caravan power door locks fail to function after short time after reset. have rest system several times. pulling bcm fuse and or unhooking battery resets system and then fails after short time. last time fit failed rear hatch lock would not engage. had to disconnect battery again to get door locks to work, because i was out of town and had items in van and couldn't take the chance of theft. i feel this is a safety issue because of this. after reading many complaints about this and the dealers say that this is a software problem, there should be a recall for this problem.

Reported in: ST LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 35 mph, the lower control arm broke in half which caused him to lose control of the vehicle. the wheel bent outward and the rear quarter panel hit the guard rail and the driver was able to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. he called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer. he called the manufacturer and was told that they would tow it to another dealer to have it inspected. the vehicle was at the dealer at the time the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.

Reported in: EAGLE LAKE FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. he stated that the power door locks would not operate correctly on the vehicle. the vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic who advised him to disconnect the body module battery. the vehicle was also taken to the dealer where a second diagnosis was performed and they advised replacing the entire body module at costs of over $500 at the owner's expense. no repairs were made to date. there were no recalls. the current and failure mileages were under 58,500. the vin was not accepted in the system.

Reported in: ALAMO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i own a 05 dodge caravan. and the automatic locks have stopped working. i was told i would need to get updated software from the dealer in order to fix the issue. this is a manufactured defect and should be recalled by dodge.

Reported in: EDMONDS WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

parking lights stay on when switch is off. took to dealer and they changed switch. lights have been ok since. problem may be solved. had this problem from time to time in the pass. had to turn lights on and off several times to get lights to turn off.

Reported in: IRON STATION NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: IRON STATION NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my wife, 2 young children, and i went out to spend the afternoon running errands. when we left our home, the door locks worked with the keyless entry system as well as with the switches inside the car. after making our second stop of the afternoon, my wife noticed that the door locks were no longer functioning. they failed to work via key chain, switch, or speedometer override (when car reaches 20 mph). compounding the issue, the caravan only has one outside door lock, which means the car can only be manually unlocked at the driver side door. the remaining doors must be unlocked from the inside. this means that someone must climb throughout the vehicle's interior to let other passengers in. as i mentioned earlier, i have 2 small children and it is extremely frustrating, not to mention dangerous, to have to leave them standing beside the car while my wife or i climb about the interior to unlock the passenger doors so as to gain access to their car seats.

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i have a 2005 dodge caravan that i have had for 2 winters now and both winters it has blown the power steering pump leaving a giant red puddle on the ground and a giant repair bill on my wallet! i have discussed it with my mechanic and was told to expect this at least once a year! i do not find this acceptable. this time it happened in my driveway but last year it happended on the road and almost landed in the ditch as a result!*cw

Reported in: HAYWARD WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 grand caravan...power locks will not unlock or lock by either the remote or the door switch. causing driving with doors unlocked.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 05 dodge caravan. power locks just quit. looked on website and saw that this is a common problem with this vehicle. there were suggestions of a quick fix but not a permanent one. if this is a common problem seems that there should be a recall to fix it.

Reported in: GRAVETTE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while putting grocery into the trunk of her vehicle, the vehicle started then stalled on its own. she was holding the keys in her hand and there were no occupants in the vehicle at the time. she also does not have a remote key starter. the failure occurred twice. while driving approximately 20 mph, the automatic door locks activated and within a few minutes while driving the alarm engaged. the manufacturer was unable to offer any assistance. no repairs were made to date. the failure mileage was 101,000. the current mileage was 102,062.

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L75R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L75R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan door safety locks open and close continiously the door open 3 times while i drove as a result - kid nearly fell out of vehicle.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24RX5B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks fail to work have to pull fuse to reset system only 1 door lock that has a key very dangerous to get family into vehicle. *cn

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

please be advised that we have had a peculiar & occasional acceleration problem with our 2005 dodge caravan with 63,000 miles, we were unable to accelerate on several occasions such as trying to pass in traffic, and/or trying to start up from a stop at a traffic light. the throttle felt blocked and the foot pedal would not move until stomped on several times. this failure to accelerate could cause a head on collision when trying to pass another vehicle, or a rear end collision when trying to start moving from a stop. the servicing dealer, lithia dodge & chrysler in santa rosa, ca reported that they found heavy combustion deposits on the inside of the throttle body they believed could block the throttle plate from moving properly. they cleaned the throttle body and we have operated without a problem for about 2 months. this problem was reported to chrysler service and they suggested we also report the problem to nhtsa. please be advised that we have had a peculiar & occasional acceleration problem with our 2005 dodge caravan with 63000 miles, we were unable to accelerate on several occasions such as trying to pass in traffic, and/or trying to start up from a stop at a traffic light. the throttle felt blocked and the foot pedal would not move until stomped on several times. this failure to accelerate could cause a head on collision when trying to pass another vehicle, or a rear end collision when trying to start moving from a stop. the servicing dealer, lithia dodge & chrysler in santa rosa, ca reported that they found heavy combustion deposits on the inside of the throttle body they believed could block the throttle plate from moving properly. they cleaned the throttle body and we have operated without a problem for about 2 months. this problem was reported to chrysler service and they suggested we also report the problem to nhtsa.

Reported in: WINDSOR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: WINDSOR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 dodge caravan. i had an engine light come on and heard a clicking noise in the engine. i had it checked by a non-dodge dealer and he researched and was told that this engine has had problems with cracked flywheels causing shifting problems. i thought it unusual that a main part such as a fly wheel would crack. i took it to classic dodge in denton, tx and was told that the flywheel is cracked and needs to be replaced at a cost of $1080.00 have any other reports of this type been sent?

Reported in: DENTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R55B

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: DENTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R55B

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

frontal sensor/air bag my air bag warning light in my vehicle has be illuminating for almost 2 years now. i looked into a recall at the time my dealer service center advised me of the meaning of the warning light. at that time i seen a recall for the air bag sensor and my vehicle was not part of the recall. now here almost 2 years later another recall is posted for the same sensor and my vehicle is still not part of the recall. the sensors still have not been replaced.

Reported in: TURTLE CREEK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

been doing some research on the problem with my van, finding alot of people with the same problem. 2005 dodge caravan....the power locks stop working and is a pain to have to reach around to lock and unlock all the doors. seems that if you pull the idm fuse for 30 seconds and then reinstall it, the locks work for a little while, then go out again.

Reported in: PLEASANTVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

went out to start van to go to work and headlights would not come on. had to call in to work and miss a whole days work. first time it has happened. we have only one vehicle and the mechanic cannot check it out until a week from today. need a vehicle to get to work or i will lose my job and i am the sole provider of the family of 4.

Reported in: CORBIN KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R65B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

description: i was involved in an accident on 10 jan 2010 while driving my 2005 dodge caravan sxt. the accident was initially caused by an individual carrying furniture in the back of his pick-up truck. the furniture fell out of the back of the truck forced myself and another driver in front of me to slam on our brakes. i immediately applied my brakes however the abs did not engage and i skidded into the chevy silverado truck that was traveling in front of me. i left two 50ft skid marks (my estimate) behind me. ultimately, the failure of the abs system caused me to impact the rear of the silverado. additionally, and just as importantly, my air bags did not deploy upon impact. i was later informed by dodge/chrysler, who i complained to, that based on the area of impact the sensors were not damaged, which in-turn was the determining factor why they didn't deploy. after checking all the recalls for my van there was a recall for the airbag sensor that dodge failed to inform us of, in addition to other recalls.we took plenty of pictures at the scene of the accident to show all the problems i have stated in the complaint,dodge model: caravan model year: 2005 manufacturer: daimlerchrysler corporation mfr's report date: may 01, 2007 nhtsa campaign id number: 07v192000 ea06003 nhtsa action number: ea06003 component: air bags:frontal:sensor/control module potential number of units affected: 270958 summary: make: dodge model: caravan model year: 2005 manufacturer: chrysler group llc mfr's report date: jan 07, 2010 nhtsa campaign id number: 10v008000 rq09003 nhtsa action number: rq09003 component: air bags:frontal:sensor/control module potential number of units affected: 312442make: dodge model: caravan model year: 2005 manufacturer: brake parts, inc. mfr's report date: mar 09, 2006 nhtsa campaign id number: 06e022000 n/a nhtsa action number: n/a component: service brakes, hydraulic.

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. the contact started the ignition. the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the failure was contributed to the air bag sensor. the vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 58,000. the current mileage was 58,500.

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

consist issues with the locks in my 2005 grand dodge caravan. lock won't unlock and a very hard to pull up and the locks won't lock. safety hazard for those in the car and mostly for kids. seems to be a really issue with year of van. please view this link : http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-grand_caravan/power_locks_will_not_lock_or_unlock you will see that this is an on going issue.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power lock system is failing almost on a weekly basis. the dealership states this is not a recall problem although from this site: http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-grand_caravan/power_locks_will_not_lock_or_unlock , and others this is a major problem taking place mostly after the vehicle is only a couple years old. i have to pull a 20 amp fuse and replace it for the locking mechanism to work again. the dealership is unaware of the problem and states that i must pay $100 to fix it, and if that doesn't fix it i am out of my money. i refuse to pay to have a problem fixed that is nearly as old as the vehicle itself. the locking mechanism problem described effects all the doors except the back lifting hatch door. the pulling of the fuse only "resets" the problem for approximately one week.

Reported in: WATKINSVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L15R

AIR BAGS

we purchased our 2005 dodge grand caravan new and the airbag light just started coming on and off this winter (2009-2010). now the airbag light stays on all of the time. i took it to an independent shop to have them run the diagnostics on the light. the code came back as a bad lf airbag sensor and from there i started searching on the internet. i found that there was a major recall on 312,442 dodge caravans for this exact problem (corrosion on sensor). i called dodge to find out if our van was included in the recall. they informed me that it was not included in the recall and basically said i was out of luck but to save my receipts for the repair in case it was to ever be included in the recall. as of now i have not replaced the sensor because i feel this is a known safety problem and should be taken care of by dodge. as of now our airbags are not operating at all because the repair is quite costly and i am frustrated to think that dodge knows they are putting lives in danger but obviously only recalled a limited number of units.

Reported in: NEVADA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44LX5R

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. he noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. he took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the air bag sensors at the owner's expense. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no related recalls for his vin; however, the contact saw a news report for a recall on his year, make and model vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that his vin was not "yet" a part of the recall (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v008000: air bags :frontal: sensor control module). the failure mileage was 75,477. the current mileage was 83,300.

Reported in: COUDER SPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R45B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

automatic locks stop working on dodge 2005 caravans. after opening the hood and removing the fuse and reinserting it several times it starts to work. this happens every couple of days. it has happened to thousands of other drivers/owners. the company is aware of it but will do nothing to fix the problem.

Reported in: APPLETON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

on our 2005 dodge caravan the headlights have failed to come on, and have also gone out by themselves. in researching the problem on the internet, i found at least 20 other people talking about the same thing. website: topix. this is a fairly serious safety issue for people driving at night and to unexpectedly have their headlights go out!

Reported in: LINCOLN ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 2005 dodge caravan i bought used from the dealer in 2005. in 2007 the driver side rear sliding door lock failed. i cannot lock the door with the auto lock system inside the van or on the key fob. i brought it to the dealer to look at and was told the door lock actuator failed. one year later the other rear sliding door lock failed. it is not covered under warranty. so i have been unable to fix the problem.

Reported in: CONCORD NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

automatic door locks quit working. i have to detach battery for a little while and re hook up to reset locks then they seem to work only for a varying amount of time. i then have to do the same procedure over again. i'm not sure how long this will work so i will take it to the dealership.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R25B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

gas pedal sticks. sticks every so often-20 times or so at lights, on highways, etc. was told erg valve replacement might have affected this. 2005 dodge grand caravan. consequences include stomping gas pedal to speed up when in traffic.

Reported in: NEW BRIGHTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks stopped working. i was told by the dodge dealer it would cost $76 to diagnose the problem. he said it is common and would either be the switch or fuse.

Reported in: LYNDHURST VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have a 2005 dodge grand caravan with only 50000 miles on it. while driving the vehicle, the gauges on the dashbord will intermittenly start blinking off and on the speedometer bounces from left to right. the gas gauge bounces from empty to full. sometimes the car's ignition kills while driving. the electronic doors will not open or close with using the remote or manually. i have also smelled smoke from time to time. i have researched this problem via the internet and have discovered that alot of people have this same complaint with there dodge grandcaravan. in these vehicles the body control module seem to be the culprit. the failure occurs everytime i have driven the vehilce since 10/2009. i have my vehicle at a dodge dealership who is fixing everything but the problem. i fill like i am being scammed. i am sure that this is not the first time that the dealership has seen this problem.

Reported in: HARVEY LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44L95R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. both the vehicle headlights intermittently goes on and off. these are the original headlights that came with the vehicle. the dealer was called and informed of the failure and stated they would run a diagnostic test to see why the headlights have failed. he stated he is not willing to pay for a diagnostic test. the manufacturer was called and stated there is no recall or warranty for this failure. vin is unknown. the failure mileage was 46,000.

Reported in: ROSEMOUNT MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

driver side door does not open or shut completely. it only opens 6 to 8 inches and closes until about 6 to 8 inches. the latching mechanism sometime does not work at all or repeatedly tries to auto latch itself. this occurs every time we try to use the auto door feature. it appears that some wires have been severed, but the cost to repair at dealership is outrageous. i am afraid that the door will not properly close, leading to injury or death of my passengers. you can view many websites that have lots of people complaining about his exact same thing: http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-grand_caravan/2005_dodge_gc_sliding_door_problem.

Reported in: GLENARM IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: GLENARM IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the vehicle was parked and the contact detected the driver side seat belt would not latch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the failure was contributed to a latch fork in the seat belt sticking or possibly the spring being worn. the new part was replaced at the owners expense for $400.00. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 04v047000 seat belts, front retractor); however, the vin was excluded from the recall defect. the failure mileage was 112,228. updated 05/19/10 *bf updated 05/20/10.

Reported in: MAPLE GROVE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

we own a 2005 dodge caravan and the power locks have stopped working, which to me is a real safety concern having two small children. after looking around on the web there are several people having this problem. i was also informed that it is an issue with the computer and they have a patch program and they want to charge $130.00 for this repair, not a problem except that if several people are having this problem and it is a software problem then dodge should fix it. thank you for listening.

Reported in: KETTERING OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R45R

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) have a 2005 dodge caravan which i purchased from new. approximately 2 months ago noticed that the airbag warning light came on. tried to reset the computer by disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it after a while . this eliminated the warning light for a short period of time. found out that there had been 2 recalls on these vans for a similar problem. called both dodge and the local dealer we purchased the caravan from, after giving them the vin number ([xxx]) they said this was not part of the recall. the recall describes exactly what has happened to my caravan. why is my caravan not covered by the 2005/2006 recalls.

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT

we were stopped waiting for traffic to clear, to turn into the school parking lot to pick up my daughter from school, when a 17 yr old rear ended us. my 1 yr old daughter was in the integrated child restraint and the insurance company say the manufacturer says that the integrity of the seat can not be compromised. it is illegal to resale a child seat that has been in an accident in the state of illinois!!!! therefore how can i ever sell this vehicle?

Reported in: GROVELAND IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

STEERING

on my 2005 dodge caravan the steering slips when i start the car ~ this happens whenever the car is left in the rain. the steering catches after a minute and then is fine. this has been happening for a couple of years. i have taken it to firestone and they could find nothing wrong.

Reported in: HOWARD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B85B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the door locks on my 2005 dodge caravan sxt are going on and off without activating the button . in my opinion this is a safety item that needs to be addressed . along with other people complaining about the same thing this should be a recall on this vehicle.

Reported in: RIVERVIEW MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: RIVERVIEW MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated the headlights failed. when engaging, either the headlights would not illuminate at all or they would illuminate and then fail. the contact stated the failure would occur intermittently over a one year span. the manufacturer advised the failure could potentially be caused by a defect in the relay switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000 and the current mileage was approximately 104,000.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

letter from senator kohl on behalf of constituent re problem with dodge caravan (respond directly to constituent) dot/i#2010-1105 *tgw the consumer stated auto manufactures shouldn't have direct control over the operation of automobiles once in the consumers possession. the consumer stated his vehicle was designed where the dimmer switch operated a relay that did the actual switching and caused a noticeable delay. which meant the consumer was unable to dim the headlights if suddenly faced with oncoming traffic. the headlights themselves operated through another relay and he had to have it repaired when the lights started going off and coming on while driving at night. *jb

Reported in: PACKWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R35B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: PACKWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power locks stop working both by remote keychain and on doors, requiring doors to be manually locked and unlocked, and leaving the rear hatch door unlockable manually and occupants and property vulnerable. this has been an ongoing problem for about 2 years now, and only corrects when the 20 amp fuse is pulled and reinserted. this "correction" is progressively lasting less time, and has probably occurred 3 dozen times over the past 2 years. "corrections" last less than a day now, and with 2 young children in my car, this is a safety issue.

Reported in: APPOMATTOX VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: APPOMATTOX VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 55 mph, the wheels became extremely wobbly. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where she was advised the shock tower frame would need to be replaced. the contact was concerned with the safety of operating the vehicle but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.

Reported in: ANTIOCH IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B4GP44G0YB

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlights on my 2005 dodge caravan go out on there own. issue while driving at night.

Reported in: NEWMARKET 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

there are 3 separate incidents happened to the vehicle. once while driving on the street and twice on the highway, 3 times the vehicle shuts down on its own in the middle of the traffic.

Reported in: YUBA CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44L35R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the sensor for the door locks did not function properly and doors would suddenly lock on their own. the contact had to unlock the doors manually. when the failure occurred and someone approached the vehicle, the panic alarm would begin to sound. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that repairs would have to be performed at her expense. the failure mileage was approximately 49,000. the current mileage was approximately 49,500. updated 11/19/10. *lj the consumer stated the connection from the battery were removed several times. finally, after three times the sensors started to work again. the consumer stated there have been no problems since. updated 12/01/10

Reported in: HERNDON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: HERNDON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R25B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

failure of headlights on 2005 dodge caravan. intermittently when the headlight switch is turned on, the parking and tail lights illuminate, however the headlights do not. the headlights can only be illuminated by holding on the temporary high beam lights. i have read of numerous similar complaints to dodge with only a response of a denial of the problem. this is an extreme safety issue in that loss of headlights while driving at night could easily result in an accident or fatality...

Reported in: LILYDALE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: LILYDALE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated the front brake pads were replaced four times and the rear brakes were not replaced. he believed that because the rear brakes were never replaced, it was causing the master cylinder to function incorrectly and prematurely wearing the front brakes. the manufacturer advised they were not aware of any brake issues and would not provide any assistance. they also advised having the dealer diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.

Reported in: STRONGSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

power door locks on my 2005 dodge caravan have quit working. there is only one door that has a key hole to use a key in. i have to unlock the driver's door, then reach over and unlock the other doors. this has been going on for over a year now. i can't afford to trade my vehicle in or i would. i have seen numerous complaints about the same problem on countless websites. dodge needs to be do something to fix this problem.

Reported in: BOSSIER CITY LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: BOSSIER CITY LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 20 mph, the doors would not lock automatically. when using the key to manually open the doors, the security alarm would engage. when locking the doors with the keyless entry remote, the alarm system would set but the doors would not lock. the dealer attempted a memory re-flash and corrected the failure for two days. in addition, the dealer stated that the body control module may need to be replaced. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 99,800.

Reported in: WELCH MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R45B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the lights on my 2005 dodge caravan will randomly shut off, or not come on at all. after doing some research on-line, i find this to be a pretty common problem and the dealers don't appear to know what the issue is. this is a serious safety hazard causing me to drive this vehicle with no headlights after dark.

Reported in: SOUTHWICK MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SOUTHWICK MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated the air bag warning light continued to illuminate on the console. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id: 10v008000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module). the repair did not correct the failure and the warning light continued to illuminate. the dealer advised that any further repairs would be at the contacts expense. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a different dealer. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 57,753.

Reported in: PORTLAND ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

driver's side power sliding door opens six to eight inches and stops.

Reported in: CRIMORA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

driver's side power sliding door opens six to eight inches and stops.

Reported in: CRIMORA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door locks fail to engage and key fob will not function.

Reported in: HARROGATE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving my 2005 dodge caravan the gas pedal became "stuck". this has happened in the past ( i have owned the vehicle for about 3 yrs.) this time though it took longer to "unstick" it. usually if i press harder on the pedal it will start working normally again. this time it didn't budge and took several attempts to get it functioning again.

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R15R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

problem: the door locks on my 2005 dodge caravan quit working with both interior and remote controls. data: the web site below is one of several sites that address this problem. with over 250 entries at this one web site describing a problem identical to mine, it is my opinion that the problem with dodge door locks is not an isolated problem, but a systemic problem caused by a design fault. i also believe that this problem is a safety issue because the operator looses control of the door locks. http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-grand_caravan/power_locks_will_not_lock_or_unlock.

Reported in: WESTLAKE OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while attempting to unlock the doors in the vehicle, the contact noticed that neither the keyless entry or the manual door locks failed to unlock the doors. the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a software update. the vehicle was not repaired. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 91000.

Reported in: WEST HARFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the headlights on my 2005 dodge caravan works intermittently. this has been going on for approx 1 year. when i wiggle the light switch around the lights will go on sometimes. this usually takes about 10 minutes. i've also experienced the lights going out while driving and having to pull over and do the same wiggle process.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my power door locks have failed to work on my 2005 dodge caravan sxt. i have no idea why they stopped but i immediately did a search on the net and found a # of other caravan owners with same probelm. apparently you can fix it by removing the fuse and the negative terminal from the battery. that fix did not work for me so it's off top the dealer i guess. do the right thing and issue a recall. it's obvious there is a problem. do a search on the internet.

Reported in: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 dodge grand caravan bcm software failure � the failure happened unexpectedly about a week and a half ago. it resulted in power door lock failure for the van and eventually the engine not shutting off when the ignition was turned off and the key taken out. when the vehicle was designed, it was designed to have �power door locks�. with that in mind, there is only one key entrance for the van � on the driver�s door. therefore, without the power door lock feature enabled we cannot access our small children as easily as having the key and being able to open the doors automatically. also, about three nights ago i pulled my van into the garage, put it in park, turned the ignition off, and took the key out. the auxiliary features and fan motor were still running so i alerted my husband to come out and take a look. when he attempted to restart the engine, turn the van off and take the key out. the engine continued to run even though the key was out of the ignition. eventually, he had to disconnect the battery in order to stop the engine. i didn't have to research on the internet very long to see that this is a common failure for this make/model of van. there is complaint after complaint of people having to deal with this issue because someone has not taken control of it and made a mandatory recall on this product we took it to the shop only to find out that the bcm software failure (that chrysler is very familiar with) was our problem. after paying $70.60 for a rental car and $105.93 for the bcm update we now have working power door locks.

Reported in: SOUTHAVEN MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated while operating the windshield wipers, the blade became dislodged from the wiper and caused several small scratches on the windshield. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure yet the failure persisted. on one occasion, the dealer replaced the wipers and they did not fit correctly, causing the wipers to bend when activated. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 64,826.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R45B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

sometimes the headlights on our 2005 dodge caravan will not come on when we turn them on. it does not happen every time but it has caused us to have to wait to be able to drive. there has been one incident when we were driving home and the lights went out while we were driving. so far just playing with the switch has worked to get the lights to come back on.

Reported in: NAMPA ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R75B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2005 dodge grand caravan that consistently has power lock failures. i have been to many forums on the internet and it appears to be a common problem with 2005 dodge grand caravan owners. there are no recalls for this defect.

Reported in: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

power door locks stopped working on my 2005 dodge caravan sxt. dealer claims no liability nor does dodge. this is a safety issue as the vehicle's back door/lift gate will not lock at all.

Reported in: AUBURN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

power door locks stopped working on my 2005 dodge caravan sxt. dealer claims no liability nor does dodge. this is a safety issue as the vehicle's back door/lift gate will not lock at all.

Reported in: AUBURN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks stopped working on my 2005 dodge caravan sxt. dealer claims no liability nor does dodge. this is a safety issue as the vehicle's back door/lift gate will not lock at all.

Reported in: AUBURN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. electric door locks stopped working suddenly from both the key control pad and interior switches. the sliding side door also did not operate 2. it is persistent since it has happened. the lights blink so you think there is no problem. as a result you have to use the key and manually open or lock all the doors. safety concerns with a minivan designed to haul around families, security concerns with theft/vandalism and entering the vehicle, securing property while leaving. pulled the iod fuse and replaced after 1 minute as described in the below link. it seems like a common problem with over 150 documented complaints (under 2 separate titles) http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/caravan/2005/electrical/power_door_locks_quit_working.shtml. i plan to bring it to a dodge the dealer.

Reported in: BADEN ONTARIO CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: BADEN ONTARIO CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

'05 dodge caravan auto door lock failures. sometimes minutes, sometimes days. fuse must be pulled. never know when it will cease working. worried if i carry children in my van. is there a recall?

Reported in: NEW EGYPT NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 2005 dodge caravan sxt. power locks quit working. can not unlock with remote key, must use key in lock to open. i was told to disconnect the battery and the iod fuse for ten minutes and reconnect. locks work awhile then quit. i was told that dodge had a soft ware fix but, it would cost about one hundred dollars. i don't think it is right to charge for problem they created and seem to know about it. if there was an emergency and you needed to access the van quickly it would be impossible to do it quickly if you have to fumble with the key. also you couldn't lock it quick enough from the inside. i think there should be a recall on this problem. i noticed on the internet a number of people are fighting this problem as well.

Reported in: LEAGUE CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LEAGUE CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlights randomly fail on 2005 dodge caravan - at first i thought it was just me forgetting to turn on the lights all the way, but now the vast majority of the time, with the lights on the "on" position they don't work, only high beams and parking lights. i have no headlights anymore, and i have tried replacing fuses, relays, bulbs (which i know work anyway)... should i just keep driving my car until my family gets in a car wreck because of these non functional lights? a huge number of people are having this problem - http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-grand_caravan/2005_dodge_grand_caravan_random_headlamp_issue.

Reported in: GRESHAM OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the power door failed and the door would only open manually. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000 and the current mileage was approximately 75,000.

Reported in: GAITHERSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8GP45R55B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the headlights failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the diagnosed the failure as a defective head light switch. the dealer advised that he could not confirm that the repair would correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 14,000. updated 04/30/13*lj the consumer stated the headlights failed several times. chrysler replaced them free of charge.

Reported in: HOLIDAY ISLAND AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlights will not turn on or will spontaneously shut off while driving at night. if the headlight switch is toggled on/off several times they may continue to work again. the most recent occurrence happened when i was driving through a mountain pass at night. this is an extremely dangerous situation on the 2005 dodge caravan yet the dealerships have no idea on how to correct the problem.

Reported in: PAHRUMP NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan, power locks on doors, doors fail too lock when engaged, when the van is running doors usually lock between 20 mps or 30 mph i believe that this needs too be looked into it appears too be a safety feature as t doorscould accidentally opening and causing loss of life or injury too passengers. i have checked online and it seems too be a common problem in this vehicle, temporary fix is too reset the relays but, after awhile it continues and is not any longer a remedy for future fixes.

Reported in: COMBES TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R65B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power locks randomly quit working without warning. if you disconnect the battery or pull the iod fuse and put it back in the locks start to work again.

Reported in: NORTH LIBERTY IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 caravan: headlights are intermittent just as everyone else is describing. i went shopping tonight around sunset. when i got to my vehicle to return home the headlights wouldn't work. after 5 minutes of switching on and off, they finally came on. at some point during my 3 mile ride home the lights went off on their own. this is very dangerous!!! the headlights do this all the time. there is a website where 30+ people have reported the same problem: http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-grand_caravan/2005_dodge_grand_caravan_random_headlamp_issue.

Reported in: ALISO VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R05B

TIRES

the sidewall blowout of the left rear tire dodge caravan 2005 bridgestone turanza el42b2 98t 215/65r16.

Reported in: DORADO PR || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. he attempted to enter the vehicle using the remote entry but the doors would not unlock. he had to open the doors by manually inserting the key. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed the remote keys needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continues. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan . the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the rear passenger was to able to open the rear driver side sliding door. the locks in the vehicle should lock automatically, however, they failed to lock and malfunctioned. the contact stated that the doors have to be locked manually. the contact had not contacted the manufacturer about the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 119,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Reported in: CORINTH ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R55B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

automatic door locks stop working.

Reported in: SAN TAN VALLEY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R85B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the power door locks stopped working intermittently. he had to remove the fuse, wait and re-insert the fuse in order for it to function properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and a repair shop where the contact was told that they could find nothing wrong with the locks. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the current mileage was approximately 70,000. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Reported in: PORTSMOUTH OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i have a '05 dodge caravan that has the headlamps shutting off during morning and evening use. sometimes, the lamps blinks on then off, or several blinks. i have had to pull off the road when this occurs, flipping the switch to the off/on position. sometimes the switch activates the lamps, in others, as in this morning, the lamps stayed off and i risked being pulled over b the local police/sheriff personal.

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R25B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the power locks stopped working. i feel that this is a safety concern since while driving down the road with my children they could open the doors. it is supposed to lock automatically but i can't even manually lock it. also the headlights randomly shut off while driving.

Reported in: MEBANE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: MEBANE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan. power door locks do not work. have to pull a 20 amp iod fuse to reset the system. only way to unlock doors is from driver door, then crawl throughout van to manually unlock doors. this is a safety problem for my children or if immediate access to vehicle is required.

Reported in: TRIMBLE MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: DADE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the headlights intermittently shut off, or won't work at all on my 2005 dodge caravan. the issue started nearly 2 years ago. i had it into the dealer for the issue but the lights were working at that point. a few months after the warranty expired, the problem became more frequent. today, the headlights rarely come on. the parking lights work fine, just not the headlights. if i pull back the dimmer switch, the high beams will come on but as soon as you let go of the switch, they shut back off. i've seen thousands of complaints of this exact issue on other consumer based websites. this is truly a safety hazard and should result in a recall.

Reported in: SOUTHWICK MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my 2005 dodge caravan's power locks stopped working about a yr ago (2009) i tried replacing the fuse, new battery. this did not correct the problem. there is only one keyed entry into the vehicle which is on the drivers door which forces you to crawl all around the vehicle to open the other 3 door. in the even of an emergency this would be a huge safety issue. i know from reading other forums that thousands of other 2005 dodge caravan owners have this same problem. apparently dodge is aware of it because they have a software program update for it.

Reported in: NORTH EAST MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8GP45R55B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NORTH EAST MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8GP45R55B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 dodge grand caravan - turn signal inoperative. turn signal (left and right) will intermittently cut out. emergency flashers and windshield wipers continue to work and fuse is functional. turning ignition on/off sometimes fixes problem.

Reported in: RICHLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L05R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: RICHLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L05R

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

manual sliding doors on both sides do not work. this must be a defect. i was told the problem is with the hinges and rollers. the auto repair shop wants to charge $615.00 to fix each door!!

Reported in: AIRMONT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

manual sliding doors on both sides do not work. this must be a defect. i was told the problem is with the hinges and rollers. the auto repair shop wants to charge $615.00 to fix each door!!

Reported in: AIRMONT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

about a year ago, in fall of 2009, i had my first 2005 dodge caravan power lock failure. none of the locks locked either with the key button, or by turning the key in the driver's door. about 10 months ago i started removing the fuse to reset the lock mechanism. this worked for about a month, then a few weeks, then a few days, and now it will not even work correctly for a day after resetting the fuse. all door locks must now be manually locked and unlocked.

Reported in: UPTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan sxt. power door locks stopped working. in checking the internet for solution i found this is a big problem with this vehicle and can be a safety issue. i was able to fix by removing and replacing the fuse. but according to most folks experiences the problem returns and the quick fixes no longer work. only the driver door has a key lock on this vehicle.

Reported in: MACOMB MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

AIR BAGS

i own a 2005 dodge caravan, that has 2 recalls for the front airbag sensor. one the covers the state i live in, massachusetts, and one that covers another 350,000 vehicles in those same states. my airbag warning light has been on for 2 1/2 years, the dealer told me that it would be a recall item, and to wait to have it fixed. that was the dealer in lowell, ma. now my van has failed state inspection due to this reason, and dodge said that my van isn't covered. the only criteria is that it be garaged in massachusetts, which it has been for the last 5 years. i need this recall to fix the problem, so i can drive my vehicle legally. it should be covered, and if i have a crash, i don't know if the sensor will deploy the airbags.

Reported in: LOWELL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R45B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

both headlights went out numerous times and would come back on a couple of seconds later; bumps did not affect it and neither did jiggling the headlight switch or ignition switch; it just happened sporadically with no apparent reason; very dangerous, and according to internet is a huge problem with many other caravan owners; please do something before it kills someone if it hasn't already thank you

Reported in: PARKERSBURG WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25E25B

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

my 2005 chrysler minivan with 3.3l engine has a mil on due to faulty egr system. however, it is not covered by warranty. shouldn't it be? it is an emission part.

Reported in: WINDSOR 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

in july 2008 both headlights went out while driving at night. turning the headlight switch off and on caused the headlights to turn on. this occurred occasionally for the next 2 years with increasing frequency. during a trip to annapolis in oct 2010, the headlights would not turn on. manipulating the headlight switch did not turn them on. the high beam will turn on when the stalk on the steering column is operated and the headlight switch is on and the motor running. internet searches suggest this is a common problem with this model and the headlight switch or drounding is the cupprit.

Reported in: NOKESVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R35B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

when tryin to unlock my power locks they would not work. i then tried the remote key lock/unlock. this also did not work. to exit the vehicle i had to manually unlock the doors. i found the 20 a fuse for the door locks and removed it, replaced it, then the power locks worked for just a couple days. i have to repeat this process every week to get my power locks to work properly.

Reported in: ANKENY IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the power locks including the keyless entry have malfunctioned. children can easily get locked inside of the vehicle. the contact had not called the manufacturer nor taken the vehicle to a dealer. the failure mileage was 91,000.

Reported in: WINTER HAVEN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 dodge caravan electric locks stop working. pull ido fuse wait 10sec reinstall, locks work again for weeks or days then you have to repeat procedure. chrysler has some kind of fix where they flash an eprom with some updated code (not a physical defect but a programming error) then they charge the car owner! chrysler knows about this problem and has done nothing proactive to address the issue. this is a very unsafe condition. when this happens you will not be aware that the doors have not locked and especially if you have children this could lead to an injury or a fatality. this is not an isolated problem you have only to search the internet to find possibly hundreds of frustrated and angry caravan owners.

Reported in: YUKON OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R75R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

door locks actuate up and down while vehicle is in motion. door locks unlock while vehicle is in motion. door locks actuate up and down while vehicle is not running. these issues are safety concerns as the doors unlock while the vehicle is moving. i have two small children and this is unacceptable, it has been documented hundreds of times on line. two door locks have failed completely and will not work using power door lock button or keyless remote. this is also a theft concern as at any time of day the doors could unlock rendering the vehicle open. occasionally the power doors do not work. power rear vent window passenger side does not work any longer. using the power window buttons cause the locks to cycle up and down.

Reported in: MANCHESTER NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L15R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlight randomly go off at least once a day. the dealer has replaced the computer.

Reported in: WEST LINN OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlights fail to turn on multiple times and go out while driving creating an unsafe condition.

Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R65B

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 doge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was unable to control the vehicle as it proceeded to crash into a cement post. the contact was not injured but the passenger received minor injuries. the passenger was not transported to the hospital. the police were contacted and a police report was available. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 87,800.

Reported in: ELIZABETH CITY NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2D4GP24R45R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i own a 2005 dodge caravan and i have problems with the headlights going out will i am driving and sometimes them not turning on. i have had the van for 3 years and had the problem for the last year. i tried replacing the relays in the van and it doesn't work. i have had it looked at and they can not seem to find anything wrong with it. this is very unsafe to be driving at night and i have 3 children and this is the only vehicle that i have.

Reported in: RICHLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R65B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: RICHLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R65B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the door locks failed. when he removed the body control module switch for a moment, and put the switch back the computer system resets and the door locks would operate properly for a few months. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.

Reported in: DERUYTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

to whom it may concern: good day after vehicle is turned off, especially after using fog lights; i..e. vehicle is parked; secured; key out of ignition; lights are place in off position - the lights will seem to be off then within an hour randomly come on - go off - go on off thus draining the battery. i've also researched online and found many similar problems with 2005 dodge caravans electrical issue - like this same problem (which i experienced my self today) of the lights randomly go on/off while driving. i'm glad it was day time - but if at night with my pregnant wife driving - set a red flag off of a serious safety issue. please see the below links for other examples of similar problems - believe a recall is in order to fix this should have been years ago by the looks of it. please help ! ! ! http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-grand_caravan/2005_dodge_grand_caravan_random_headlamp_issue http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/dodge-caravan/t5ihkiqmtbk2hcua7 thanks for your prompt attention.

Reported in: LIVONIA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44LX5R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

power door locks stopped working about 2 years ago. i read on the internet how to fix it, most suggestions were to replace the fuse. we have cleaned and replaced the fuse several times, but the door locks still go out erratically. this is a major safety issue as we bought the caravan because we have young children and the power door locks are convenient to getting them in and out all at one time. there are too many complaints for dodge not to take this seriously. will someone have to die or be seriously injured before they do something?

Reported in: WARREN OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

POWER TRAIN

while traveling at 70 mph on freeway, the van came to a total stall. it had to be towed off freeway. it was found the timing belt had been broken before the usual lifetime limit of 100,000 miles.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

hi i already have a complaint in your system the # is 10332386 . the problem is the doors will not open or lock when i press the remote. this has been going on since may. it stopped and came back again since the date of my first complaint. it has happen at least 5 times including today that i am having the same problem. the plugs from the battery have to be removed and put on again and then it works. i have no clue how long this process will work before i have to either invest in a new sensor to solve the problem. i was hoping you could help me find out if i am covered for this either in a recall or warranty. it started with my car mileage at 49,000 and now i'm up to 52,000 and it's still happening. can you please let me know if the dealer will tell you some thing different as you are the nhtsa? i'm sure they will tell us the customer any thing to get us in to spend over $500.00 to get it fix. when it may really be a fault of the dealer or maybe the warranty will cover it. the dodge caravan is a 2005 and it runs really well so far thank god. it's just this issue that is really becoming a pain. please let me know if you can advise me on my next steps to take. thank you and have a happy new year.

Reported in: HERNDON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R25B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the door locks on 2005 dodge caravan do not work unless i pull a fuse out for 10 seconds. such an operation works only for 2 days. i have no warning that they are not working. i can walk away from my car and �lock� the doors with my key fob. when i return i will discover that the locks were not working and my car has been open the entire time. i can be driving with my grandchildren in the back seat without knowing that the locks were not locked properly. the child proof locks could allow a child to fall from the car because the rear locks did not automatically lock. because of the latter, i do not understand why this safety issue has not been recalled by the company.

Reported in: DUNLAP IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

head lights on van randomly go off. sometimes toggling the switch is effective in getting the lights back on, sometimes not. this has happened while driving. however, mechanic can find nothing wrong unless lights are defective while in the shop. the van goes for months without issue, then without warning lights go out.

Reported in: VERMILION OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks stopped working about 2 months ago. i read on the internet how to fix it, most suggestions were to replace the fuse. we have cleaned and replaced the fuse several times, but the door locks still go out erratically. this is a major issue because i have a very bad back and it is impossible for me to reach/lean across or to crawl to the back to lock the door manually. there are so many complaints about this issue. why hasn't dodge or the government taken care of this problem. how many complaints does there have to be in order to have something recalled?

Reported in: CAMBRIDGE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i have a 2005 dodge caravan this vehicle has headlight failure, have been told its the module too the electrical system. this is just one of the many problems that dodge has with vehicles. from time to time the windows wont work . now only the high beams work and low beams are completely out. everything else but, the locks and headlamps wont work. no previous problems with this vehicle was noted . i was out of town 10 hrs from home when this problem with the low beams occured. scared to drive at night. this must be looked at.

Reported in: COMBES TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R65B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: COMBES TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R65B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

my dodge 2005 caravan lights go out while driving , lights stay on with key out ,inside and out. i see that there is many complaints on line , why is there no recall on a huge safety item which is obviously a defect.

Reported in: CROMWELL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R25B

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: CROMWELL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R25B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the vehicle was parked and shut off when the contact attempted to lock the doors using the key fob. the doors would not lock. in order to lock the doors using the key fob the contact disconnected the battery for approximately 10 minutes. upon reconnecting the battery the contact was able to lock the doors using the key fob. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i own a 2005 dodge caravan sxt. bought it new and lately the headlights go out while driving at night. i see many posts on the internet with people experiencing the same problem. this is a huge safety concern. this should be a recall.

Reported in: SAUQUOIT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

this is 2005 dodge caravan i bought new from a dealership in august 2005. for the last three months i've been having serious problems with my headlights.often they will not turn on at all while vehicle is not moving and a few minutes later they do work. more then once headlights have stoped working while i am driving and it takes between one to ten minutes for the lights to turn on by themselves. during this time the parking lights,dash lights and flashing high beam light do work. i consider this very serious problem for the safety of the driver and the passingers and my opinion is that this is a manifacturer malfunction.

Reported in: BALLWIN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the air bag lamp illuminated. the manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. the dealer was contacted but a decision was not made to perform a diagnostic test. the contact was concerned that he had to pay for a diagnostic test since the vehicle experienced the same failure specified in nhtsa recall campaign number: 07v192000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) and recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v008000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: CARY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the electric locks have stopped working on all of the doors with the exception of the rear hatch. the contact was only able to use the key to open and lock the front drivers side door. the contact had to lock and unlock each door from the inside of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: CULVER CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R15B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

defective headlight switch - works intermittently. parking lights work, but neither headlight. the limp-home work-around was to hold the high beam switch lever on the steering column while driving; a safety distraction in itself as this is tiresome to keep the lights on, not to mention that opposing traffic does not appreciate the high beam. so it is high beams or nothing, so long as you hold the high beam lever. this is widely mentioned by other drivers on the internet. it is a safety hazard to lose your lights while driving! it is also a safety hazard to not have both hands available to drive with. for those drivers who did not have the luxury of discovering the high beam lever trick, they could easily end up in a crash before getting stopped.

Reported in: NEW BOSTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

i own a 2005 dodge grand caravan that has the tire pressure sensors on each wheel. on february 28th i drove to work, about 12 miles. it was a snowy day and i pulled into my parking lot and parked the van where i always do. about 15 minutes later, about 8:00am, my son came to work and upon entering our store said that i had a flat tire on my front driver's side tire. he said he got out of his car and watched as the tire went flat. the valve stem cap had snapped off right at the bottom of the threads. my dealer put a rubber stem in it's place. the replacement is on back order along with thousands of others!!! i have the broken part as i found it a few weeks later after the snow melted away.

Reported in: MERIDEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44L75R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

traveling between states on hwy, headlights just turn off for a few seconds for no reason. happened 3 times going 70 mph at 2am at night. pretty scary in the middle of the night in the middle of no where. google search indicates this is very common. what does it take for a recall? someone to die?

Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the interior power locks malfunctioned. the contact was unable to electronically lock the door by using the power locking system and had to manually lock each door separately. the keyless remote lock also did not lock the doors. before purchasing the vehicle, the dealer informed the contact of the faulty door locks and stated that they would repair the door locks before taking possession of the vehicle. one week after purchasing the vehicle, the door lock malfunctioned. the contact had not taken the vehicle back to the dealer for further repairs. the failure mileage was 53,000.

Reported in: FRUITLAND ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L95R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 dodge caravan headlight lowbeams will not turn on until several tries, this problem is intermittent. also the headlights will turn off while driving. very dangerous situation. see this link for others having the exact same issue. http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/dodge-caravan/t5ihkiqmtbk2hcua7.

Reported in: BERRYVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R15B

EQUIPMENT

driving 2005 dodge grand caravan on highway at posted 55 mph, bang sound under van, pulled over within 10th of mile, spare tire had come loose, was trapped under van, spare tire appears to never have been used, raised van up with a large rock placed under front wheel, drove up rock and with the decline of highway allowed van to come up high enough then pulled spare tire out, wife burned arm on exhaust pipe when pulling tire out, have not had spare tire placed back under van or inspected as of yet.

Reported in: DALLAS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Reported in: DALLAS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: DALLAS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

while using the remote to lock the doors the horn beeped indicating doors were locked but the doors never lock. this has happened 5 times with no set pattern or method to make it happen again. found that removing a fuse from under the hood and re-installing seems to reset the system allow proper locking operation. pulling this fuse also resets the radio presets but since the warranty expired this seems like a little inconvenience for the cost to fix a problem that happens randomly.

Reported in: HAYES VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact attempted to unlock the doors using the key fob but the doors would not respond. the contact was forced to use the keys manually to enter the vehicle. the contact stated that the key fob also would not lock the doors. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also stated whenever she would disconnect the battery for approximately ten minutes, the key fob would function normally for approximately two days. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 112,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: WAGRAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: WAGRAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the door locks malfunctioned on all four doors and when locked from the interior of the vehicle, the contact was unable to unlock the doors from the exterior. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the body control module would need to be replaced. the vehicle was reprogrammed for the body control module. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Reported in: KELLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L85R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. no events leading to failure; event appears to be random. 2. headlights will not turn on and/or will turn off while driving. failure is random but mostly occurs just after startup. consequences are obvious; have had several nighttime failures where crashing was narrowly avoided. otherwise, just an aggravation upon startup. 3. headlight switch was replaced under warranty approximately 3 years ago. however, problem has been intermittent since then, with failures now occurring more often. have heard anecdotal evidence fcm connector corrosion appears to be the culprit.

Reported in: HAMDEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: HAMDEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front driver side wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rack and pinion were defective and needed to be replaced. in addition, the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the air bag located on the steering was pushing against the plastic and caused it to detach. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.

Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

AIR BAGS

Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

dodge caravan 2005 - headlights do not work at times and you must turn switch on and off numerous times to get them to work. they have also turned off at night while driving. not only very dangerous but continues to drain battery.

Reported in: ELDERSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the power door lock was defective. in addition, she mentioned that she tried unlocking the doors both with the key fob and manually but to no avail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who decided to update the computer module as well as detach the battery cables. all of the remedies failed to repair the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 144,000.

Reported in: STREATOR IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R85B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 dodge caravan sxt, issue with headlights turning off randomly or not being able to turn on. unfortunately, issue cannot be solved because it occurs randomly and mechanic cannot isolate issue. very frustrated.

Reported in: SPRING GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact engaged the key control button to open the vehicle automatic doors but the doors would not open. the contact stated the front passenger side and the rear driver and passenger side automatic sliding doors were the automatic doors that had experienced the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer four different times. the technicians replaced the actuators and reprogrammed the body control module. the vehicle was repaired. the contact was concerned because the prior repairs had remedied the problem for a short period of time. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R85B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

after raining and freezing overnight, i got into my 2005 dodge caravan to go to work. i attempted to move down the drivers side window with the power window down switch. the window was frozen in place. after trying to get the window down 3 or 4 more times. i gave up and went onto work. when i came out from work to go home the window was completely down. i tried to use the power window up button and it would not raise. took it to a dodge dealer and they replaced the entire window raising/lowering mechanism at a cost of over $400.00. sent complaint to chrysler and they did not even write me back. do not try to lower a window in a dodge caravan as the mechanish is weak, mis-designed and flimsy.

Reported in: WALTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8GP25B45B

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Reported in: WALTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8GP25B45B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

electric door locks not working.

Reported in: MILILANI HI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

2005 dodge caravan. consumer states problem with fuel tank *tgw the consumer stated a little over three years ago during the winter season, she had trouble filling the gas tank. in some cases, it took over fifteen minutes to put $3.00 worth of gas in a tank that read only a quarter of a tank. during the spring, the problem with filling the gas tank ceased. but, the next winter, the problem returned. the consumer stated the pump would shut off after only a partial gallon and it sprayed gas all over the place. it was determined the fuel tank needed to be replaced. *jb

Reported in: SHAWANO WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the power door locks were defective. she was unable to unlock or lock the doors with the remote or the lock buttons inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed and reset the computer. the remedy failed to repair the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. updated 08/31/2011 *ln

Reported in: DEXTER ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L15R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that all four door locks were defective and would only lock or unlock manually. the rear door would sporadically lock and unlock. a local mechanic diagnosed that the failure was electrical and would need repairs. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage 100,000. when the rear door unlocks sporadically, there is no way to lock with key. no way to open from the inside. i was quoted a repair price of $ to repair. something common enough for a general mechanic is several of these and so expensive to repair. should be a recall. updated 10/11/2011 *ln

Reported in: DURANT OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24RX5B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power door locks on 2005 dodge caravan do not work. have tried resetting computer, on many occasions, with no help from dealer. computer reset is only a temporary fix at best. this presents a serious theft issue and a child safety issue. many similar complaints have been found on the internet, but no recall has been issued. *tt

Reported in: LIBERTY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the electronic door locks on 2005 dodge caravan quit working about a year ago. dodge says there is no recall and they can replace the part for $350 - $375. there are many many people with the same 2005 model caravan with the same problem. i can remove a 20amp fuse for 20 seconds and it will reboot the system and it work again for anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks. i paid for an electronic door lock and it should work. my family to avoid someone jumping into the car at a stop sign or stop light must manually lock the doors that we paid to have done electronically. there is a malfunctioning part and it needs to be recalled and replaced.

Reported in: TRUSSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 dodge caravan interior dashlights flickering, radio turns on and off, gas light bell rings when lights flicker, now today the van is cutting off while slowing down or at a stop. *tt

Reported in: SAINT LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L45R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i have a 2005 dodge minivan, the headlight would go off while driving, the head light won't turn on unless after few minutes if trying. i went online to see what is the problem with my car, i found out that many people own dodge minivan have the same problems as i have. this is not safe for both the driver and the cars that is on the same road at night. if so many people have the same type of problem with the same kind of the car model, then we really should be ask the manufacture to recall this type of vehicle since many complainers has bring back their cars to the dealerships and they can not fix the problem. *tt

Reported in: FAIRFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door lock on passenger sliding door of my 2005 dodge caravan has failed in the locked position, so i cannot open the door. this has been an intermittent problem for several months, but completely failed two weeks ago.

Reported in: SAMSON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i own a 2005 dodge caravan and starting at the beginning this summer the doors started to not lock or unlock with switch inside or with key lock button. we have had to jiggle the fuses at least 3 times. just fixed again today. there is only one lock on driver side door that uses key to enter it. *kb

Reported in: WSS WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 dodge caravan has a safety problem with the multi- functional switch. it causes the headlights to go out for no reason. this is extremely dangerous. i was on a dark country road and the headlights would not stay on. they would go out completely and at a speed of 60 mhr it is very dangerous. i read on the internet blogs that this seems to be an ongoing problem for 20058 dodge caravans. why is there not a safety recall on this?

Reported in: HERNANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. while driving approximately 18 mph the contact noticed the automatic door lock failed and would not lock the doors automatically. the door fob also would not lock the doors when the lock button was engaged; however, the horn would blow. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact stated after disconnecting the iod fuse and later reconnecting it the automatic door lock function would activate. after two days, the automatic door lock would failed again. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. updated 09/27/11 *bf the consumer contacted the dealer and was informed there was no recall and therefore, he would have to pay for the repairs himself. updated 10/31/11 *bf updated 3/30/12 *cn

Reported in: TINLEY PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GT45R85B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: TINLEY PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GT45R85B

AIR BAGS

first it was the emergency flashers went on and couldn't get them to stop took it in to folsom lake dodge to get it fixed it was still on factory warrant and they replaced the clock spring is what they told me. then after that after the warrant was done the air bag light on the panel in front of the stirring wheel came on and wouldn't stay off it comes on most of the time and stays so i don't know if my air bags or on or off. now yesterday my door locks wouldn't work unless i do it manually but i can't get the back gate to lock around here you need to keep the doors locked removed the battery cable and it working right now but ready about it i'm not the only one has this trouble. i feel the is a manufacturer problem here can you let me know what can be done to get this fixed i fell this is a safety issue. and it needs to be fixed. i got my van when the 2005 first came out march 2004.

Reported in: RIO LINDA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that all of the gauges on the instrument panel in the vehicle became inoperative. the vehicle also stalled intermittently. the dealer diagnosed that the motor harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect, but denied any assistance with repairing the vehicle. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Reported in: PASADNA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L15R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was driving home and all of a sudden the headlights went out, i was able to get them on by manually using the high beams, but if i let go of the high beam shift, the lights went out. this happened about 10 times in 20 miles. it did it again yesterday on september 28, driving home and i am too scared to drive at night any more which is a problem as it is getting dark earlier. i was driving along and the headlights just went out. i could pull the high beams on which is an issue as i live in a small city but as soon as i let go of the high beam switch -- no lights. also the high beams would go to low and back to high intermittently. i am so scared to drive my car.

Reported in: BOSCAWEN NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: BOSCAWEN NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the turn signals failed. when signaling left, the right turn signal would flash and when signaling right, the left turn signal would flash. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door/sliders lock would not operate by remote. had to manually enter thru the back lift gate and unlock from inside.

Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L95R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

door/sliders lock would not operate by remote. had to manually enter thru the back lift gate and unlock from inside.

Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L95R

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

have to stomp on gas pedal to unstick it after using cruise control the 2005 chrysler town & country at my church has the same problem. *kb

Reported in: PENSACOLA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

have to stomp on gas pedal to unstick it after using cruise control the 2005 chrysler town & country at my church has the same problem. *kb

Reported in: PENSACOLA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

have to stomp on gas pedal to unstick it after using cruise control the 2005 chrysler town & country at my church has the same problem. *kb

Reported in: PENSACOLA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my power locks stopped working about a month ago. they will work manually but will not operate with the remote or the power lock button. tried disconnecting battery and then re-connecting, tried remedy in handbook (turning key in ignition 4 times on and off , without actually starting it, and then depressing the power lock switch) which worked for two days. this is a safety issue!!! the locks are designed to automatically lock when reaching speed of approximately 20 mph. it does not. this is a safety issue!! why doesn't dodge admit to this problem and provide a free software upgrade! many people are experiencing the same problem. google it, it's there plain as day! is dodge hoping the problem will just go away by itself? this is a safety issue! fix it!

Reported in: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 dodge caravan. consumer states ongoing problem with power door locks *tgw the dealer was unable to correct the problem. *jb

Reported in: WILLMAR MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

2005 dodge caravan. consumer states ongoing problem with power door locks *tgw the dealer was unable to correct the problem. *jb

Reported in: WILLMAR MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the automatic power door locks were inoperable and the contact would have to manually lock and unlock the vehicle. in addition, the vehicle would not respond to the keyless remote when attempting to lock or unlock the vehicle. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 153,122 and the current mileage is 153,600. updated 11/16/11*lj updated 11/30/11

Reported in: RUSHSYLVANYA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: RUSHSYLVANYA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R85B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the power door locks failed. the keyless entry did not work on the vehicle and the locks would not engage automatically. the contact replaced a 20 amp fuse to correct the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 104,000.

Reported in: HARTLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2005 dodge caravan sxt power door locks fail to lock or unlock with the remote or door switch. the manual door lock is the only way to lock or unlock the doors. with there only being one key hole, this is a huge inconvenience and safety factor. what if you have several children and are trying to get everyone in the van and can only open the driver's door? this could pose a potentially dangerous situation as you're trying to get everyone inside the van, one of the kids could wander away, possibly into traffic. i'm sure you have heard all of this before because every 2005 caravan owner i have talked to has this problem and more.

Reported in: MCKEES ROCKS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: MCKEES ROCKS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated all of the automatic door locks failed to open. the iod fuse that controls the door locks would shut on and off if removed and reinstalled in the fuse box. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was the manufacturer notified. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Reported in: SEABROOK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

head lights when turned on did not light after the engine was started and the head light switch turned to on position. switching between high and low beam did not turn on the high beams. holding the turn signal/ dimmer level in the "flash" position" kept the high beams on. turning the car off and on caused lights to work properly sometimes, but not every time. driving over a bump in the street caused the lights to turn off one time. after the bump turning the engine on and off and also the light switch did not cause the lights to come on. after approximately three incidents the head lights functioned properly on three more daylight trips. the car is not being driven when head lights might be required.

Reported in: HAZLETON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8GP45R65B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the doors could not be locked automatically. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the door body control module. the mechanic replaced the door body control module twice but the failure was not corrected and the doors still could not be locked automatically. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,900 and the current mileage was 43,000. updated 01/24/12*lj the consumer stated the bcm has been replaced three times. update 01/27/12

Reported in: ALDAN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B35B

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: ALDAN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B35B

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the air bag warning light would flicker on and off intermittently over a period of years but most recently, remained illuminated. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v008000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module), but was advised that he vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: FAILFIELD IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i was driving on the interstate on a cool fall day on a smooth paved interstate, with noone around. i heard a noise like something flying off my car. not being too concerned as my car was driving fine, i continued driving and arrived at my destination. after getting out of the van, i noticed the entire red cover on my rear tail light- driver's side- had completly fallen off! obviously since i wasn't ever in an accident and didn't run into anything that day, it must be a manufacturer's defect. i have found other complaints online in regards to this with the 2005 dodge caravan. as i'm on a tight budget, now i have to spend a lot of money to get this tail light fixed so i can pass my vehicle inspection that is due. not very happy with dodge right now!! thank you for investigating this report. i appreciate your time and hope this complaint moves further to a recall.

Reported in: BLUE SPRINGS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the doors will not lock/unlock with the key automatically nor will the doors lock when driving as they normally do. the car "beeps" so you think the doors are locked but they are not. the first few times it occurred, we removed the fuse and reinserted. eventually this "fix" worked only briefly. this failure is unsafe for personal safety and also for property in the car. this is a common problem with 2005 dodge caravans.

Reported in: ALVA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R85R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: ALVA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R85R

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v192000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module). the vehicle was neither inspected for the failure nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 83,000.

Reported in: BOSTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R45B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the passenger side sliding door will not unlock using the key or the driver or passenger door's electric unlock button. the manual button on the door also will not unlock the door. i have not be able to open the door for over a month. i have seen suggestions on the web of taking out and then put back the iod fuse, but that did not work.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

recently purchased the vehicle used. driving at night the head lights flickered then turned off. i manually turned the headlight switch off and on several times when the lights finally came on. this could have been fatal on the interstate or foul weather conditions. i could duplicate the problem intermittently since the first occurance. i went on line and found numerous complaints for dodge caravans with the same problem. *tt

Reported in: PALM BAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B35B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

reference nhtsa action number ea11010. this is the exact problem i am having with my 05 caravan. headlights turn off while driving on occasion, don't come on at all on other occasions. highbeams work when the lever is pulled but do not stay on. dealer wants $88 just to diagnose the problem, but based on nhtsa info, that won't help: "confirmed that the headlights fully extinguish, and remain extinguished, on an intermittent basis. in most cases this occurred while the vehicle was in motion" bought the van used and after this problem occurred a few times i searched the web and found many forums discussing this known issue. *kb

Reported in: UNIONTOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: UNIONTOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

while driving home last night going down a country road doing 50 mph, my low beams went complete out and i almost wrecked my van. once i got stopped and my heart returned to beating normal i found that only the high beams worked. i have since changed the relays around in the pms/fuse box under the hood, and the low beams still don't work. i had changed out both headlamps less then a year ago, so i am sure that the problem is not that both low beams went out on the lamps at the same time. i have read online that this problem has happened to many others owning this vehicle. this vehicle was purchased new from the dealer in july of 2005.

Reported in: NEWBERN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L25R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NEWBERN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L25R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2005 dodge caravan smelled strong gasoline odor in and out. when i took it to the mechanic he knew exactly what was wrong because he serviced 3 vans like mine with similar issue. when he lifted my van and started the gas started to pour. the fortunate part was that i am lucky that it didn't explode on me while driving. here is the worst part, i called rancho jeep chryler in san diego to order a new fuel pump, i was told that the parts is nationally back ordered and it will take 3 to a month waiting period and nowhere available as per parts technician. if it is back ordered nationally, will it constitute recall? this situation is a major safety violation just waiting a major explosion to occur. my van only have 50k miles in it and i bought it brand new and always service timely. i am hoping that the company will take some action immediately to prevent costly lawsuits. i am receiving all my receipts as a proof when something happen. i will be the first one to come forward. my second complain is the lock, it is very uncomfortable if you manually lock and unlock all doors. i have to pull out the iod fuse everytime to reset, this is also a national issue because i found this from the blogs of other dodge caravan owners. my 3rd complain is why are my front brakes always shakes no matter what i do to it. i replaced both rotors and pads.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2005 dodge caravan smelled strong gasoline odor in and out. when i took it to the mechanic he knew exactly what was wrong because he serviced 3 vans like mine with similar issue. when he lifted my van and started the gas started to pour. the fortunate part was that i am lucky that it didn't explode on me while driving. here is the worst part, i called rancho jeep chrysler in san diego to order a new fuel pump, i was told that the parts is nationally back ordered and it will take 3 to a month waiting period and nowhere available as per parts technician. if it is back ordered nationally, will it constitute recall? this situation is a major safety violation just waiting a major explosion to occur. my van only has 50k miles in it and i bought it brand new and always service timely. i am hoping that the company will take some action immediately to prevent costly lawsuits. i am receiving all my receipts as a proof when something happen. i will be the first one to come forward. my second complain is the lock, it is very uncomfortable if you manually lock and unlock all doors. i have to pull out the iod fuse every time to reset, this is also a national issue because i found this from the blogs of other dodge caravan owners. my 3rd complain is why is my front brakes always shake no matter what i do to it. i replaced both rotors and pads 3x and still warping.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 dodge caravan smelled strong gasoline odor in and out. when i took it to the mechanic he knew exactly what was wrong because he serviced 3 vans like mine with similar issue. when he lifted my van and started the gas started to pour. the fortunate part was that i am lucky that it didn't explode on me while driving. here is the worst part, i called rancho jeep chrysler in san diego to order a new fuel pump, i was told that the parts is nationally back ordered and it will take 3 to a month waiting period and nowhere available as per parts technician. if it is back ordered nationally, will it constitute recall? this situation is a major safety violation just waiting a major explosion to occur. my van only has 50k miles in it and i bought it brand new and always service timely. i am hoping that the company will take some action immediately to prevent costly lawsuits. i am receiving all my receipts as a proof when something happen. i will be the first one to come forward. my second complain is the lock, it is very uncomfortable if you manually lock and unlock all doors. i have to pull out the iod fuse every time to reset, this is also a national issue because i found this from the blogs of other dodge caravan owners. my 3rd complain is why is my front brakes always shake no matter what i do to it. i replaced both rotors and pads 3x and still warping.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 2005 dodge caravan smelled strong gasoline odor in and out. when i took it to the mechanic he knew exactly what was wrong because he serviced 3 vans like mine with similar issue. when he lifted my van and started the gas started to pour. the fortunate part was that i am lucky that it didn't explode on me while driving. here is the worst part, i called rancho jeep chrysler in san diego to order a new fuel pump, i was told that the parts is nationally back ordered and it will take 3 to a month waiting period and nowhere available as per parts technician. if it is back ordered nationally, will it constitute recall? this situation is a major safety violation just waiting a major explosion to occur. my van only has 50k miles in it and i bought it brand new and always service timely. i am hoping that the company will take some action immediately to prevent costly lawsuits. i am receiving all my receipts as a proof when something happen. i will be the first one to come forward. my second complain is the lock, it is very uncomfortable if you manually lock and unlock all doors. i have to pull out the iod fuse every time to reset, this is also a national issue because i found this from the blogs of other dodge caravan owners. my 3rd complain is why is my front brakes always shake no matter what i do to it. i replaced both rotors and pads 3x and still warping.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

headlights turn off on their own causing a very dangerous situation when driving in the dark. i googled this problem and found that several people have had this happen. this make, model and year obviously have a flaw and needs to be recalled before some one gets killed.

Reported in: LANCASTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B85B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: LANCASTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B85B

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact was traveling 25 mph around a curve when the front driver side wheel detached from the vehicle and caused the contact crash into a wall in a parking lot. a tow truck driver was called and advised the contact that the ball joint failed. the dealer replaced the tie rod in the wheel well to repair the vehicle. the contact stated that other parts failed because of rust, but did not know what exact parts had failed. the contact stated that he wanted to submit the part the nhtsa investigators for further examination. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 41,000.

Reported in: SOUTHFIELD MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP45R35B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

front wheel rotor and brake pads both needed repaired / replaced. they have caused the brake light to come on periodically and noisey. again they are causing me concern.

Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B95B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

lights go out by themselves , parking lights & dash lights wont turn off. suspect it to be a defective light switch. *js

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B35B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

lights go out by themselves , parking lights & dash lights wont turn off. suspect it to be a defective light switch. *js

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B35B

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph through an intersection, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact�s vehicle. the front passenger seat belt failed and the passenger sustained injuries to the back. the police were called and a report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Reported in: KIRKVILLE NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

my door stopped opening and hasn't opened since april first. checked the battery and fuses, and it still does not open.

Reported in: PARKER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R75B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

during the night while i was driving, the headlights went off, then blinked on, then off again. after fiddling with the headlight switch, the lights came on and stayed on. this problem has recurred several times since then. it results in an extremely dangerous situation: one is driving at night and suddenly one's vision goes black. the mind at first does not always immediately realize what is happening, and so the human reaction time to an already dangerous situation is not always quick or appropriate. from what i've since read on vehicle forums, many other owners of 2005 dodge caravans have experienced the same problem. a recall should be issued immediately before a serious accident occurs. remember, a caravan is often used to transport children.

Reported in: SALISBURY MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B15B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the power lock will not work. van was taken back to dealer 2 times. last time was a year ago .

Reported in: NORTH AUGUSTA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the door locks only functioned manually and she was unable to control them using the key fob. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 131,000. updated 06/05/12*lj the consumer stated the doors did not lock automatically while driving. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired according to invoice. updated 06/06/12 *js

Reported in: HARLEYSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D8GP44L35R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the headlights failed. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 98,000.

Reported in: BRAINERD MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the automatic door locking system on my 2005 dodge caravan stop working . it can be reset by pulling the iod 20amp fuse in the main fuse panel for 5 seconds and reinstalling it which resets the system. it will then work for a short period of time before the problem reocurrs. i have had to reset the system many times. there are many caravan owners with this problem. i feel this a serious safety issue and more so if you have kids. while chrysler has apparently denied that this problem exists i have done research and found that it is a factory defect and chrysler possibly has a software update which can correct the problem. chrysler should be made to bear the cost of the repair to the automatic door locking system on my caravan via a recall.

Reported in: HERNANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: HERNANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i am delivery driver for domino's pizza. vehicle was parked, and i was leaving on a delivery. turned headlight switch past parking light indicator to headlight indicator. nothing. just parking lights. tried to engage high beams, but they wouldn't stay on. could only keep headlights lit by holding high beam switch. attempted bulb replacement, to no avail; also tried battery post cleaning, to no avail. this is really a nuisance as i may very well end up unemployed because of this issue.

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

headlight switch/lights wouldn't work at random times, then start working again. *js

Reported in: OR OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R35B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

headlight switch/lights wouldn't work at random times, then start working again. *js

Reported in: OR OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R35B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlights go out while driving. after tracking down the culprit it's the headlight switch. it can cause the headlamps to go out entirely while driving. i have repaired it myself but this design flaw can happen at any time. an inexperienced driver can panic and cause an accident. out of all the american cars i have driven this is the biggest law of concern i have found. the need for sight at night is important. do to cost or replacement people may not fix when needed putting a lot of cars on the roads with intermittent lights.

Reported in: MIDLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

power door locks stopped working.

Reported in: OCALA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks stopped working.

Reported in: OCALA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i just purchased this van (used) yesterday and this morning the power locks stopped working. they responded neither to the key nor to the switch on the door. they only work manually. come to find out, through my own research on the internet, i guess this is an serious issue wit this particular year caravan.

Reported in: FALL RIVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the door locks, horn, headlights, a/c, windows and mirrors stop working. we have to remove the fuse or disconnect the battery and then it works again for a while. this is very unsafe when we get in the car at night and cant go because the lights wont go on. we live in arizona and that is unsafe when the ac and windows wont work at the same time. after a five minute drive my kids were about dying. its unsafe when the door locks go out and we cant lock the vehicle. i understand that the vehicle needs a software upgrade, but that the dealership charges $200. i shouldn't be forced to pay for a defect that dodge knows is defective.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

door locks do not respond to the door lock switch. door locks do not respond to the electronic signal from the key fob. this is dangerous since the is only one external key lock. car cannot be unlocked in an emergency.

Reported in: GLEN ROCK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L95R

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

immediately after fueling my van will stall as i am driving. i looked on the internet and this problem is rampant with numerous dodge vehicles of the same and varying types and concurrent years. i am wondering why they are not recalling them as this is a severe safety hazard?

Reported in: MIDDLETOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

car door locks will not work on key chain or buttons on door will not lock doors have to manually lock and unlock doors pull iod fuse and they will start back working for two days up to a week then they quit working again called main dodge corp they said they have had several complaint on it but they would not have a recall on it.

Reported in: MIDDLESBORO KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R95R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MIDDLESBORO KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R95R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the automatic door locks failed to engage while traveling 20 mph. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer for inspection or repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileages were 87,000.

Reported in: ROY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP24R05B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks stopped operating. they cannot be unlocked with the keyless entry, nor can the be unlocked by the driver's or passenger's power buttons. as time has gone by, we have been manually locking and unlocking the doors, but now those are even getting harder to unlock manually....it is as if they are becoming stuck shut.

Reported in: TERRE HAUTE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: TERRE HAUTE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that while parked the doors would not lock or unlock with the key fob. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the door lock relay needed to be cleaned. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,210.

Reported in: COLLINGS WOOD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L45R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks failed on 2005 dodge caravan sxt purchase new on december 21, 2004. doors will work manually, but will not operate with the remote or power lock buttons. the back door gate will not lock without the power locks working. the power door locks are designed to automatically lock when reaching speed of approximately 20 mph. it does not. this is a safety issue. why doesn't dodge admit to this problem and provide a free software upgrade? if you google it there are many complaints of this. this should be a recall for safety issues.

Reported in: LIVERPOOL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LIVERPOOL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the sliding doors and the front driver side and passenger side doors would not lock. the contact mentioned that the only door that would lock was the rear liftgate. the contact stated that if the fuse was removed it corrected the problem for a few day, but the failure returns. the contact stated the dealer told them the vehicle needed a software upgrade. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 101,000. updated 12/19/12 *cn

Reported in: FORT SCOTT KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the door locks failed and the doors could not be opened automatically or manually. the driver's side door was the only door that could be unlocked manually by using the key. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Reported in: UNIONTOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L15R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that while parked, the doors could not be unlocked with the remote key fob. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Reported in: WAKEFIELD RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

power door locks do not lock and unlock.

Reported in: FARMINGTON MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks do not lock and unlock.

Reported in: FARMINGTON MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks not working properly,you lock the doors with remote lights flash but doors don't lock ,causing a safety concern with small children inside the vehicle as their suppose to lock when speed reaches 18 mph ,i have noticed lots of complaints online regarding my issue. thanks.

Reported in: CENTRAL FALLS RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CENTRAL FALLS RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the power doors locks do not work anymore. we use this van as an ada wheelchair access. we cannot lock the rear hatch with a key. we are vulnerable to leaving the rear hatch unlocked. the drivers door is the only door with a key access. the other doors do not have key access to unlock the door. try looking on the internet and see how many people have this problem. it is a common problem on the 2005 vans. this is a real safety issue. please help thank you

Reported in: PLEASANT HILL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JT2BG22K8V0

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: PLEASANT HILL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JT2BG22K8V0

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power door locks no longer work. neither the buttons on the key fob nor the switches on the inside door panels will lock or unlock the doors. if i disconnect the battery for a few minutes and then re-connect it, the locks will work properly, but only for short time periods.

Reported in: WAPPINGERS FALLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: WAPPINGERS FALLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R55B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlights stopped working. unable to turn on.

Reported in: CORAL SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B75B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

power lock failed on all locks. the rear gate can not be locked.

Reported in: LOS ALTOS HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

power lock failed on all locks. the rear gate can not be locked.

Reported in: LOS ALTOS HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L55R

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

my 2005 dodge caravan has a strong gasoline odor. the car has completely stopped while driving twice now. upon extensive online research this has been an ongoing problem with the caravan from 1998 through 2004 with recalls. when looking online i've read many complaints from people still having this problem with the 2005. it seems that this problem is still not fixed. i hope that you will look into this. i'm now scared to drive my vehicle, afraid that it will die going down the highway causing an accident or catch fire.

Reported in: OCOEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock the doors. the contact was able to unlock the front driver's side door with the key manually. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however no assistance was provided. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Reported in: WESTHAMPTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

at first my caravan started eating brake pads, changing them approx every 6-8 months...then, it started shimmying when brakes were applied at a high rate of speed or going down a steep grade...i have changed rotors 3 times and also have changed calipers & brake lines....it has been 6 months since and it is starting to shimmy and now it feels like the brake pedal is going farther to the floor, brake fluid checks out fine...i am starting to feel afraid or scared that the brakes may fail....current mileage is 94000....from searching the internet, it seems there are alot of brake issues with the caravan.

Reported in: ELK MILLS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that when she refueled to capacity, the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the vapor lock may have been the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 136,000.

Reported in: CLINTON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L65R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that when attempting the lock the doors with the key alarm or manually, the doors failed to lock. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Reported in: HEBRON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R25B

SUSPENSION

i purchased monroe econo-matic strut assemblies in feb 2013 from rock auto. i installed them in march on my 2005 dodge grand caravan. the right one started making a loud clunking noise about one month later. i found out the warranty is only 30 days through rock auto. when i checked monroe's sight, i found they don't have a warranty at all. i sent a email to their customer support but they never responded. i searched online for complaints about monroe struts and was stunned to find so many. i think this needs to be investigated. i would be glad to send my broken strut to be tested. i don't believe monroe struts are safe and the public needs to know.

Reported in: JOHNSON CITY TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock and lock the doors. the contact mentioned the doors had to be locked or unlocked manually. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.

Reported in: LEOMINSTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the doors could only be opened and closed manually. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 68,000.

Reported in: HARVEY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L15R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

power door locks failed to work out of the blue, the only way to lock the vehicle now is to manually lock each door. the battery on the key fob was just replaced, non of the switches work. the only way to get the doors to lock or unlock is by manually pulling up pr pushing down on the lock piece, or by opening with a key. took to an independent auto shop. they could find no cause to the problem.

Reported in: DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

twice now i have had to replace the fuel pump not due to the pump itself but the housing cracks and causes a leak. at 54,000 and 130,000. same problem caused a fuel leak. the second time the seal gave out completely in front of my children's' school. the fuel tank emptied in the parking lot, had to have towed to a shop. contacted chrysler, they were of no help.

Reported in: DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R95B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have had to replace the fuel pump because the housing cracks and causes a fuel leak. the plastic tube from the gas tank to the fuel pump cracks and it is continually loose. the part cannot be fixed without replacing the fuel pump. this is extremely dangerous because the gas fumes are so close to the very hot exhaust pipe. additionally i had to be very careful not to park my car in the garage because of the risk of fumes.

Reported in: MATTHEWS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B35B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

locking system failed to work, doors need to be locked and locked manually. fuse removed and replaced but only solves the problem temporarily. this should be a recall by dodge. so many reported failures.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R75R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R75R

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i noticed a strong gasoline smell whenever i approached the car. i took it to my mechanic and he knew immediately what was wrong and said he had already repaired 3 or 4 dodges with the same problem. the fuel pump was replaced because the housing was cracked and caused fuel to leak. i found no recalls for this issue.

Reported in: ELGIN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

electric door locks quit working. there is only 2 doors that can be unlocked by the key from the outside. getting children out from the passenger side slider requires climbing through the vehicle to reach the door lock. also there is no way to lock the doors from the drivers seat to prevent children from accidentally opening the passenger doors without climbing through the vehicle. pulling the iod fuse and replacing will temporarily reset the door locks.

Reported in: LAKE TAPPS WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R95B

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: LAKE TAPPS WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R95B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my power locks stopped working. dose not work with wireless remote or with the power locks in the vehicle. went to dodge dealer in queens stated i needed a body controle module for $900.00 plus. dealer whrer i brought vehicle 1 week before said this is not covered by lemon law warranty or after market warrenty i brought from them. hunningting chevelot is very bad dealership please don't use.

Reported in: JAMAICA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the door locks failed. the door locks could not be unlocked with the keyless remote. the contact's personal mechanic removed the iod fuse for a brief moment and when the fuse was replaced, the doors unlocked with the keyless remote but the failure was not permanently corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000 and the approximate current mileage was 36,500. updated 4/22/14*cn updated 04/25/2014 *js

Reported in: EAST FREEDOM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

headlights do not turn on and/or go off while driving.

Reported in: WINTER HAVEN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlights do not turn on and/or go off while driving.

Reported in: WINTER HAVEN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

power door locks cease to function from internal switch or key fob. key fob still activates anti-theft alarm and will lock and unlock the rear liftgate but not the front doors or sliding doors. removing and reseating the iod fuse/relay will resolve the issue for a short time but it fails again within a matter of hours or at best a couple days. dealer attempted to replace the door lock modules but this did not resolve the issue. research shows that this is a known issue and there is a software update to resolve it but dodge/chrystler has not yet issued a recall or provided extended warranty coverage for this in spite of the widespread nature of the failures and apparently numerous complaints to safercar.gov.

Reported in: EUREKA IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

after using cruise control could not push gas pedal down, seems to be happening more often, van has 89,000 miles, started at 49,000 miles, cleaned throttle body many times does not help, i think falty cruise control from factory. purchased 2005 dodge caravan sxt in 2008.

Reported in: PENSACOLA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the power door locks failed to function. the vehicle had to be manually locked and unlocked. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who could not diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage 131,000.

Reported in: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25R05B

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

my power locks stopped working. the key fob beeped, but did nothing, and using the buttons within the car did nothing. i took it to a mechanic who fixed loose wires, and they worked again... for just a couple months. now they told me i need to have dodge "flash" the computer system, (for over $100!) but everything i've read online says that is only a temporary fix, and changing the fuse may fix it, again, temporarily. it seems to be a major defect and with children in the car, is a very major safety hazard. it's not okay to have to fix this repeatedly.

Reported in: LONGMONT CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the lights on my 2005 dodge caravan will not turn on have to keep on turning the knob back and forth so many times for the lights to come on the brake lights work the bright works but the dim is the one that will stay on.the brake lights will not turn off when the knob is turned to off and eats up the battery

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA MS || Crash: N || VIN #: ID4GF25B25B

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlight go off and on going down the highway at the speed on 65 with no street light my family on four was in the van someone is going to get killed just like gm with the ignition switch

Reported in: FAIRFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R65B

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the power door locks stopped working. the only way to lock or unlock the car is with the key, and there's no keyhole except on the driver's door. dealer fixed it once: $89. second time, he charged $400 for a new body module. each time it stopped working again after about three months. he fixed it once more without charge, then said $89 each time thereafter. another mechanic went over the wiring all the way to each door and found no problem. i have stopped paying for the fixes. i have tried the unhooking the battery and unplugging the fuse tricks but they don't work. so i drive without power locks and deal with the nuisance of manual locks. (the electric window motor on the driver side also failed - another $400 bill. this is my ninth chrysler product but from now on i wouldn't take one if they gave it to me).

Reported in: POMFRET CENTER CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the key fob works only on the two front doors. it does not lock or unlock the sliding doors or rear hatch. very frustrating.

Reported in: CHARLESTON WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

locks no longer work with the fob or the automatic lock/unlock button in the car. the locks no longer lock when the car reaches 10 or 15 mph. if it stops working while your car is unlocked, you can not secure your vehicle because you can not manually lock the trunk.

Reported in: CRAFTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L75R

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

when starting the vehicle, the catalytic converter blew up and started making a strange noise. after picking it up from the shop, the mechanic told me that he just received another vehicle of my same make and model with the same problem. hole on the neck of the unit.

Reported in: MILILANI HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP25B55B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 dodge caravan. consumer writes in regards to corporation and dealership violation of ada civil rights. *smd the consumer stated the power locks were inoperable. the consumer was informed by a mechanic, it was a common problem with the software, with his year and model. the consumer stated, the locks, when disabled made it nearly impossible to support his quadriplegic mother. the dealer stated it would cost $100 to analyze the problem. the failure tripped the circuit breaker in the engine compartment and required access to the compartment, distracting and delaying support to the disabled user of the vehicle. *jb

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the automatic locks stopped working. they are supposed to automatically lock at 15mph as a safety feature and then do not. it also means i have to enter the car only from driver side and manually lock or unlock all my doors and my trunk door does not lock at all. i consider this a safety issue as i have children as well as i can not secure my car when i am not in it.

Reported in: WHISTLER WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the door power locking system failed. the contact mentioned that the vehicle doors only locked manually. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the electronic body control system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. updated 08/14/14*lj the dealer informed the consumer, the computer needed to be re-flashed at a cost of $85.00. updated 08/19/14

Reported in: DURAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: DURAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

leaking gas caused by hair line crack in fuel pump.

Reported in: RISING SUN IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45RX5B

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without any warning. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road where the engine was restarted. the vehicle was able to resume normal function. the failure recurred on a separate occasion. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 143,000. updated 09/02/14*lj

Reported in: LEESBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP44L35R

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i have been smelling gasoline fumes which are becoming progressively worse. i will have it checked out tomorrow but my friend who is ase certified mechanic for 35 years said that it sounds like a fuel pump and housing unit problem. the smell is getting worse and worse and becomes overwhelming when i fill up my tank with gasoline. the fumes are making me ill. my friend told me that it would be expensive to replace.

Reported in: OAK PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R05B

STEERING

the power steering hose failed on the steel tubing where a rubber and metal clamp hold the hose to the frame behind the engine. water, salt and dirt contributed to the failure as it was caught in the clamp assembly. result was a failure in the power assisted steering making it difficult to man over the care to the garage.

Reported in: WALL TOWNSHIP NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R45B

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

the dodge caravan has a loud gasoline smell. i have taken this car to the dodge dealer they told me it was a piece of broccoli found under the seat. now the smell of gasoline is unbearable and every time i enter the vehicle it makes my skin break out in hives associated with anxiety because i think the car is going to explode. i took the car to outside dealers just to confirm i'm not crazy because the odor makes you sick. i complain about the gasoline smell i have been having for years each outside mechanic tells me the same story the car is a bomb you have a crack in your hubbing fuel line, supply line etc, the crack is internal on top of the fuel line and over time is expanding getting larger and that's how the smell keeps getting stronger ms. hall this is a factory defect that will kill you. i contact dodge corporate frantically in tears because i toe been putting my family at risk they had the audacity to tell me that they realize that it is a factory defect but not enough people have reported the problem i'm over my warranty by 15,000

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4GP45R15B

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was driving back from a friends and suddenly my dash board started to flash. i could still drive and the radio was unaffected however then the dash board lights turned off completely which really scared me. i had no idea how fast i was driving either. the dash board was black but then after a bit turned back on!

Reported in: FREDERICKSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

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