2005 DODGE CARAVAN
9 recalls, 691 complaints - 98 TSBs
10E034000 Aug 10, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE... Read more
Consequence
IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.
10V008000 Jan 11, 2010
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISS... Read more
Consequence
IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
08E048000 Aug 8, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
EAGLE EYES IS RECALLING 11,534 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. CS090-B001L AND CS090-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOWER BEAM PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, ... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
08E039000 Jun 10, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
MAXZONE IS RECALLING 2,520 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 3341103L-AS AND 334-1103R-AS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2001-2007 DODGE CARAVAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLEC... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1-888-286-1188 (WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AZ, MT, WY, UT, CO, KS, NM, OK, TX, AR, LA, AK, HI) 1-877-253-8930 (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT... Read more
07E104000 Dec 11, 2007
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDER... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Remedy
SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER... Read more
07V192000 May 3, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
CERTAIN MINIVANS ARE BEING RECALLED THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE 27 STATES PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THAT USE GREATER AMOUNTS OF SALT FOR WINTER ROAD DEICING. THE UP-FRONT (UF) AIR BAG SENSORS THAT CONTAIN BRASS BUSHINGS INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES MAY CORRODE AND... Read more
Consequence
IN ONE OF THESE CRASHES, WITH ONE OR BOTH OF THE VEHICLE'S UF SENSORS INOPERATIVE, THE OCCUPANTS WILL NOT BENEFIT FROM THE ENHANCED AIR BAG PROTECTION THAT THESE SENSORS WOULD PROVIDE.
Remedy
FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE RECALL STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL UF AIR BAG SENSORS WITH ONES WITH GREATER CORROSION RESISTANCE. VEHICLES REGISTERED IN OTHER STATES WILL OBTAIN A LIFETIME FREE REPLACEMENT OF ANY UF SENSOR THAT FAILS. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY C... Read more
06E022000 Mar 13, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE ... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
06V067000 Mar 8, 2006
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
Consequence
DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, AND THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE OBSCURED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
04V047000 Feb 3, 2004
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
AFTER PERFORMING THE NCAP TEST, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITHOUT THE AVAILABLE "STOW 'N GO" SEATING OPTION, THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES AND ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE STAKE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Complaint Statistics
691 total complaints
24 crashes 24 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 193 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 113 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 68 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 22 |
| AIR BAGS | 21 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 17 |
| STEERING | 16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 10 |
POWER TRAIN
Jan 9, 2023
Incident date: Aug 4, 2022
The CVT transmission failed at the light in mid drive. The car started to roll backwards down a highway exit in traffic. I had to blow the horn and scream out the window to keep from hitting other cars. As the car ascended down the hill, it completely stopped midway and I was unable to remove it fro... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 8, 2022
Incident date: Jun 7, 2021
The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed do... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 8, 2022
Incident date: Jun 7, 2021
The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed do... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 6, 2020
Incident date: Dec 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE'S FAILURE BEGAN TO OCCUR WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MOUNTAIN ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 6, 2020
Incident date: Dec 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE'S FAILURE BEGAN TO OCCUR WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MOUNTAIN ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 18, 2020
Incident date: Feb 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SMOG TEST DETECTED A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE SMOG TEST BEING PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 4, 2019
Incident date: Nov 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 31, 2019
Incident date: Mar 30, 2019
REMOTE RANDOMLY WILL NOT LOCK/ UNLOCK DOORS. PULL THE BATTERY CABLE AND REMOTE WORKS. CHRYSLER SENT OUT TSB 08-040-04 ON SUBJECT. THEY HAVE A GLITCH IN ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SEEMS UNFAIR THAT CONSUMER MUST PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. SLIDING DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEYS TO LOCK SO ONE MUST CRAWL THROUGH THE... Read more
STEERING
Feb 28, 2019
Incident date: Jan 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY AN INDEPENDENT TOWING COMPANY TO A SALVAGE LOT WHERE... Read more
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2, 2019
Incident date: Dec 15, 2018
WHEN PUMPING GASOLINE INTO THE TANK, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE GASOLINE BACKLOWS AND TURNS OFF THE PUMP. IN ORDER TO GET 5 GALLONS INTO THE TANK IT MAY TAKE 20 STOPS, WAIT & STARTS WHICH MAY TAKE 5 MINUTES. THE CHARCOAL VAPOR TRAP IS WORKING FINE SINCE THE HOSE TO IT FROM THE GASOLINE TANK WAS DISCON... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 2, 2018
Incident date: Dec 2, 2018
HAD A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SENSOR AND HAD IT FIXED 3 OR 4 YEARS AGO. ON 12-2-2018 THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, DOING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT AS YET FOUND IF THE SENSOR WAS FIXED WITH ANOTHER BAD ONE. THIS NEEDS LOOKED INTO. TO SEE IF OTHERS HAVE THIS REACURRING SAFTY PROBLEM. COMES ON 10 MINUTES ... Read more
TIRES
Jul 24, 2018
Incident date: Jun 11, 2018
TIRE CRACKING AND TREAD SEPARATION ON TOURMAX GFT SOLD BY ELDORADO. ITS NOT IN YOUR LIST. POOR WEAR CHARACTERISTICS. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP BECAUSE IT WAS PULLING TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE ROAD. I WAS INFORMED THAT A NEAR NEW TIRE HAD STRESS CRACKS AND TREAD SEPARATION AND THE ALIGNMEN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 27, 2018
Incident date: Oct 3, 2017
2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 27, 2018
Incident date: Oct 3, 2017
2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 27, 2018
Incident date: Oct 3, 2017
2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS
STEERING
Mar 27, 2018
Incident date: Oct 3, 2017
2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2018
Incident date: Jan 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN OVER IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIM... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 10, 2017
Incident date: Aug 10, 2017
WHEN FILLING WITH GAS THE ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, THIS HAPPENED ON A LEFT TURN WITH VEHICLES APPROACHING, CARS HAD TO STOP AND HELP PUSH VAN OUT OF STREET. LUCKILY IT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, HAD TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN VEHICLE , VERY FORTUNATE FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE OF OTHER DRIVERS. FUEL... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 10, 2017
Incident date: Aug 10, 2017
WHEN FILLING WITH GAS THE ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, THIS HAPPENED ON A LEFT TURN WITH VEHICLES APPROACHING, CARS HAD TO STOP AND HELP PUSH VAN OUT OF STREET. LUCKILY IT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, HAD TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN VEHICLE , VERY FORTUNATE FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE OF OTHER DRIVERS. FUEL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 10, 2017
Incident date: Aug 10, 2017
WHEN FILLING WITH GAS THE ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, THIS HAPPENED ON A LEFT TURN WITH VEHICLES APPROACHING, CARS HAD TO STOP AND HELP PUSH VAN OUT OF STREET. LUCKILY IT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, HAD TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN VEHICLE , VERY FORTUNATE FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE OF OTHER DRIVERS. FUEL... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 3, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
MY VAN STALLS EVERYTIME I FILL UP THE TANK. I DO NOT TAP OFF THE TANK I FILL IT TILL THE HANDLE CLICKS ONCE AND THATS IT. I HAVE DONE A TON OF RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT ITS THE FUEL VAPOR SEPARATOR. THEN ONLY WAY TO FIX SAID PROBLEM WHICH IS TOTALLY COMMON ON ALL CHYSLER VANS THE WAY I AM READING IT I... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 14, 2017
Incident date: May 3, 2017
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOSES POWER. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, POWER RETURNS. THIS HAS HAPPENED DURING CITY DRIVING, AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS.
AIR BAGS
May 11, 2017
Incident date: May 9, 2017
MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 11, 2017
Incident date: May 9, 2017
MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
May 11, 2017
Incident date: May 9, 2017
MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 7, 2017
Incident date: Apr 9, 2017
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEM OF THE 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY - VIN # [XXX] WHEN YOU SIGNAL TO TURN RIGHT, THE LEFT TURN SIGNALS COMES ON. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 7, 2017
Incident date: Apr 9, 2017
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEM OF THE 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY - VIN # [XXX] WHEN YOU SIGNAL TO TURN RIGHT, THE LEFT TURN SIGNALS COMES ON. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR
AIR BAGS
Mar 24, 2017
Incident date: Mar 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 27, 2016
Incident date: Sep 20, 2016
TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WAS FOUND CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. INTERNET SEARCH YIELDED MANY OTHER EXAMPLES WITH PHOTOS SHOWING CRACKS IN EXACTLY THE SAME PLACE. RESULT OF THESE CRACKS IS A FUEL LEAK AS WELL AS STRONG GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN OBVIOUS FIRE HA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 10, 2016
Incident date: Apr 24, 2016
STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING AND AT STOP. LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 10, 2016
Incident date: Apr 24, 2016
STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING AND AT STOP. LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 1, 2016
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
FUEL LEAK CAUSED BY CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP FITTINGS
SEAT BELTS
Jul 26, 2016
Incident date: Feb 18, 2016
DURING A LEFT SIDE IMPACT COLLISION WITH A SEMI TRUCK THE LEFT SEATBELT OF THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT FAILED TO LOCK. IT CAUSED MY BACKSEAT PASSENGER TO BE THROWN FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN THE VAN BECAUSE OF THE SEATBELT RELEASING TOO MUCH SLACK UPON COLLISION. SHE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES AND WAS UNABLE TO ... Read more
Crash
3 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 23, 2016
Incident date: Jul 19, 2016
PURCHASED USED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 100000 MILES AND IT WAS LEAKING FUEL AROUND THE FUEL PUMP, TOOK IT TO MERLINS TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP MODEULE DUE TO THE FACT IT WAS CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
STRUCTURE
Jun 13, 2016
Incident date: Jun 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE CORRECTLY. THERE WAS ALSO RUST ON THE SIDE PANEL THAT PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM CLOSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 19, 2016
Incident date: Mar 20, 2016
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT LIT. LOOKED UP ON NHTSA WEBSITE, CHRYSLER ISSUED A"SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN" COPY ENCLOSED. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED PLUS A NEW KEY AND A RECALL NOTICE FOR A FUEL/STALLING PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE VIN N... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 19, 2016
Incident date: Mar 20, 2016
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT LIT. LOOKED UP ON NHTSA WEBSITE, CHRYSLER ISSUED A"SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN" COPY ENCLOSED. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED PLUS A NEW KEY AND A RECALL NOTICE FOR A FUEL/STALLING PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE VIN N... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 11, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
MY VAN WHEN I FILL IT UP WOULD RUNN SO RUFF AND THEN WOULD DIE TRYING TO CROSS THE STREET. THEN IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS WHEN I FILLED IT UP.. THEN IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS AND TRYING TO DIE WHEN I FILLED IT UP. SO AS LONG AS I DONT FILL IT MORE THAN HALF WAY I WAS OK. MY SON FINDS OUT ABOUT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 7, 2016
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS OR SO, IN THE WINTER TIME, MY HEAD LIGHTS WOULD JUST RANDOMLY COME ON WHEN IT STARTED TO GET COLD OUTSIDE. THEY WOULD GO OUT LATER BUT THEY WOULD DO THIS ALL NIGHT AND DAY. THIS YEAR, THEY NOW DO THIS ALL YEAR LONG AND NOW THEY ARE DOING WHILE I AM DRIVING. MY LIGHTS WILL F... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 7, 2016
Incident date: Feb 14, 2016
TAKATA RECALL MY HEATER RESISTER HAS BLOWN FOR THE 4TH TIME WITH IN THE 3 MONTHS TIME AND IT SHOULDN'T OF BLOWN THIS MANY TIMES WAS WONDERING IF ITS A RECALL MY E-MAIL IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2016
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS OR SO, IN THE WINTER TIME, MY HEAD LIGHTS WOULD JUST RANDOMLY COME ON WHEN IT STARTED TO GET COLD OUTSIDE. THEY WOULD GO OUT LATER BUT THEY WOULD DO THIS ALL NIGHT AND DAY. THIS YEAR, THEY NOW DO THIS ALL YEAR LONG AND NOW THEY ARE DOING WHILE I AM DRIVING. MY LIGHTS WILL F... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 6, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2016
I WAS DRIVING AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY HAZARD SWITCH CAME ON. CONFUSED I PUSHED IT AND IT CONTINUED TO STAY ON, AND MY BLINKERS FLASHED LIKE THEY SHOULD. SO I TURNED THEM OFF AND THE SWITCH LIGHT STAYED ON. ALSO, EVERY LIGHT AVAILABLE LIGHTS UP ON MY DASH PANEL WHEN I START THE VAN. BUT ONLY EVERY NOW... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 22, 2016
Incident date: Aug 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND ILLUMINATED AGAIN AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW WEEKS LATER AND THE LIGHTS REMAINED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 15, 2016
Incident date: Oct 6, 2011
THE VEHICLE HAS THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN PARKED AND BEING DRIVEN THE GAS FUMES ARE STRONG. I CHANGED THE FUEL TANK, THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. IF THE WINDOWS ARE OPENED THE FUMES ENTER THE CAB. WHEN OPEN THE DOOR, I HAVE TO STAND BACK AND LET THE FUMES DISSIPATE BEFORE GETTING IN. I ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED IN A FIELD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TAKEN TO THE DEA... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT W... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 19, 2015
Incident date: Mar 16, 2015
AS I WAS DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MINIVAN FAILED COMPLETELY, SHUTTING DOWN MY POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATORS, AND ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS (INCLUDING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS). FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, SO I WAS ABLE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 DODGE CARAVAN
98 manufacturer communications from 78 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 7 |
| 010000 STEERING | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 4 |
9004009
Apr 7, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag
9004009
Mar 31, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
68332810
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
RL108213A$
Jan 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
D-16-02 X60
Jan 15, 2016
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Extended Warranty on the Fuel Tank/Vapor Cannister
14-001-16
Jan 15, 2016
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X60 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank and vapor canister. Some customers may experience an engine stumble or stall condition which occurs immediately
D-16-02
Jan 15, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
(X60) FUEL TANK/VAPOR CANISTER - 2004-2005-TOWN AND COUNTRY (RS) AND CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN (RS)
14-001-16
Jan 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X60 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank and vapor canister. Some customers may experience an engine stumble or stall condition which occurs immediately
14-001-16
Jan 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1400116
Jan 15, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank and vapor canister.
D1602X60
Jan 15, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Extended Warranty on the Fuel Tank/Vapor Cannister
D1602X60
Jan 15, 2016
073600 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:MANIFOLD PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR
Extended Warranty on the Fuel Tank/Vapor Cannister
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9002887
Feb 11, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with
9002828
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
9002828
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
9001329
Feb 12, 2014
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Part Description: Seat Belt - Retaining Button Kits. Issue Description: Do not replace the entire seat belt if the seat belt web stop button is missing or damaged.~Belt Web Button:~ 1D1 - Light Graystone - 05093280AB Belt Web Button~1D5 -
9001329
Feb 12, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Part Description: Seat Belt - Retaining Button Kits. Issue Description: Do not replace the entire seat belt if the seat belt web stop button is missing or damaged.~Belt Web Button:~ 1D1 - Light Graystone - 05093280AB Belt Web Button~1D5 -
9001329
Feb 12, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Part Description: Seat Belt - Retaining Button Kits. Issue Description: Do not replace the entire seat belt if the seat belt web stop button is missing or damaged.~Belt Web Button:~ 1D1 - Light Graystone - 05093280AB Belt Web Button~1D5 -
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
SB-08-008-13
Feb 13, 2013
121200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
CHRYSLER: THE PARK LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN BOTH HEADLAMPS ARE ON AND THEN OFF, OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHILE PARK LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMNATED AFTER SWITCHING ON. MODELS 2005-2006 TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, GRAND CARAVAN, CARA
SB-08-008-13
Feb 13, 2013
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CHRYSLER: THE PARK LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN BOTH HEADLAMPS ARE ON AND THEN OFF, OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHILE PARK LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMNATED AFTER SWITCHING ON. MODELS 2005-2006 TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, GRAND CARAVAN, CARA
SB-08-052-12
Aug 25, 2012
121200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
DODGE/CHRYSLER: BEHAVIOR OF HEADLAMP SWITCH FUNCTION MAY IMPACT LIGHTING SYSTEMS SUCH AS OVERLOAD SPIKE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, TURNING OFF OR UNANTICIPATED ILLUMINATION, FLICKERING OR DIMMING OF EXTERIOR AND/OR INTERIOR LIGHT WITH ENGINE
SB-08-052-12
Aug 25, 2012
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DODGE/CHRYSLER: BEHAVIOR OF HEADLAMP SWITCH FUNCTION MAY IMPACT LIGHTING SYSTEMS SUCH AS OVERLOAD SPIKE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, TURNING OFF OR UNANTICIPATED ILLUMINATION, FLICKERING OR DIMMING OF EXTERIOR AND/OR INTERIOR LIGHT WITH ENGINE
CS-J-38
Apr 1, 2010
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
DODGE/CHRYSLER: SUPPLEMENTAL FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS ON ABOUT 310,000 CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR. THESE SENSORS WERE ADDED TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAG S
2101807
Oct 27, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1-2 AND/OR 2-3 SHIFT HARNESS. ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE IS NECESSARY. *KB
2302007
Sep 27, 2007
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
POWER SLIDING DOOR ADJUSTMENT AND DIAGNOSIS AID. *KB UPDATED 10/26/07. *NJ
1802907
Apr 26, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *KB
1400207
Apr 5, 2007
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE MECHANICAL THROTTLE BODY. *KB
0800107
Feb 7, 2007
140000 AIR BAGS
PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION. *KB
2200406
Oct 4, 2006
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM INFORMATION. *KB
0500106A
Sep 23, 2006
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *KB
0803006
Aug 25, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
2301206
Jun 3, 2006
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
3RD ROW SEAT FRONT LEG WILL NOT RETRACT. *TT
0500305
Mar 9, 2006
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT
2301704
Feb 25, 2006
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
3RD ROW SEAT FRONT LEG WILL NOT RETRACT. *MJ *TT
0803205
Jan 3, 2006
140000 AIR BAGS
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING A PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION WIRING PACKAGE. TO INCLUDE 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND 300/TOURING. *TT
0900105
Dec 10, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-TORQUE PROCEDURE. GPOP - ISSUE REVIEW SYSTEM. *TT
2200205
Dec 7, 2005
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR - SYSTEM INFORMATION. *TT
2102205
Nov 4, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *AK
1900805
Nov 2, 2005
010000 STEERING
REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC
1900705
Sep 30, 2005
010000 STEERING
RATTLE SOUND FROM STEERING WHEEL AREA. *TT *SC
1900403
Aug 4, 2005
010000 STEERING
STEERING SHUDDER. *TT
0900305
Jun 23, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT SQUEAK UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE TIP-IN. *TT
0500204
Jun 21, 2005
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT
2400905
Jun 18, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FLASH - A/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *TT
0200405
May 27, 2005
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
CREAKING/SQUAWKING SOUND FROM FRONT STRUT AREA. *TT
1802305
May 17, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AFTER HOT START. *TT
0801905
Mar 19, 2005
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIRBAG CONTROL AND OR OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE SERVICE. 2005 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. *SC
05005
Mar 17, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL#05-005. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0135 - O2 SENSOR 1/1 HEATER PERFORMANCE. *SC
0200305
Mar 16, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
RATTLE/KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *SC
1801005
Mar 4, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MIL ILLUMINATION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0135 - O2 SENSOR 1/1 HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TT
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
0801405
Feb 17, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MOPAR ACCESSORY REMOTE STARTER INOPERATIVE DUE TO HOOD SWITCH. *TT
0800805
Feb 4, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1/1 O2 SENSOR USAGE. *TT
0500205
Jan 29, 2005
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PULSATION OR VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR STEERING WHEEL. *TT
1900105
Jan 26, 2005
010000 STEERING
THE STEERING WHEEL TILT MECHANISM IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
2300205
Jan 14, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
UPPER BODY SEAM SEAL APPEARANCE CONCERN WATER LEAK. *EH
1901104
Dec 7, 2004
010000 STEERING
MOAN/FOG HORN LIKE SOUND WHILE TURNING DURING SLOW SPEED OR PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *TT
0500404
Dec 3, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
1901004
Nov 29, 2004
010000 STEERING
POWER STEERING FLUID CONTAMINATION. *TT
1804204
Nov 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2074. FLASH. *TT
1803504
Nov 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0339: FLASH. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-035-04, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2004. *TT
1900804
Nov 5, 2004
010000 STEERING
IN AND OUT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN. *EH
1400104
Sep 28, 2004
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK REMOVAL. *TT
04019
Aug 19, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE NON-POLISHED NUMBER TWO CONNECTING ROD JOURNAL. RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL. *TT
0901304
Aug 6, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL QUALITY AND VISCOSITY GRADES. *TT
1802404
Jun 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDLE FLUCTUATION AND OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 OR P0304. *TT
0802204
May 25, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEAD PHONE RECEPTION. *MJ
1801804
Apr 27, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306. *TT
04011
Apr 22, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
INCORRECT TRANSMISSION AND POWER STEERING FLUID THAT COULD AFFECT TRANSMISSION AND POWER STEERING DURABILITY. SERVICE ACTION #04-011. 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
1801604
Apr 13, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ROUGH IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT
2100504
Apr 6, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
COASTDOWN TICKING SOUND BETWEEN 40 MPH AND 0 MPH. *TT AND/OR TRANSFER GEAR WHINE SOUND BETWEEN 20 MPH AND 65 MPH, EITHER ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. *TT
012217
Apr 1, 2004
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
EMISSION RECALL NO.D07-ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP.*MR
04003
Feb 19, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
FRONT CARGO NET MISSING. RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL. *TT
0500403
Aug 22, 2003
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE CARAVAN
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE02004
Opened: Jan 16, 2002 , Closed: Mar 11, 2002
REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED JANUARY 16, 2002, BASED ON SEVEN REPORTS ALLEGING THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED ON CERTAIN 1997 AND 1998 MODEL YEAR CARAVAN AND VOYAGER VEHICLES.THE REPORTS INDICATED A TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE ENTERED THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, THUS CAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO JAM OR ... Read more
RQ99004
Opened: Apr 19, 1999
REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT
ON MAY 7, 1997, CHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL 436,000 1992 DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 97V-079.ODI HAD INVESTIGATION THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT PROBLEM FOR 1991... Read more
DP98003
Opened: Mar 11, 1998 , Closed: Apr 10, 1998
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION FAILED TO PRODUCE A QUALITY TRANSMISSION IN ITS MODEL YEAR 1989 MINIVANS, WHICH CAN FAIL IMMATURELY
PE97049
Opened: Nov 18, 1997 , Closed: Mar 17, 1998
AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
There is no summary currently available
EA96016
Opened: Jun 28, 1996 , Closed: Dec 17, 1997
INCONSISTENT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE
safety belt buckle hosing slips down, pinching the red release button.owners report having trouble opening and closing them many allege belt unlatches while driving because of the release buttom
PE95014
Opened: Feb 23, 1995 , Closed: Jul 7, 1995
REAR SEAT ANCHORAGES
There is no summary currently available
PE92053
Opened: Jun 8, 1992 , Closed: Oct 9, 1992
WINDOW SHATTERING
There is no summary currently available
PE92028
Opened: Mar 11, 1992 , Closed: Jul 20, 1992
SAFETY BLT ANCHORAGE BRKS
There is no summary currently available
PE92027
Opened: Mar 10, 1992 , Closed: Jun 3, 1992
R/HTCHBCK HYDR.CYLIN.FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE91062
Opened: Mar 19, 1991 , Closed: Jul 31, 1991
REAR WIPER SWITCH/FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91026
Opened: Jan 4, 1991 , Closed: May 1, 1991
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA90030
Opened: May 31, 1990 , Closed: Sep 24, 1990
SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE90079
Opened: May 7, 1990 , Closed: Oct 2, 1990
REAR SEAT STRUCTURE FAILS
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EA90011
Opened: Feb 23, 1990 , Closed: Feb 28, 1991
UNDERDASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE90030
Opened: Jan 9, 1990 , Closed: May 31, 1990
SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89170
Opened: Sep 26, 1989 , Closed: Feb 23, 1990
UNDERDASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE88095
Opened: Aug 22, 1988 , Closed: Feb 15, 1989
BROKEN DRIVERS SEAT
There is no summary currently available
DODGE CARAVAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE CARAVAN across all model years (1984, 2017).
213
Total Recalls
14,304
Total Complaints
17
Investigations
923
Reported Crashes
336
Reported Fires
51
Reported Deaths
DODGE CARAVAN - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 42 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 34 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 116 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 112 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 257 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 175 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 421 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 115 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 231 | View |
| 2005 (current) | 9 | 691 | |
| 2004 | 8 | 83 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 252 | View |
| 2002 | 10 | 326 | View |
| 2001 | 10 | 341 | View |
| 2000 | 13 | 613 | View |
| 1999 | 14 | 745 | View |
| 1998 | 14 | 840 | View |
| 1997 | 15 | 1,028 | View |
| 1996 | 18 | 2,178 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 656 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 836 | View |
| 1993 | 10 | 1,229 | View |
| 1992 | 11 | 1,126 | View |
| 1991 | 11 | 773 | View |
| 1990 | 6 | 341 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 236 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 135 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 83 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 55 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 85 | View |
| 1984 | 6 | 26 | View |