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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, seats and air bags, and 982 consumer complaints received since 2004.
The component named most often is latches/locks/linkages: 255.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 21.3 per 1,000 across all 2005 model-year vehicles and against 34.7 per 1,000 for the Dodge Grand Caravan line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 299.5 complaints per model year across the 35 Dodge Grand Caravan model years on this register; 27 complaints reported a crash and 7 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2010 (173); the most recent in the file is dated 19 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 7 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
Consequence: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Remedy: All in one mobility will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on june 22, 2010. Owners may contact all in one mobility at 1-503-255-5005.
Filed by ALL IN ONE MOBILITY, INC..
Defect, as filed: Arizona mobility products (amp) is recalling one 2005 and one 2007 conversion vans built on dodge grand caravan chassis equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
Consequence: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Remedy: Amp will notify owners and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 10, 2010. Owners may contact amp at 1-602-385-5988.
Filed by ARIZONA MOBILITY PRODUCTS.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
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.
Filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (manufacturer campaign J38).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign F10).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign D04).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (black) against all 2005 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2005 | Grand Caravan line | All 2005 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 255.7 | 34.7 | 21.3 |
| Electrical System | 195.2 | 229 | 122.7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 118 | 32.4 | 40 |
| Air Bags | 79.4 | 102.8 | 85 |
| Steering | 58.2 | 45.2 | 75.5 |
| Structure | 53 | 41.6 | 65.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 338 | 255.7 | 34.7 | 21.3 |
| Electrical System | 258 | 195.2 | 229 | 122.7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 156 | 118 | 32.4 | 40 |
| Air Bags | 105 | 79.4 | 102.8 | 85 |
| Steering | 77 | 58.2 | 45.2 | 75.5 |
| Structure | 70 | 53 | 41.6 | 65.3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 38 | 28.7 | 21.6 | 27.9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 24.2 | 61.6 | 33 |
| Visibility | 28 | 21.2 | 29.1 | 22.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 18.9 | 61.1 | 58.1 |
| Suspension | 24 | 18.2 | 25.5 | 42 |
| Power Train | 23 | 17.4 | 82.9 | 117.3 |
| Engine | 22 | 16.6 | 37.4 | 42.1 |
| Unknown or Other | 19 | 14.4 | 23.1 | 23.7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 13.6 | 28.7 | 50.7 |
| Equipment | 17 | 12.9 | 12.7 | 10.3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 12.1 | 28.8 | 53 |
| Tires | 8 | 6.1 | 14.9 | 16.2 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 6.1 | 23.2 | 10.7 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 6.1 | 18.9 | 23 |
| Seats | 7 | 5.3 | 9 | 13.7 |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 6.9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 4 | 3 | 7.7 | 10.5 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 2.3 | 6.1 | 4.5 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 0.7 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0.8 | 7 | 9.2 |
982 unique complaints, 1,322 component mentions; 44 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP14002 | Defect petition | Engine Stall After Refueling | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | 5 Sep 2014 | 6 Apr 2015 | — |
| EA11010 | Engineering analysis | Loss of headlight illumination | electrical system | 6 Sep 2011 | 29 Nov 2012 | — |
| AQ10001 | Audit query | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit | unknown or other | 18 Nov 2010 | 28 Dec 2015 | — |
| PE10022 | Preliminary evaluation | Loss of Headlight Illumination | electrical system | 12 Jul 2010 | 13 Sep 2011 | — |
| RQ09003 | Recall query | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | air bags:frontal | 1 Jul 2009 | 18 Feb 2010 | 10V008000 |
| EA06003 | Engineering analysis | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | air bags:frontal | 8 Mar 2006 | 22 May 2007 | 07V192000 |
| PE05061 | Preliminary evaluation | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | air bags:frontal | 10 Nov 2005 | 8 Mar 2006 | — |
Other Dodge Grand Caravan model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1988 NHTSA | 0 | 10 | — |
| 1989 NHTSA | 0 | 24 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | 55 | — |
| 1991 | 6 | 128 | 5,342,748 |
| 1992 | 6 | 255 | 4,460,559 |
| 1993 | 7 | 288 | 6,083,572 |
| 1994 | 4 | 199 | 2,734,103 |
| 1995 | 1 | 108 | 736,824 |
| 1996 | 9 | 1,156 | 3,861,190 |
| 1997 | 5 | 581 | 2,864,518 |
| 1998 | 4 | 556 | 3,619,765 |
| 1999 | 3 | 431 | 2,119,979 |
| 2000 | 5 | 435 | 2,157,714 |
| 2001 | 3 | 298 | 283,261 |
| 2002 | 5 | 283 | 1,091,352 |
| 2003 | 2 | 217 | 684,674 |
| 2004 | 1 | 112 | 681,000 |
| 2005 | 5 | 982 | 580,965 |
| 2006 | 3 | 274 | 577,752 |
| 2007 | 2 | 172 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1,254 | 2,641,877 |
| 2009 | 7 | 503 | 2,049,431 |
| 2010 | 6 | 730 | 2,488,715 |
| 2011 | 4 | 421 | 865,074 |
| 2012 | 6 | 357 | 855,405 |
| 2013 | 4 | 258 | 869,291 |
| 2014 | 5 | 174 | 717,208 |
| 2015 | 4 | 57 | 88,359 |
| 2016 | 6 | 128 | 90,021 |
| 2017 | 3 | 23 | 12,987 |
| 2018 | 4 | 8 | 167,322 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 184,897 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 86 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Grand Caravan model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 10V271000, was reported to NHTSA on 15 Jun 2010 and concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. Across all model years the Dodge Grand Caravan line has 67 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 7 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan complain about most?
Latches/Locks/Linkages: 338 of 1322 component mentions (255.7 per 1,000). Next is electrical system with 258. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.