Model year record

2005 Dodge Caravan

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 691 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V008000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component: Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected: 308,950
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-01-11
Owners notified: 2010-04-19

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, 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.

Safety risk

IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V192000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component: Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 270,958
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-05-03
Owners notified: 2007-07-02

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 CRACK ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE SENSOR. THESE SENSORS PROVIDE ENHANCED AIR BAG PERFORMANCE IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FRONTAL CRASHES.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V067000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 268,800
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-03-08
Owners notified: 2006-06-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V047000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component: Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 3,200
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-02-03
Owners notified: 2004-02-23

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.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Latches/locks/linkages	193	65,000 mi
Electrical system	113	72,648 mi
Exterior lighting	68	95,400 mi
Air bags	22	83,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	22	100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	17	30,000 mi
Steering	16	61,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	12	130,000 mi
Unknown or other	11	47,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	10	24,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	10	20,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	9	63,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	8	64,000 mi
Seat belts	7	48,600 mi
Vehicle speed control	7	49,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	6	21,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	6	35,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	6	17,000 mi
Structure: body: door	6	70,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	6	49,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	5	42,916 mi
Power train	5	79,000 mi
Service brakes	5	75,010 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	5	38,000 mi
Structure: body	5	122,881 mi
Suspension	5	36,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	5	30,800 mi
Tires	5	41,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	4	15,000 mi
Equipment	4	92,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	4	12,525 mi
Engine	3	125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	3	23,500 mi
Seats	3	28,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	3	39,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	2	10,584 mi
Electrical system: software	2	40,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	29,782 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	2	100 mi
Power train: axle assembly	2	20,616 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	2	12,748 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	2	45,000 mi
Structure	2	67,453 mi
Structure: frame and members	2	31,000 mi
Suspension: front	2	12,748 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	2	32,900 mi
Visibility	2	54,987 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	86,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	2	1,600 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	56,000 mi
Air bags: knee bolster	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Electrical system: horn	1	7,159 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	29,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	75,961 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	4,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	43,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	39,023 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	30,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	1,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	1	2,354 mi
Interior lighting	1	112,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	12,748 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	200 mi
Seat belts: front	1	31,000 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat	1	65,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	52,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	36,538 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	12,748 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	1	28,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	285 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	40,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	47,525 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	38,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft	1	32,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	1	30,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	60,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	32,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	1	32,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	26,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle	1	32,000 mi
Suspension: rear	1	82,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	127,512 mi
Traction control system	1	92,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	49,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	1	1,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	3,090 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	64,826 mi
Wheels	1	8,500 mi

The 2004 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.