Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,341 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V271000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Manufacturer
ALL IN ONE MOBILITY, INC.
Vehicles affected
13
Reported to NHTSA
2010-06-15
Owners notified
2010-06-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V261000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
ARIZONA MOBILITY PRODUCTS
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2010-06-14
Owners notified
2010-06-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.

Manufacturer 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.

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 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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Latches/locks/linkages30163,800 mi
Electrical system24375,679 mi
Exterior lighting12987,000 mi
Air bags5585,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system41112,000 mi
Steering3960,000 mi
Structure: body: door3674,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3545,900 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3449,000 mi
Engine24115,000 mi
Structure: body2185,000 mi
Unknown or other2096,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1642,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1535,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1570,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1551,500 mi
Air bags: frontal1347,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1342,333 mi
Vehicle speed control1345,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1138,256 mi
Suspension1130,150 mi
Equipment1050,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1037,900 mi
Service brakes10111,000 mi
Visibility1050,000 mi
Power train950,000 mi
Suspension: front935,000 mi
Structure785,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls754,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine615,171 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch650,000 mi
Interior lighting682,200 mi
Tires640,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner564,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip516,300 mi
Air bags: knee bolster433,526 mi
Electrical system: horn485,000 mi
Electrical system: software439,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)444,065 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal465,000 mi
Fuel system, other445,807 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor417,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system424,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars46,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar423,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring329,751 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system35,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock338,000 mi
Parking brake373,065 mi
Seat belts3143,400 mi
Seats31,110,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly329,580 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder316,300 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control325,000 mi
Visibility/wiper3139,049 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel248,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.21,000,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump218,500 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system2—
Power train: axle assembly213,500 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat219,301 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2100 mi
Steering: column227,100 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)253,718 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections214,400 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire239,500 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear232,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer29,000 mi
Child seat1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay138,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1154,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch131,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices165,879 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft139,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint139,000 mi
Seat belts: front182,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor134,618 mi
Seat belts: rear/other130,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner115,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components117,345 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc135,246 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings127,750 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump167,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments149,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor12,350 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1200 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer154,700 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor137,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1500 mi
Wheels1111,976 mi

The 2004 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 4 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.