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2005 Dodge Caravan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2005 Dodge Caravan, and owners have filed 537 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
537
owner complaints to NHTSA
19 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–20
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2005 Dodge Caravan

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

    NHTSA 10V008000 Reported 308,950 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    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…

    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.

  2. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

    NHTSA 07V192000 Reported 270,958 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

    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…

  3. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 06V067000 Reported 268,800 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.

    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…

  4. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 04V047000 Reported 3,200 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

537 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Dodge Caravan have filed 537 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash. Reports cite 19 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,149 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 103 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Air bag Light stays On, even with seat belt attached, so this means air bag is not working, not sure driver side, or passenger. went to Dodge dealer, they would NOT fix it!!”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 9, 2023 · Air bags

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 8, 2022 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2005 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan (Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–20 mpg
City / Highway16–17 / 23–24
FuelGasoline or E85, Regular
EPA classMinivan - 2WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.3/3.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Dodge Caravan model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caravan model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Dodge Caravan318
1985 Dodge Caravan349
1986 Dodge Caravan149
1987 Dodge Caravan069
1988 Dodge Caravan2103
1989 Dodge Caravan2191
1990 Dodge Caravan3278
1991 Dodge Caravan9617
1992 Dodge Caravan9913
1993 Dodge Caravan8949
1994 Dodge Caravan3644
1995 Dodge Caravan1489
1996 Dodge Caravan91,403
1997 Dodge Caravan7714
1998 Dodge Caravan5629
1999 Dodge Caravan5555
2000 Dodge Caravan4470
2001 Dodge Caravan3257
2002 Dodge Caravan4245
2003 Dodge Caravan3195
2004 Dodge Caravan165
2005 Dodge Caravan4537
2006 Dodge Caravan2173
2007 Dodge Caravan081
2008 Dodge Caravan2302
2009 Dodge Caravan2118
2010 Dodge Caravan2172
2011 Dodge Caravan078
2012 Dodge Caravan087
2013 Dodge Caravan030
2014 Dodge Caravan020
2015 Dodge Caravan023
2016 Dodge Caravan02
2017 Dodge Caravan11

Checking a specific 2005 Dodge Caravan

How do I know if my 2005 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2005 Dodge Caravan; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V047000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.