2005 Dodge Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 9%of 537 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,609miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Dodge Caravan, 9% of the 537 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,609 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 number. The van was purchased in mass. And I purchased it in rhode island. I donot think I should have to pay 216.61 dollars to have this fixed. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10860410, filed 2016-04, 150,000 miles“Our 2005 Dodge Caravan was involved in a crash. The front left side of the van hit a steel light pole mounted in concrete. The driver's side air bags deployed, but the passenger side did not. My daughter was sitting in the passenger seat and suffered a head injury/concussion.”
NHTSA complaint #10274045, filed 2009-06, 86,000 miles“Frontal sensor/air bag my air bag warning light in my vehicle has be illuminating for almost 2 years now. I looked into a recall at the time my dealer service center advised me of the meaning of the warning light. At that time I seen a recall for the air bag sensor and my vehicle was not part of the recall. Now here almost 2 years later another recall is posted for the same sensor and my vehicle is still not part of the recall. The sensors still have not been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10314084, filed 2010-02, 85,000 miles“On our 2005 Dodge Caravan the air bag light came on. When we brought it in to the Dodge dealer we were told that the right hand front impact sensor was bad. They said the wires were corroded and the sensor was bad. It was not covered under warranty and would cost $250.00 to replace. After looking at the Dodge recalls they did recall this problem for the 2005 Dodge Caravan but not ours. The problem with the sensor on our van is the same as what the recall said.”
NHTSA complaint #10256147, filed 2009-01, 35,000 miles“My wife was driving from work while getting on to the freeway the check engine light came on. Two minutes later the airbag light came on also. Took to dealership next day and was told that both front impact sensors and connectors needed to be replaced. Vehicle is a 2005 with 43000 miles which is out of warranty so we will have to pay for repair. Parts were ordered but are on national backorder so they have no idea when they will come in.”
NHTSA complaint #10185309, filed 2007-03, 43,600 milesRelated recalls
- 10V008000Jan 11, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently…Covers: Dodge Caravan 2005–2006, Chrysler Town And Country 2005–2006, Dodge Grand Caravan 2005–2006
- 07V192000May 3, 2007Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater…Covers: Dodge Caravan 2005, Chrysler Town And Country 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10136932Feb 12, 2014Part 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…
- 10033108Apr 1, 2010Dodge/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…
- 10021599Feb 7, 2007Passenger air bag deactivation.
- 10016171Jan 3, 2006Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offering a passenger airbag deactivation wiring package. To include 2006 chrysler town and country and 300/touring.
- 10013701Mar 19, 2005Airbag control and or occupant classification module service. 2005 chrysler voyager.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 17 | 10% |
| 2009 | 26 | 22% |
| 2008 | 42 | 14% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 49 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 59 | 24% |
| 2001 | 43 | 17% |
| 2000 | 69 | 15% |
| 1999 | 119 | 21% |
| 1998 | 99 | 16% |
| 1997 | 152 | 21% |
| 1996 | 251 | 18% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 94 | 15% |
| 1993 | 34 | 4% |
| 1992 | 30 | 3% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Caravan
203 complaintsElectrical system
123 complaintsExterior lighting
90 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology