2005 Dodge Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 4%of 537 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,769miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 537 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,769 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have replaced the front brakes 3 times it only has 48,000 miles. This last time they lasted 6,000 miles. They devolep blue heat spots on the rotors. The repair shop said when Dodge took weight out of the front end they decreased the size of rotors. I have replaced the outer tierod twice. The repair shop stated Dodge reducing the weight in front end.”
NHTSA complaint #10261544, filed 2009-03, 20,000 miles“As I was driving, the electrical system on my 2005 Dodge Caravan wheelchair-accessible minivan failed completely, shutting down my power brakes, power steering, all dashboard indicators, and all vehicle lights (including the four-way flashers). Fortunately, the engine continued to run, so I was able to pull it to the side of the road. This has happened to me twice. The first time we took it to our regular mechanic, who could not find anything wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10765276, filed 2015-09, 75,010 miles“My husband and I purchased a Dodge Caravan from a dealer and since purchasing it, we have had nothing but problems. Our door lock system has stopped working in which my mother who is disabled and can only be put on one side of the van related to her stroke, was unable to exit the vehicle. The locking mechanism wouldn't let us open the door and we live in texas. We had to keep the car running until we were able to transfer her to the other door. We now can only put her in on her bad side which puts her at risk for injury (and us). …”
NHTSA complaint #10744821, filed 2015-07, 95,400 miles“Description: I was involved in an accident on 10 jan 2010 while driving my 2005 Dodge Caravan sxt. The accident was initially caused by an individual carrying furniture in the back of his pick-up truck. The furniture fell out of the back of the truck forced myself and another driver in front of me to slam on our brakes. I immediately applied my brakes however the ABS did not engage and I skidded into the chevy silverado truck that was traveling in front of me. I left two 50ft skid marks (my estimate) behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315561, filed 2010-03, 92,500 miles“At first my Caravan started eating brake pads, changing them approx every 6-8 months...then, it started shimmying when brakes were applied at a high rate of speed or going down a steep grade...I have changed rotors 3 times and also have changed calipers & brake lines....it has been 6 months since and it is starting to shimmy and now it feels like the brake pedal is going farther to the floor, brake fluid checks out fine...I am starting to feel afraid or scared that the brakes may fail....current mileage is 94000....from searching the internet, it seems there are alot of brake issues with the…”
NHTSA complaint #10511781, filed 2013-05, 35,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10020494Sep 23, 2006Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum.
- 10019632Mar 9, 2006Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum.
- 10012258Jan 29, 2005Pulsation or vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel.
- 10011941Dec 3, 2004Anti-lock brake rear wheel speed sensor replacement.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 6 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 13% |
| 2009 | 11 | 9% |
| 2008 | 62 | 21% |
| 2007 | 10 | 12% |
| 2006 | 12 | 7% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 35 | 18% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 55 | 12% |
| 1999 | 50 | 9% |
| 1998 | 48 | 8% |
| 1997 | 72 | 10% |
| 1996 | 153 | 11% |
| 1995 | 62 | 13% |
| 1994 | 63 | 10% |
| 1993 | 338 | 36% |
| 1992 | 271 | 30% |
| 1991 | 215 | 35% |
| 1990 | 16 | 6% |
| 1989 | 10 | 5% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Caravan
203 complaintsElectrical system
123 complaintsExterior lighting
90 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsSteering
28 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.
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