2005 Dodge Caravan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 537 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,512miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 537 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,512 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Faulty equipment. I have had trouble with the engine belts on my 2005 Caravan. I have had six sets of belts put on the van in a year. The dealer just put another set today. The dealer said all of the four cylinder engines are having the same problem. Why is it that this problem can't be fixed?? They put a new engine in the van in june of 2006 at 13,000 miles and I am still having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10182356, filed 2007-02, 4,000 miles“2005 Dodge Caravan. I had an engine light come on and heard a clicking noise in the engine. I had it checked by a non-Dodge dealer and he researched and was told that this engine has had problems with cracked flywheels causing shifting problems. I thought it unusual that a main part such as a fly wheel would crack. I took it to classic Dodge in denton, tx and was told that the flywheel is cracked and needs to be replaced at a cost of $1080.00 have any other reports of this type been sent?”
NHTSA complaint #10312847, filed 2010-02, 77,200 miles“I have had to replace the airbag sensors or my airbags could have deployed! I have a 2005 Dodge Caravan sxt. The brakes and rotors for this vehicle are bad to they have had to been replaced and this was costly!”
NHTSA complaint #10171048, filed 2006-10, 30,000 miles“2005 Dodge Caravan 2.4 engine. I have had the vehicle in twice under warranty to repair a squeal of the belt. It sound like the belt is not traveling correctly over the tensioner pulley. Now it has started the same problem again. Seem to do it after putting about 3000 mile on the new belt. (third time).”
NHTSA complaint #10286738, filed 2009-10, 21,000 miles“My 2005 chrysler minivan with 3.3l engine has a mil on due to faulty EGR system. However, it is not covered by warranty. Shouldn't it be? It is an emission part.”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 | 19 | 8% |
| 2001 | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 | 61 | 13% |
| 1999 | 102 | 18% |
| 1998 | 135 | 21% |
| 1997 | 123 | 17% |
| 1996 | 215 | 15% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 66 | 10% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 7% |
| 1991 | 41 | 7% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 26 | 14% |
| 1988 | 15 | 15% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 5 | 10% |
| 1985 | 8 | 16% |
| 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 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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