2005 Dodge Caravan Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 537 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Dodge Caravan, 1% of the 537 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 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.
“My daughters and I were pulling away from a stop sign and I just pressed on the gas when the back bench seat that has the stow and go seating unlatched from the floor and flung her backwards. Though she didn't get to hurt. I was scared to death. Is this a problem that has happened before? I am nervous to let them sit in that seat but the bench and both bucket seats have this locking mechanism.”
NHTSA complaint #10693840, filed 2015-03, 118,000 miles“The contact stated while getting onto an on ramp, the vehicle was hit from behind. The driver's seat collapsed. The dealership was not notified yet, but the contact planned to notify them soon. There were no problems with the seat prior to the incident. A police report was taken.”
NHTSA complaint #10168955, filed 2006-09, 28,000 miles“At any unknown time, the door locks will not lock, or unlock by way of using the key fob buttons. The button however does activate the horn, which would make you think the doors are locked,in reality they are not. This does not constitute a safe and secured vehicle. This problem has been brought to the service dept.'s of several dealerships with the answers being lightning in the sky, static from the seats, unknown electrical interference from somewhere(maybe space!. One service dept.'s charged $ 36.72 to fix code. The next time though there was no charge?? …”
NHTSA complaint #10240602, filed 2008-09Related service bulletins
- 10020046Jun 3, 20063rd row seat front leg will not retract.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
| 1996 | 23 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 31 | 3% |
| 1992 | 20 | 2% |
| 1991 | 14 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 7 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 3 | 17% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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