2005 Dodge Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 3%of 537 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 537 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 2 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“I bought this vehicle 2 months ago., already have problems with sway bar bushings., I already fixed at my expense.., the biggest concern is that the locks quit working., browsing on the net I found several complaints., I did already contact Dodge but they are doing nothing so far. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223428, filed 2008-04, 90,000 miles“Clunking noise over bumps. Dealer reports bad sway arm bushings, vehicle has 36 month 36000 miles bumper to bumper warranty. I am 7 weeks out of warranty and have 30,900 miles and dealer and Dodge refuse to cover .157.08 out of my pocket it is my understanding this is a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10207007, filed 2007-10, 30,800 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“I was turning left onto a main highway and I heard a clicking noise, a loud thud and scraping noise onto the asphalt. I could not maneuver the vehicle. I could have been struck by other cars that are usually traveling about 60 MPH on highway 211 in barrow county. I was barely able to get it off the road. I was on the shoulder of the highway with a gulley on the passengers side and heavy 5:00 traffic on the driver's side. Due to the inability to maneuver this vehicle, the tail end was barely off the highway. People would honk at me as they sped by. …”
NHTSA complaint #10199287, filed 2007-08, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016751May 27, 2005Creaking/squawking sound from front strut area.
- 10013699Mar 16, 2005Rattle/knocking sound from the front suspension.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 37 | 6% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 51 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 1% |
| 1992 | 10 | 1% |
| 1991 | 18 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
| 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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