2005 Dodge Caravan Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 537 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Dodge Caravan, 2% of the 537 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.
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.
“While driving my 2005 Dodge Caravan the gas pedal became stuck . This has happened in the past ( I have owned the vehicle for about 3 yrs.) this time though it took longer to unstick it. Usually if I press harder on the pedal it will start working normally again. This time it didn't budge and took several attempts to get it functioning again.”
NHTSA complaint #10342437, filed 2010-07, 78,000 miles“Please be advised that we have had a peculiar & occasional acceleration problem with our 2005 Dodge Caravan with 63,000 miles, we were unable to accelerate on several occasions such as trying to pass in traffic, and/or trying to start up from a stop at a traffic light. The throttle felt blocked and the foot pedal would not move until stomped on several times. This failure to accelerate could cause a head on collision when trying to pass another vehicle, or a rear end collision when trying to start moving from a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10311890, filed 2010-02, 63,000 miles“After using cruise control could not push gas pedal down, seems to be happening more often, van has 89,000 miles, started at 49,000 miles, cleaned throttle body many times does not help, I think faulty cruise. Control from factory. Purchased 2005 Dodge Caravan sxt in 2008.”
NHTSA complaint #10584395, filed 2014-04, 49,000 miles“Gas pedal locked up while using cruise control;turned off cruise control,this freed up gas pedal but still a little sticky. Rear tail light lenses are coming loose from tail light housing.”
NHTSA complaint #10236530, filed 2008-07, 49,000 miles“- the contact owna a 2005 Dodge Caravan. The throttle was sticking on the off mode and stayed stuck until one put sufficient amount of pressure to unstick the plate. The dealership stated that the problem was not the throttle but the throttle body. The dealer stated that the failure was due dust in the area that was clogging the throttle which made it stick. The failure mileage was 58,000, and the current mileage was 58,500. The consumer stated that the dealer is aware of the problem and stated didn't know that cleaned to lube was part of maintenance repair. Updated 07/06/07”
NHTSA complaint #10183129, filed 2007-02, 58,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 33 | 5% |
| 1997 | 45 | 6% |
| 1996 | 115 | 8% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 20 | 2% |
| 1992 | 16 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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