2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 150about this part
- Share
- 15%of 995 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 150 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 15% of the 995 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just acquired this vehicle. I understand gas 6 recalls based in the NHTSA. Doors read model 2004. I called chrysler Dodge dealer in hemet, california and the service receptionist stated there is nothing to do that are no recalls for this van. Please help. The light engine is on. The power train kicks sometimes (drags) suddenly. And I see the 6 recalls applicable to this model”
NHTSA complaint #11156700, filed 2018-12, 15 miles“The head lights go out while driving. No warning signs, you lose all headlights. If the switch is turned on and off several times they will come back on. My lights went off while I was driving down a county highway going 55 MPH. There were no street lights. It happened a total of 4 times on my 40 minute drive home through the country. Very scary!”
NHTSA complaint #10909483, filed 2016-09, 140,000 miles“My van has had flickering headlights and dashboard lights. I replaced the alternator and the battery had been replaced recently as well and it is still doing it. Driving home from work today it was flickering a lot and the dash board lights were flickering a lot as well. Makes it hard to see driving at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10564079, filed 2014-02, 118,000 miles“The headlights started going off while driving. First the fog lights started flashing on and off on their own and when I would pull on the headlight switch out to engage the fog lights, the headlights would turn off. I saw on line that many other people are having this problem with their grand caravans.”
NHTSA complaint #10610075, filed 2014-07, 89,500 miles“2005 Dodge Grand Caravan has problem with headlights turning on. When I turn the switch, the headlights will not come on. Parking lights do come on. I can have the engine running and have the high beams on, but the low beams do not work. I have replaced the bulbs, and the headlight switch is next - many complaints on many websites about this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10392192, filed 2011-03, 84,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10140070Feb 13, 2013Headlights Fail To Illuminate, Or Illuminate And Then Turn Off (X45 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin is intended to serve as an aid in diagnosis and testing of the…
- 10138992Feb 13, 2013Headlights Fail To Illuminate, Or Illuminate And Then Turn Off (X45 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin is intended to serve as an aid in diagnosis and testing of the…
- 10051987Feb 13, 2013Chrysler: the park lamps remain illuminated when both headlamps are on and then off, or both headlights fail to illuminate while park lamps remain illumnated after switching on…
- 10046001Aug 25, 2012Dodge/chrysler: behavior of headlamp switch function may impact lighting systems such as overload spike of electrical systems, turning off or unanticipated illumination…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 48 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 | 150 | 15% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 24 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
338 complaintsElectrical system
259 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsBody and structure
70 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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