2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 7%of 995 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,534miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 7% of the 995 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,534 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I found on the internet that a bought 63 complaints about the power sliding doors on my 05 Dodge Grand Caravan well I hate to be 64 but I was LED to the problem in side the wiring harness there is a red and black wire the door will stop working when the wire breaks and gets exposed there are a lot of complaints that these wires need to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10392199, filed 2011-03, 127,158 miles“We locked the vehicle with the remote, saw the door closing, and when we returned, the passenger sliding door was wide open! Since the original failure date, this happens continuously. The door closes almost all the way, and then reverses, and opens up. We have to manually shut the sliding door (difficult) in order to close and lock it. Did not notify manufacturer or dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10424656, filed 2011-09, 76,575 miles“My young daughter was able to open the sliding door on our 2005 Dodge caravan at highway speeds ! Apparently the automatic door locks failed to operate, and my research online indicates this is a common failure mode. Dealer update software flash rom but problem recurred shortly thereafter.”
NHTSA complaint #10348508, filed 2010-08, 74,000 miles“My 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt minivan has two power sliding doors. Both power sliding doors have failed. It is difficult to open the doors manually. I am requesting that Dodge issue a recall to fix the numerous 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan power sliding doors that have failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10328069, filed 2010-04, 99,525 miles“The vehicle is not properly sealed. The grounds were all corroded and letting moisture or salt into components. First thing that happened was all the lights came on and then all went out. Couldn't see speed or gears. I have had to replace the basic control module and having the body control module checked out today. Everything under the hood is corroding at a fast pace. You can see even the metal on the engine. I hoping my wiring harness is ok. But the tech hasn't gotten that far yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10458802, filed 2012-05, 169,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29 | 12% |
| 2018 | 59 | 22% |
| 2017 | 95 | 23% |
| 2016 | 228 | 23% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 26 | 6% |
| 2012 | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 18 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 | 27 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 8% |
| 2006 | 36 | 13% |
| 2005 | 70 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 6% |
| 2002 | 19 | 7% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 16 | 4% |
| 1998 | 27 | 5% |
| 1997 | 18 | 3% |
| 1996 | 59 | 5% |
| 1995 | 20 | 19% |
| 1994 | 33 | 17% |
| 1993 | 32 | 11% |
| 1992 | 33 | 13% |
| 1991 | 11 | 9% |
| 1990 | 5 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
338 complaintsElectrical system
259 complaintsExterior lighting
150 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsSteering
76 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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