DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE · model year

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE

1 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2005DODGEGRAND CARAVAN SE carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 GRAND CARAVAN SE is exterior lighting with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 2005 GRAND CARAVAN SE, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

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Deaths

Total Complaints

1 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1

Recalls (1)

10V27100015/06/2010

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.

Recent Complaints

20110519EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE HEADLIGHTS SWITCHED THEMSELVES OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AFTER DARK. EVER SINCE THEN, THE HEADLIGHTS AND/OR PARKING LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY BY THEMSELVES.

Mileage: 57,000

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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE have?
The 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE?
Yes, the 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE?
The most-complained component for the 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE is EXTERIOR LIGHTING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.