2005 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 261 complaints for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 261 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 230 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 27 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 41 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 50 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 42 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 25 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 20 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 230 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle--dodge grand caravan (2005)- was traveling about 30 miles an hour and right front fender/light area struck concrete barrier. Immediately upon impact, sparks came shooting out, tire caught on fire and car burst into uncontrollable flames. The entire car was torched and declared a total loss. Pictures are available. After talking to body shop, from estimation of structure damage from impact was approximately $2000-3000, however now because of fire, the van is a total loss.
The automatic door locks on my 2005 dodge grand caravan sxt "short out" regularly. The keyless entry does not unlock or lock the doors, the vehicle does not lock the doors automatically when shifting into drive or reverse, and the automatic doors do not work when the door locks are malfunctioning. I can pull the iod fuse and reset the locks, but it is a temporary fix to the problem that does not work for en extended period of time. I am taking the vehicle to the dealership for repair.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Latches & locks 339 complaints
- Lighting 163 complaints
- Air bags 107 complaints
- Steering 78 complaints
- Body & structure 70 complaints
- Fuel system 65 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints