Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility
NHTSA campaign 10V271000 · reported June 15, 2010 · ALL IN ONE MOBILITY, INC. · 13 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
- The fix
- All in one mobility will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on june 22, 2010. Owners may contact all in one mobility at 1-503-255-5005.
Seats
NHTSA campaign 10V261000 · reported June 14, 2010 · ARIZONA MOBILITY PRODUCTS · 2 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Arizona mobility products (amp) is recalling one 2005 and one 2007 conversion vans built on dodge grand caravan chassis 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.
- The risk
- The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
- The fix
- Amp will notify owners and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 10, 2010. Owners may contact amp at 1-602-385-5988.
Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive
NHTSA campaign 10V008000 · reported January 11, 2010 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · 308,950 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
- The risk
- If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
NHTSA campaign 06V067000 · reported March 8, 2006 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 268,800 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
- The risk
- During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts: front, retractor
NHTSA campaign 04V047000 · reported February 3, 2004 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 3,200 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- After performing the ncap test, it was discovered that on certain minivans equipped without the available "stow 'n go" seating option, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled.
- The risk
- As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant during certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the retractor assemblies and any seat belt assembly that does not have the stake will be replaced. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Apr 30, 2024 · Air bags · crash reported
See attached document for complaint
Oct 25, 2023 · Exterior lighting
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to turn on the headlight and became aware that the headlights were inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer…
Oct 11, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
For some reason my caravan has started leaking gas from on top of the gas tank. not sure why, but I heard the was a recall but it was over 15 years ago so you people don't list anything older. i've only had the car a couple months, and also having a catalytic converter problem as well..
Aug 28, 2023 · Tires · 157,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the front driver’s side tire detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or…
Apr 21, 2022 · Engine
Several times in past year after filling the gas tank, shortly after driving away from gas station the engine misfires and stalls. This has been a safety hazard when merging into traffic. This problem is widely noted in forums on the internet for Chrysler minivans, for many other model years including the 2005. The…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 30, 2024.