2005 Dodge Caravan exterior lighting problems
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Dodge Caravan — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When filling with gas the engine turns off while driving, this happened on a left turn with vehicles approaching, cars had to stop and help push van out of street. Luckily it did not cause an accident, had two young children in vehicle , very fortunate for the quick response of other drivers. Fuel…”
filed Aug 10, 2017
“For the last three years or so, in the winter time, my head lights would just randomly come on when it started to get cold outside. They would go out later but they would do this all night and day. This year, they now do this all year long and now they are doing while I am driving. My lights will…”
filed Apr 7, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Caravan | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Caravan | 11 | 6% |
| 2008 Caravan | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Caravan | 16 | 9% |
| 2004 Caravan | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Caravan | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 Caravan | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 Caravan | 30 | 12% |
| 2000 Caravan | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 Caravan | 16 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.