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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (6%)

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

Engine not specified

136000 mi

US $92
Air Conditioner Condensation was draining back into the interior of the car. A patch and O ring needed to be added to solve the problem 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

114000 mi

US $430
AC drain opened up. 
128000 mi Rust bubbling up under paint on front of hood and rear door, would cost $800 to fix, when traded. 
42000 mi

US $210
Wouldn't cover rear window leak, left unfixed. 
146000 mi

US $22
Plastic panel on outside of drivers seat (where controls are located) broke. Third time this has happened. Fabricated steel piece to put through the trim with a screw. Ugly but works! 
153300 mi colored lens for driver side tail lamp seperating from housing. caulk looks to be delaminating. fixed with 3M strip caulk. 
30380 mi Wet carpet & underpad with rust on floorboards, this issue was brought to dealers attention last winter. Issue continued, dealer retained an outside vendor "leakpro" to fix problem. No charge to us, wait on long term results at this time. 
63000 mi Weather stripping at the top front and back of the sliding doors had cracked open and would allow water through. Dealer repaired the crack and replaced the weather stripping with a larger strip for no cost. Dealer body shop repaired the cracks by re-caulking/painting and replaced the weather stripping with a larger strip for no cost. 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

101680 mi

C $1932
replaced and paint tailgate door bottom was all rusted. repaired and paint rust damaged rear wheels fenders . 
101000 mi

US $200
Rear bumper cover was replaced. It was not painted though. 
87000 mi

US $500
Two rust bubbles repaired. Back portion of right front fender and front portion of right rear fender. 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

57000 mi wire broke on one leg of the seat in third row that holds the leg down flat to the floor when the seat is stowed. Did not effect it when the seat was up. 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

18600 mi Sticky throttle repaired/lubricated as per TSB. 
115000 mi

US $400
Rust repair to passenger side rear wheel well area. Repaired rust around passenger side rear wheel well. 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Body Problems

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