2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Dodge Grand Caravan 2005

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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%)

Chart based on 360 repairs.
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 24 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

56000 mi

US $300
EGR valve 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

45000 mi

US $100
The lock on the driver's door stop working. It could not be locked electronically or manually. You could not push it down or lock it with the key. 
97000 mi Rear window mechanism that opens and closes the rear drivers side window is not working because the mechanism has become unglued where it attaches to the window. 
124000 mi

US $140
Replaced the turn indicator mechanism on the steering column 
143000 mi

US $440
Windshield wiper fluid hose was worn away 
114500 mi

US $650
Check engine light was on- P0420. Had catalytic converter replaced. 
120000 mi

US $80
turn signal stalk replaced, would not return to position 
17980 mi

C $38
notchy feel in gas pedal, feels like a slight amount of looseness in linkage. Dealer unable to notice problem. It's an annoyance, does not have any affect on drivability or reliability ~so far. 
153300 mi pass. door window will not go up and down correctly. electrics disconnected until repair can be effected 
160000 mi pass. door window will not go up and down correctly. 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

rear window exploded while driving, warranty 
driver, rear window exploded while driving, warranty 
Passenger rear window exploded by driving, warranty 
C $400 Rear window exploded while driving 
73780 mi

C $40
Spare tire winch does not retract fully after lowering spare tie to ground and removing, cannot replace as is, and it is a sealed unit...tire is in the car now..stay tuned. 
93000 mi

C $100
Put new Michelins on all around. Rear wheel stud broke when service man was removing tires. Cause was over tightening during last rotation Labor and parts. 
73800 mi

US $500
The car "moans" when turning sometimes; shop could not replicate problem; intermittant for months, but never when the car is in the shop 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

45000 mi

US $100
Windshield washer container cracked 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

180000 mi

US $100
Electric Driver window mechanism failed and window dropped inside door. 
93700 mi

C $1050
undercarriage spare tire release 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

166000 mi

US $120
Rear tailgate lift shocks failed. 

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Other Problems

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