2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems and Repair Histories
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Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | 70 Caravan / Grand Caravans, 9.2 months of data per Caravan / Grand Caravan, average 97300 miles 84 |
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 114000 | 354 | Emission valve was causing the check engine light to come on. Replaced valve and reset error. All lights and electrical system voltage fluctuating. First noticed when the battery was replaced. Made a stop to put gas cap on and left lights on and turned off vehicle. Would not start. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 74000 | 600 | Water pump failed |
| Jun | 2009 | 76000 | 300 | Ball joint making noise |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 136000 | 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 |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 40000 | 0 | the van makes a slight scraping sound. Mech sanded rotors of brakes but noise still there. he couldn't find anything |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 185000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 185000 | 300 | replace brake pads |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 63000 | 0 | Second time we have had to have the ball joints replaced. 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. |
| Dec | 2008 | 67000 | 80 | Some interior lights did not work. The Dealer said that they just reset the computer and that brought the lights back to a functioning state. |
| Jan | 2009 | 68000 | 98 | Wiring harness for the Cooling fans had to be replaced. This was indicated by the "service engine" light. We took to auto-zone to check and then to dealer to get repaired. |
| Apr | 2009 | 75000 | 100 | Replaced Driver side power door cable (broken wire inside cable)Replaced something in drivers side window control as it was intermitently not working. Replaced Fueltank and Fuel pump, car would shortly after each fill up, but run fine after stall. |
| Aug | 2010 | 94000 | 215 | Multi switch that controls blinkers, windshield wipers was not working correctly. After repair we noticed that the steering column shroud was not on correctly, took back to dealer to fix the shroud alignment. |
| Sep | 2011 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 69000 | 0 | Had been choking after filling up the gas tank, sometimes so bad it would stall. Always went away after a mile or two. Dealer never could replicate. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2004 | 28000 | Vaccum Hose warranty repaired 25 miles | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 98000 | 80 | A/C recharged & key FOB quit working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 73000 | 232 | I have had a constant "thump" on the left side of my vehicle (front tire area). This same "thump" was present around 35K miles and was the result of a bad tie rod on the passenger side. Squeal in front brakes developed suddenly. Drove home (500 miles). Replaced brakes the next day. |
| Oct | 2008 | 78000 | 294 | Thump on driver's side wheel area. Worse when you hit a bump. Replaced struts and strut mounts. Vehicle was then aligned. |
| Jan | 2009 | 84000 | 55 | Harsh shift while driving (felt like something slipping). Was told that there was a PCM update that listed this as one of the symptoms. PCM update was completed. While driving today, felt like problem may still exist. Will need to drive more to verify. |
| Dec | 2009 | 100000 | 75 | Moaning noise from power steering. TSB from Chrysler indicated that problem could be plugged resoirvoir. Replace P.S. reservoir and flush system. |
| Nov | 2010 | 120000 | 880 | turn signal stalk replaced, would not return to position replaced water pump, battery replaced alternator |
| Mar | 2011 | 128000 | 1200 | replaced rack & pinion steering unit |
| Apr | 2012 | 147000 | 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! |
| Apr | 2013 | 166000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 93000 | 635 | Brakes became mooanfully noisy-replaced pads, turned rotors, and replace both rubber hydraulic lines as was told w=they are collapsing from indide. |
| Jun | 2009 | 94000 | 125 | Eng check lite on-diagnosed exhaust gas recirculating valve deficient-replaced-lite out. |
| Oct | 2010 | 114000 | 560 | Clutch on alternator-bad bearing-replaced. Bearings for struts and torsion/sway bars replaced. AC drain opened up. |
| Apr | 2011 | 120000 | 330 | Brakes noisy-not rust-pads low. Replacd pads and a;; 4 rotors. Shift lever was stiff and resisted moving; found that the shaft at entrance to transmission needed lubricating-that was all-works great now. |
| Oct | 2011 | 128000 | 0 | Needed $1500 AC repair when traded. Rust bubbling up under paint on front of hood and rear door, would cost $800 to fix, when traded. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 88000 | 38 | Front disk brake pads repaced only- parts obtained from Advance Auto 7216 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227 |
| Sep | 2009 | 93000 | 262 | Water pump seal failure. Leaking coolant. Pump replaced along with serpentine belt |
| Feb | 2010 | 106000 | 75 | EGR sensor failure replaced plugs and leads also |
| Mar | 2010 | 106000 | 100 | YEARLY INSPECTION REVEALED NEED FOR REAR BRAKES TO BE REPLACED- ROTORS AND PADS CHANGED |
| Jul | 2012 | 154700 | 0 | broken wire in power sliding door on driver side. broken in two places- repaired; Also bolt fell out of door stay latch. replaced with comparable bolt. pass. door window will not go up and down correctly. electrics disconnected until repair can be effected colored lens for driver side tail lamp seperating from housing. caulk looks to be delaminating. fixed with 3M strip caulk. |
| Oct | 2012 | 160000 | 190 | Growing leak in radiator, replaced along with hoses, thermostat and thermostat gasket |
| Dec | 2012 | 160000 | 0 | pass. door window will not go up and down correctly. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 135000 | 1400 | Check engine light, O2 sensors. Replaced. PCM fried new O2 sensors, sensor driver is out. Replaced. Fishing expedition with several codes, only dealer could diagnose correctly. Catalytic Converter is bad. Replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 158000 | 650 | Wiring harness for fuel injectors melted and shorted out! Ran really rough, lost 2 cylinders or so. Replaced wiring harness and spark plugs, good to go. Not pleased with this defect, I think this is my last Dodge. |
| Mar | 2013 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 350 | EGR Valve replacement | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 83000 | 150 | Alternator pulley start making noise. Got remanufactured alternator from Autozone for 150. Bearing on it broke in 1.5 months. Replaced again by lifetime warranty. So good so far. |
| Apr | 2011 | 86000 | 0 | Replaced broken wires in power sliding door harness |
| Oct | 2011 | 88000 | 0 | Replaced all brake pads with full ceramics and resurfaced front rotors. |
| Apr | 2012 | 92000 | 16 | Replaced swaybar bushings |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 360 | Replaced the EGR valve. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 71000 | 320 | Replaced tie rods that had become worn. |
| Dec | 2010 | 97000 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 112000 | 180 | Driver side power window mechanism needed to be replaced because the window would take a very long time to get back up. |
| Sep | 2012 | 123000 | 140 | Replaced the turn indicator mechanism on the steering column |
| Mar | 2013 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 30000 | 0 | Steering gear worn and required replacement. |
| Dec | 2008 | 62000 | 273 | Water pump and lower metal hose needed replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 83000 | 256 | Both outer tie rod ends needed replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 98000 | 536 | Intake manifold gasket required replacement. Was seeping coolant into engine block. |
| Feb | 2012 | 106000 | 300 | Gaskets on both valve covers and oil pan were leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 109500 | 492 | Alternator failed and needed to be replaced. Alternator failure caused battery to fail. |
| Jul | 2012 | 111000 | 183 | Oxygen sensor located before the catalytic converter. |
| Mar | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 17980 | 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. |
| Feb | 2008 | 28520 | 0 | HVAC system or external body leaks causing carpets in both driver & pass area floors to become water saturated. Dealer tried to reproduce problem, but failed. Dealer asked to have Van back in warmer weather to re-attempt repairs. |
| Apr | 2008 | 30380 | 0 | Hose connection to rear A/C unit failed at joint, system drained itself completely. Dealer replaced connection and recharged the A/C system. 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. |
| Mar | 2009 | 40300 | 0 | Waterpump leaking coolant, noticed by owner, pump replaced under powertrain warranty at dealer. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2005 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | replace steering gear and set toe because inner rack tube seals leaking |
| Mar | 2009 | 30000 | 500 | Brakes |
| Aug | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | ac is not working have to ad refrigerant because system has a leak |
| Oct | 2009 | 33000 | 345 | R+R EGR VALVE |
| Jun | 2010 | 38000 | 60 | Air conditioning stopped getting cool Passenger automatic side door quit working |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 34000 | 350 | Brake pads worn to rivets and rotors shot @ just short of 33,000 miles Loud, intermittent whine from belt side of motor. Did not duplicate for dealer service. Was told not an issue with power steering since it was intermittent. 3 days later check P/S reservoir (after I found it) and it was empty. Filled it up - no proble |
| Aug | 2008 | 41000 | 30 | Brakes were pulsating - dealer said it was a front end component. Charged $300 for service. Did not fix problem - returned to dealer next day. Replaced pads under warranty from Nov of 2007 brake work. Credited for unneeded repairs from first visit. |
| Dec | 2008 | 48000 | 0 | Component on suspension system loose and rattling. Only needed to by tightened. |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | Passenger side power sliding door motor. Hard to move manually since car was purchased. Had replaced just before manufacturer's warranty was up. |
| Jul | 2007 | 39000 | 100 | Power door locks stopped working. There was a TSB on this. |
| Sep | 2008 | 51000 | 350 | Brake Pads replaced. Original rotors turned. |
| Oct | 2008 | 52000 | 100 | Replaced front sway bar bushings |
| Oct | 2009 | 68000 | 90 | Front blower resistor replaced. Blower/fan for the front HVAC system was inoperable. |
| Dec | 2010 | 87000 | 45 | Replaced power steering reservoir. |
| Feb | 2011 | 89000 | 163 | Coolant hose leading to the radiator |
| Mar | 2011 | 89800 | 340 | Transmission was slipping/shuddering while driving. Torque converter replaced. Replaced leaking radiator Replaced radiator |
| May | 2012 | 107000 | 200 | Replaced valve cover gaskets. Rear gasket leaking for last few years. |
| Sep | 2012 | 110000 | 300 | Replaced inner tie-rods |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 66300 | 100 | Ran out of fuel twice in three days. Fuel sensor and gas tank were both replaced under extended warranty. Actual cost of repair (without warranty) would have been $588.00 |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Driver's slider door locking mechanism replaced to repair issue with power lock not working on that particular door. Computer flashed, unsure why | |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Front/Rear sway bar bushings replaced to stop a 'pop' sound. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 26300 | 0 | Rack and Pinion replaced to stop whine noise and vibration felt with turning RIGHT into a parking space. A/C expansion valve drain tube replaced under passenger dash. Carpet was stained from the leak, the didn't clean it despite my complaint. Rear sway ba |
| Dec | 2008 | 42000 | 210 | Water Pump leaked, needing replaced, also damaged serpentine belt, replaced belt at my expense. New Front window motors. New map light assembly. Tightened sway bar bushings again. Wouldn't cover rear window leak, left unfixed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 50000 | 250 | Radiator cracked |
| Mar | 2011 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2005 | 0 | Front left end making horrible sound. "No defect found" | |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | A/C Blower Motor Gone Front left end making horrible sound. "No defect found" | |
| Mar | 2008 | 48700 | 0 | BCM Module replaced 3rd row folding seats will not latch in upright position Neither power sliding door operates Bad Alternator Bad Front Struts A/C Blower Motor Gone |
| May | 2008 | 50000 | 340 | Right sliding door off track, and sliding harness destroyed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 45000 | 100 | Driver's side power sliding door, which was previously realigned began to malfunction. It would not close all the way and latch. The center console, which they installed when the van was new has never worked correctly. The rear outlet was blowing the fuses on all of my chargers. They said it was fine repeatedly. The passenger power door started malfunctioning and quit working all together. 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 68820 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 71880 | 200 | Timing chain was rattling badly so I replaced the chain and cam/crank gears as well as oil pan gasket, timing cover gasket and front main seal since it all had to come apart to get down to the chain. |
| Jan | 2013 | 77480 | 5 | hose from water pump to hard line was leaking, replaced clamps |
| Mar | 2013 | 78740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 60140 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 60760 | 100 | Brake pads were 80 % worn, replaced them and rotors. |
| Jan | 2012 | 73780 | 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. |
| Aug | 2012 | 81060 | 185 | Had pulsation in front , changed one rotor, and changed rear brakes. did over all check.,All ok |
| Jan | 2013 | 86220 | 186 | tune up, plugs, oil and filter. Complete service and checkup. |
| Mar | 2013 | 89900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 47000 | 100 | Water pump was leaking. Also replaced thermostat. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 74400 | 742 | replaced brake pads and disk brake on 4wheels |
| Oct | 2012 | 80360 | 1198 | replaced tie rod INT & EXT front left wheel replaced 2 studs on rear left wheel (had been overtightened) and one motor oil level indicator stick (yellow tip had hardened up then broken due to age) detected noise that came from the alternator. bearings worn , replaced DRIVEALIGN tensioner of the alternator. items replaced : 13870A and 38185 by Tech-NET Professionnel garage. |
| Mar | 2013 | 84940 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 0 | fix air conditioning, charge lost, seals leaking on rear exhanger, down time 3 days | |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | rear window exploded while driving, warranty | |
| May | 2007 | 0 | fix air conditioning, condensor seals lost, replace pump, downtime 2 days | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | driver, rear window exploded while driving, warranty | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | flywheel cracked while on vacation, downtime 4 days | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | fuel pump failed, required removal of tank and replacement of pump and fuel gauge | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Passenger rear window exploded by driving, warranty | |
| Sep | 2009 | 400 | Rear window exploded while driving | |
| Jan | 2010 | 1000 | passenger power window failed, | |
| Apr | 2011 | 86800 | 1000 | 3 tie rod ends had to be replaced, |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 83000 | 400 | Radiator started to leak. |
| Jun | 2011 | 84500 | 0 | Replaced EGR valve |
| Apr | 2012 | 90000 | 450 | The Check Engine light reported a problem with a relay on top of the transmission. Transmission would not shift out of 2nd gear for a while. The problem then went away. However we had to resolve the Check Engine light prior to inspection. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 93000 | 550 | brake and rotor replacement caliper collapsed |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | 250 | Automatic doors |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | Warranty repair to remove and repair belt tensioner pulley and turn signal switch. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Warranty Repair- Water pump leaking. Replaced. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 86000 | 600 | Radiator started to leak. |
| Jan | 2011 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 62000 | 35 | Replaced O2 sensor. |
| Nov | 2008 | 63000 | 60 | Replaced rear shocks. |
| Dec | 2008 | 64000 | 85 | Water pump was leaking, replaced pump. |
| Jul | 2010 | 84700 | 116 | Replaced front pads and rotors |
| Apr | 2011 | 92000 | 65 | Front sway bar end links and bushings replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 105000 | 35 | Drained fluid and replaced power steering fluid reservoir (built in filter) to correct noisy power steering. Steering is much smoother! |
| Mar | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 85000 | 50 | Throttle body was cleaned. |
| Mar | 2009 | 88000 | 185 | Water pump siezed again and broke the belts. |
| Sep | 2009 | 97000 | 569 | Coolant lines to rear heater core rusted and leaked. The control valve also rusted out and needed replacement |
| Oct | 2009 | 101000 | 200 | Rear bumper cover was replaced. It was not painted though. |
| Dec | 2009 | 104000 | 250 | braks pads, rotors replaced, drums turned, shoes replaced. tune up done as well (plugs and wires) |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 26000 | 450 | Left CV joint bad Front brake pads replaced; rotors turned |
| Feb | 2011 | 58000 | 310 | Drivers power window would go down, but stop half way up. Replace controller/motor unit. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 47740 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 49600 | 625 | Coolant line to rear heater corroded resulting in coolant leak. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 35960 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 43400 | 236 | check engine light -- code p0138 - replaced O2 sensor |
| Sep | 2007 | 48360 | 380 | Front crash sensors had be replaced, not covered under 2006 recall. |
| May | 2008 | 58900 | 0 | e-brake cable broke. |
| Jun | 2008 | 60760 | 0 | Replaced water pump under warranty thermostat replaced |
| Aug | 2008 | 62000 | 222 | Fault code P0406 - replace EGR valve. |
| Feb | 2009 | 65100 | 570 | Replaced both rear brakes! |
| Feb | 2010 | 71300 | 351 | Replaced front tie rods |
| Sep | 2011 | 83700 | 35 | Replace broken/stuck IOD 20 amp fuse to solve power locks not working. |
| Jun | 2012 | 89280 | 900 | Replace structs, mounts |
| Dec | 2012 | 94240 | 320 | corroded wire in the fuse box caused the check ABS light to on |
| Mar | 2013 | 102300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 8000 | 120 | power door locks failed - reflashed BCM per TSB 08-040-04 -- not considered recall or warranty item since not safety issue charged 1 hr shop time even though TSB says 0.5 hr |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 40000 | 230 | O-rings failed. Freon lost. O-rings replaced and refrigerant installed. |
| Mar | 2009 | 44000 | 100 | Electric door locks stop functioning. |
| May | 2009 | 47000 | 1000 | air conditioning line corroded and leaked out the freon - lines replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 56000 | 200 | EGR replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 61000 | 300 | Air bag sensor in steering wheel failed, in accident, air bag would not deploy. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | 75 | reservoir screen plugged |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 190000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 217000 | 0 | The lights on the radio and air condition buttons don't work. The dealer says to buy new radio and new air condition controls. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 60000 | 600 | radiator leaking - replaced |
| May | 2010 | 73500 | 500 | Transmission has slight oil leak; diagnosed & part ordered and replaced on same day The car "moans" when turning sometimes; shop could not replicate problem; intermittant for months, but never when the car is in the shop |
| Jun | 2010 | 74000 | 0 | oil leak under car. dealer said it was loose gasket and tightened bolt = no charge |
| Dec | 2010 | 80000 | 600 | Rear brakes, rotors, pads, brade fluid, etc. |
| Sep | 2012 | 92000 | 300 | Windshield wipers would not turn off |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 56000 | 300 | EGR valve |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 20000 | 75 | replaced brake pads |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | Latch not always releasing rear hatch. |
| Jan | 2011 | 45000 | 100 | Windshield washer container cracked |
| Apr | 2013 | 57000 | 0 | 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. |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 14260 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 15360 | 0 | Front Air Bag Sensors failed due to wiring corrosion. Replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2007 | 18600 | 0 | Driver's side power window inoperative, regulator replaced under warranty. Sticky throttle repaired/lubricated as per TSB. |
| Feb | 2008 | 24800 | 0 | Power locks not working, reset error codes. |
| Jul | 2008 | 27900 | 750 | Suspension joints replaced Front pads and rotors replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 29760 | 50 | Power locks didn't work. Fixed by reflashing body control computer. ABS light on. Clearing error codes did not fix problem. Need to take back for further analysis. Clunk noise from front suspension. Told it was not a safety issue. Decided to ignore because lease ends soon. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Cylinder 2 compression low, by looking at the sparkplug electrode, the cylinder got multiple detonation. Engine started burn oil around 22000km. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 95000 | 200 | Changed oil pan gasket |
| Apr | 2013 | 100000 | 0 | Changed the pads again. Grinding on left front. Mechanic warranted the pads. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 20460 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 21700 | 0 | Two Failed Air Bag sensors. |
| Dec | 2007 | 33480 | 0 | Tierod was broken. |
| Apr | 2008 | 38440 | 0 | Check engine light due to issue with an engine sensor. |
| May | 2008 | 39680 | 0 | Replaced EGR |
| Jun | 2008 | 40300 | 0 | Ordered new sensor. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 37820 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 46500 | 125 | EGR valve faulty, throwing code |
| Sep | 2010 | 52080 | 150 | Right rear shock was leaking, no longer functional. Replaced both sides. |
| Jun | 2011 | 66960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 78000 | 450 | Water pump leaking - replaced, filled with coolant |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Replaced ERG sensor (Code P0406)(warranty). Replaced spark plugs & ignition wires (Code P0302) (warranty). Flashed PCM per TSB 18:018-4 (warranty). | |
| Aug | 2007 | 92 | Flashed BCM to repair electric lock failure. Reimbursed by dealer after complaint to Chrysler went unanswerd. | |
| Oct | 2007 | 126 | Replace sway bar bushings. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 838 | Replace rack and pinion. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 67000 | 0 | Transmission does not always go into gear when shifting from reverse to drive when engine is cold. After adding transmission fluid, problem seemed to be resolved. |
| Sep | 2012 | 114300 | 400 | Repaired rust around passenger side rear wheel well. |
| Oct | 2012 | 116000 | 550 | Both front power window motors needed replacement |
| Nov | 2012 | 118000 | 650 | Lower radiator hose deteriorated and leaking. Intake manifold gasket leaking. Throttle body full of carbon |
| Jan | 2013 | 120000 | 0 | Leaking radiator New pads & rotors Tie rod bushings. All repairs would have cost $2,200. Traded van instead. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | Misfire in cylinder 4. Performed TSB- replaced spark plugs, wires and performed a PCM flash., |
| Jun | 2008 | 42000 | 100 | Replaced EGR Valve |
| Jul | 2009 | 58000 | 460 | Leaking water pump-replaced Trans shudder from 2nd to 3rd. Flashed computer. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 104000 | 75 | Brake pads wore. Replaced pads and turned rotors. |
| Jan | 2012 | 107000 | 208 | Replaced radiator |
| Apr | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 86800 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 93900 | 11100 | brake/rotors, plugs/wires tie rod/ alignment undercarriage spare tire release |
| Feb | 2011 | 96100 | 1500 | Replacement of complete steering rack |
| Aug | 2012 | 112500 | 650 | new Rad, Thermostat, all hoses, serpentine belt, antifreeze rear brakes, drums, and wheel cylinders |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 55000 | 140 | Recharged A/C. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 86800 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 86800 | 0 | Air conditioning failed |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 103000 | 1816 | Vehicle pulling to left or right. Clunking sound from actuation of front suspension. Upon further investigation. Rack & Pinion assembly, strut and sway bar, and alignment issues. Major issues. |
| Apr | 2008 | 104000 | 18045 | See initial notes. Front struts were missing bushings, too. So had the rack and pinion unit replaced. Bushings on struts replaces. An front alignment done and a TBS taken care of. CV spindle replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 63000 | 0 | Heard clicking noises when making hard turns, knew from previous vehicles that this could be CV joint. Shop insist that both half axles need to be replaced to verify that problem is solved. Saving up money. |
| Nov | 2011 | 64000 | 0 | Same shop - didn't get repair for half axles this time because got call that NOW the rack & pinion is leaking bad & needs replacing for new $1,400 in addition to prev. $448. Plus now add $700 for alignment! Told them no go and took it home. |
| Dec | 2011 | 65000 | 230 | My son took to another shop and was able to inspect undercarriage with mechanic. No leaking of steering parts visible. Driver side half axle replaced after obvious joint noise thru boot. Prev. shop claimed couldn't tell which side. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 2-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 81000 | 400 | Leaking radiator |
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