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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 360 repairs.
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 15 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 4dr Minivan, ext.
207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120000 mi | Shift lever was stiff and resisted moving; found that the shaft at entrance to transmission needed lubricating-that was all-works great now. |
| 89000 mi US $875 |
Torque converter replaced Transmission was slipping/shuddering while driving. Torque converter replaced. |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 164500 mi US $750 |
Had to replace transmission with used lower mile transmission. |
| flywheel cracked while on vacation, downtime 4 days |
| 238000 mi US $2242 |
Apparent internal transmission issue, with audible sound of metal-on-metal grinding whenever in "Drive". Failure of transmission torque converter resulted in catastrophic damage to planetary gears and other internal components. Complete overhaul required. |
| 90000 mi US $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. |
| 26000 mi US $450 |
Left CV joint bad |
| 73800 mi US $500 |
Transmission has slight oil leak; diagnosed & part ordered and replaced on same day |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $18045 |
CV spindle replaced. |
| 130000 mi | Transmission went out and van was traded in. |
| 67000 mi | 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. |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 225000 mi US $2500 |
Axles needed replacement per mechanic |
| 63000 mi | 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. |
| 65000 mi US $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. |
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