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10E034000 Aug 10, 2010 EQUIPMENT

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH V...

10V008000 Jan 11, 2010 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ...

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Jan 9, 2023 Air Bags

Air bag Light stays On, even with seat belt attached, so this means air bag is not working, not sure driver side, or passenger. went to Dodge dealer, they would NOT fix it!!

Jan 9, 2023 Air Bags

Air bag Light stays On, even with seat belt attached, so this means air bag is not working, not sure driver side, or passenger. went to Dodge dealer, they would NOT fix it!!

Jan 8, 2022 Structure

The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed do...

Jan 8, 2022 Electrical System

The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed do...

Jan 8, 2022 Structure

The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed do...

Jan 8, 2022 Electrical System

The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed do...

Nov 6, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE'S FAILURE BEGAN TO OCCUR WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MOUNTAIN ...

Nov 6, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE'S FAILURE BEGAN TO OCCUR WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MOUNTAIN ...

Nov 6, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE'S FAILURE BEGAN TO OCCUR WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MOUNTAIN ...

Nov 6, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE'S FAILURE BEGAN TO OCCUR WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MOUNTAIN ...

Feb 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 148,936 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SMOG TEST DETECTED A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE SMOG TEST BEING PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TA...

Feb 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 148,936 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SMOG TEST DETECTED A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE SMOG TEST BEING PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TA...

Dec 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other Crash 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED...

Dec 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other Crash 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED...

Mar 31, 2019 Electrical System

REMOTE RANDOMLY WILL NOT LOCK/ UNLOCK DOORS. PULL THE BATTERY CABLE AND REMOTE WORKS. CHRYSLER SENT OUT TSB 08-040-04 ON SUBJECT. THEY HAVE A GLITCH IN ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SEEMS UNFAIR THAT CONSUMER MUST PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. SLIDING DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEYS TO LOCK SO ONE MUST CRAWL THROUGH THE...

Mar 31, 2019 Electrical System

REMOTE RANDOMLY WILL NOT LOCK/ UNLOCK DOORS. PULL THE BATTERY CABLE AND REMOTE WORKS. CHRYSLER SENT OUT TSB 08-040-04 ON SUBJECT. THEY HAVE A GLITCH IN ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SEEMS UNFAIR THAT CONSUMER MUST PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. SLIDING DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEYS TO LOCK SO ONE MUST CRAWL THROUGH THE...

Feb 28, 2019 Steering Crash 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY AN INDEPENDENT TOWING COMPANY TO A SALVAGE LOT WHERE...

Feb 28, 2019 Steering Crash 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY AN INDEPENDENT TOWING COMPANY TO A SALVAGE LOT WHERE...

Feb 2, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 89,929 mi

WHEN PUMPING GASOLINE INTO THE TANK, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE GASOLINE BACKLOWS AND TURNS OFF THE PUMP. IN ORDER TO GET 5 GALLONS INTO THE TANK IT MAY TAKE 20 STOPS, WAIT & STARTS WHICH MAY TAKE 5 MINUTES. THE CHARCOAL VAPOR TRAP IS WORKING FINE SINCE THE HOSE TO IT FROM THE GASOLINE TANK WAS DISCON...

Feb 2, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 89,929 mi

WHEN PUMPING GASOLINE INTO THE TANK, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE GASOLINE BACKLOWS AND TURNS OFF THE PUMP. IN ORDER TO GET 5 GALLONS INTO THE TANK IT MAY TAKE 20 STOPS, WAIT & STARTS WHICH MAY TAKE 5 MINUTES. THE CHARCOAL VAPOR TRAP IS WORKING FINE SINCE THE HOSE TO IT FROM THE GASOLINE TANK WAS DISCON...

Dec 2, 2018 Air Bags 220,808 mi

HAD A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SENSOR AND HAD IT FIXED 3 OR 4 YEARS AGO. ON 12-2-2018 THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, DOING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT AS YET FOUND IF THE SENSOR WAS FIXED WITH ANOTHER BAD ONE. THIS NEEDS LOOKED INTO. TO SEE IF OTHERS HAVE THIS REACURRING SAFTY PROBLEM. COMES ON 10 MINUTES ...

Dec 2, 2018 Air Bags 220,808 mi

HAD A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SENSOR AND HAD IT FIXED 3 OR 4 YEARS AGO. ON 12-2-2018 THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, DOING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT AS YET FOUND IF THE SENSOR WAS FIXED WITH ANOTHER BAD ONE. THIS NEEDS LOOKED INTO. TO SEE IF OTHERS HAVE THIS REACURRING SAFTY PROBLEM. COMES ON 10 MINUTES ...

Jul 24, 2018 Tires 261,000 mi

TIRE CRACKING AND TREAD SEPARATION ON TOURMAX GFT SOLD BY ELDORADO. ITS NOT IN YOUR LIST. POOR WEAR CHARACTERISTICS. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP BECAUSE IT WAS PULLING TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE ROAD. I WAS INFORMED THAT A NEAR NEW TIRE HAD STRESS CRACKS AND TREAD SEPARATION AND THE ALIGNMEN...

Jul 24, 2018 Tires 261,000 mi

TIRE CRACKING AND TREAD SEPARATION ON TOURMAX GFT SOLD BY ELDORADO. ITS NOT IN YOUR LIST. POOR WEAR CHARACTERISTICS. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP BECAUSE IT WAS PULLING TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE ROAD. I WAS INFORMED THAT A NEAR NEW TIRE HAD STRESS CRACKS AND TREAD SEPARATION AND THE ALIGNMEN...

Mar 27, 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline

2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Mar 27, 2018 Electrical System

2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Mar 27, 2018 Service Brakes

2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Mar 27, 2018 Steering

2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Mar 27, 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline

2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Mar 27, 2018 Electrical System

2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Mar 27, 2018 Service Brakes

2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Mar 27, 2018 Steering

2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINI VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Jan 31, 2018 Electrical System 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN OVER IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIM...

Jan 31, 2018 Electrical System 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN OVER IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIM...

Aug 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 20 mi

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...

Aug 10, 2017 Seat Belts 20 mi

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...

Aug 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 20 mi

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...

Aug 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 20 mi

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...

Aug 10, 2017 Seat Belts 20 mi

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...

Aug 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 20 mi

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...

Jul 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 94,000 mi

MY VAN STALLS EVERYTIME I FILL UP THE TANK. I DO NOT TAP OFF THE TANK I FILL IT TILL THE HANDLE CLICKS ONCE AND THATS IT. I HAVE DONE A TON OF RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT ITS THE FUEL VAPOR SEPARATOR. THEN ONLY WAY TO FIX SAID PROBLEM WHICH IS TOTALLY COMMON ON ALL CHYSLER VANS THE WAY I AM READING IT I...

Jul 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 94,000 mi

MY VAN STALLS EVERYTIME I FILL UP THE TANK. I DO NOT TAP OFF THE TANK I FILL IT TILL THE HANDLE CLICKS ONCE AND THATS IT. I HAVE DONE A TON OF RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT ITS THE FUEL VAPOR SEPARATOR. THEN ONLY WAY TO FIX SAID PROBLEM WHICH IS TOTALLY COMMON ON ALL CHYSLER VANS THE WAY I AM READING IT I...

May 14, 2017 Power Train 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOSES POWER. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, POWER RETURNS. THIS HAS HAPPENED DURING CITY DRIVING, AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS.

May 14, 2017 Power Train 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOSES POWER. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, POWER RETURNS. THIS HAS HAPPENED DURING CITY DRIVING, AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS.

May 11, 2017 Air Bags Crash 1,346,000 mi

MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AI...

May 11, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 1,346,000 mi

MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AI...

May 11, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 1,346,000 mi

MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AI...

May 11, 2017 Air Bags Crash 1,346,000 mi

MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AI...

May 11, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 1,346,000 mi

MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AI...

May 11, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 1,346,000 mi

MYSELF AND TWO OTHERS JUST RECENTLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDNT GO OFF . THANK GOD THAT WE HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. A CAR CUT A BUS OFF ON HWY44 WWST IN INVERNESS FL, WE ALL HAD TO HIT OUR BRAKES AND ENDING UP HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT 30-40 MPH. WHEN MADE INPACK WITH THE OTHER CAR THE AI...

May 7, 2017 Electrical System

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEM OF THE 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY - VIN # [XXX] WHEN YOU SIGNAL TO TURN RIGHT, THE LEFT TURN SIGNALS COMES ON. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR

May 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEM OF THE 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY - VIN # [XXX] WHEN YOU SIGNAL TO TURN RIGHT, THE LEFT TURN SIGNALS COMES ON. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR

May 7, 2017 Electrical System

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEM OF THE 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY - VIN # [XXX] WHEN YOU SIGNAL TO TURN RIGHT, THE LEFT TURN SIGNALS COMES ON. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR

May 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEM OF THE 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY - VIN # [XXX] WHEN YOU SIGNAL TO TURN RIGHT, THE LEFT TURN SIGNALS COMES ON. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

Dec 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 139,000 mi

TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WAS FOUND CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. INTERNET SEARCH YIELDED MANY OTHER EXAMPLES WITH PHOTOS SHOWING CRACKS IN EXACTLY THE SAME PLACE. RESULT OF THESE CRACKS IS A FUEL LEAK AS WELL AS STRONG GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN OBVIOUS FIRE HA...

Dec 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 139,000 mi

TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WAS FOUND CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. INTERNET SEARCH YIELDED MANY OTHER EXAMPLES WITH PHOTOS SHOWING CRACKS IN EXACTLY THE SAME PLACE. RESULT OF THESE CRACKS IS A FUEL LEAK AS WELL AS STRONG GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN OBVIOUS FIRE HA...

Oct 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING AND AT STOP. LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL.

Oct 10, 2016 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING AND AT STOP. LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL.

Oct 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING AND AT STOP. LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL.

Oct 10, 2016 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING AND AT STOP. LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF AT WILL.

Sep 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 260,000 mi

FUEL LEAK CAUSED BY CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP FITTINGS

Sep 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 260,000 mi

FUEL LEAK CAUSED BY CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP FITTINGS

Jul 26, 2016 Seat Belts Crash 148,000 mi

DURING A LEFT SIDE IMPACT COLLISION WITH A SEMI TRUCK THE LEFT SEATBELT OF THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT FAILED TO LOCK. IT CAUSED MY BACKSEAT PASSENGER TO BE THROWN FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN THE VAN BECAUSE OF THE SEATBELT RELEASING TOO MUCH SLACK UPON COLLISION. SHE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES AND WAS UNABLE TO ...

Jul 26, 2016 Seat Belts Crash 148,000 mi

DURING A LEFT SIDE IMPACT COLLISION WITH A SEMI TRUCK THE LEFT SEATBELT OF THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT FAILED TO LOCK. IT CAUSED MY BACKSEAT PASSENGER TO BE THROWN FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN THE VAN BECAUSE OF THE SEATBELT RELEASING TOO MUCH SLACK UPON COLLISION. SHE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES AND WAS UNABLE TO ...

Jul 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

PURCHASED USED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 100000 MILES AND IT WAS LEAKING FUEL AROUND THE FUEL PUMP, TOOK IT TO MERLINS TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP MODEULE DUE TO THE FACT IT WAS CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

PURCHASED USED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 100000 MILES AND IT WAS LEAKING FUEL AROUND THE FUEL PUMP, TOOK IT TO MERLINS TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP MODEULE DUE TO THE FACT IT WAS CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jun 13, 2016 Structure 67,453 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE CORRECTLY. THERE WAS ALSO RUST ON THE SIDE PANEL THAT PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM CLOSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU...

Jun 13, 2016 Structure 67,453 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE CORRECTLY. THERE WAS ALSO RUST ON THE SIDE PANEL THAT PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM CLOSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU...

Apr 19, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT LIT. LOOKED UP ON NHTSA WEBSITE, CHRYSLER ISSUED A"SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN" COPY ENCLOSED. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED PLUS A NEW KEY AND A RECALL NOTICE FOR A FUEL/STALLING PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE VIN N...

Apr 19, 2016 Air Bags 150,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT LIT. LOOKED UP ON NHTSA WEBSITE, CHRYSLER ISSUED A"SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN" COPY ENCLOSED. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED PLUS A NEW KEY AND A RECALL NOTICE FOR A FUEL/STALLING PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE VIN N...

Apr 19, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT LIT. LOOKED UP ON NHTSA WEBSITE, CHRYSLER ISSUED A"SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN" COPY ENCLOSED. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED PLUS A NEW KEY AND A RECALL NOTICE FOR A FUEL/STALLING PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE VIN N...

Apr 19, 2016 Air Bags 150,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT LIT. LOOKED UP ON NHTSA WEBSITE, CHRYSLER ISSUED A"SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN" COPY ENCLOSED. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED PLUS A NEW KEY AND A RECALL NOTICE FOR A FUEL/STALLING PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE VIN N...

Apr 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

MY VAN WHEN I FILL IT UP WOULD RUNN SO RUFF AND THEN WOULD DIE TRYING TO CROSS THE STREET. THEN IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS WHEN I FILLED IT UP.. THEN IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS AND TRYING TO DIE WHEN I FILLED IT UP. SO AS LONG AS I DONT FILL IT MORE THAN HALF WAY I WAS OK. MY SON FINDS OUT ABOUT...

Apr 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

MY VAN WHEN I FILL IT UP WOULD RUNN SO RUFF AND THEN WOULD DIE TRYING TO CROSS THE STREET. THEN IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS WHEN I FILLED IT UP.. THEN IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS AND TRYING TO DIE WHEN I FILLED IT UP. SO AS LONG AS I DONT FILL IT MORE THAN HALF WAY I WAS OK. MY SON FINDS OUT ABOUT...

Apr 7, 2016 Electrical System

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 F...

Apr 7, 2016 Exterior Lighting

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 F...

Apr 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL MY HEATER RESISTER HAS BLOWN FOR THE 4TH TIME WITH IN THE 3 MONTHS TIME AND IT SHOULDN'T OF BLOWN THIS MANY TIMES WAS WONDERING IF ITS A RECALL MY E-MAIL IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 7, 2016 Electrical System

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 F...

Apr 7, 2016 Exterior Lighting

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 F...

Apr 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL MY HEATER RESISTER HAS BLOWN FOR THE 4TH TIME WITH IN THE 3 MONTHS TIME AND IT SHOULDN'T OF BLOWN THIS MANY TIMES WAS WONDERING IF ITS A RECALL MY E-MAIL IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 271,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY HAZARD SWITCH CAME ON. CONFUSED I PUSHED IT AND IT CONTINUED TO STAY ON, AND MY BLINKERS FLASHED LIKE THEY SHOULD. SO I TURNED THEM OFF AND THE SWITCH LIGHT STAYED ON. ALSO, EVERY LIGHT AVAILABLE LIGHTS UP ON MY DASH PANEL WHEN I START THE VAN. BUT ONLY EVERY NOW...

Apr 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 271,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY HAZARD SWITCH CAME ON. CONFUSED I PUSHED IT AND IT CONTINUED TO STAY ON, AND MY BLINKERS FLASHED LIKE THEY SHOULD. SO I TURNED THEM OFF AND THE SWITCH LIGHT STAYED ON. ALSO, EVERY LIGHT AVAILABLE LIGHTS UP ON MY DASH PANEL WHEN I START THE VAN. BUT ONLY EVERY NOW...

Feb 22, 2016 Exterior Lighting 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND ILLUMINATED AGAIN AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW WEEKS LATER AND THE LIGHTS REMAINED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEA...

Feb 22, 2016 Exterior Lighting 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND ILLUMINATED AGAIN AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW WEEKS LATER AND THE LIGHTS REMAINED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEA...

Jan 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 66,092 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN PARKED AND BEING DRIVEN THE GAS FUMES ARE STRONG. I CHANGED THE FUEL TANK, THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. IF THE WINDOWS ARE OPENED THE FUMES ENTER THE CAB. WHEN OPEN THE DOOR, I HAVE TO STAND BACK AND LET THE FUMES DISSIPATE BEFORE GETTING IN. I ...

Jan 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 66,092 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN PARKED AND BEING DRIVEN THE GAS FUMES ARE STRONG. I CHANGED THE FUEL TANK, THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. IF THE WINDOWS ARE OPENED THE FUMES ENTER THE CAB. WHEN OPEN THE DOOR, I HAVE TO STAND BACK AND LET THE FUMES DISSIPATE BEFORE GETTING IN. I ...

Nov 16, 2015 Electrical System 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Nov 16, 2015 Exterior Lighting Crash 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED IN A FIELD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TAKEN TO THE DEA...

Nov 16, 2015 Electrical System 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Nov 16, 2015 Exterior Lighting Crash 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED IN A FIELD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TAKEN TO THE DEA...

Oct 14, 2015 Electrical System 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT W...

Oct 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT W...

Oct 14, 2015 Exterior Lighting 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT W...

Oct 14, 2015 Electrical System 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT W...

Oct 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT W...

Oct 14, 2015 Exterior Lighting 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER AFTER THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT W...

Sep 19, 2015 Electrical System 75,010 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MINIVAN FAILED COMPLETELY, SHUTTING DOWN MY POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATORS, AND ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS (INCLUDING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS). FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, SO I WAS ABLE...

Sep 19, 2015 Steering 75,010 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MINIVAN FAILED COMPLETELY, SHUTTING DOWN MY POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATORS, AND ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS (INCLUDING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS). FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, SO I WAS ABLE...

Sep 19, 2015 Service Brakes 75,010 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MINIVAN FAILED COMPLETELY, SHUTTING DOWN MY POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATORS, AND ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS (INCLUDING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS). FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, SO I WAS ABLE...

Sep 19, 2015 Electrical System 75,010 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MINIVAN FAILED COMPLETELY, SHUTTING DOWN MY POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATORS, AND ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS (INCLUDING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS). FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, SO I WAS ABLE...

Sep 19, 2015 Steering 75,010 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MINIVAN FAILED COMPLETELY, SHUTTING DOWN MY POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATORS, AND ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS (INCLUDING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS). FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, SO I WAS ABLE...

Sep 19, 2015 Service Brakes 75,010 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MINIVAN FAILED COMPLETELY, SHUTTING DOWN MY POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATORS, AND ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS (INCLUDING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS). FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, SO I WAS ABLE...

Sep 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

GASOLINE LEAK FROM FUEL PUMP SEAL ON TOP OF GAS TANK OR FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION. GAS COULD BE SMELLED FROM SIDE AND BACK OF VEHICLE. IT COULD EASILY CAUSE FIRE. A RECALL SEEMS TO SAFE LIVES.

Sep 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

GASOLINE LEAK FROM FUEL PUMP SEAL ON TOP OF GAS TANK OR FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION. GAS COULD BE SMELLED FROM SIDE AND BACK OF VEHICLE. IT COULD EASILY CAUSE FIRE. A RECALL SEEMS TO SAFE LIVES.

Sep 8, 2015 Visibility/wiper 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Sep 8, 2015 Visibility/wiper 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Sep 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 160,500 mi

I HAD THIS VAN 2005 CARAVAN FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND PAST YEAR I HAD 3 ISSUES, ONE OF THEM IS THAT MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY AND IT WAS VERY SCARY , I FIXED IT BY REPLACING THE LIGHT SWITCH AND NOW IS OK BUT IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THERE IS MORE INCIDENTS OF THAT TYPE...

Sep 7, 2015 Air Bags 160,500 mi

I HAD THIS VAN 2005 CARAVAN FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND PAST YEAR I HAD 3 ISSUES, ONE OF THEM IS THAT MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY AND IT WAS VERY SCARY , I FIXED IT BY REPLACING THE LIGHT SWITCH AND NOW IS OK BUT IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THERE IS MORE INCIDENTS OF THAT TYPE...

Sep 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 160,500 mi

I HAD THIS VAN 2005 CARAVAN FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND PAST YEAR I HAD 3 ISSUES, ONE OF THEM IS THAT MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY AND IT WAS VERY SCARY , I FIXED IT BY REPLACING THE LIGHT SWITCH AND NOW IS OK BUT IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THERE IS MORE INCIDENTS OF THAT TYPE...

Sep 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 160,500 mi

I HAD THIS VAN 2005 CARAVAN FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND PAST YEAR I HAD 3 ISSUES, ONE OF THEM IS THAT MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY AND IT WAS VERY SCARY , I FIXED IT BY REPLACING THE LIGHT SWITCH AND NOW IS OK BUT IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THERE IS MORE INCIDENTS OF THAT TYPE...

Sep 7, 2015 Air Bags 160,500 mi

I HAD THIS VAN 2005 CARAVAN FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND PAST YEAR I HAD 3 ISSUES, ONE OF THEM IS THAT MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY AND IT WAS VERY SCARY , I FIXED IT BY REPLACING THE LIGHT SWITCH AND NOW IS OK BUT IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THERE IS MORE INCIDENTS OF THAT TYPE...

Sep 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 160,500 mi

I HAD THIS VAN 2005 CARAVAN FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND PAST YEAR I HAD 3 ISSUES, ONE OF THEM IS THAT MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY AND IT WAS VERY SCARY , I FIXED IT BY REPLACING THE LIGHT SWITCH AND NOW IS OK BUT IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THERE IS MORE INCIDENTS OF THAT TYPE...

Jul 29, 2015 Electrical System 95,400 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A DODGE CARAVAN FROM A DEALER AND SINCE PURCHASING IT, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. OUR DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING IN WHICH MY MOTHER WHO IS DISABLED AND CAN ONLY BE PUT ON ONE SIDE OF THE VAN RELATED TO HER STROKE, WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE LOCKI...

Jul 29, 2015 Service Brakes 95,400 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A DODGE CARAVAN FROM A DEALER AND SINCE PURCHASING IT, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. OUR DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING IN WHICH MY MOTHER WHO IS DISABLED AND CAN ONLY BE PUT ON ONE SIDE OF THE VAN RELATED TO HER STROKE, WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE LOCKI...

Jul 29, 2015 Exterior Lighting 95,400 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A DODGE CARAVAN FROM A DEALER AND SINCE PURCHASING IT, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. OUR DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING IN WHICH MY MOTHER WHO IS DISABLED AND CAN ONLY BE PUT ON ONE SIDE OF THE VAN RELATED TO HER STROKE, WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE LOCKI...

Jul 29, 2015 Electrical System 95,400 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A DODGE CARAVAN FROM A DEALER AND SINCE PURCHASING IT, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. OUR DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING IN WHICH MY MOTHER WHO IS DISABLED AND CAN ONLY BE PUT ON ONE SIDE OF THE VAN RELATED TO HER STROKE, WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE LOCKI...

Jul 29, 2015 Service Brakes 95,400 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A DODGE CARAVAN FROM A DEALER AND SINCE PURCHASING IT, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. OUR DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING IN WHICH MY MOTHER WHO IS DISABLED AND CAN ONLY BE PUT ON ONE SIDE OF THE VAN RELATED TO HER STROKE, WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE LOCKI...

Jul 29, 2015 Exterior Lighting 95,400 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A DODGE CARAVAN FROM A DEALER AND SINCE PURCHASING IT, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. OUR DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING IN WHICH MY MOTHER WHO IS DISABLED AND CAN ONLY BE PUT ON ONE SIDE OF THE VAN RELATED TO HER STROKE, WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE LOCKI...

Jul 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

CRACKED FUEL PUMP HOUSING LEAKING FUEL BY EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Jul 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

CRACKED FUEL PUMP HOUSING LEAKING FUEL BY EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Jun 4, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 137,456 mi

JUST FILLED UP WITH FUEL, STARTED TO PULL IN TO TRAFFIC, ENGINE STALLED. ALMOST BROADSIDED BY A SEMI. NOW EVERY TIME I FILL UP, THE ENGINE STALLS UPON ACCELERATION. UPON DOING SOME CHECKING I HAVE FOUND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND THAT THE PROBLEM IS A FAULTY VALVE IN THE FUEL ...

Jun 4, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 137,456 mi

JUST FILLED UP WITH FUEL, STARTED TO PULL IN TO TRAFFIC, ENGINE STALLED. ALMOST BROADSIDED BY A SEMI. NOW EVERY TIME I FILL UP, THE ENGINE STALLS UPON ACCELERATION. UPON DOING SOME CHECKING I HAVE FOUND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND THAT THE PROBLEM IS A FAULTY VALVE IN THE FUEL ...

Apr 30, 2015 Engine 56,000 mi

ENGINE CAN STALL OUT AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. *TR

Apr 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

ENGINE CAN STALL OUT AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. *TR

Apr 30, 2015 Engine 56,000 mi

ENGINE CAN STALL OUT AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. *TR

Apr 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

ENGINE CAN STALL OUT AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. *TR

Apr 14, 2015 Suspension 133,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT RECENTLY , LIGHTS TURNED OFF, WORKED SWITCH BACK AND FORTH UNTIL CAME BACK ON DID NOT CRASH BUT WAS VERY ALARMED, RETURNED SAFELY HOME.PLEASE CHECK IF THERE IS RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM,ALSO KNOCK FROM SUSPENSION OCCURS. *TR

Apr 14, 2015 Exterior Lighting 133,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT RECENTLY , LIGHTS TURNED OFF, WORKED SWITCH BACK AND FORTH UNTIL CAME BACK ON DID NOT CRASH BUT WAS VERY ALARMED, RETURNED SAFELY HOME.PLEASE CHECK IF THERE IS RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM,ALSO KNOCK FROM SUSPENSION OCCURS. *TR

Apr 14, 2015 Suspension 133,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT RECENTLY , LIGHTS TURNED OFF, WORKED SWITCH BACK AND FORTH UNTIL CAME BACK ON DID NOT CRASH BUT WAS VERY ALARMED, RETURNED SAFELY HOME.PLEASE CHECK IF THERE IS RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM,ALSO KNOCK FROM SUSPENSION OCCURS. *TR

Apr 14, 2015 Exterior Lighting 133,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT RECENTLY , LIGHTS TURNED OFF, WORKED SWITCH BACK AND FORTH UNTIL CAME BACK ON DID NOT CRASH BUT WAS VERY ALARMED, RETURNED SAFELY HOME.PLEASE CHECK IF THERE IS RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM,ALSO KNOCK FROM SUSPENSION OCCURS. *TR

Mar 12, 2015 Seats 118,000 mi

MY DAUGHTERS AND I WERE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN AND I JUST PRESSED ON THE GAS WHEN THE BACK BENCH SEAT THAT HAS THE STOW AND GO SEATING UNLATCHED FROM THE FLOOR AND FLUNG HER BACKWARDS. THOUGH SHE DIDN'T GET TO HURT. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH. IS THIS A PROBLEM THAT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE? I AM N...

Mar 12, 2015 Seats 118,000 mi

MY DAUGHTERS AND I WERE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN AND I JUST PRESSED ON THE GAS WHEN THE BACK BENCH SEAT THAT HAS THE STOW AND GO SEATING UNLATCHED FROM THE FLOOR AND FLUNG HER BACKWARDS. THOUGH SHE DIDN'T GET TO HURT. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH. IS THIS A PROBLEM THAT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE? I AM N...

Mar 10, 2015 Air Bags 118,531 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mar 10, 2015 Air Bags 118,531 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Feb 10, 2015 Air Bags 116,000 mi

WHY ARE NOT ALL THE 2005 DODGE CARAVANS NOT COVERED ON THE RECALL FOR THE SENSORS THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. IT SHOULD NOT JUST COVER THE STATES THAT THEY FIGURE THAT SALT IS USED. IT IS USED HERE IN ABUNDANCE BECAUSE OF COST AND CLOSE VICINITY OF SALT LAKE. IF YOUR VIN NUMBER DOESN'T...

Feb 10, 2015 Air Bags 116,000 mi

WHY ARE NOT ALL THE 2005 DODGE CARAVANS NOT COVERED ON THE RECALL FOR THE SENSORS THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. IT SHOULD NOT JUST COVER THE STATES THAT THEY FIGURE THAT SALT IS USED. IT IS USED HERE IN ABUNDANCE BECAUSE OF COST AND CLOSE VICINITY OF SALT LAKE. IF YOUR VIN NUMBER DOESN'T...

Feb 8, 2015 Electrical System 103,258 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY DODGE CARAVAN 2005 ON THE FREEWAY AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT TURNING OFF AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER IS WOULD TOO. I WAS SCARY AND DANGEROUS HAD MY THREE CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WIFE WITH ME AT THE TIME. WE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JS

Feb 8, 2015 Exterior Lighting 103,258 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY DODGE CARAVAN 2005 ON THE FREEWAY AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT TURNING OFF AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER IS WOULD TOO. I WAS SCARY AND DANGEROUS HAD MY THREE CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WIFE WITH ME AT THE TIME. WE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JS

Feb 8, 2015 Electrical System 103,258 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY DODGE CARAVAN 2005 ON THE FREEWAY AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT TURNING OFF AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER IS WOULD TOO. I WAS SCARY AND DANGEROUS HAD MY THREE CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WIFE WITH ME AT THE TIME. WE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JS

Feb 8, 2015 Exterior Lighting 103,258 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY DODGE CARAVAN 2005 ON THE FREEWAY AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT TURNING OFF AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER IS WOULD TOO. I WAS SCARY AND DANGEROUS HAD MY THREE CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WIFE WITH ME AT THE TIME. WE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JS

Jan 13, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jan 13, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jan 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 68,800 mi

BEGAN SMELLING GAS FUMES, GOT STRONGER AND STRONGER AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL. CRACK IN FUEL PUMP. I BEGAN TO HEAR THAT THIS IS A TREND WITH THIS 2005 MODEL. *TR

Jan 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 68,800 mi

BEGAN SMELLING GAS FUMES, GOT STRONGER AND STRONGER AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL. CRACK IN FUEL PUMP. I BEGAN TO HEAR THAT THIS IS A TREND WITH THIS 2005 MODEL. *TR

Jan 4, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 141,000 mi

AFTER REFUELING THE CAR WILL STALL OUT, USUALLY THIS HAPPENS AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING. CAR TYPICALLY RESTARTS AND THERE IS NO OTHER INCIDENT UNTIL REFUELING AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN A DOZEN TIMES. *TR

Jan 4, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 141,000 mi

AFTER REFUELING THE CAR WILL STALL OUT, USUALLY THIS HAPPENS AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING. CAR TYPICALLY RESTARTS AND THERE IS NO OTHER INCIDENT UNTIL REFUELING AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN A DOZEN TIMES. *TR

Dec 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 138,000 mi

STARTING IN SEPT THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY VAN WOULD TURN OFF BY THEMSELVES PERIODICALLY. I LOOKED UP INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE COMPLAINTS THAT THIS HAPPENS BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. THIS ISSUE IS GETTING TO BE MUCH MORE FREQUENT AND FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME. TONIG...

Dec 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,350 mi

AFTER REFUELING THE VAN WOULD STALL THEN RESTART THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE KNOW. AFTER AN INTERNET SEARCH I SEE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND DESIGN FLAW. THE SEARCH PUTS THE BLAME ON THE "VAPOR/LIQUID SEPARATOR VALVE" REQUIRING A COMPLETE FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT. *TR

Dec 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 138,000 mi

STARTING IN SEPT THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY VAN WOULD TURN OFF BY THEMSELVES PERIODICALLY. I LOOKED UP INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE COMPLAINTS THAT THIS HAPPENS BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. THIS ISSUE IS GETTING TO BE MUCH MORE FREQUENT AND FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME. TONIG...

Dec 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,350 mi

AFTER REFUELING THE VAN WOULD STALL THEN RESTART THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE KNOW. AFTER AN INTERNET SEARCH I SEE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND DESIGN FLAW. THE SEARCH PUTS THE BLAME ON THE "VAPOR/LIQUID SEPARATOR VALVE" REQUIRING A COMPLETE FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT. *TR

Dec 19, 2014 Steering 115,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED HIS VEHICLE, I HAD THE FRONT END REALIGNED. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE INNER TIE ROD BOOT WAS DAMAGE AND THE TIEROD END WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD THE INNER TIEROD REPLACE BUT WE COULD NOT FIND A REPLACEMENT. BOTH BOOTS,LEFT AND RIGHT,. WERE DAMAGED AND THE GREASE WAS LEAKING OU...

Dec 19, 2014 Steering 115,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED HIS VEHICLE, I HAD THE FRONT END REALIGNED. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE INNER TIE ROD BOOT WAS DAMAGE AND THE TIEROD END WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD THE INNER TIEROD REPLACE BUT WE COULD NOT FIND A REPLACEMENT. BOTH BOOTS,LEFT AND RIGHT,. WERE DAMAGED AND THE GREASE WAS LEAKING OU...

Dec 16, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO COMPUTER GLITCH. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND ON-LINE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL. *TR

Dec 16, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

DOOR LOCK SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO COMPUTER GLITCH. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND ON-LINE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL. *TR

Dec 5, 2014 Electrical System 172,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUE WITH MY HEAD LIGHTS NOT WANTING TO CUT OFF WHEN PARKING. SOMETIME THEY WOULD ALSO JUST COME ON WHILE PARKED. THE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE NOW, ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO REACH DOWN AND TURN THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON FOR THEM...

Dec 5, 2014 Exterior Lighting 172,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUE WITH MY HEAD LIGHTS NOT WANTING TO CUT OFF WHEN PARKING. SOMETIME THEY WOULD ALSO JUST COME ON WHILE PARKED. THE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE NOW, ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO REACH DOWN AND TURN THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON FOR THEM...

Dec 5, 2014 Electrical System 172,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUE WITH MY HEAD LIGHTS NOT WANTING TO CUT OFF WHEN PARKING. SOMETIME THEY WOULD ALSO JUST COME ON WHILE PARKED. THE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE NOW, ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO REACH DOWN AND TURN THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON FOR THEM...

Dec 5, 2014 Exterior Lighting 172,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUE WITH MY HEAD LIGHTS NOT WANTING TO CUT OFF WHEN PARKING. SOMETIME THEY WOULD ALSO JUST COME ON WHILE PARKED. THE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE NOW, ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO REACH DOWN AND TURN THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON FOR THEM...

Nov 5, 2014 Electrical System 79,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE DASH LIGHTS WILL FLICKER, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL FLASH ON AND OFF, THE DOOR CHIME WILL GO OFF AND THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF AND TURN BACK ON. IN THE EVENING TIME WHILE THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKER, IT CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER ALSO. ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN IT FLICKERS, IT ...

Nov 5, 2014 Electrical System 79,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE DASH LIGHTS WILL FLICKER, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL FLASH ON AND OFF, THE DOOR CHIME WILL GO OFF AND THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF AND TURN BACK ON. IN THE EVENING TIME WHILE THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKER, IT CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER ALSO. ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN IT FLICKERS, IT ...

Oct 19, 2014 Electrical System 29,782 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE AIRPORT, BEFORE I JUST WAS ABOUT TO GET ON THE EXPRESSWAY, MY SPEEDOMETER WAS INDICATING THAT I WAS DRIVING 90 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT I WAS MAINTAINING A SPEED OF 35 MILES PER HOUR (KEEPING WITH THE FLOW OF OTHER VEHICLES). MY DASHBOARD WAS A MASS ARRAY...

Oct 19, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 29,782 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE AIRPORT, BEFORE I JUST WAS ABOUT TO GET ON THE EXPRESSWAY, MY SPEEDOMETER WAS INDICATING THAT I WAS DRIVING 90 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT I WAS MAINTAINING A SPEED OF 35 MILES PER HOUR (KEEPING WITH THE FLOW OF OTHER VEHICLES). MY DASHBOARD WAS A MASS ARRAY...

Oct 19, 2014 Electrical System 29,782 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE AIRPORT, BEFORE I JUST WAS ABOUT TO GET ON THE EXPRESSWAY, MY SPEEDOMETER WAS INDICATING THAT I WAS DRIVING 90 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT I WAS MAINTAINING A SPEED OF 35 MILES PER HOUR (KEEPING WITH THE FLOW OF OTHER VEHICLES). MY DASHBOARD WAS A MASS ARRAY...

Oct 19, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 29,782 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM THE AIRPORT, BEFORE I JUST WAS ABOUT TO GET ON THE EXPRESSWAY, MY SPEEDOMETER WAS INDICATING THAT I WAS DRIVING 90 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT I WAS MAINTAINING A SPEED OF 35 MILES PER HOUR (KEEPING WITH THE FLOW OF OTHER VEHICLES). MY DASHBOARD WAS A MASS ARRAY...

Sep 12, 2014 Engine 125,000 mi

IF THE VAN IS REALLY LOW ON GAS AND I FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, WHEN I LEAVE THE STATION, BY THE FIRST OR SECOND TIME I STOP OR REALLY SLOW DOWN THE VAN WILL DIE. IT MUST BE FILLED COMPLETELY THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN A COUPLE PLACES TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BUT CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I TRY AND MAKE IT DIE ON ME...

Sep 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

IF THE VAN IS REALLY LOW ON GAS AND I FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, WHEN I LEAVE THE STATION, BY THE FIRST OR SECOND TIME I STOP OR REALLY SLOW DOWN THE VAN WILL DIE. IT MUST BE FILLED COMPLETELY THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN A COUPLE PLACES TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BUT CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I TRY AND MAKE IT DIE ON ME...

Sep 12, 2014 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

IF THE VAN IS REALLY LOW ON GAS AND I FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, WHEN I LEAVE THE STATION, BY THE FIRST OR SECOND TIME I STOP OR REALLY SLOW DOWN THE VAN WILL DIE. IT MUST BE FILLED COMPLETELY THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN A COUPLE PLACES TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BUT CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I TRY AND MAKE IT DIE ON ME...

Sep 12, 2014 Engine 125,000 mi

IF THE VAN IS REALLY LOW ON GAS AND I FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, WHEN I LEAVE THE STATION, BY THE FIRST OR SECOND TIME I STOP OR REALLY SLOW DOWN THE VAN WILL DIE. IT MUST BE FILLED COMPLETELY THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN A COUPLE PLACES TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BUT CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I TRY AND MAKE IT DIE ON ME...

Sep 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

IF THE VAN IS REALLY LOW ON GAS AND I FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, WHEN I LEAVE THE STATION, BY THE FIRST OR SECOND TIME I STOP OR REALLY SLOW DOWN THE VAN WILL DIE. IT MUST BE FILLED COMPLETELY THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN A COUPLE PLACES TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BUT CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I TRY AND MAKE IT DIE ON ME...

Sep 12, 2014 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

IF THE VAN IS REALLY LOW ON GAS AND I FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, WHEN I LEAVE THE STATION, BY THE FIRST OR SECOND TIME I STOP OR REALLY SLOW DOWN THE VAN WILL DIE. IT MUST BE FILLED COMPLETELY THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN A COUPLE PLACES TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BUT CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I TRY AND MAKE IT DIE ON ME...

Aug 17, 2014 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM A FRIENDS AND SUDDENLY MY DASH BOARD STARTED TO FLASH. I COULD STILL DRIVE AND THE RADIO WAS UNAFFECTED HOWEVER THEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS TURNED OFF COMPLETELY WHICH REALLY SCARED ME. I HAD NO IDEA HOW FAST I WAS DRIVING EITHER. THE DASH BOARD WAS BLACK BUT THEN AFTER A BIT ...

Aug 17, 2014 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM A FRIENDS AND SUDDENLY MY DASH BOARD STARTED TO FLASH. I COULD STILL DRIVE AND THE RADIO WAS UNAFFECTED HOWEVER THEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS TURNED OFF COMPLETELY WHICH REALLY SCARED ME. I HAD NO IDEA HOW FAST I WAS DRIVING EITHER. THE DASH BOARD WAS BLACK BUT THEN AFTER A BIT ...

Aug 12, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,552 mi

THE DODGE CARAVAN HAS A LOUD GASOLINE SMELL. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DODGE DEALER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A PIECE OF BROCCOLI FOUND UNDER THE SEAT. NOW THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IS UNBEARABLE AND EVERY TIME I ENTER THE VEHICLE IT MAKES MY SKIN BREAK OUT IN HIVES ASSOCIATED WITH ANXIETY BECAUSE I THINK...

Aug 12, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,552 mi

THE DODGE CARAVAN HAS A LOUD GASOLINE SMELL. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DODGE DEALER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A PIECE OF BROCCOLI FOUND UNDER THE SEAT. NOW THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IS UNBEARABLE AND EVERY TIME I ENTER THE VEHICLE IT MAKES MY SKIN BREAK OUT IN HIVES ASSOCIATED WITH ANXIETY BECAUSE I THINK...

Aug 4, 2014 Steering 200,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED ON THE STEEL TUBING WHERE A RUBBER AND METAL CLAMP HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FRAME BEHIND THE ENGINE. WATER, SALT AND DIRT CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE AS IT WAS CAUGHT IN THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY. RESULT WAS A FAILURE IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAN OVE...

Aug 4, 2014 Steering 200,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED ON THE STEEL TUBING WHERE A RUBBER AND METAL CLAMP HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FRAME BEHIND THE ENGINE. WATER, SALT AND DIRT CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE AS IT WAS CAUGHT IN THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY. RESULT WAS A FAILURE IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAN OVE...

Jul 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES WHICH ARE BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I WILL HAVE IT CHECKED OUT TOMORROW BUT MY FRIEND WHO IS ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR 35 YEARS SAID THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE A FUEL PUMP AND HOUSING UNIT PROBLEM. THE SMELL IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE AND BECOMES OVERWHELMING WHEN...

Jul 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES WHICH ARE BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I WILL HAVE IT CHECKED OUT TOMORROW BUT MY FRIEND WHO IS ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR 35 YEARS SAID THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE A FUEL PUMP AND HOUSING UNIT PROBLEM. THE SMELL IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE AND BECOMES OVERWHELMING WHEN...

Jul 21, 2014 Engine 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMAL FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE ...

Jul 21, 2014 Engine 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMAL FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE ...

Jul 19, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 171,457 mi

LEAKING GAS CAUSED BY HAIR LINE CRACK IN FUEL PUMP. *TR

Jul 19, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 171,457 mi

LEAKING GAS CAUSED BY HAIR LINE CRACK IN FUEL PUMP. *TR

Jun 12, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR POWER LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS ONLY LOCKED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BODY CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE ...

Jun 12, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR POWER LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS ONLY LOCKED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BODY CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE ...

Jun 12, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR POWER LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS ONLY LOCKED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BODY CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE ...

Jun 12, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR POWER LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS ONLY LOCKED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BODY CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE ...

Jun 11, 2014 Electrical System

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CORPORATION AND DEALERSHIP VIOLATION OF ADA CIVIL RIGHTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER LOCKS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC, IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE, WITH HIS YEAR AND MODEL. THE CONSUMER STATED, T...

Jun 11, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 163,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AT 15MPH AS A SAFETY FEATURE AND THEN DO NOT. IT ALSO MEANS I HAVE TO ENTER THE CAR ONLY FROM DRIVER SIDE AND MANUALLY LOCK OR UNLOCK ALL MY DOORS AND MY TRUNK DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I ...

Jun 11, 2014 Electrical System

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CORPORATION AND DEALERSHIP VIOLATION OF ADA CIVIL RIGHTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER LOCKS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC, IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE, WITH HIS YEAR AND MODEL. THE CONSUMER STATED, T...

Jun 11, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 163,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AT 15MPH AS A SAFETY FEATURE AND THEN DO NOT. IT ALSO MEANS I HAVE TO ENTER THE CAR ONLY FROM DRIVER SIDE AND MANUALLY LOCK OR UNLOCK ALL MY DOORS AND MY TRUNK DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I ...

Jun 10, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BLEW UP AND STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE. AFTER PICKING IT UP FROM THE SHOP, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER VEHICLE OF MY SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HOLE ON THE NECK OF THE UNIT. *TR

Jun 10, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BLEW UP AND STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE. AFTER PICKING IT UP FROM THE SHOP, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER VEHICLE OF MY SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HOLE ON THE NECK OF THE UNIT. *TR

Jun 10, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BLEW UP AND STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE. AFTER PICKING IT UP FROM THE SHOP, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER VEHICLE OF MY SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HOLE ON THE NECK OF THE UNIT. *TR

Jun 10, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BLEW UP AND STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE. AFTER PICKING IT UP FROM THE SHOP, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER VEHICLE OF MY SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HOLE ON THE NECK OF THE UNIT. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 156,901 mi

LOCKS NO LONGER WORK WITH THE FOB OR THE AUTOMATIC LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON IN THE CAR. THE LOCKS NO LONGER LOCK WHEN THE CAR REACHES 10 OR 15 MPH. IF IT STOPS WORKING WHILE YOUR CAR IS UNLOCKED, YOU CAN NOT SECURE YOUR VEHICLE BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT MANUALLY LOCK THE TRUNK. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 Electrical System 156,901 mi

LOCKS NO LONGER WORK WITH THE FOB OR THE AUTOMATIC LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON IN THE CAR. THE LOCKS NO LONGER LOCK WHEN THE CAR REACHES 10 OR 15 MPH. IF IT STOPS WORKING WHILE YOUR CAR IS UNLOCKED, YOU CAN NOT SECURE YOUR VEHICLE BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT MANUALLY LOCK THE TRUNK. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 156,901 mi

LOCKS NO LONGER WORK WITH THE FOB OR THE AUTOMATIC LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON IN THE CAR. THE LOCKS NO LONGER LOCK WHEN THE CAR REACHES 10 OR 15 MPH. IF IT STOPS WORKING WHILE YOUR CAR IS UNLOCKED, YOU CAN NOT SECURE YOUR VEHICLE BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT MANUALLY LOCK THE TRUNK. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 Electrical System 156,901 mi

LOCKS NO LONGER WORK WITH THE FOB OR THE AUTOMATIC LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON IN THE CAR. THE LOCKS NO LONGER LOCK WHEN THE CAR REACHES 10 OR 15 MPH. IF IT STOPS WORKING WHILE YOUR CAR IS UNLOCKED, YOU CAN NOT SECURE YOUR VEHICLE BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT MANUALLY LOCK THE TRUNK. *TR

May 21, 2014 Electrical System

THE KEY FOB WORKS ONLY ON THE TWO FRONT DOORS. IT DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE SLIDING DOORS OR REAR HATCH. VERY FRUSTRATING. *TR

May 21, 2014 Electrical System

THE KEY FOB WORKS ONLY ON THE TWO FRONT DOORS. IT DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE SLIDING DOORS OR REAR HATCH. VERY FRUSTRATING. *TR

May 13, 2014 Electrical System 25,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE CAR IS WITH THE KEY, AND THERE'S NO KEYHOLE EXCEPT ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. DEALER FIXED IT ONCE: $89. SECOND TIME, HE CHARGED $400 FOR A NEW BODY MODULE. EACH TIME IT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN AFTER ABOUT THREE MONTHS. HE FIXED IT ON...

May 13, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 25,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE CAR IS WITH THE KEY, AND THERE'S NO KEYHOLE EXCEPT ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. DEALER FIXED IT ONCE: $89. SECOND TIME, HE CHARGED $400 FOR A NEW BODY MODULE. EACH TIME IT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN AFTER ABOUT THREE MONTHS. HE FIXED IT ON...

May 13, 2014 Electrical System 25,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE CAR IS WITH THE KEY, AND THERE'S NO KEYHOLE EXCEPT ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. DEALER FIXED IT ONCE: $89. SECOND TIME, HE CHARGED $400 FOR A NEW BODY MODULE. EACH TIME IT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN AFTER ABOUT THREE MONTHS. HE FIXED IT ON...

May 13, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 25,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE CAR IS WITH THE KEY, AND THERE'S NO KEYHOLE EXCEPT ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. DEALER FIXED IT ONCE: $89. SECOND TIME, HE CHARGED $400 FOR A NEW BODY MODULE. EACH TIME IT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN AFTER ABOUT THREE MONTHS. HE FIXED IT ON...

May 12, 2014 Electrical System 164,000 mi

HEADLIGHT GO OFF AND ON GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED ON 65 WITH NO STREET LIGHT MY FAMILY ON FOUR WAS IN THE VAN SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED JUST LIKE GM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

May 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting 164,000 mi

HEADLIGHT GO OFF AND ON GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED ON 65 WITH NO STREET LIGHT MY FAMILY ON FOUR WAS IN THE VAN SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED JUST LIKE GM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

May 12, 2014 Electrical System 164,000 mi

HEADLIGHT GO OFF AND ON GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED ON 65 WITH NO STREET LIGHT MY FAMILY ON FOUR WAS IN THE VAN SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED JUST LIKE GM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

May 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting 164,000 mi

HEADLIGHT GO OFF AND ON GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED ON 65 WITH NO STREET LIGHT MY FAMILY ON FOUR WAS IN THE VAN SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED JUST LIKE GM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

May 6, 2014 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WILL NOT TURN ON HAVE TO KEEP ON TURNING THE KNOB BACK AND FORTH SO MANY TIMES FOR THE LIGHTS TO COME ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK THE BRIGHT WORKS BUT THE DIM IS THE ONE THAT WILL STAY ON.THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE KNOB IS TURNED TO OFF AND EATS UP T...

May 6, 2014 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WILL NOT TURN ON HAVE TO KEEP ON TURNING THE KNOB BACK AND FORTH SO MANY TIMES FOR THE LIGHTS TO COME ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK THE BRIGHT WORKS BUT THE DIM IS THE ONE THAT WILL STAY ON.THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE KNOB IS TURNED TO OFF AND EATS UP T...

Apr 24, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

Apr 24, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE KEY FOB BEEPED, BUT DID NOTHING, AND USING THE BUTTONS WITHIN THE CAR DID NOTHING. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO FIXED LOOSE WIRES, AND THEY WORKED AGAIN... FOR JUST A COUPLE MONTHS. NOW THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO HAVE DODGE "FLASH" THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, (FOR OVER $100!)...

Apr 24, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE KEY FOB BEEPED, BUT DID NOTHING, AND USING THE BUTTONS WITHIN THE CAR DID NOTHING. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO FIXED LOOSE WIRES, AND THEY WORKED AGAIN... FOR JUST A COUPLE MONTHS. NOW THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO HAVE DODGE "FLASH" THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, (FOR OVER $100!)...

Apr 24, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

Apr 24, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE KEY FOB BEEPED, BUT DID NOTHING, AND USING THE BUTTONS WITHIN THE CAR DID NOTHING. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO FIXED LOOSE WIRES, AND THEY WORKED AGAIN... FOR JUST A COUPLE MONTHS. NOW THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO HAVE DODGE "FLASH" THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, (FOR OVER $100!)...

Apr 24, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE KEY FOB BEEPED, BUT DID NOTHING, AND USING THE BUTTONS WITHIN THE CAR DID NOTHING. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO FIXED LOOSE WIRES, AND THEY WORKED AGAIN... FOR JUST A COUPLE MONTHS. NOW THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO HAVE DODGE "FLASH" THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, (FOR OVER $100!)...

Apr 23, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL COULD NOT PUSH GAS PEDAL DOWN, SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE OFTEN, VAN HAS 89,000 MILES, STARTED AT 49,000 MILES, CLEANED THROTTLE BODY MANY TIMES DOES NOT HELP, I THINK FAULTY CRUISE. *TR CONTROL FROM FACTORY. PURCHASED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT IN 2008. *TR

Apr 23, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL COULD NOT PUSH GAS PEDAL DOWN, SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE OFTEN, VAN HAS 89,000 MILES, STARTED AT 49,000 MILES, CLEANED THROTTLE BODY MANY TIMES DOES NOT HELP, I THINK FAULTY CRUISE. *TR CONTROL FROM FACTORY. PURCHASED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT IN 2008. *TR

Apr 10, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS CEASE TO FUNCTION FROM INTERNAL SWITCH OR KEY FOB. KEY FOB STILL ACTIVATES ANTI-THEFT ALARM AND WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK THE REAR LIFTGATE BUT NOT THE FRONT DOORS OR SLIDING DOORS. REMOVING AND RESETTING THE IOD FUSE/RELAY WILL RESOLVE THE ISSUE FOR A SHORT TIME BUT IT FAILS AGAIN WITHI...

Apr 10, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS CEASE TO FUNCTION FROM INTERNAL SWITCH OR KEY FOB. KEY FOB STILL ACTIVATES ANTI-THEFT ALARM AND WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK THE REAR LIFTGATE BUT NOT THE FRONT DOORS OR SLIDING DOORS. REMOVING AND RESETTING THE IOD FUSE/RELAY WILL RESOLVE THE ISSUE FOR A SHORT TIME BUT IT FAILS AGAIN WITHI...

Mar 5, 2014 Electrical System 114,234 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON AND/OR GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 5, 2014 Exterior Lighting 114,234 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON AND/OR GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 5, 2014 Electrical System 114,234 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON AND/OR GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 5, 2014 Exterior Lighting 114,234 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON AND/OR GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 36,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED. THE DOOR LOCKS COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE. THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC REMOVED THE IOD FUSE FOR A BRIEF MOMENT AND WHEN THE FUSE WAS REPLACED, THE DOORS UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE B...

Feb 26, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 36,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED. THE DOOR LOCKS COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE. THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC REMOVED THE IOD FUSE FOR A BRIEF MOMENT AND WHEN THE FUSE WAS REPLACED, THE DOORS UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE B...

Jan 20, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. DOSE NOT WORK WITH WIRELESS REMOTE OR WITH THE POWER LOCKS IN THE VEHICLE. WENT TO DODGE DEALER IN QUEENS STATED I NEEDED A BODY CONTROLE MODULE FOR $900.00 PLUS. DEALER WHRER I BROUGHT VEHICLE 1 WEEK BEFORE SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED BY LEMON LAW WARRANTY OR AFTER MARK...

Jan 20, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. DOSE NOT WORK WITH WIRELESS REMOTE OR WITH THE POWER LOCKS IN THE VEHICLE. WENT TO DODGE DEALER IN QUEENS STATED I NEEDED A BODY CONTROLE MODULE FOR $900.00 PLUS. DEALER WHRER I BROUGHT VEHICLE 1 WEEK BEFORE SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED BY LEMON LAW WARRANTY OR AFTER MARK...

Jan 15, 2014 Structure 122,881 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. THERE IS ONLY 2 DOORS THAT CAN BE UNLOCKED BY THE KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE. GETTING CHILDREN OUT FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER REQUIRES CLIMBING THROUGH THE VEHICLE TO REACH THE DOOR LOCK. ALSO THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK THE DOORS FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT TO PREVENT CHILD...

Jan 15, 2014 Electrical System 122,881 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. THERE IS ONLY 2 DOORS THAT CAN BE UNLOCKED BY THE KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE. GETTING CHILDREN OUT FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER REQUIRES CLIMBING THROUGH THE VEHICLE TO REACH THE DOOR LOCK. ALSO THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK THE DOORS FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT TO PREVENT CHILD...

Jan 15, 2014 Structure 122,881 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. THERE IS ONLY 2 DOORS THAT CAN BE UNLOCKED BY THE KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE. GETTING CHILDREN OUT FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER REQUIRES CLIMBING THROUGH THE VEHICLE TO REACH THE DOOR LOCK. ALSO THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK THE DOORS FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT TO PREVENT CHILD...

Jan 15, 2014 Electrical System 122,881 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. THERE IS ONLY 2 DOORS THAT CAN BE UNLOCKED BY THE KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE. GETTING CHILDREN OUT FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER REQUIRES CLIMBING THROUGH THE VEHICLE TO REACH THE DOOR LOCK. ALSO THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK THE DOORS FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT TO PREVENT CHILD...

Dec 10, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 171,813 mi

I NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL WHENEVER I APPROACHED THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID HE HAD ALREADY REPAIRED 3 OR 4 DODGES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE HOUSING WAS CRACKED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. I FOUND NO RECAL...

Dec 10, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 171,813 mi

I NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL WHENEVER I APPROACHED THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID HE HAD ALREADY REPAIRED 3 OR 4 DODGES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE HOUSING WAS CRACKED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. I FOUND NO RECAL...

Oct 28, 2013 Electrical System 71,000 mi

LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK, DOORS NEED TO BE LOCKED AND LOCKED MANUALLY. FUSE REMOVED AND REPLACED BUT ONLY SOLVES THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY DODGE. SO MANY REPORTED FAILURES. *TR

Oct 28, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK, DOORS NEED TO BE LOCKED AND LOCKED MANUALLY. FUSE REMOVED AND REPLACED BUT ONLY SOLVES THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY DODGE. SO MANY REPORTED FAILURES. *TR

Oct 28, 2013 Electrical System 71,000 mi

LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK, DOORS NEED TO BE LOCKED AND LOCKED MANUALLY. FUSE REMOVED AND REPLACED BUT ONLY SOLVES THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY DODGE. SO MANY REPORTED FAILURES. *TR

Oct 28, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK, DOORS NEED TO BE LOCKED AND LOCKED MANUALLY. FUSE REMOVED AND REPLACED BUT ONLY SOLVES THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY DODGE. SO MANY REPORTED FAILURES. *TR

Sep 16, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP BECAUSE THE HOUSING CRACKS AND CAUSES A FUEL LEAK. THE PLASTIC TUBE FROM THE GAS TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP CRACKS AND IT IS CONTINUALLY LOOSE. THE PART CANNOT BE FIXED WITHOUT REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE GAS FUMES ARE SO CLOSE T...

Sep 16, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP BECAUSE THE HOUSING CRACKS AND CAUSES A FUEL LEAK. THE PLASTIC TUBE FROM THE GAS TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP CRACKS AND IT IS CONTINUALLY LOOSE. THE PART CANNOT BE FIXED WITHOUT REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE GAS FUMES ARE SO CLOSE T...

Jul 19, 2013 Electrical System 136,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK OUT OF THE BLUE, THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK THE VEHICLE NOW IS TO MANUALLY LOCK EACH DOOR. THE BATTERY ON THE KEY FOB WAS JUST REPLACED, NON OF THE SWITCHES WORK. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOORS TO LOCK OR UNLOCK IS BY MANUALLY PULLING UP PR PUSHING DOWN ON THE LOCK PIECE, OR...

Jul 19, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 136,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK OUT OF THE BLUE, THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK THE VEHICLE NOW IS TO MANUALLY LOCK EACH DOOR. THE BATTERY ON THE KEY FOB WAS JUST REPLACED, NON OF THE SWITCHES WORK. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOORS TO LOCK OR UNLOCK IS BY MANUALLY PULLING UP PR PUSHING DOWN ON THE LOCK PIECE, OR...

Jul 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

TWICE NOW I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP NOT DUE TO THE PUMP ITSELF BUT THE HOUSING CRACKS AND CAUSES A LEAK. AT 54,000 AND 130,000. SAME PROBLEM CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. THE SECOND TIME THE SEAL GAVE OUT COMPLETELY IN FRONT OF MY CHILDREN'S' SCHOOL. THE FUEL TANK EMPTIED IN THE PARKING LOT, HAD TO...

Jul 19, 2013 Electrical System 136,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK OUT OF THE BLUE, THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK THE VEHICLE NOW IS TO MANUALLY LOCK EACH DOOR. THE BATTERY ON THE KEY FOB WAS JUST REPLACED, NON OF THE SWITCHES WORK. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOORS TO LOCK OR UNLOCK IS BY MANUALLY PULLING UP PR PUSHING DOWN ON THE LOCK PIECE, OR...

Jul 19, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 136,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK OUT OF THE BLUE, THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK THE VEHICLE NOW IS TO MANUALLY LOCK EACH DOOR. THE BATTERY ON THE KEY FOB WAS JUST REPLACED, NON OF THE SWITCHES WORK. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOORS TO LOCK OR UNLOCK IS BY MANUALLY PULLING UP PR PUSHING DOWN ON THE LOCK PIECE, OR...

Jul 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

TWICE NOW I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP NOT DUE TO THE PUMP ITSELF BUT THE HOUSING CRACKS AND CAUSES A LEAK. AT 54,000 AND 130,000. SAME PROBLEM CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. THE SECOND TIME THE SEAL GAVE OUT COMPLETELY IN FRONT OF MY CHILDREN'S' SCHOOL. THE FUEL TANK EMPTIED IN THE PARKING LOT, HAD TO...

Jul 17, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS COULD ONLY BE OPENED AND CLOSED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Jul 17, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS COULD ONLY BE OPENED AND CLOSED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Jul 10, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO UNLOCK AND LOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE DOORS HAD TO BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

Jul 10, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO UNLOCK AND LOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE DOORS HAD TO BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

Jul 3, 2013 Suspension

I PURCHASED MONROE ECONO-MATIC STRUT ASSEMBLIES IN FEB 2013 FROM ROCK AUTO. I INSTALLED THEM IN MARCH ON MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE RIGHT ONE STARTED MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE ABOUT ONE MONTH LATER. I FOUND OUT THE WARRANTY IS ONLY 30 DAYS THROUGH ROCK AUTO. WHEN I CHECKED MONROE'S SIG...

Jul 3, 2013 Suspension

I PURCHASED MONROE ECONO-MATIC STRUT ASSEMBLIES IN FEB 2013 FROM ROCK AUTO. I INSTALLED THEM IN MARCH ON MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE RIGHT ONE STARTED MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE ABOUT ONE MONTH LATER. I FOUND OUT THE WARRANTY IS ONLY 30 DAYS THROUGH ROCK AUTO. WHEN I CHECKED MONROE'S SIG...

Jun 27, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING THE LOCK THE DOORS WITH THE KEY ALARM OR MANUALLY, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *TR

Jun 27, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING THE LOCK THE DOORS WITH THE KEY ALARM OR MANUALLY, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *TR

May 16, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE REFUELED TO CAPACITY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VAPOR LOCK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE F...

May 16, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE REFUELED TO CAPACITY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VAPOR LOCK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE F...

May 13, 2013 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

AT FIRST MY CARAVAN STARTED EATING BRAKE PADS, CHANGING THEM APPROX EVERY 6-8 MONTHS...THEN, IT STARTED SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED OR GOING DOWN A STEEP GRADE...I HAVE CHANGED ROTORS 3 TIMES AND ALSO HAVE CHANGED CALIPERS & BRAKE LINES....IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE AN...

May 13, 2013 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

AT FIRST MY CARAVAN STARTED EATING BRAKE PADS, CHANGING THEM APPROX EVERY 6-8 MONTHS...THEN, IT STARTED SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED OR GOING DOWN A STEEP GRADE...I HAVE CHANGED ROTORS 3 TIMES AND ALSO HAVE CHANGED CALIPERS & BRAKE LINES....IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE AN...

Apr 25, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WITH THE KEY MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMI...

Apr 25, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WITH THE KEY MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMI...

Feb 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING TWICE NOW. UPON EXTENSIVE ONLINE RESEARCH THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE CARAVAN FROM 1998 THROUGH 2004 WITH RECALLS. WHEN LOOKING ONLINE I'VE READ MANY COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE STILL HAVING TH...

Feb 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING TWICE NOW. UPON EXTENSIVE ONLINE RESEARCH THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE CARAVAN FROM 1998 THROUGH 2004 WITH RECALLS. WHEN LOOKING ONLINE I'VE READ MANY COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE STILL HAVING TH...

Jan 21, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 76,834 mi

POWER LOCK FAILED ON ALL LOCKS. THE REAR GATE CAN NOT BE LOCKED. *TR

Jan 21, 2013 Electrical System 76,834 mi

POWER LOCK FAILED ON ALL LOCKS. THE REAR GATE CAN NOT BE LOCKED. *TR

Jan 21, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 76,834 mi

POWER LOCK FAILED ON ALL LOCKS. THE REAR GATE CAN NOT BE LOCKED. *TR

Jan 21, 2013 Electrical System 76,834 mi

POWER LOCK FAILED ON ALL LOCKS. THE REAR GATE CAN NOT BE LOCKED. *TR

Jan 18, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK. NEITHER THE BUTTONS ON THE KEY FOB NOR THE SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE DOOR PANELS WILL LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. IF I DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RE-CONNECT IT, THE LOCKS WILL WORK PROPERLY, BUT ONLY FOR SHORT TIME PERIODS. *TR

Jan 18, 2013 Electrical System 36,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK. NEITHER THE BUTTONS ON THE KEY FOB NOR THE SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE DOOR PANELS WILL LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. IF I DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RE-CONNECT IT, THE LOCKS WILL WORK PROPERLY, BUT ONLY FOR SHORT TIME PERIODS. *TR

Jan 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. UNABLE TO TURN ON. *TR

Jan 18, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK. NEITHER THE BUTTONS ON THE KEY FOB NOR THE SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE DOOR PANELS WILL LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. IF I DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RE-CONNECT IT, THE LOCKS WILL WORK PROPERLY, BUT ONLY FOR SHORT TIME PERIODS. *TR

Jan 18, 2013 Electrical System 36,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK. NEITHER THE BUTTONS ON THE KEY FOB NOR THE SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE DOOR PANELS WILL LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. IF I DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RE-CONNECT IT, THE LOCKS WILL WORK PROPERLY, BUT ONLY FOR SHORT TIME PERIODS. *TR

Jan 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. UNABLE TO TURN ON. *TR

Jan 11, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

THE POWER DOORS LOCKS DO NOT WORK ANYMORE. WE USE THIS VAN AS AN ADA WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. WE CANNOT LOCK THE REAR HATCH WITH A KEY. WE ARE VULNERABLE TO LEAVING THE REAR HATCH UNLOCKED. THE DRIVERS DOOR IS THE ONLY DOOR WITH A KEY ACCESS. THE OTHER DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEY ACCESS TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. ...

Jan 11, 2013 Electrical System 49,000 mi

THE POWER DOORS LOCKS DO NOT WORK ANYMORE. WE USE THIS VAN AS AN ADA WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. WE CANNOT LOCK THE REAR HATCH WITH A KEY. WE ARE VULNERABLE TO LEAVING THE REAR HATCH UNLOCKED. THE DRIVERS DOOR IS THE ONLY DOOR WITH A KEY ACCESS. THE OTHER DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEY ACCESS TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. ...

Jan 11, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

THE POWER DOORS LOCKS DO NOT WORK ANYMORE. WE USE THIS VAN AS AN ADA WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. WE CANNOT LOCK THE REAR HATCH WITH A KEY. WE ARE VULNERABLE TO LEAVING THE REAR HATCH UNLOCKED. THE DRIVERS DOOR IS THE ONLY DOOR WITH A KEY ACCESS. THE OTHER DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEY ACCESS TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. ...

Jan 11, 2013 Electrical System 49,000 mi

THE POWER DOORS LOCKS DO NOT WORK ANYMORE. WE USE THIS VAN AS AN ADA WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. WE CANNOT LOCK THE REAR HATCH WITH A KEY. WE ARE VULNERABLE TO LEAVING THE REAR HATCH UNLOCKED. THE DRIVERS DOOR IS THE ONLY DOOR WITH A KEY ACCESS. THE OTHER DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEY ACCESS TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. ...

Dec 28, 2012 Electrical System 95,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,YOU LOCK THE DOORS WITH REMOTE LIGHTS FLASH BUT DOORS DON'T LOCK ,CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN WITH SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS THEIR SUPPOSE TO LOCK WHEN SPEED REACHES 18 MPH ,I HAVE NOTICED LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING MY ISSUE. THANKS. *TR

Dec 28, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 95,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,YOU LOCK THE DOORS WITH REMOTE LIGHTS FLASH BUT DOORS DON'T LOCK ,CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN WITH SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS THEIR SUPPOSE TO LOCK WHEN SPEED REACHES 18 MPH ,I HAVE NOTICED LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING MY ISSUE. THANKS. *TR

Dec 28, 2012 Electrical System 95,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,YOU LOCK THE DOORS WITH REMOTE LIGHTS FLASH BUT DOORS DON'T LOCK ,CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN WITH SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS THEIR SUPPOSE TO LOCK WHEN SPEED REACHES 18 MPH ,I HAVE NOTICED LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING MY ISSUE. THANKS. *TR

Dec 28, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 95,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,YOU LOCK THE DOORS WITH REMOTE LIGHTS FLASH BUT DOORS DON'T LOCK ,CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN WITH SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS THEIR SUPPOSE TO LOCK WHEN SPEED REACHES 18 MPH ,I HAVE NOTICED LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING MY ISSUE. THANKS. *TR

Dec 12, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 70,502 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK. *TR

Dec 12, 2012 Electrical System 70,502 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK. *TR

Dec 12, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 70,502 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK. *TR

Dec 12, 2012 Electrical System 70,502 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK. *TR

Nov 30, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE DOORS COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Nov 30, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE DOORS COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Nov 21, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND THE DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS THE ONLY DOOR THAT COULD BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY BY USING THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACT...

Nov 21, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND THE DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS THE ONLY DOOR THAT COULD BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY BY USING THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACT...

Nov 15, 2012 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ONLY DOOR THAT WOULD LOCK WAS THE REAR LIFTGATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF THE FUSE WAS REMOVED IT CORRECTED THE PRO...

Nov 15, 2012 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ONLY DOOR THAT WOULD LOCK WAS THE REAR LIFTGATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF THE FUSE WAS REMOVED IT CORRECTED THE PRO...

Nov 7, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 23,800 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT PURCHASE NEW ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. DOORS WILL WORK MANUALLY, BUT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE OR POWER LOCK BUTTONS. THE BACK DOOR GATE WILL NOT LOCK WITHOUT THE POWER LOCKS WORKING. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN RE...

Nov 7, 2012 Electrical System 23,800 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT PURCHASE NEW ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. DOORS WILL WORK MANUALLY, BUT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE OR POWER LOCK BUTTONS. THE BACK DOOR GATE WILL NOT LOCK WITHOUT THE POWER LOCKS WORKING. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN RE...

Nov 7, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 23,800 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT PURCHASE NEW ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. DOORS WILL WORK MANUALLY, BUT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE OR POWER LOCK BUTTONS. THE BACK DOOR GATE WILL NOT LOCK WITHOUT THE POWER LOCKS WORKING. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN RE...

Nov 7, 2012 Electrical System 23,800 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT PURCHASE NEW ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. DOORS WILL WORK MANUALLY, BUT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE OR POWER LOCK BUTTONS. THE BACK DOOR GATE WILL NOT LOCK WITHOUT THE POWER LOCKS WORKING. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN RE...

Nov 5, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 53,210 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCK RELAY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE CONTINUED...

Nov 5, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 53,210 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCK RELAY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE CONTINUED...

Oct 25, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED OPERATING. THEY CANNOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, NOR CAN THE BE UNLOCKED BY THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S POWER BUTTONS. AS TIME HAS GONE BY, WE HAVE BEEN MANUALLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS, BUT NOW THOSE ARE EVEN GETTING HARDER TO UNLOCK MANUALLY....IT I...

Oct 25, 2012 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED OPERATING. THEY CANNOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, NOR CAN THE BE UNLOCKED BY THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S POWER BUTTONS. AS TIME HAS GONE BY, WE HAVE BEEN MANUALLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS, BUT NOW THOSE ARE EVEN GETTING HARDER TO UNLOCK MANUALLY....IT I...

Oct 25, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED OPERATING. THEY CANNOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, NOR CAN THE BE UNLOCKED BY THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S POWER BUTTONS. AS TIME HAS GONE BY, WE HAVE BEEN MANUALLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS, BUT NOW THOSE ARE EVEN GETTING HARDER TO UNLOCK MANUALLY....IT I...

Oct 25, 2012 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED OPERATING. THEY CANNOT BE UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, NOR CAN THE BE UNLOCKED BY THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S POWER BUTTONS. AS TIME HAS GONE BY, WE HAVE BEEN MANUALLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS, BUT NOW THOSE ARE EVEN GETTING HARDER TO UNLOCK MANUALLY....IT I...

Sep 27, 2012 Electrical System 90,000 mi

CAR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT WORK ON KEY CHAIN OR BUTTONS ON DOOR WILL NOT LOCK DOORS HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS PULL IOD FUSE AND THEY WILL START BACK WORKING FOR TWO DAYS UP TO A WEEK THEN THEY QUIT WORKING AGAIN CALLED MAIN DODGE CORP THEY SAID THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINT ON IT BUT THE...

Sep 27, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

CAR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT WORK ON KEY CHAIN OR BUTTONS ON DOOR WILL NOT LOCK DOORS HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS PULL IOD FUSE AND THEY WILL START BACK WORKING FOR TWO DAYS UP TO A WEEK THEN THEY QUIT WORKING AGAIN CALLED MAIN DODGE CORP THEY SAID THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINT ON IT BUT THE...

Sep 27, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC OR THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE ...

Sep 27, 2012 Electrical System 90,000 mi

CAR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT WORK ON KEY CHAIN OR BUTTONS ON DOOR WILL NOT LOCK DOORS HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS PULL IOD FUSE AND THEY WILL START BACK WORKING FOR TWO DAYS UP TO A WEEK THEN THEY QUIT WORKING AGAIN CALLED MAIN DODGE CORP THEY SAID THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINT ON IT BUT THE...

Sep 27, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

CAR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT WORK ON KEY CHAIN OR BUTTONS ON DOOR WILL NOT LOCK DOORS HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS PULL IOD FUSE AND THEY WILL START BACK WORKING FOR TWO DAYS UP TO A WEEK THEN THEY QUIT WORKING AGAIN CALLED MAIN DODGE CORP THEY SAID THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINT ON IT BUT THE...

Sep 27, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC OR THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE ...

Sep 21, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER FUELING MY VAN WILL STALL AS I AM DRIVING. I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND THIS PROBLEM IS RAMPANT WITH NUMEROUS DODGE VEHICLES OF THE SAME AND VARYING TYPES AND CONCURRENT YEARS. I AM WONDERING WHY THEY ARE NOT RECALLING THEM AS THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD? *TR

Sep 21, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER FUELING MY VAN WILL STALL AS I AM DRIVING. I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND THIS PROBLEM IS RAMPANT WITH NUMEROUS DODGE VEHICLES OF THE SAME AND VARYING TYPES AND CONCURRENT YEARS. I AM WONDERING WHY THEY ARE NOT RECALLING THEM AS THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD? *TR

Sep 14, 2012 Electrical System 84,699 mi

DOOR LOCKS DO NOT RESPOND TO THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH. DOOR LOCKS DO NOT RESPOND TO THE ELECTRONIC SIGNAL FROM THE KEY FOB. THIS IS DANGEROUS SINCE THE IS ONLY ONE EXTERNAL KEY LOCK. CAR CANNOT BE UNLOCKED IN AN EMERGENCY. *TR

Sep 14, 2012 Electrical System 84,699 mi

DOOR LOCKS DO NOT RESPOND TO THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH. DOOR LOCKS DO NOT RESPOND TO THE ELECTRONIC SIGNAL FROM THE KEY FOB. THIS IS DANGEROUS SINCE THE IS ONLY ONE EXTERNAL KEY LOCK. CAR CANNOT BE UNLOCKED IN AN EMERGENCY. *TR

Sep 9, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS, HORN, HEADLIGHTS, A/C, WINDOWS AND MIRRORS STOP WORKING. WE HAVE TO REMOVE THE FUSE OR DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND THEN IT WORKS AGAIN FOR A WHILE. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE WHEN WE GET IN THE CAR AT NIGHT AND CANT GO BECAUSE THE LIGHTS WONT GO ON. WE LIVE IN ARIZONA AND THAT IS UNSAFE WHEN...

Sep 9, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS, HORN, HEADLIGHTS, A/C, WINDOWS AND MIRRORS STOP WORKING. WE HAVE TO REMOVE THE FUSE OR DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND THEN IT WORKS AGAIN FOR A WHILE. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE WHEN WE GET IN THE CAR AT NIGHT AND CANT GO BECAUSE THE LIGHTS WONT GO ON. WE LIVE IN ARIZONA AND THAT IS UNSAFE WHEN...

Sep 6, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THIS VAN (USED) YESTERDAY AND THIS MORNING THE POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY RESPONDED NEITHER TO THE KEY NOR TO THE SWITCH ON THE DOOR. THEY ONLY WORK MANUALLY. COME TO FIND OUT, THROUGH MY OWN RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I GUESS THIS IS AN SERIOUS ISSUE WIT THIS PARTICULAR YEAR ...

Sep 6, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THIS VAN (USED) YESTERDAY AND THIS MORNING THE POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY RESPONDED NEITHER TO THE KEY NOR TO THE SWITCH ON THE DOOR. THEY ONLY WORK MANUALLY. COME TO FIND OUT, THROUGH MY OWN RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I GUESS THIS IS AN SERIOUS ISSUE WIT THIS PARTICULAR YEAR ...

Aug 16, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Aug 16, 2012 Electrical System 73,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Aug 16, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Aug 16, 2012 Electrical System 73,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Aug 10, 2012 Exterior Lighting 76,900 mi

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TRACKING DOWN THE CULPRIT IT'S THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. IT CAN CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO GO OUT ENTIRELY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE REPAIRED IT MYSELF BUT THIS DESIGN FLAW CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER CAN PANIC AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. OUT OF ALL THE AMER...

Aug 10, 2012 Exterior Lighting 76,900 mi

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TRACKING DOWN THE CULPRIT IT'S THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. IT CAN CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO GO OUT ENTIRELY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE REPAIRED IT MYSELF BUT THIS DESIGN FLAW CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER CAN PANIC AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. OUT OF ALL THE AMER...

Jul 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

HEADLIGHT SWITCH/LIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK AT RANDOM TIMES, THEN START WORKING AGAIN. *JS

Jul 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

HEADLIGHT SWITCH/LIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK AT RANDOM TIMES, THEN START WORKING AGAIN. *JS

Jul 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

HEADLIGHT SWITCH/LIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK AT RANDOM TIMES, THEN START WORKING AGAIN. *JS

Jul 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

HEADLIGHT SWITCH/LIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK AT RANDOM TIMES, THEN START WORKING AGAIN. *JS

May 20, 2012 Exterior Lighting 131,240 mi

I AM DELIVERY DRIVER FOR DOMINO'S PIZZA. VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND I WAS LEAVING ON A DELIVERY. TURNED HEADLIGHT SWITCH PAST PARKING LIGHT INDICATOR TO HEADLIGHT INDICATOR. NOTHING. JUST PARKING LIGHTS. TRIED TO ENGAGE HIGH BEAMS, BUT THEY WOULDN'T STAY ON. COULD ONLY KEEP HEADLIGHTS LIT BY HOLDING HI...

May 20, 2012 Exterior Lighting 131,240 mi

I AM DELIVERY DRIVER FOR DOMINO'S PIZZA. VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND I WAS LEAVING ON A DELIVERY. TURNED HEADLIGHT SWITCH PAST PARKING LIGHT INDICATOR TO HEADLIGHT INDICATOR. NOTHING. JUST PARKING LIGHTS. TRIED TO ENGAGE HIGH BEAMS, BUT THEY WOULDN'T STAY ON. COULD ONLY KEEP HEADLIGHTS LIT BY HOLDING HI...

May 17, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 67,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN STOP WORKING . IT CAN BE RESET BY PULLING THE IOD 20AMP FUSE IN THE MAIN FUSE PANEL FOR 5 SECONDS AND REINSTALLING IT WHICH RESETS THE SYSTEM. IT WILL THEN WORK FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE PROBLEM REOCURRS. I HAVE HAD TO RESET TH...

May 17, 2012 Electrical System 67,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN STOP WORKING . IT CAN BE RESET BY PULLING THE IOD 20AMP FUSE IN THE MAIN FUSE PANEL FOR 5 SECONDS AND REINSTALLING IT WHICH RESETS THE SYSTEM. IT WILL THEN WORK FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE PROBLEM REOCURRS. I HAVE HAD TO RESET TH...

May 17, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 67,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN STOP WORKING . IT CAN BE RESET BY PULLING THE IOD 20AMP FUSE IN THE MAIN FUSE PANEL FOR 5 SECONDS AND REINSTALLING IT WHICH RESETS THE SYSTEM. IT WILL THEN WORK FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE PROBLEM REOCURRS. I HAVE HAD TO RESET TH...

May 17, 2012 Electrical System 67,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN STOP WORKING . IT CAN BE RESET BY PULLING THE IOD 20AMP FUSE IN THE MAIN FUSE PANEL FOR 5 SECONDS AND REINSTALLING IT WHICH RESETS THE SYSTEM. IT WILL THEN WORK FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE PROBLEM REOCURRS. I HAVE HAD TO RESET TH...

May 9, 2012 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILAB...

May 9, 2012 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILAB...

May 2, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS ONLY FUNCTIONED MANUALLY AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THEM USING THE KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

May 2, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS ONLY FUNCTIONED MANUALLY AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THEM USING THE KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Apr 23, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER LOCK WILL NOT WORK. VAN WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER 2 TIMES. LAST TIME WAS A YEAR AGO . *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

DURING THE NIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF, THEN BLINKED ON, THEN OFF AGAIN. AFTER FIDDLING WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THIS PROBLEM HAS RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN. IT RESULTS IN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION: ONE IS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND ...

Apr 23, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER LOCK WILL NOT WORK. VAN WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER 2 TIMES. LAST TIME WAS A YEAR AGO . *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

DURING THE NIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF, THEN BLINKED ON, THEN OFF AGAIN. AFTER FIDDLING WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THIS PROBLEM HAS RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN. IT RESULTS IN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION: ONE IS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND ...

Apr 10, 2012 Structure

MY DOOR STOPPED OPENING AND HASN'T OPENED SINCE APRIL FIRST. CHECKED THE BATTERY AND FUSES, AND IT STILL DOES NOT OPEN. *TR

Apr 10, 2012 Structure

MY DOOR STOPPED OPENING AND HASN'T OPENED SINCE APRIL FIRST. CHECKED THE BATTERY AND FUSES, AND IT STILL DOES NOT OPEN. *TR

Apr 9, 2012 Seat Belts Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A ...

Apr 9, 2012 Seat Belts Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A ...

Mar 21, 2012 Electrical System

LIGHTS GO OUT BY THEMSELVES , PARKING LIGHTS & DASH LIGHTS WONT TURN OFF. SUSPECT IT TO BE A DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH. *JS

Mar 21, 2012 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS GO OUT BY THEMSELVES , PARKING LIGHTS & DASH LIGHTS WONT TURN OFF. SUSPECT IT TO BE A DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH. *JS

Mar 21, 2012 Electrical System

LIGHTS GO OUT BY THEMSELVES , PARKING LIGHTS & DASH LIGHTS WONT TURN OFF. SUSPECT IT TO BE A DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH. *JS

Mar 21, 2012 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTS GO OUT BY THEMSELVES , PARKING LIGHTS & DASH LIGHTS WONT TURN OFF. SUSPECT IT TO BE A DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH. *JS

Mar 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

FRONT WHEEL ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS BOTH NEEDED REPAIRED / REPLACED. THEY HAVE CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON PERIODICALLY AND NOISEY. AGAIN THEY ARE CAUSING ME CONCERN. *TR

Mar 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

FRONT WHEEL ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS BOTH NEEDED REPAIRED / REPLACED. THEY HAVE CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON PERIODICALLY AND NOISEY. AGAIN THEY ARE CAUSING ME CONCERN. *TR

Mar 9, 2012 Suspension Crash 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 25 MPH AROUND A CURVE WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT CRASH INTO A WALL IN A PARKING LOT. A TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS CALLED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE BALL JOINT FAILED. THE DEALE...

Mar 9, 2012 Suspension Crash 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 25 MPH AROUND A CURVE WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT CRASH INTO A WALL IN A PARKING LOT. A TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS CALLED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE BALL JOINT FAILED. THE DEALE...

Feb 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING IN THE DARK. I GOOGLED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OBVIOUSLY HAVE A FLAW AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOME ONE GETS KILLED. *TR

Feb 19, 2012 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING IN THE DARK. I GOOGLED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OBVIOUSLY HAVE A FLAW AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOME ONE GETS KILLED. *TR

Feb 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING IN THE DARK. I GOOGLED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OBVIOUSLY HAVE A FLAW AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOME ONE GETS KILLED. *TR

Feb 19, 2012 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING IN THE DARK. I GOOGLED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OBVIOUSLY HAVE A FLAW AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOME ONE GETS KILLED. *TR

Feb 10, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Electrical System

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Electrical System

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Electrical System

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Electrical System

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN AND OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE HE SERVICED 3 VANS LIKE MINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN HE LIFTED MY VAN AND STARTED THE GAS STARTED TO POUR. THE FORTUNATE PART WAS THAT I AM LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T EXPLO...

Feb 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 149,205 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT GOING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD DOING 50 MPH, MY LOW BEAMS WENT COMPLETE OUT AND I ALMOST WRECKED MY VAN. ONCE I GOT STOPPED AND MY HEART RETURNED TO BEATING NORMAL I FOUND THAT ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORKED. I HAVE SINCE CHANGED THE RELAYS AROUND IN THE PMS/FUSE BOX UNDER THE H...

Feb 5, 2012 Electrical System 149,205 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT GOING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD DOING 50 MPH, MY LOW BEAMS WENT COMPLETE OUT AND I ALMOST WRECKED MY VAN. ONCE I GOT STOPPED AND MY HEART RETURNED TO BEATING NORMAL I FOUND THAT ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORKED. I HAVE SINCE CHANGED THE RELAYS AROUND IN THE PMS/FUSE BOX UNDER THE H...

Feb 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 149,205 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT GOING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD DOING 50 MPH, MY LOW BEAMS WENT COMPLETE OUT AND I ALMOST WRECKED MY VAN. ONCE I GOT STOPPED AND MY HEART RETURNED TO BEATING NORMAL I FOUND THAT ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORKED. I HAVE SINCE CHANGED THE RELAYS AROUND IN THE PMS/FUSE BOX UNDER THE H...

Feb 5, 2012 Electrical System 149,205 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT GOING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD DOING 50 MPH, MY LOW BEAMS WENT COMPLETE OUT AND I ALMOST WRECKED MY VAN. ONCE I GOT STOPPED AND MY HEART RETURNED TO BEATING NORMAL I FOUND THAT ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORKED. I HAVE SINCE CHANGED THE RELAYS AROUND IN THE PMS/FUSE BOX UNDER THE H...

Feb 2, 2012 Electrical System 150,000 mi

REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA11010. THIS IS THE EXACT PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY 05 CARAVAN. HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING ON OCCASION, DON'T COME ON AT ALL ON OTHER OCCASIONS. HIGHBEAMS WORK WHEN THE LEVER IS PULLED BUT DO NOT STAY ON. DEALER WANTS $88 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, BUT ...

Feb 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA11010. THIS IS THE EXACT PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY 05 CARAVAN. HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING ON OCCASION, DON'T COME ON AT ALL ON OTHER OCCASIONS. HIGHBEAMS WORK WHEN THE LEVER IS PULLED BUT DO NOT STAY ON. DEALER WANTS $88 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, BUT ...

Feb 2, 2012 Electrical System 150,000 mi

REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA11010. THIS IS THE EXACT PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY 05 CARAVAN. HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING ON OCCASION, DON'T COME ON AT ALL ON OTHER OCCASIONS. HIGHBEAMS WORK WHEN THE LEVER IS PULLED BUT DO NOT STAY ON. DEALER WANTS $88 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, BUT ...

Feb 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA11010. THIS IS THE EXACT PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY 05 CARAVAN. HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING ON OCCASION, DON'T COME ON AT ALL ON OTHER OCCASIONS. HIGHBEAMS WORK WHEN THE LEVER IS PULLED BUT DO NOT STAY ON. DEALER WANTS $88 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, BUT ...

Jan 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED. DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERED THEN TURNED OFF. I MANUALLY TURNED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE LIGHTS FINALLY CAME ON. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL ON THE INTERSTATE OR FOUL WEATHER CONDITIONS. I COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM INT...

Jan 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED. DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERED THEN TURNED OFF. I MANUALLY TURNED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE LIGHTS FINALLY CAME ON. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL ON THE INTERSTATE OR FOUL WEATHER CONDITIONS. I COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM INT...

Dec 22, 2011 Structure 71,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY OR THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DOOR'S ELECTRIC UNLOCK BUTTON. THE MANUAL BUTTON ON THE DOOR ALSO WILL NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. I HAVE NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR OVER A MONTH. I HAVE SEEN SUGGESTIONS ON THE WEB OF TAKING OUT AND THEN PUT ...

Dec 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY OR THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DOOR'S ELECTRIC UNLOCK BUTTON. THE MANUAL BUTTON ON THE DOOR ALSO WILL NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. I HAVE NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR OVER A MONTH. I HAVE SEEN SUGGESTIONS ON THE WEB OF TAKING OUT AND THEN PUT ...

Dec 22, 2011 Electrical System 71,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY OR THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DOOR'S ELECTRIC UNLOCK BUTTON. THE MANUAL BUTTON ON THE DOOR ALSO WILL NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. I HAVE NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR OVER A MONTH. I HAVE SEEN SUGGESTIONS ON THE WEB OF TAKING OUT AND THEN PUT ...

Dec 22, 2011 Structure 71,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY OR THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DOOR'S ELECTRIC UNLOCK BUTTON. THE MANUAL BUTTON ON THE DOOR ALSO WILL NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. I HAVE NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR OVER A MONTH. I HAVE SEEN SUGGESTIONS ON THE WEB OF TAKING OUT AND THEN PUT ...

Dec 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY OR THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DOOR'S ELECTRIC UNLOCK BUTTON. THE MANUAL BUTTON ON THE DOOR ALSO WILL NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. I HAVE NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR OVER A MONTH. I HAVE SEEN SUGGESTIONS ON THE WEB OF TAKING OUT AND THEN PUT ...

Dec 22, 2011 Electrical System 71,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY OR THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DOOR'S ELECTRIC UNLOCK BUTTON. THE MANUAL BUTTON ON THE DOOR ALSO WILL NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. I HAVE NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR OVER A MONTH. I HAVE SEEN SUGGESTIONS ON THE WEB OF TAKING OUT AND THEN PUT ...

Dec 19, 2011 Air Bags 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V192000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONT...

Dec 19, 2011 Air Bags 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V192000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONT...

Dec 17, 2011 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WITH THE KEY AUTOMATICALLY NOR WILL THE DOORS LOCK WHEN DRIVING AS THEY NORMALLY DO. THE CAR "BEEPS" SO YOU THINK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT THEY ARE NOT. THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT OCCURRED, WE REMOVED THE FUSE AND REINSERTED. EVENTUALLY THIS "FIX" WORKED ONLY BRIEFLY....

Dec 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WITH THE KEY AUTOMATICALLY NOR WILL THE DOORS LOCK WHEN DRIVING AS THEY NORMALLY DO. THE CAR "BEEPS" SO YOU THINK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT THEY ARE NOT. THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT OCCURRED, WE REMOVED THE FUSE AND REINSERTED. EVENTUALLY THIS "FIX" WORKED ONLY BRIEFLY....

Dec 17, 2011 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WITH THE KEY AUTOMATICALLY NOR WILL THE DOORS LOCK WHEN DRIVING AS THEY NORMALLY DO. THE CAR "BEEPS" SO YOU THINK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT THEY ARE NOT. THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT OCCURRED, WE REMOVED THE FUSE AND REINSERTED. EVENTUALLY THIS "FIX" WORKED ONLY BRIEFLY....

Dec 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WITH THE KEY AUTOMATICALLY NOR WILL THE DOORS LOCK WHEN DRIVING AS THEY NORMALLY DO. THE CAR "BEEPS" SO YOU THINK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT THEY ARE NOT. THE FIRST FEW TIMES IT OCCURRED, WE REMOVED THE FUSE AND REINSERTED. EVENTUALLY THIS "FIX" WORKED ONLY BRIEFLY....

Dec 12, 2011 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ON A COOL FALL DAY ON A SMOOTH PAVED INTERSTATE, WITH NOONE AROUND. I HEARD A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING FLYING OFF MY CAR. NOT BEING TOO CONCERNED AS MY CAR WAS DRIVING FINE, I CONTINUED DRIVING AND ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VAN, I NOTICED THE ENT...

Dec 12, 2011 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ON A COOL FALL DAY ON A SMOOTH PAVED INTERSTATE, WITH NOONE AROUND. I HEARD A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING FLYING OFF MY CAR. NOT BEING TOO CONCERNED AS MY CAR WAS DRIVING FINE, I CONTINUED DRIVING AND ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VAN, I NOTICED THE ENT...

Dec 6, 2011 Air Bags 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS BUT MOST RECENTLY, REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V008000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MO...

Dec 6, 2011 Air Bags 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS BUT MOST RECENTLY, REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V008000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MO...

Nov 29, 2011 Electrical System 42,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS COULD NOT BE LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE TWICE BUT T...

Nov 29, 2011 Structure 42,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS COULD NOT BE LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE TWICE BUT T...

Nov 29, 2011 Electrical System 42,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS COULD NOT BE LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE TWICE BUT T...

Nov 29, 2011 Structure 42,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS COULD NOT BE LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE DOOR BODY CONTROL MODULE TWICE BUT T...

Nov 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 89,450 mi

HEAD LIGHTS WHEN TURNED ON DID NOT LIGHT AFTER THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH TURNED TO ON POSITION. SWITCHING BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAM DID NOT TURN ON THE HIGH BEAMS. HOLDING THE TURN SIGNAL/ DIMMER LEVEL IN THE "FLASH" POSITION" KEPT THE HIGH BEAMS ON. TURNING THE CAR OFF...

Nov 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 89,450 mi

HEAD LIGHTS WHEN TURNED ON DID NOT LIGHT AFTER THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH TURNED TO ON POSITION. SWITCHING BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAM DID NOT TURN ON THE HIGH BEAMS. HOLDING THE TURN SIGNAL/ DIMMER LEVEL IN THE "FLASH" POSITION" KEPT THE HIGH BEAMS ON. TURNING THE CAR OFF...

Nov 18, 2011 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED ALL OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN. THE IOD FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD SHUT ON AND OFF IF REMOVED AND REINSTALLED IN THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING NOR WAS THE MANUFAC...

Nov 18, 2011 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED ALL OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN. THE IOD FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD SHUT ON AND OFF IF REMOVED AND REINSTALLED IN THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING NOR WAS THE MANUFAC...

Nov 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE OR DOOR SWITCH. THE MANUAL DOOR LOCK IS THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. WITH THERE ONLY BEING ONE KEY HOLE, THIS IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE AND SAFETY FACTOR. WHAT IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL CHILDREN AND ARE TRYING...

Nov 13, 2011 Electrical System 39,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE OR DOOR SWITCH. THE MANUAL DOOR LOCK IS THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. WITH THERE ONLY BEING ONE KEY HOLE, THIS IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE AND SAFETY FACTOR. WHAT IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL CHILDREN AND ARE TRYING...

Nov 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE OR DOOR SWITCH. THE MANUAL DOOR LOCK IS THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. WITH THERE ONLY BEING ONE KEY HOLE, THIS IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE AND SAFETY FACTOR. WHAT IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL CHILDREN AND ARE TRYING...

Nov 13, 2011 Electrical System 39,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE OR DOOR SWITCH. THE MANUAL DOOR LOCK IS THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. WITH THERE ONLY BEING ONE KEY HOLE, THIS IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE AND SAFETY FACTOR. WHAT IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL CHILDREN AND ARE TRYING...

Nov 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED. THE KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT WORK ON THE VEHICLE AND THE LOCKS WOULD NOT ENGAGE AUTOMATICALLY. THE CONTACT REPLACED A 20 AMP FUSE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURREN...

Nov 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED. THE KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT WORK ON THE VEHICLE AND THE LOCKS WOULD NOT ENGAGE AUTOMATICALLY. THE CONTACT REPLACED A 20 AMP FUSE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURREN...

Oct 26, 2011 Electrical System 153,122 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE INOPERABLE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE KEYLESS REMOTE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. NEIT...

Oct 26, 2011 Structure 153,122 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE INOPERABLE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE KEYLESS REMOTE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. NEIT...

Oct 26, 2011 Electrical System 153,122 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE INOPERABLE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE KEYLESS REMOTE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. NEIT...

Oct 26, 2011 Structure 153,122 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE INOPERABLE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE KEYLESS REMOTE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. NEIT...

Oct 20, 2011 Electrical System

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB

Oct 20, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB

Oct 20, 2011 Electrical System

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB

Oct 20, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB

Oct 17, 2011 Electrical System 131,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A MONTH AGO. THEY WILL WORK MANUALLY BUT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE OR THE POWER LOCK BUTTON. TRIED DISCONNECTING BATTERY AND THEN RE-CONNECTING, TRIED REMEDY IN HANDBOOK (TURNING KEY IN IGNITION 4 TIMES ON AND OFF , WITHOUT ACTUALLY STARTING IT, AND THEN D...

Oct 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 131,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A MONTH AGO. THEY WILL WORK MANUALLY BUT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE OR THE POWER LOCK BUTTON. TRIED DISCONNECTING BATTERY AND THEN RE-CONNECTING, TRIED REMEDY IN HANDBOOK (TURNING KEY IN IGNITION 4 TIMES ON AND OFF , WITHOUT ACTUALLY STARTING IT, AND THEN D...

Oct 17, 2011 Electrical System 131,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A MONTH AGO. THEY WILL WORK MANUALLY BUT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE OR THE POWER LOCK BUTTON. TRIED DISCONNECTING BATTERY AND THEN RE-CONNECTING, TRIED REMEDY IN HANDBOOK (TURNING KEY IN IGNITION 4 TIMES ON AND OFF , WITHOUT ACTUALLY STARTING IT, AND THEN D...

Oct 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 131,000 mi

MY POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A MONTH AGO. THEY WILL WORK MANUALLY BUT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE OR THE POWER LOCK BUTTON. TRIED DISCONNECTING BATTERY AND THEN RE-CONNECTING, TRIED REMEDY IN HANDBOOK (TURNING KEY IN IGNITION 4 TIMES ON AND OFF , WITHOUT ACTUALLY STARTING IT, AND THEN D...

Oct 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

HAVE TO STOMP ON GAS PEDAL TO UNSTICK IT AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL THE 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AT MY CHURCH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

HAVE TO STOMP ON GAS PEDAL TO UNSTICK IT AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL THE 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AT MY CHURCH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

HAVE TO STOMP ON GAS PEDAL TO UNSTICK IT AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL THE 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AT MY CHURCH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

HAVE TO STOMP ON GAS PEDAL TO UNSTICK IT AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL THE 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AT MY CHURCH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

HAVE TO STOMP ON GAS PEDAL TO UNSTICK IT AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL THE 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AT MY CHURCH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

HAVE TO STOMP ON GAS PEDAL TO UNSTICK IT AFTER USING CRUISE CONTROL THE 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AT MY CHURCH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *KB

Oct 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. WHEN SIGNALING LEFT, THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WOULD FLASH AND WHEN SIGNALING RIGHT, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WOULD FLASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILUR...

Oct 3, 2011 Electrical System

DOOR/SLIDERS LOCK WOULD NOT OPERATE BY REMOTE. HAD TO MANUALLY ENTER THRU THE BACK LIFT GATE AND UNLOCK FROM INSIDE. *TR

Oct 3, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR/SLIDERS LOCK WOULD NOT OPERATE BY REMOTE. HAD TO MANUALLY ENTER THRU THE BACK LIFT GATE AND UNLOCK FROM INSIDE. *TR

Oct 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. WHEN SIGNALING LEFT, THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WOULD FLASH AND WHEN SIGNALING RIGHT, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WOULD FLASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILUR...

Oct 3, 2011 Electrical System

DOOR/SLIDERS LOCK WOULD NOT OPERATE BY REMOTE. HAD TO MANUALLY ENTER THRU THE BACK LIFT GATE AND UNLOCK FROM INSIDE. *TR

Oct 3, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR/SLIDERS LOCK WOULD NOT OPERATE BY REMOTE. HAD TO MANUALLY ENTER THRU THE BACK LIFT GATE AND UNLOCK FROM INSIDE. *TR

Sep 28, 2011 Electrical System 89,686 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, I WAS ABLE TO GET THEM ON BY MANUALLY USING THE HIGH BEAMS, BUT IF I LET GO OF THE HIGH BEAM SHIFT, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES IN 20 MILES. IT DID IT AGAIN YESTERDAY ON SEPTEMBER 28, DRIVING HOME AND I AM TOO S...

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 89,686 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, I WAS ABLE TO GET THEM ON BY MANUALLY USING THE HIGH BEAMS, BUT IF I LET GO OF THE HIGH BEAM SHIFT, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES IN 20 MILES. IT DID IT AGAIN YESTERDAY ON SEPTEMBER 28, DRIVING HOME AND I AM TOO S...

Sep 28, 2011 Electrical System 89,686 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, I WAS ABLE TO GET THEM ON BY MANUALLY USING THE HIGH BEAMS, BUT IF I LET GO OF THE HIGH BEAM SHIFT, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES IN 20 MILES. IT DID IT AGAIN YESTERDAY ON SEPTEMBER 28, DRIVING HOME AND I AM TOO S...

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 89,686 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, I WAS ABLE TO GET THEM ON BY MANUALLY USING THE HIGH BEAMS, BUT IF I LET GO OF THE HIGH BEAM SHIFT, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES IN 20 MILES. IT DID IT AGAIN YESTERDAY ON SEPTEMBER 28, DRIVING HOME AND I AM TOO S...

Sep 26, 2011 Electrical System 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Sep 26, 2011 Electrical System 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Sep 20, 2011 Air Bags 61,992 mi

FIRST IT WAS THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS WENT ON AND COULDN'T GET THEM TO STOP TOOK IT IN TO FOLSOM LAKE DODGE TO GET IT FIXED IT WAS STILL ON FACTORY WARRANT AND THEY REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING IS WHAT THEY TOLD ME. THEN AFTER THAT AFTER THE WARRANT WAS DONE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL IN FRONT OF TH...

Sep 20, 2011 Air Bags 61,992 mi

FIRST IT WAS THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS WENT ON AND COULDN'T GET THEM TO STOP TOOK IT IN TO FOLSOM LAKE DODGE TO GET IT FIXED IT WAS STILL ON FACTORY WARRANT AND THEY REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING IS WHAT THEY TOLD ME. THEN AFTER THAT AFTER THE WARRANT WAS DONE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL IN FRONT OF TH...

Sep 8, 2011 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 18 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED AND WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY. THE DOOR FOB ALSO WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS WHEN THE LOCK BUTTON WAS ENGAGED; HOWEVER, THE HORN WOULD BLOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Sep 8, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 18 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED AND WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY. THE DOOR FOB ALSO WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS WHEN THE LOCK BUTTON WAS ENGAGED; HOWEVER, THE HORN WOULD BLOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Sep 8, 2011 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 18 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED AND WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY. THE DOOR FOB ALSO WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS WHEN THE LOCK BUTTON WAS ENGAGED; HOWEVER, THE HORN WOULD BLOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Sep 8, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 18 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED AND WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY. THE DOOR FOB ALSO WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS WHEN THE LOCK BUTTON WAS ENGAGED; HOWEVER, THE HORN WOULD BLOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Aug 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting 139,602 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE MULTI- FUNCTIONAL SWITCH. IT CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I WAS ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT STAY ON. THEY WOULD GO OUT COMPLETELY AND AT A SPEED OF 60 MHR IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. I R...

Aug 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting 139,602 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE MULTI- FUNCTIONAL SWITCH. IT CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I WAS ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT STAY ON. THEY WOULD GO OUT COMPLETELY AND AT A SPEED OF 60 MHR IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. I R...

Aug 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND STARTING AT THE BEGINNING THIS SUMMER THE DOORS STARTED TO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH SWITCH INSIDE OR WITH KEY LOCK BUTTON. WE HAVE HAD TO JIGGLE THE FUSES AT LEAST 3 TIMES. JUST FIXED AGAIN TODAY. THERE IS ONLY ONE LOCK ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR THAT USES KEY TO ENTER IT. *K...

Aug 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND STARTING AT THE BEGINNING THIS SUMMER THE DOORS STARTED TO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH SWITCH INSIDE OR WITH KEY LOCK BUTTON. WE HAVE HAD TO JIGGLE THE FUSES AT LEAST 3 TIMES. JUST FIXED AGAIN TODAY. THERE IS ONLY ONE LOCK ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR THAT USES KEY TO ENTER IT. *K...

Aug 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 195,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCK ON PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OF MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION, SO I CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, BUT COMPLETELY FAILED TWO WEEKS AGO. *TR

Aug 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 195,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCK ON PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OF MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION, SO I CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, BUT COMPLETELY FAILED TWO WEEKS AGO. *TR

Aug 7, 2011 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE MINIVAN, THE HEADLIGHT WOULD GO OFF WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAD LIGHT WON'T TURN ON UNLESS AFTER FEW MINUTES IF TRYING. I WENT ONLINE TO SEE WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, I FOUND OUT THAT MANY PEOPLE OWN DODGE MINIVAN HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS AS I HAVE. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR BOTH THE...

Aug 7, 2011 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE MINIVAN, THE HEADLIGHT WOULD GO OFF WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAD LIGHT WON'T TURN ON UNLESS AFTER FEW MINUTES IF TRYING. I WENT ONLINE TO SEE WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, I FOUND OUT THAT MANY PEOPLE OWN DODGE MINIVAN HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS AS I HAVE. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR BOTH THE...

Aug 6, 2011 Electrical System 77,489 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN INTERIOR DASHLIGHTS FLICKERING, RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF, GAS LIGHT BELL RINGS WHEN LIGHTS FLICKER, NOW TODAY THE VAN IS CUTTING OFF WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR AT A STOP. *TT

Aug 6, 2011 Electrical System 77,489 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN INTERIOR DASHLIGHTS FLICKERING, RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF, GAS LIGHT BELL RINGS WHEN LIGHTS FLICKER, NOW TODAY THE VAN IS CUTTING OFF WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR AT A STOP. *TT

Jul 14, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN QUIT WORKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. DODGE SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL AND THEY CAN REPLACE THE PART FOR $350 - $375. THERE ARE MANY MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME 2005 MODEL CARAVAN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I CAN REMOVE A 20AMP FUSE FOR 20 SECONDS AND IT WILL REBOO...

Jul 14, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN QUIT WORKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. DODGE SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL AND THEY CAN REPLACE THE PART FOR $350 - $375. THERE ARE MANY MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME 2005 MODEL CARAVAN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I CAN REMOVE A 20AMP FUSE FOR 20 SECONDS AND IT WILL REBOO...

Jul 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN DO NOT WORK. HAVE TRIED RESETTING COMPUTER, ON MANY OCCASIONS, WITH NO HELP FROM DEALER. COMPUTER RESET IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX AT BEST. THIS PRESENTS A SERIOUS THEFT ISSUE AND A CHILD SAFETY ISSUE. MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FOUND ON THE INTERNE...

Jul 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN DO NOT WORK. HAVE TRIED RESETTING COMPUTER, ON MANY OCCASIONS, WITH NO HELP FROM DEALER. COMPUTER RESET IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX AT BEST. THIS PRESENTS A SERIOUS THEFT ISSUE AND A CHILD SAFETY ISSUE. MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FOUND ON THE INTERNE...

Jul 6, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR LOCKS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD ONLY LOCK OR UNLOCK MANUALLY. THE REAR DOOR WOULD SPORADICALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL AND WOULD NEED REPAIRS. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR...

Jul 6, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR LOCKS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD ONLY LOCK OR UNLOCK MANUALLY. THE REAR DOOR WOULD SPORADICALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL AND WOULD NEED REPAIRS. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR...

Jun 21, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE DEFECTIVE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR LOCK THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE OR THE LOCK BUTTONS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPROGRAMMED AND RESET THE COMPUTER. THE REMEDY FAILED...

Jun 21, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE DEFECTIVE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR LOCK THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE OR THE LOCK BUTTONS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPROGRAMMED AND RESET THE COMPUTER. THE REMEDY FAILED...

Jun 16, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH FUEL TANK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A LITTLE OVER THREE YEARS AGO DURING THE WINTER SEASON, SHE HAD TROUBLE FILLING THE GAS TANK. IN SOME CASES, IT TOOK OVER FIFTEEN MINUTES TO PUT $3.00 WORTH OF GAS IN A TANK THAT READ ONLY A QUARTER OF A TANK. DURIN...

Jun 16, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH FUEL TANK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A LITTLE OVER THREE YEARS AGO DURING THE WINTER SEASON, SHE HAD TROUBLE FILLING THE GAS TANK. IN SOME CASES, IT TOOK OVER FIFTEEN MINUTES TO PUT $3.00 WORTH OF GAS IN A TANK THAT READ ONLY A QUARTER OF A TANK. DURIN...

Jun 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING. *TR

Jun 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING. *TR

Jun 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 64,000 mi

AFTER RAINING AND FREEZING OVERNIGHT, I GOT INTO MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN TO GO TO WORK. I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WITH THE POWER WINDOW DOWN SWITCH. THE WINDOW WAS FROZEN IN PLACE. AFTER TRYING TO GET THE WINDOW DOWN 3 OR 4 MORE TIMES. I GAVE UP AND WENT ONTO WORK. WHEN I CAME O...

Jun 11, 2011 Visibility 64,000 mi

AFTER RAINING AND FREEZING OVERNIGHT, I GOT INTO MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN TO GO TO WORK. I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WITH THE POWER WINDOW DOWN SWITCH. THE WINDOW WAS FROZEN IN PLACE. AFTER TRYING TO GET THE WINDOW DOWN 3 OR 4 MORE TIMES. I GAVE UP AND WENT ONTO WORK. WHEN I CAME O...

Jun 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 64,000 mi

AFTER RAINING AND FREEZING OVERNIGHT, I GOT INTO MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN TO GO TO WORK. I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WITH THE POWER WINDOW DOWN SWITCH. THE WINDOW WAS FROZEN IN PLACE. AFTER TRYING TO GET THE WINDOW DOWN 3 OR 4 MORE TIMES. I GAVE UP AND WENT ONTO WORK. WHEN I CAME O...

Jun 11, 2011 Visibility 64,000 mi

AFTER RAINING AND FREEZING OVERNIGHT, I GOT INTO MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN TO GO TO WORK. I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WITH THE POWER WINDOW DOWN SWITCH. THE WINDOW WAS FROZEN IN PLACE. AFTER TRYING TO GET THE WINDOW DOWN 3 OR 4 MORE TIMES. I GAVE UP AND WENT ONTO WORK. WHEN I CAME O...

Jun 7, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE KEY CONTROL BUTTON TO OPEN THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DOORS BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS WERE THE AUTOMATIC DOORS THAT HAD EXPERIE...

Jun 7, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE KEY CONTROL BUTTON TO OPEN THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DOORS BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS WERE THE AUTOMATIC DOORS THAT HAD EXPERIE...

May 25, 2011 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT, ISSUE WITH HEADLIGHTS TURNING OFF RANDOMLY OR NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN ON. UNFORTUNATELY, ISSUE CANNOT BE SOLVED BECAUSE IT OCCURS RANDOMLY AND MECHANIC CANNOT ISOLATE ISSUE. VERY FRUSTRATED. *TR

May 25, 2011 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT, ISSUE WITH HEADLIGHTS TURNING OFF RANDOMLY OR NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN ON. UNFORTUNATELY, ISSUE CANNOT BE SOLVED BECAUSE IT OCCURS RANDOMLY AND MECHANIC CANNOT ISOLATE ISSUE. VERY FRUSTRATED. *TR

May 23, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE. IN ADDITION, SHE MENTIONED THAT SHE TRIED UNLOCKING THE DOORS BOTH WITH THE KEY FOB AND MANUALLY BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DECIDED TO UPDATE THE COMPUTER MODULE AS WEL...

May 23, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE. IN ADDITION, SHE MENTIONED THAT SHE TRIED UNLOCKING THE DOORS BOTH WITH THE KEY FOB AND MANUALLY BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DECIDED TO UPDATE THE COMPUTER MODULE AS WEL...

May 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting

DODGE CARAVAN 2005 - HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT TIMES AND YOU MUST TURN SWITCH ON AND OFF NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET THEM TO WORK. THEY HAVE ALSO TURNED OFF AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. NOT ONLY VERY DANGEROUS BUT CONTINUES TO DRAIN BATTERY. *TR

May 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting

DODGE CARAVAN 2005 - HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT TIMES AND YOU MUST TURN SWITCH ON AND OFF NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET THEM TO WORK. THEY HAVE ALSO TURNED OFF AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. NOT ONLY VERY DANGEROUS BUT CONTINUES TO DRAIN BATTERY. *TR

May 12, 2011 Air Bags 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINAT...

May 12, 2011 Steering 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINAT...

May 12, 2011 Air Bags 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINAT...

May 12, 2011 Steering 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINAT...

May 6, 2011 Electrical System 135,000 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE; EVENT APPEARS TO BE RANDOM. 2. HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON AND/OR WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. FAILURE IS RANDOM BUT MOSTLY OCCURS JUST AFTER STARTUP. CONSEQUENCES ARE OBVIOUS; HAVE HAD SEVERAL NIGHTTIME FAILURES WHERE CRASHING WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED. OTHERWISE, JUST ...

May 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE; EVENT APPEARS TO BE RANDOM. 2. HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON AND/OR WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. FAILURE IS RANDOM BUT MOSTLY OCCURS JUST AFTER STARTUP. CONSEQUENCES ARE OBVIOUS; HAVE HAD SEVERAL NIGHTTIME FAILURES WHERE CRASHING WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED. OTHERWISE, JUST ...

May 6, 2011 Electrical System 135,000 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE; EVENT APPEARS TO BE RANDOM. 2. HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON AND/OR WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. FAILURE IS RANDOM BUT MOSTLY OCCURS JUST AFTER STARTUP. CONSEQUENCES ARE OBVIOUS; HAVE HAD SEVERAL NIGHTTIME FAILURES WHERE CRASHING WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED. OTHERWISE, JUST ...

May 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE; EVENT APPEARS TO BE RANDOM. 2. HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON AND/OR WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. FAILURE IS RANDOM BUT MOSTLY OCCURS JUST AFTER STARTUP. CONSEQUENCES ARE OBVIOUS; HAVE HAD SEVERAL NIGHTTIME FAILURES WHERE CRASHING WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED. OTHERWISE, JUST ...

Apr 26, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED ON ALL FOUR DOORS AND WHEN LOCKED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS FROM THE EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT ...

Apr 26, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED ON ALL FOUR DOORS AND WHEN LOCKED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS FROM THE EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT ...

Apr 21, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY FOB BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO USE THE KEYS MANUALLY TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB ALSO WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A...

Apr 21, 2011 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY FOB BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO USE THE KEYS MANUALLY TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB ALSO WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A...

Apr 21, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY FOB BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO USE THE KEYS MANUALLY TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB ALSO WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A...

Apr 21, 2011 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY FOB BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO USE THE KEYS MANUALLY TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB ALSO WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A...

Apr 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

WHILE USING THE REMOTE TO LOCK THE DOORS THE HORN BEEPED INDICATING DOORS WERE LOCKED BUT THE DOORS NEVER LOCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES WITH NO SET PATTERN OR METHOD TO MAKE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. FOUND THAT REMOVING A FUSE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND RE-INSTALLING SEEMS TO RESET THE SYSTEM ALLOW PROPER LOC...

Apr 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

WHILE USING THE REMOTE TO LOCK THE DOORS THE HORN BEEPED INDICATING DOORS WERE LOCKED BUT THE DOORS NEVER LOCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES WITH NO SET PATTERN OR METHOD TO MAKE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. FOUND THAT REMOVING A FUSE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND RE-INSTALLING SEEMS TO RESET THE SYSTEM ALLOW PROPER LOC...

Apr 14, 2011 Equipment 97,520 mi

DRIVING 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ON HIGHWAY AT POSTED 55 MPH, BANG SOUND UNDER VAN, PULLED OVER WITHIN 10TH OF MILE, SPARE TIRE HAD COME LOOSE, WAS TRAPPED UNDER VAN, SPARE TIRE APPEARS TO NEVER HAVE BEEN USED, RAISED VAN UP WITH A LARGE ROCK PLACED UNDER FRONT WHEEL, DROVE UP ROCK AND WITH THE DECL...

Apr 14, 2011 Structure 97,520 mi

DRIVING 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ON HIGHWAY AT POSTED 55 MPH, BANG SOUND UNDER VAN, PULLED OVER WITHIN 10TH OF MILE, SPARE TIRE HAD COME LOOSE, WAS TRAPPED UNDER VAN, SPARE TIRE APPEARS TO NEVER HAVE BEEN USED, RAISED VAN UP WITH A LARGE ROCK PLACED UNDER FRONT WHEEL, DROVE UP ROCK AND WITH THE DECL...

Apr 14, 2011 Tires 97,520 mi

DRIVING 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ON HIGHWAY AT POSTED 55 MPH, BANG SOUND UNDER VAN, PULLED OVER WITHIN 10TH OF MILE, SPARE TIRE HAD COME LOOSE, WAS TRAPPED UNDER VAN, SPARE TIRE APPEARS TO NEVER HAVE BEEN USED, RAISED VAN UP WITH A LARGE ROCK PLACED UNDER FRONT WHEEL, DROVE UP ROCK AND WITH THE DECL...

Apr 14, 2011 Equipment 97,520 mi

DRIVING 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ON HIGHWAY AT POSTED 55 MPH, BANG SOUND UNDER VAN, PULLED OVER WITHIN 10TH OF MILE, SPARE TIRE HAD COME LOOSE, WAS TRAPPED UNDER VAN, SPARE TIRE APPEARS TO NEVER HAVE BEEN USED, RAISED VAN UP WITH A LARGE ROCK PLACED UNDER FRONT WHEEL, DROVE UP ROCK AND WITH THE DECL...

Apr 14, 2011 Structure 97,520 mi

DRIVING 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ON HIGHWAY AT POSTED 55 MPH, BANG SOUND UNDER VAN, PULLED OVER WITHIN 10TH OF MILE, SPARE TIRE HAD COME LOOSE, WAS TRAPPED UNDER VAN, SPARE TIRE APPEARS TO NEVER HAVE BEEN USED, RAISED VAN UP WITH A LARGE ROCK PLACED UNDER FRONT WHEEL, DROVE UP ROCK AND WITH THE DECL...

Apr 14, 2011 Tires 97,520 mi

DRIVING 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ON HIGHWAY AT POSTED 55 MPH, BANG SOUND UNDER VAN, PULLED OVER WITHIN 10TH OF MILE, SPARE TIRE HAD COME LOOSE, WAS TRAPPED UNDER VAN, SPARE TIRE APPEARS TO NEVER HAVE BEEN USED, RAISED VAN UP WITH A LARGE ROCK PLACED UNDER FRONT WHEEL, DROVE UP ROCK AND WITH THE DECL...

Apr 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHT LOWBEAMS WILL NOT TURN ON UNTIL SEVERAL TRIES, THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ALSO THE HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEE THIS LINK FOR OTHERS HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/DODGE-CARAVAN/T5IHKIQMTBK2...

Apr 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHT LOWBEAMS WILL NOT TURN ON UNTIL SEVERAL TRIES, THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ALSO THE HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEE THIS LINK FOR OTHERS HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/DODGE-CARAVAN/T5IHKIQMTBK2...

Apr 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

TRAVELING BETWEEN STATES ON HWY, HEADLIGHTS JUST TURN OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS FOR NO REASON. HAPPENED 3 TIMES GOING 70 MPH AT 2AM AT NIGHT. PRETTY SCARY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE. GOOGLE SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS VERY COMMON. WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR A RECALL? SOMEONE TO DIE? *T...

Apr 5, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR POWER LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ELECTRONICALLY LOCK THE DOOR BY USING THE POWER LOCKING SYSTEM AND HAD TO MANUALLY LOCK EACH DOOR SEPARATELY. THE KEYLESS REMOTE LOCK ALSO DID NOT LOCK THE DOORS. BEFO...

Apr 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

TRAVELING BETWEEN STATES ON HWY, HEADLIGHTS JUST TURN OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS FOR NO REASON. HAPPENED 3 TIMES GOING 70 MPH AT 2AM AT NIGHT. PRETTY SCARY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE. GOOGLE SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS VERY COMMON. WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR A RECALL? SOMEONE TO DIE? *T...

Apr 5, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR POWER LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ELECTRONICALLY LOCK THE DOOR BY USING THE POWER LOCKING SYSTEM AND HAD TO MANUALLY LOCK EACH DOOR SEPARATELY. THE KEYLESS REMOTE LOCK ALSO DID NOT LOCK THE DOORS. BEFO...

Mar 23, 2011 Tires 127,512 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT HAS THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS ON EACH WHEEL. ON FEBRUARY 28TH I DROVE TO WORK, ABOUT 12 MILES. IT WAS A SNOWY DAY AND I PULLED INTO MY PARKING LOT AND PARKED THE VAN WHERE I ALWAYS DO. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, ABOUT 8:00AM, MY SON CAME TO WORK AND UPON ENTER...

Mar 23, 2011 Tires 127,512 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT HAS THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS ON EACH WHEEL. ON FEBRUARY 28TH I DROVE TO WORK, ABOUT 12 MILES. IT WAS A SNOWY DAY AND I PULLED INTO MY PARKING LOT AND PARKED THE VAN WHERE I ALWAYS DO. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, ABOUT 8:00AM, MY SON CAME TO WORK AND UPON ENTER...

Mar 19, 2011 Electrical System 93,500 mi

DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH - WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. PARKING LIGHTS WORK, BUT NEITHER HEADLIGHT. THE LIMP-HOME WORK-AROUND WAS TO HOLD THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH LEVER ON THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING; A SAFETY DISTRACTION IN ITSELF AS THIS IS TIRESOME TO KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, NOT TO MENTION THAT OPPOSI...

Mar 19, 2011 Electrical System 93,500 mi

DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH - WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. PARKING LIGHTS WORK, BUT NEITHER HEADLIGHT. THE LIMP-HOME WORK-AROUND WAS TO HOLD THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH LEVER ON THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING; A SAFETY DISTRACTION IN ITSELF AS THIS IS TIRESOME TO KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, NOT TO MENTION THAT OPPOSI...

Mar 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING ON ALL OF THE DOORS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE REAR HATCH. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO USE THE KEY TO OPEN AND LOCK THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT HAD TO LOCK AND UNLOCK EACH DOOR FROM...

Mar 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING ON ALL OF THE DOORS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE REAR HATCH. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO USE THE KEY TO OPEN AND LOCK THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT HAD TO LOCK AND UNLOCK EACH DOOR FROM...

Mar 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

THIS IS 2005 DODGE CARAVAN I BOUGHT NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2005. FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS I'VE BEEN HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS.OFTEN THEY WILL NOT TURN ON AT ALL WHILE VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING AND A FEW MINUTES LATER THEY DO WORK. MORE THEN ONCE HEADLIGHTS HAVE STOPED WORKING...

Mar 15, 2011 Air Bags 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT A DECISION WAS NOT MADE TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED T...

Mar 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

THIS IS 2005 DODGE CARAVAN I BOUGHT NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST 2005. FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS I'VE BEEN HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS.OFTEN THEY WILL NOT TURN ON AT ALL WHILE VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING AND A FEW MINUTES LATER THEY DO WORK. MORE THEN ONCE HEADLIGHTS HAVE STOPED WORKING...

Mar 15, 2011 Air Bags 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT A DECISION WAS NOT MADE TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED T...

Mar 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 116,425 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. BOUGHT IT NEW AND LATELY THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I SEE MANY POSTS ON THE INTERNET WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Mar 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 116,425 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. BOUGHT IT NEW AND LATELY THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I SEE MANY POSTS ON THE INTERNET WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO LOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY FOB. THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. IN ORDER TO LOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY FOB THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. UPON RECONNECTING T...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO LOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY FOB. THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. IN ORDER TO LOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY FOB THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. UPON RECONNECTING T...

Feb 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

MY DODGE 2005 CARAVAN LIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING , LIGHTS STAY ON WITH KEY OUT ,INSIDE AND OUT. I SEE THAT THERE IS MANY COMPLAINTS ON LINE , WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON A HUGE SAFETY ITEM WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT. *TR

Feb 13, 2011 Interior Lighting 112,000 mi

MY DODGE 2005 CARAVAN LIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING , LIGHTS STAY ON WITH KEY OUT ,INSIDE AND OUT. I SEE THAT THERE IS MANY COMPLAINTS ON LINE , WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON A HUGE SAFETY ITEM WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT. *TR

Feb 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

MY DODGE 2005 CARAVAN LIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING , LIGHTS STAY ON WITH KEY OUT ,INSIDE AND OUT. I SEE THAT THERE IS MANY COMPLAINTS ON LINE , WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON A HUGE SAFETY ITEM WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT. *TR

Feb 13, 2011 Interior Lighting 112,000 mi

MY DODGE 2005 CARAVAN LIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING , LIGHTS STAY ON WITH KEY OUT ,INSIDE AND OUT. I SEE THAT THERE IS MANY COMPLAINTS ON LINE , WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON A HUGE SAFETY ITEM WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT. *TR

Feb 10, 2011 Exterior Lighting 165,321 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THIS VEHICLE HAS HEADLIGHT FAILURE, HAVE BEEN TOLD ITS THE MODULE TOO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY PROBLEMS THAT DODGE HAS WITH VEHICLES. FROM TIME TO TIME THE WINDOWS WONT WORK . NOW ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORK AND LOW BEAMS ARE COMPLETELY OUT. EVERYT...

Feb 10, 2011 Electrical System 165,321 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THIS VEHICLE HAS HEADLIGHT FAILURE, HAVE BEEN TOLD ITS THE MODULE TOO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY PROBLEMS THAT DODGE HAS WITH VEHICLES. FROM TIME TO TIME THE WINDOWS WONT WORK . NOW ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORK AND LOW BEAMS ARE COMPLETELY OUT. EVERYT...

Feb 10, 2011 Exterior Lighting 165,321 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THIS VEHICLE HAS HEADLIGHT FAILURE, HAVE BEEN TOLD ITS THE MODULE TOO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY PROBLEMS THAT DODGE HAS WITH VEHICLES. FROM TIME TO TIME THE WINDOWS WONT WORK . NOW ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORK AND LOW BEAMS ARE COMPLETELY OUT. EVERYT...

Feb 10, 2011 Electrical System 165,321 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THIS VEHICLE HAS HEADLIGHT FAILURE, HAVE BEEN TOLD ITS THE MODULE TOO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY PROBLEMS THAT DODGE HAS WITH VEHICLES. FROM TIME TO TIME THE WINDOWS WONT WORK . NOW ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORK AND LOW BEAMS ARE COMPLETELY OUT. EVERYT...

Jan 28, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I READ ON THE INTERNET HOW TO FIX IT, MOST SUGGESTIONS WERE TO REPLACE THE FUSE. WE HAVE CLEANED AND REPLACED THE FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DOOR LOCKS STILL GO OUT ERRATICALLY. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE BECAUSE I HAVE A VERY BAD BACK AND IT IS IMPOS...

Jan 28, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I READ ON THE INTERNET HOW TO FIX IT, MOST SUGGESTIONS WERE TO REPLACE THE FUSE. WE HAVE CLEANED AND REPLACED THE FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DOOR LOCKS STILL GO OUT ERRATICALLY. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE BECAUSE I HAVE A VERY BAD BACK AND IT IS IMPOS...

Jan 11, 2011 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS ON VAN RANDOMLY GO OFF. SOMETIMES TOGGLING THE SWITCH IS EFFECTIVE IN GETTING THE LIGHTS BACK ON, SOMETIMES NOT. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. HOWEVER, MECHANIC CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG UNLESS LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE WHILE IN THE SHOP. THE VAN GOES FOR MONTHS WITHOUT ISSUE, THEN WITHOU...

Jan 11, 2011 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS ON VAN RANDOMLY GO OFF. SOMETIMES TOGGLING THE SWITCH IS EFFECTIVE IN GETTING THE LIGHTS BACK ON, SOMETIMES NOT. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. HOWEVER, MECHANIC CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG UNLESS LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE WHILE IN THE SHOP. THE VAN GOES FOR MONTHS WITHOUT ISSUE, THEN WITHOU...

Jan 10, 2011 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN DO NOT WORK UNLESS I PULL A FUSE OUT FOR 10 SECONDS. SUCH AN OPERATION WORKS ONLY FOR 2 DAYS. I HAVE NO WARNING THAT THEY ARE NOT WORKING. I CAN WALK AWAY FROM MY CAR AND 'LOCK' THE DOORS WITH MY KEY FOB. WHEN I RETURN I WILL DISCOVER THAT THE LOCKS WERE NOT WORK...

Jan 10, 2011 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN DO NOT WORK UNLESS I PULL A FUSE OUT FOR 10 SECONDS. SUCH AN OPERATION WORKS ONLY FOR 2 DAYS. I HAVE NO WARNING THAT THEY ARE NOT WORKING. I CAN WALK AWAY FROM MY CAR AND 'LOCK' THE DOORS WITH MY KEY FOB. WHEN I RETURN I WILL DISCOVER THAT THE LOCKS WERE NOT WORK...

Jan 6, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

HI I ALREADY HAVE A COMPLAINT IN YOUR SYSTEM THE # IS 10332386 . THE PROBLEM IS THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN OR LOCK WHEN I PRESS THE REMOTE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE MAY. IT STOPPED AND CAME BACK AGAIN SINCE THE DATE OF MY FIRST COMPLAINT. IT HAS HAPPEN AT LEAST 5 TIMES INCLUDING TODAY THAT I AM HAV...

Jan 6, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

HI I ALREADY HAVE A COMPLAINT IN YOUR SYSTEM THE # IS 10332386 . THE PROBLEM IS THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN OR LOCK WHEN I PRESS THE REMOTE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE MAY. IT STOPPED AND CAME BACK AGAIN SINCE THE DATE OF MY FIRST COMPLAINT. IT HAS HAPPEN AT LEAST 5 TIMES INCLUDING TODAY THAT I AM HAV...

Jan 4, 2011 Power Train 79,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON FREEWAY, THE VAN CAME TO A TOTAL STALL. IT HAD TO BE TOWED OFF FREEWAY. IT WAS FOUND THE TIMING BELT HAD BEEN BROKEN BEFORE THE USUAL LIFETIME LIMIT OF 100,000 MILES.

Jan 4, 2011 Power Train 79,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON FREEWAY, THE VAN CAME TO A TOTAL STALL. IT HAD TO BE TOWED OFF FREEWAY. IT WAS FOUND THE TIMING BELT HAD BEEN BROKEN BEFORE THE USUAL LIFETIME LIMIT OF 100,000 MILES.

Dec 18, 2010 Electrical System 48,500 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: GOOD DAY AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, ESPECIALLY AFTER USING FOG LIGHTS; I..E. VEHICLE IS PARKED; SECURED; KEY OUT OF IGNITION; LIGHTS ARE PLACE IN OFF POSITION - THE LIGHTS WILL SEEM TO BE OFF THEN WITHIN AN HOUR RANDOMLY COME ON - GO OFF - GO ON OFF THUS DRAINING THE BAT...

Dec 18, 2010 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. I READ ON THE INTERNET HOW TO FIX IT, MOST SUGGESTIONS WERE TO REPLACE THE FUSE. WE HAVE CLEANED AND REPLACED THE FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DOOR LOCKS STILL GO OUT ERRATICALLY. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS WE BOUGHT THE CARAVAN BECAUSE WE HAVE...

Dec 18, 2010 Electrical System 48,500 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: GOOD DAY AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, ESPECIALLY AFTER USING FOG LIGHTS; I..E. VEHICLE IS PARKED; SECURED; KEY OUT OF IGNITION; LIGHTS ARE PLACE IN OFF POSITION - THE LIGHTS WILL SEEM TO BE OFF THEN WITHIN AN HOUR RANDOMLY COME ON - GO OFF - GO ON OFF THUS DRAINING THE BAT...

Dec 18, 2010 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. I READ ON THE INTERNET HOW TO FIX IT, MOST SUGGESTIONS WERE TO REPLACE THE FUSE. WE HAVE CLEANED AND REPLACED THE FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DOOR LOCKS STILL GO OUT ERRATICALLY. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS WE BOUGHT THE CARAVAN BECAUSE WE HAVE...

Dec 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED. WHEN HE REMOVED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE SWITCH FOR A MOMENT, AND PUT THE SWITCH BACK THE COMPUTER SYSTEM RESETS AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD OPERATE PROPERLY FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

Dec 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED. WHEN HE REMOVED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE SWITCH FOR A MOMENT, AND PUT THE SWITCH BACK THE COMPUTER SYSTEM RESETS AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD OPERATE PROPERLY FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

Dec 14, 2010 Electrical System 111,111 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WILL I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES THEM NOT TURNING ON. I HAVE HAD THE VAN FOR 3 YEARS AND HAD THE PROBLEM FOR THE LAST YEAR. I TRIED REPLACING THE RELAYS IN THE VAN AND IT DOESN'T WORK. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND THEY CAN NO...

Dec 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 111,111 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WILL I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES THEM NOT TURNING ON. I HAVE HAD THE VAN FOR 3 YEARS AND HAD THE PROBLEM FOR THE LAST YEAR. I TRIED REPLACING THE RELAYS IN THE VAN AND IT DOESN'T WORK. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND THEY CAN NO...

Dec 14, 2010 Electrical System 111,111 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WILL I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES THEM NOT TURNING ON. I HAVE HAD THE VAN FOR 3 YEARS AND HAD THE PROBLEM FOR THE LAST YEAR. I TRIED REPLACING THE RELAYS IN THE VAN AND IT DOESN'T WORK. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND THEY CAN NO...

Dec 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 111,111 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WILL I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES THEM NOT TURNING ON. I HAVE HAD THE VAN FOR 3 YEARS AND HAD THE PROBLEM FOR THE LAST YEAR. I TRIED REPLACING THE RELAYS IN THE VAN AND IT DOESN'T WORK. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND THEY CAN NO...

Dec 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 87,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DOGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS IT PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT POST. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED BUT THE PASSENGER RECEIVED MINOR INJ...

Dec 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 87,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DOGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS IT PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT POST. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED BUT THE PASSENGER RECEIVED MINOR INJ...

Dec 4, 2010 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO TURN ON MULTIPLE TIMES AND GO OUT WHILE DRIVING CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION.

Dec 4, 2010 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO TURN ON MULTIPLE TIMES AND GO OUT WHILE DRIVING CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION.

Nov 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 89,034 mi

HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY GO OFF AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE COMPUTER. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 89,034 mi

HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY GO OFF AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE COMPUTER. *TR

Nov 29, 2010 Electrical System 44,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS ACTUATE UP AND DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DOOR LOCKS ACTUATE UP AND DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING. THESE ISSUES ARE SAFETY CONCERNS AS THE DOORS UNLOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, ...

Nov 29, 2010 Electrical System 44,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS ACTUATE UP AND DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DOOR LOCKS ACTUATE UP AND DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING. THESE ISSUES ARE SAFETY CONCERNS AS THE DOORS UNLOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, ...

Nov 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 15,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN ELECTRIC LOCKS STOP WORKING. PULL IDO FUSE WAIT 10SEC REINSTALL, LOCKS WORK AGAIN FOR WEEKS OR DAYS THEN YOU HAVE TO REPEAT PROCEDURE. CHRYSLER HAS SOME KIND OF FIX WHERE THEY FLASH AN EPROM WITH SOME UPDATED CODE (NOT A PHYSICAL DEFECT BUT A PROGRAMMING ERROR) THEN THEY CHARGE TH...

Nov 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 15,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN ELECTRIC LOCKS STOP WORKING. PULL IDO FUSE WAIT 10SEC REINSTALL, LOCKS WORK AGAIN FOR WEEKS OR DAYS THEN YOU HAVE TO REPEAT PROCEDURE. CHRYSLER HAS SOME KIND OF FIX WHERE THEY FLASH AN EPROM WITH SOME UPDATED CODE (NOT A PHYSICAL DEFECT BUT A PROGRAMMING ERROR) THEN THEY CHARGE TH...

Nov 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER LOCKS INCLUDING THE KEYLESS ENTRY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. CHILDREN CAN EASILY GET LOCKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER NOR TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.

Nov 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER LOCKS INCLUDING THE KEYLESS ENTRY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. CHILDREN CAN EASILY GET LOCKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER NOR TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.

Nov 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 135,000 mi

WHEN TRYIN TO UNLOCK MY POWER LOCKS THEY WOULD NOT WORK. I THEN TRIED THE REMOTE KEY LOCK/UNLOCK. THIS ALSO DID NOT WORK. TO EXIT THE VEHICLE I HAD TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. I FOUND THE 20 A FUSE FOR THE DOOR LOCKS AND REMOVED IT, REPLACED IT, THEN THE POWER LOCKS WORKED FOR JUST A COUPLE DAYS. ...

Nov 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 135,000 mi

WHEN TRYIN TO UNLOCK MY POWER LOCKS THEY WOULD NOT WORK. I THEN TRIED THE REMOTE KEY LOCK/UNLOCK. THIS ALSO DID NOT WORK. TO EXIT THE VEHICLE I HAD TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. I FOUND THE 20 A FUSE FOR THE DOOR LOCKS AND REMOVED IT, REPLACED IT, THEN THE POWER LOCKS WORKED FOR JUST A COUPLE DAYS. ...

Nov 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,500 mi

MY 2005 CHRYSLER MINIVAN WITH 3.3L ENGINE HAS A MIL ON DUE TO FAULTY EGR SYSTEM. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. SHOULDN'T IT BE? IT IS AN EMISSION PART. *TR

Nov 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting

IN JULY 2008 BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. TURNING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO TURN ON. THIS OCCURRED OCCASIONALLY FOR THE NEXT 2 YEARS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. DURING A TRIP TO ANNAPOLIS IN OCT 2010, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON. MANIPULATING TH...

Nov 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,500 mi

MY 2005 CHRYSLER MINIVAN WITH 3.3L ENGINE HAS A MIL ON DUE TO FAULTY EGR SYSTEM. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. SHOULDN'T IT BE? IT IS AN EMISSION PART. *TR

Nov 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting

IN JULY 2008 BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. TURNING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO TURN ON. THIS OCCURRED OCCASIONALLY FOR THE NEXT 2 YEARS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. DURING A TRIP TO ANNAPOLIS IN OCT 2010, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON. MANIPULATING TH...

Nov 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 83,600 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT NUMEROUS TIMES AND WOULD COME BACK ON A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER; BUMPS DID NOT AFFECT IT AND NEITHER DID JIGGLING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OR IGNITION SWITCH; IT JUST HAPPENED SPORADICALLY WITH NO APPARENT REASON; VERY DANGEROUS, AND ACCORDING TO INTERNET IS A HUGE PROBLEM WIT...

Nov 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 83,600 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT NUMEROUS TIMES AND WOULD COME BACK ON A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER; BUMPS DID NOT AFFECT IT AND NEITHER DID JIGGLING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OR IGNITION SWITCH; IT JUST HAPPENED SPORADICALLY WITH NO APPARENT REASON; VERY DANGEROUS, AND ACCORDING TO INTERNET IS A HUGE PROBLEM WIT...

Oct 31, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. IN CHECKING THE INTERNET FOR SOLUTION I FOUND THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS ABLE TO FIX BY REMOVING AND REPLACING THE FUSE. BUT ACCORDING TO MOST FOLKS EXPERIENCES THE PROBLEM RETURNS AND THE QUICK F...

Oct 31, 2010 Air Bags 65,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, THAT HAS 2 RECALLS FOR THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR. ONE THE COVERS THE STATE I LIVE IN, MASSACHUSETTS, AND ONE THAT COVERS ANOTHER 350,000 VEHICLES IN THOSE SAME STATES. MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 2 1/2 YEARS, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, ...

Oct 31, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. IN CHECKING THE INTERNET FOR SOLUTION I FOUND THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS ABLE TO FIX BY REMOVING AND REPLACING THE FUSE. BUT ACCORDING TO MOST FOLKS EXPERIENCES THE PROBLEM RETURNS AND THE QUICK F...

Oct 31, 2010 Air Bags 65,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, THAT HAS 2 RECALLS FOR THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR. ONE THE COVERS THE STATE I LIVE IN, MASSACHUSETTS, AND ONE THAT COVERS ANOTHER 350,000 VEHICLES IN THOSE SAME STATES. MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 2 1/2 YEARS, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, ...

Oct 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

ABOUT A YEAR AGO, IN FALL OF 2009, I HAD MY FIRST 2005 DODGE CARAVAN POWER LOCK FAILURE. NONE OF THE LOCKS LOCKED EITHER WITH THE KEY BUTTON, OR BY TURNING THE KEY IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO I STARTED REMOVING THE FUSE TO RESET THE LOCK MECHANISM. THIS WORKED FOR ABOUT A MONTH, THEN...

Oct 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

ABOUT A YEAR AGO, IN FALL OF 2009, I HAD MY FIRST 2005 DODGE CARAVAN POWER LOCK FAILURE. NONE OF THE LOCKS LOCKED EITHER WITH THE KEY BUTTON, OR BY TURNING THE KEY IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO I STARTED REMOVING THE FUSE TO RESET THE LOCK MECHANISM. THIS WORKED FOR ABOUT A MONTH, THEN...

Oct 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 52,017 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - TURN SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. TURN SIGNAL (LEFT AND RIGHT) WILL INTERMITTENTLY CUT OUT. EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUE TO WORK AND FUSE IS FUNCTIONAL. TURNING IGNITION ON/OFF SOMETIMES FIXES PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Electrical System 52,017 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - TURN SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. TURN SIGNAL (LEFT AND RIGHT) WILL INTERMITTENTLY CUT OUT. EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUE TO WORK AND FUSE IS FUNCTIONAL. TURNING IGNITION ON/OFF SOMETIMES FIXES PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Structure

MANUAL SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES DO NOT WORK. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT. I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE HINGES AND ROLLERS. THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP WANTS TO CHARGE $615.00 TO FIX EACH DOOR!! *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MANUAL SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES DO NOT WORK. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT. I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE HINGES AND ROLLERS. THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP WANTS TO CHARGE $615.00 TO FIX EACH DOOR!! *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 52,017 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - TURN SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. TURN SIGNAL (LEFT AND RIGHT) WILL INTERMITTENTLY CUT OUT. EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUE TO WORK AND FUSE IS FUNCTIONAL. TURNING IGNITION ON/OFF SOMETIMES FIXES PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Electrical System 52,017 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - TURN SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. TURN SIGNAL (LEFT AND RIGHT) WILL INTERMITTENTLY CUT OUT. EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUE TO WORK AND FUSE IS FUNCTIONAL. TURNING IGNITION ON/OFF SOMETIMES FIXES PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Structure

MANUAL SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES DO NOT WORK. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT. I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE HINGES AND ROLLERS. THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP WANTS TO CHARGE $615.00 TO FIX EACH DOOR!! *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MANUAL SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES DO NOT WORK. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT. I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE HINGES AND ROLLERS. THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP WANTS TO CHARGE $615.00 TO FIX EACH DOOR!! *TR

Oct 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN'S POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A YR AGO (2009) I TRIED REPLACING THE FUSE, NEW BATTERY. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYED ENTRY INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH IS ON THE DRIVERS DOOR WHICH FORCES YOU TO CRAWL ALL AROUND THE VEHICLE TO OPEN THE OTHER 3 DOOR. ...

Oct 8, 2010 Electrical System 54,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN'S POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A YR AGO (2009) I TRIED REPLACING THE FUSE, NEW BATTERY. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYED ENTRY INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH IS ON THE DRIVERS DOOR WHICH FORCES YOU TO CRAWL ALL AROUND THE VEHICLE TO OPEN THE OTHER 3 DOOR. ...

Oct 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN'S POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A YR AGO (2009) I TRIED REPLACING THE FUSE, NEW BATTERY. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYED ENTRY INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH IS ON THE DRIVERS DOOR WHICH FORCES YOU TO CRAWL ALL AROUND THE VEHICLE TO OPEN THE OTHER 3 DOOR. ...

Oct 8, 2010 Electrical System 54,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN'S POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A YR AGO (2009) I TRIED REPLACING THE FUSE, NEW BATTERY. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYED ENTRY INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH IS ON THE DRIVERS DOOR WHICH FORCES YOU TO CRAWL ALL AROUND THE VEHICLE TO OPEN THE OTHER 3 DOOR. ...

Oct 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF, OR WON'T WORK AT ALL ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE ISSUE STARTED NEARLY 2 YEARS AGO. I HAD IT INTO THE DEALER FOR THE ISSUE BUT THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING AT THAT POINT. A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, THE PROBLEM BECAME MORE FREQUENT. TODAY, THE HEADLIG...

Oct 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF, OR WON'T WORK AT ALL ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE ISSUE STARTED NEARLY 2 YEARS AGO. I HAD IT INTO THE DEALER FOR THE ISSUE BUT THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING AT THAT POINT. A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, THE PROBLEM BECAME MORE FREQUENT. TODAY, THE HEADLIG...

Oct 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK. HAVE TO PULL A 20 AMP IOD FUSE TO RESET THE SYSTEM. ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK DOORS IS FROM DRIVER DOOR, THEN CRAWL THROUGHOUT VAN TO MANUALLY UNLOCK DOORS. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR MY CHILDREN OR IF IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO VEHICLE IS REQUIRED. *TR

Oct 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING ON MY 2005 CARAVAN. AFTER LOOKING AT THE INTERNET I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VAN AND DODGE KNOWS ABOUT IT. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL ISSUED TO MAKE DODGE FIX THE PROBLEM. NOT HAVING DOOR LOCKS IS VERY DANGEROUS. DID THE I...

Oct 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK. HAVE TO PULL A 20 AMP IOD FUSE TO RESET THE SYSTEM. ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK DOORS IS FROM DRIVER DOOR, THEN CRAWL THROUGHOUT VAN TO MANUALLY UNLOCK DOORS. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR MY CHILDREN OR IF IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO VEHICLE IS REQUIRED. *TR

Oct 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING ON MY 2005 CARAVAN. AFTER LOOKING AT THE INTERNET I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VAN AND DODGE KNOWS ABOUT IT. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL ISSUED TO MAKE DODGE FIX THE PROBLEM. NOT HAVING DOOR LOCKS IS VERY DANGEROUS. DID THE I...

Oct 3, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 112,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN THEY COULD OPEN THE DOORS. IT IS SUPPOSED TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY BUT I CAN'T EVEN MANUALLY LOCK IT. ALSO THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Oct 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN THEY COULD OPEN THE DOORS. IT IS SUPPOSED TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY BUT I CAN'T EVEN MANUALLY LOCK IT. ALSO THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Oct 3, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 112,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN THEY COULD OPEN THE DOORS. IT IS SUPPOSED TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY BUT I CAN'T EVEN MANUALLY LOCK IT. ALSO THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Oct 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN THEY COULD OPEN THE DOORS. IT IS SUPPOSED TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY BUT I CAN'T EVEN MANUALLY LOCK IT. ALSO THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Sep 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 91,500 mi

I HAVE A '05 DODGE CARAVAN THAT HAS THE HEADLAMPS SHUTTING OFF DURING MORNING AND EVENING USE. SOMETIMES, THE LAMPS BLINKS ON THEN OFF, OR SEVERAL BLINKS. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD WHEN THIS OCCURS, FLIPPING THE SWITCH TO THE OFF/ON POSITION. SOMETIMES THE SWITCH ACTIVATES THE LAMPS, IN OTH...

Sep 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 91,500 mi

I HAVE A '05 DODGE CARAVAN THAT HAS THE HEADLAMPS SHUTTING OFF DURING MORNING AND EVENING USE. SOMETIMES, THE LAMPS BLINKS ON THEN OFF, OR SEVERAL BLINKS. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD WHEN THIS OCCURS, FLIPPING THE SWITCH TO THE OFF/ON POSITION. SOMETIMES THE SWITCH ACTIVATES THE LAMPS, IN OTH...

Sep 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. HE HAD TO REMOVE THE FUSE, WAIT AND RE-INSERT THE FUSE IN ORDER FOR IT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS T...

Sep 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. HE HAD TO REMOVE THE FUSE, WAIT AND RE-INSERT THE FUSE IN ORDER FOR IT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS T...

Sep 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS STOP WORKING. *TR

Sep 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS STOP WORKING. *TR

Sep 15, 2010 Equipment

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE USING THE REMOTE ENTRY BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. HE HAD TO OPEN THE DOORS BY MANUALLY INSERTING THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THE REMOTE KEYS NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED...

Sep 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER WAS TO ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. THE LOCKS IN THE VEHICLE SHOULD LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, HOWEVER, THEY FAILED TO LOCK AND MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS...

Sep 15, 2010 Equipment

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE USING THE REMOTE ENTRY BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. HE HAD TO OPEN THE DOORS BY MANUALLY INSERTING THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THE REMOTE KEYS NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED...

Sep 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER WAS TO ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. THE LOCKS IN THE VEHICLE SHOULD LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, HOWEVER, THEY FAILED TO LOCK AND MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS...

Sep 12, 2010 Tires 41,500 mi

THE SIDEWALL BLOWOUT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE DODGE CARAVAN 2005 BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42B2 98T 215/65R16. *TR

Sep 12, 2010 Tires 41,500 mi

THE SIDEWALL BLOWOUT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE DODGE CARAVAN 2005 BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42B2 98T 215/65R16. *TR

Sep 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

2005 CARAVAN: HEADLIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENT JUST AS EVERYONE ELSE IS DESCRIBING. I WENT SHOPPING TONIGHT AROUND SUNSET. WHEN I GOT TO MY VEHICLE TO RETURN HOME THE HEADLIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK. AFTER 5 MINUTES OF SWITCHING ON AND OFF, THEY FINALLY CAME ON. AT SOME POINT DURING MY 3 MILE RIDE HOME THE ...

Sep 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

2005 CARAVAN: HEADLIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENT JUST AS EVERYONE ELSE IS DESCRIBING. I WENT SHOPPING TONIGHT AROUND SUNSET. WHEN I GOT TO MY VEHICLE TO RETURN HOME THE HEADLIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK. AFTER 5 MINUTES OF SWITCHING ON AND OFF, THEY FINALLY CAME ON. AT SOME POINT DURING MY 3 MILE RIDE HOME THE ...

Sep 3, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 166,552 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, POWER LOCKS ON DOORS, DOORS FAIL TOO LOCK WHEN ENGAGED, WHEN THE VAN IS RUNNING DOORS USUALLY LOCK BETWEEN 20 MPS OR 30 MPH I BELIEVE THAT THIS NEEDS TOO BE LOOKED INTO IT APPEARS TOO BE A SAFETY FEATURE AS T DOORSCOULD ACCIDENTALLY OPENING AND CAUSING LOSS OF LIFE OR INJURY TOO...

Sep 3, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

POWER LOCKS RANDOMLY QUIT WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. IF YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY OR PULL THE IOD FUSE AND PUT IT BACK IN THE LOCKS START TO WORK AGAIN. *TR

Sep 3, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 166,552 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, POWER LOCKS ON DOORS, DOORS FAIL TOO LOCK WHEN ENGAGED, WHEN THE VAN IS RUNNING DOORS USUALLY LOCK BETWEEN 20 MPS OR 30 MPH I BELIEVE THAT THIS NEEDS TOO BE LOOKED INTO IT APPEARS TOO BE A SAFETY FEATURE AS T DOORSCOULD ACCIDENTALLY OPENING AND CAUSING LOSS OF LIFE OR INJURY TOO...

Sep 3, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

POWER LOCKS RANDOMLY QUIT WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. IF YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY OR PULL THE IOD FUSE AND PUT IT BACK IN THE LOCKS START TO WORK AGAIN. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON OR WILL SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. IF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TOGGLED ON/OFF SEVERAL TIMES THEY MAY CONTINUE TO WORK AGAIN. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A MOUNTAIN PASS AT NIGHT. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUA...

Sep 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON OR WILL SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. IF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TOGGLED ON/OFF SEVERAL TIMES THEY MAY CONTINUE TO WORK AGAIN. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A MOUNTAIN PASS AT NIGHT. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUA...

Aug 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A DEFECTIVE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT HE COULD NOT CONFIRM THAT THE REPAIR WOULD CORRECT THE FAIL...

Aug 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A DEFECTIVE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT HE COULD NOT CONFIRM THAT THE REPAIR WOULD CORRECT THE FAIL...

Aug 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY FAIL ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN - AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME FORGETTING TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS ALL THE WAY, BUT NOW THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME, WITH THE LIGHTS ON THE "ON" POSITION THEY DON'T WORK, ONLY HIGH BEAMS AND PARKING LIGHTS. I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS ANYMORE, AND I HAVE ...

Aug 26, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR FAILED AND THE DOOR WOULD ONLY OPEN MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000...

Aug 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY FAIL ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN - AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME FORGETTING TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS ALL THE WAY, BUT NOW THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME, WITH THE LIGHTS ON THE "ON" POSITION THEY DON'T WORK, ONLY HIGH BEAMS AND PARKING LIGHTS. I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS ANYMORE, AND I HAVE ...

Aug 26, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR FAILED AND THE DOOR WOULD ONLY OPEN MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000...

Aug 24, 2010 Electrical System 58,560 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING. CAN NOT UNLOCK WITH REMOTE KEY, MUST USE KEY IN LOCK TO OPEN. I WAS TOLD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND THE IOD FUSE FOR TEN MINUTES AND RECONNECT. LOCKS WORK AWHILE THEN QUIT. I WAS TOLD THAT DODGE HAD A SOFT WARE FIX BUT, IT WOULD COST AB...

Aug 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 58,560 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING. CAN NOT UNLOCK WITH REMOTE KEY, MUST USE KEY IN LOCK TO OPEN. I WAS TOLD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND THE IOD FUSE FOR TEN MINUTES AND RECONNECT. LOCKS WORK AWHILE THEN QUIT. I WAS TOLD THAT DODGE HAD A SOFT WARE FIX BUT, IT WOULD COST AB...

Aug 24, 2010 Electrical System 58,560 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING. CAN NOT UNLOCK WITH REMOTE KEY, MUST USE KEY IN LOCK TO OPEN. I WAS TOLD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND THE IOD FUSE FOR TEN MINUTES AND RECONNECT. LOCKS WORK AWHILE THEN QUIT. I WAS TOLD THAT DODGE HAD A SOFT WARE FIX BUT, IT WOULD COST AB...

Aug 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 58,560 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING. CAN NOT UNLOCK WITH REMOTE KEY, MUST USE KEY IN LOCK TO OPEN. I WAS TOLD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND THE IOD FUSE FOR TEN MINUTES AND RECONNECT. LOCKS WORK AWHILE THEN QUIT. I WAS TOLD THAT DODGE HAD A SOFT WARE FIX BUT, IT WOULD COST AB...

Aug 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 180,000 mi

'05 DODGE CARAVAN AUTO DOOR LOCK FAILURES. SOMETIMES MINUTES, SOMETIMES DAYS. FUSE MUST BE PULLED. NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL CEASE WORKING. WORRIED IF I CARRY CHILDREN IN MY VAN. IS THERE A RECALL? *TR

Aug 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 180,000 mi

'05 DODGE CARAVAN AUTO DOOR LOCK FAILURES. SOMETIMES MINUTES, SOMETIMES DAYS. FUSE MUST BE PULLED. NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL CEASE WORKING. WORRIED IF I CARRY CHILDREN IN MY VAN. IS THERE A RECALL? *TR

Aug 14, 2010 Electrical System 98,000 mi

1. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY FROM BOTH THE KEY CONTROL PAD AND INTERIOR SWITCHES. THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR ALSO DID NOT OPERATE 2. IT IS PERSISTENT SINCE IT HAS HAPPENED. THE LIGHTS BLINK SO YOU THINK THERE IS NO PROBLEM. AS A RESULT YOU HAVE TO USE THE KEY AND MANUALLY OPEN OR LO...

Aug 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

1. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY FROM BOTH THE KEY CONTROL PAD AND INTERIOR SWITCHES. THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR ALSO DID NOT OPERATE 2. IT IS PERSISTENT SINCE IT HAS HAPPENED. THE LIGHTS BLINK SO YOU THINK THERE IS NO PROBLEM. AS A RESULT YOU HAVE TO USE THE KEY AND MANUALLY OPEN OR LO...

Aug 14, 2010 Electrical System 98,000 mi

1. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY FROM BOTH THE KEY CONTROL PAD AND INTERIOR SWITCHES. THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR ALSO DID NOT OPERATE 2. IT IS PERSISTENT SINCE IT HAS HAPPENED. THE LIGHTS BLINK SO YOU THINK THERE IS NO PROBLEM. AS A RESULT YOU HAVE TO USE THE KEY AND MANUALLY OPEN OR LO...

Aug 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

1. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY FROM BOTH THE KEY CONTROL PAD AND INTERIOR SWITCHES. THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR ALSO DID NOT OPERATE 2. IT IS PERSISTENT SINCE IT HAS HAPPENED. THE LIGHTS BLINK SO YOU THINK THERE IS NO PROBLEM. AS A RESULT YOU HAVE TO USE THE KEY AND MANUALLY OPEN OR LO...

Aug 9, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. DEALER CLAIMS NO LIABILITY NOR DOES DODGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VEHICLE'S BACK DOOR/LIFT GATE WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 Electrical System 31,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. DEALER CLAIMS NO LIABILITY NOR DOES DODGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VEHICLE'S BACK DOOR/LIFT GATE WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 Structure 31,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. DEALER CLAIMS NO LIABILITY NOR DOES DODGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VEHICLE'S BACK DOOR/LIFT GATE WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. DEALER CLAIMS NO LIABILITY NOR DOES DODGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VEHICLE'S BACK DOOR/LIFT GATE WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 Electrical System 31,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. DEALER CLAIMS NO LIABILITY NOR DOES DODGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VEHICLE'S BACK DOOR/LIFT GATE WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 Structure 31,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. DEALER CLAIMS NO LIABILITY NOR DOES DODGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VEHICLE'S BACK DOOR/LIFT GATE WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. *TR

Aug 7, 2010 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WILL NOT COME ON WHEN WE TURN THEM ON. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IT HAS CAUSED US TO HAVE TO WAIT TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE. THERE HAS BEEN ONE INCIDENT WHEN WE WERE DRIVING HOME AND THE LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING. SO FAR JUST PLAYIN...

Aug 7, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT CONSISTENTLY HAS POWER LOCK FAILURES. I HAVE BEEN TO MANY FORUMS ON THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN OWNERS. THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS DEFECT. *TR

Aug 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT CONSISTENTLY HAS POWER LOCK FAILURES. I HAVE BEEN TO MANY FORUMS ON THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN OWNERS. THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS DEFECT. *TR

Aug 7, 2010 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WILL NOT COME ON WHEN WE TURN THEM ON. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IT HAS CAUSED US TO HAVE TO WAIT TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE. THERE HAS BEEN ONE INCIDENT WHEN WE WERE DRIVING HOME AND THE LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING. SO FAR JUST PLAYIN...

Aug 7, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT CONSISTENTLY HAS POWER LOCK FAILURES. I HAVE BEEN TO MANY FORUMS ON THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN OWNERS. THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS DEFECT. *TR

Aug 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT CONSISTENTLY HAS POWER LOCK FAILURES. I HAVE BEEN TO MANY FORUMS ON THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN OWNERS. THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS DEFECT. *TR

Jul 29, 2010 Electrical System 91,460 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN BCM SOFTWARE FAILURE ' THE FAILURE HAPPENED UNEXPECTEDLY ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF AGO. IT RESULTED IN POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE FOR THE VAN AND EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE NOT SHUTTING OFF WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY TAKEN OUT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED, IT WAS...

Jul 29, 2010 Visibility 64,826 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE OPERATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE BLADE BECAME DISLODGED FROM THE WIPER AND CAUSED SEVERAL SMALL SCRATCHES ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. ON ONE OCC...

Jul 29, 2010 Electrical System 91,460 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN BCM SOFTWARE FAILURE ' THE FAILURE HAPPENED UNEXPECTEDLY ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF AGO. IT RESULTED IN POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE FOR THE VAN AND EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE NOT SHUTTING OFF WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY TAKEN OUT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED, IT WAS...

Jul 29, 2010 Visibility 64,826 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE OPERATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE BLADE BECAME DISLODGED FROM THE WIPER AND CAUSED SEVERAL SMALL SCRATCHES ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. ON ONE OCC...

Jul 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED TO WORK ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THEY STOPPED BUT I IMMEDIATELY DID A SEARCH ON THE NET AND FOUND A # OF OTHER CARAVAN OWNERS WITH SAME PROBELM. APPARENTLY YOU CAN FIX IT BY REMOVING THE FUSE AND THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL FROM THE BATTERY. THAT F...

Jul 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED TO WORK ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THEY STOPPED BUT I IMMEDIATELY DID A SEARCH ON THE NET AND FOUND A # OF OTHER CARAVAN OWNERS WITH SAME PROBELM. APPARENTLY YOU CAN FIX IT BY REMOVING THE FUSE AND THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL FROM THE BATTERY. THAT F...

Jul 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR APPROX 1 YEAR. WHEN I WIGGLE THE LIGHT SWITCH AROUND THE LIGHTS WILL GO ON SOMETIMES. THIS USUALLY TAKES ABOUT 10 MINUTES. I'VE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING AND HAVING TO PULL OVER AND DO ...

Jul 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR APPROX 1 YEAR. WHEN I WIGGLE THE LIGHT SWITCH AROUND THE LIGHTS WILL GO ON SOMETIMES. THIS USUALLY TAKES ABOUT 10 MINUTES. I'VE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING AND HAVING TO PULL OVER AND DO ...

Jul 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT NEITHER THE KEYLESS ENTRY OR THE MANUAL DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE...

Jul 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT NEITHER THE KEYLESS ENTRY OR THE MANUAL DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE...

Jul 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

PROBLEM: THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN QUIT WORKING WITH BOTH INTERIOR AND REMOTE CONTROLS. DATA: THE WEB SITE BELOW IS ONE OF SEVERAL SITES THAT ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. WITH OVER 250 ENTRIES AT THIS ONE WEB SITE DESCRIBING A PROBLEM IDENTICAL TO MINE, IT IS MY OPINION THAT THE PROBLE...

Jul 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

PROBLEM: THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN QUIT WORKING WITH BOTH INTERIOR AND REMOTE CONTROLS. DATA: THE WEB SITE BELOW IS ONE OF SEVERAL SITES THAT ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. WITH OVER 250 ENTRIES AT THIS ONE WEB SITE DESCRIBING A PROBLEM IDENTICAL TO MINE, IT IS MY OPINION THAT THE PROBLE...

Jul 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE GAS PEDAL BECAME "STUCK". THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST ( I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 3 YRS.) THIS TIME THOUGH IT TOOK LONGER TO "UNSTICK" IT. USUALLY IF I PRESS HARDER ON THE PEDAL IT WILL START WORKING NORMALLY AGAIN. THIS TIME IT DIDN'T BUDGE AND T...

Jul 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE GAS PEDAL BECAME "STUCK". THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST ( I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 3 YRS.) THIS TIME THOUGH IT TOOK LONGER TO "UNSTICK" IT. USUALLY IF I PRESS HARDER ON THE PEDAL IT WILL START WORKING NORMALLY AGAIN. THIS TIME IT DIDN'T BUDGE AND T...

Jul 9, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO ENGAGE AND KEY FOB WILL NOT FUNCTION. *TR

Jul 9, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO ENGAGE AND KEY FOB WILL NOT FUNCTION. *TR

Jul 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS SIX TO EIGHT INCHES AND STOPS. *TR

Jul 4, 2010 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS SIX TO EIGHT INCHES AND STOPS. *TR

Jul 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS SIX TO EIGHT INCHES AND STOPS. *TR

Jul 4, 2010 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS SIX TO EIGHT INCHES AND STOPS. *TR

Jun 16, 2010 Air Bags 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE CONSOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID: 10V008000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE). THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE AND THE WARNING LIGHT...

Jun 16, 2010 Air Bags 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE CONSOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID: 10V008000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE). THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE AND THE WARNING LIGHT...

Jun 13, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF, OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON-LINE, I FIND THIS TO BE A PRETTY COMMON PROBLEM AND THE DEALERS DON'T APPEAR TO KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD CAUSING ME TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ...

Jun 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF, OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON-LINE, I FIND THIS TO BE A PRETTY COMMON PROBLEM AND THE DEALERS DON'T APPEAR TO KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD CAUSING ME TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ...

Jun 13, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF, OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON-LINE, I FIND THIS TO BE A PRETTY COMMON PROBLEM AND THE DEALERS DON'T APPEAR TO KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD CAUSING ME TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ...

Jun 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF, OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON-LINE, I FIND THIS TO BE A PRETTY COMMON PROBLEM AND THE DEALERS DON'T APPEAR TO KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD CAUSING ME TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ...

Jun 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH, THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN USING THE KEY TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOORS, THE SECURITY ALARM WOULD ENGAGE. WHEN LOCKING THE DOORS WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE, THE ALARM SYSTEM WOULD SET BU...

Jun 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH, THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN USING THE KEY TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOORS, THE SECURITY ALARM WOULD ENGAGE. WHEN LOCKING THE DOORS WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE, THE ALARM SYSTEM WOULD SET BU...

Jun 7, 2010 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE QUIT WORKING. THERE IS ONLY ONE DOOR THAT HAS A KEY HOLE TO USE A KEY IN. I HAVE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THEN REACH OVER AND UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE MY VEHICLE IN OR I WOULD. ...

Jun 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE QUIT WORKING. THERE IS ONLY ONE DOOR THAT HAS A KEY HOLE TO USE A KEY IN. I HAVE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THEN REACH OVER AND UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE MY VEHICLE IN OR I WOULD. ...

Jun 7, 2010 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE QUIT WORKING. THERE IS ONLY ONE DOOR THAT HAS A KEY HOLE TO USE A KEY IN. I HAVE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THEN REACH OVER AND UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE MY VEHICLE IN OR I WOULD. ...

Jun 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE QUIT WORKING. THERE IS ONLY ONE DOOR THAT HAS A KEY HOLE TO USE A KEY IN. I HAVE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THEN REACH OVER AND UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE MY VEHICLE IN OR I WOULD. ...

Jun 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES AND THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT REPLACED. HE BELIEVED THAT BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE NEVER REPLACED, IT WAS CAUSING THE MASTER CYLINDER TO FUNCTION INCORRECTLY AND PREMATURELY WEARING THE FRON...

Jun 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES AND THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT REPLACED. HE BELIEVED THAT BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE NEVER REPLACED, IT WAS CAUSING THE MASTER CYLINDER TO FUNCTION INCORRECTLY AND PREMATURELY WEARING THE FRON...

May 30, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON, THE PARKING AND TAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, HOWEVER THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN ONLY BE ILLUMINATED BY HOLDING ON THE TEMPORARY HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. I HAVE READ OF NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAI...

May 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON, THE PARKING AND TAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, HOWEVER THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN ONLY BE ILLUMINATED BY HOLDING ON THE TEMPORARY HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. I HAVE READ OF NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAI...

May 30, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON, THE PARKING AND TAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, HOWEVER THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN ONLY BE ILLUMINATED BY HOLDING ON THE TEMPORARY HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. I HAVE READ OF NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAI...

May 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON, THE PARKING AND TAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, HOWEVER THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN ONLY BE ILLUMINATED BY HOLDING ON THE TEMPORARY HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. I HAVE READ OF NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAI...

May 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SENSOR FOR THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND DOORS WOULD SUDDENLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO UNLOCK THE DOORS MANUALLY. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND SOMEONE APPROACHED THE VEHICLE, THE PANIC ALARM WOULD BEGI...

May 26, 2010 Electrical System 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SENSOR FOR THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND DOORS WOULD SUDDENLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO UNLOCK THE DOORS MANUALLY. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND SOMEONE APPROACHED THE VEHICLE, THE PANIC ALARM WOULD BEGI...

May 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SENSOR FOR THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND DOORS WOULD SUDDENLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO UNLOCK THE DOORS MANUALLY. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND SOMEONE APPROACHED THE VEHICLE, THE PANIC ALARM WOULD BEGI...

May 26, 2010 Electrical System 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SENSOR FOR THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND DOORS WOULD SUDDENLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO UNLOCK THE DOORS MANUALLY. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND SOMEONE APPROACHED THE VEHICLE, THE PANIC ALARM WOULD BEGI...

May 23, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THERE ARE 3 SEPARATE INCIDENTS HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE. ONCE WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AND TWICE ON THE HIGHWAY, 3 TIMES THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN ON ITS OWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC. *TR

May 23, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THERE ARE 3 SEPARATE INCIDENTS HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE. ONCE WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AND TWICE ON THE HIGHWAY, 3 TIMES THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN ON ITS OWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC. *TR

May 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 91,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN GO OUT ON THERE OWN. ISSUE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *TR

May 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 91,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN GO OUT ON THERE OWN. ISSUE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *TR

May 18, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE WHEELS BECAME EXTREMELY WOBBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE SHE WAS ADVISED THE SHOCK TOWER FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFE...

May 18, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE WHEELS BECAME EXTREMELY WOBBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE SHE WAS ADVISED THE SHOCK TOWER FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFE...

May 12, 2010 Electrical System

LETTER FROM SENATOR KOHL ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEM WITH DODGE CARAVAN (RESPOND DIRECTLY TO CONSTITUENT) DOT/I#2010-1105 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AUTO MANUFACTURES SHOULDN'T HAVE DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE OPERATION OF AUTOMOBILES ONCE IN THE CONSUMERS POSSESSION. THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEH...

May 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting

LETTER FROM SENATOR KOHL ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEM WITH DODGE CARAVAN (RESPOND DIRECTLY TO CONSTITUENT) DOT/I#2010-1105 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AUTO MANUFACTURES SHOULDN'T HAVE DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE OPERATION OF AUTOMOBILES ONCE IN THE CONSUMERS POSSESSION. THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEH...

May 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

POWER LOCKS STOP WORKING BOTH BY REMOTE KEYCHAIN AND ON DOORS, REQUIRING DOORS TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED, AND LEAVING THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCKABLE MANUALLY AND OCCUPANTS AND PROPERTY VULNERABLE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW, AND ONLY CORRECTS WHEN THE 20 AMP FUS...

May 12, 2010 Electrical System 55,000 mi

POWER LOCKS STOP WORKING BOTH BY REMOTE KEYCHAIN AND ON DOORS, REQUIRING DOORS TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED, AND LEAVING THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCKABLE MANUALLY AND OCCUPANTS AND PROPERTY VULNERABLE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW, AND ONLY CORRECTS WHEN THE 20 AMP FUS...

May 12, 2010 Electrical System

LETTER FROM SENATOR KOHL ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEM WITH DODGE CARAVAN (RESPOND DIRECTLY TO CONSTITUENT) DOT/I#2010-1105 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AUTO MANUFACTURES SHOULDN'T HAVE DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE OPERATION OF AUTOMOBILES ONCE IN THE CONSUMERS POSSESSION. THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEH...

May 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting

LETTER FROM SENATOR KOHL ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEM WITH DODGE CARAVAN (RESPOND DIRECTLY TO CONSTITUENT) DOT/I#2010-1105 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AUTO MANUFACTURES SHOULDN'T HAVE DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE OPERATION OF AUTOMOBILES ONCE IN THE CONSUMERS POSSESSION. THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEH...

May 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

POWER LOCKS STOP WORKING BOTH BY REMOTE KEYCHAIN AND ON DOORS, REQUIRING DOORS TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED, AND LEAVING THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCKABLE MANUALLY AND OCCUPANTS AND PROPERTY VULNERABLE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW, AND ONLY CORRECTS WHEN THE 20 AMP FUS...

May 12, 2010 Electrical System 55,000 mi

POWER LOCKS STOP WORKING BOTH BY REMOTE KEYCHAIN AND ON DOORS, REQUIRING DOORS TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED, AND LEAVING THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCKABLE MANUALLY AND OCCUPANTS AND PROPERTY VULNERABLE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW, AND ONLY CORRECTS WHEN THE 20 AMP FUS...

May 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. WHEN ENGAGING, EITHER THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL OR THEY WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY OVER A ONE YEAR SPAN. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE ...

May 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. WHEN ENGAGING, EITHER THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL OR THEY WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY OVER A ONE YEAR SPAN. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE ...

May 4, 2010 Electrical System 59,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT ARE GOING ON AND OFF WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE BUTTON . IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED . ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 59,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT ARE GOING ON AND OFF WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE BUTTON . IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED . ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 4, 2010 Electrical System 59,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT ARE GOING ON AND OFF WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE BUTTON . IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED . ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 59,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT ARE GOING ON AND OFF WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE BUTTON . IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED . ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 3, 2010 Steering 85,000 mi

ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE STEERING SLIPS WHEN I START THE CAR ~ THIS HAPPENS WHENEVER THE CAR IS LEFT IN THE RAIN. THE STEERING CATCHES AFTER A MINUTE AND THEN IS FINE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FIRESTONE AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. *TR

May 3, 2010 Steering 85,000 mi

ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE STEERING SLIPS WHEN I START THE CAR ~ THIS HAPPENS WHENEVER THE CAR IS LEFT IN THE RAIN. THE STEERING CATCHES AFTER A MINUTE AND THEN IS FINE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FIRESTONE AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 65,000 mi

WE WERE STOPPED WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR, TO TURN INTO THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL, WHEN A 17 YR OLD REAR ENDED US. MY 1 YR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE INTEGRATED CHILD RESTRAINT AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY SAY THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE SEAT CAN NOT...

Apr 28, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 65,000 mi

WE WERE STOPPED WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR, TO TURN INTO THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL, WHEN A 17 YR OLD REAR ENDED US. MY 1 YR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE INTEGRATED CHILD RESTRAINT AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY SAY THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE SEAT CAN NOT...

Apr 27, 2010 Air Bags 55,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH I PURCHASED FROM NEW. APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO NOTICED THAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TRIED TO RESET THE COMPUTER BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND RECONNECTING IT A...

Apr 27, 2010 Air Bags 55,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH I PURCHASED FROM NEW. APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO NOTICED THAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TRIED TO RESET THE COMPUTER BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND RECONNECTING IT A...

Apr 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 76,592 mi

WE OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE POWER LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING, WHICH TO ME IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN HAVING TWO SMALL CHILDREN. AFTER LOOKING AROUND ON THE WEB THERE ARE SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE COMPUTER AND THEY HAVE A PATCH PROGRAM ...

Apr 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 76,592 mi

WE OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE POWER LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING, WHICH TO ME IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN HAVING TWO SMALL CHILDREN. AFTER LOOKING AROUND ON THE WEB THERE ARE SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE COMPUTER AND THEY HAVE A PATCH PROGRAM ...

Apr 12, 2010 Seat Belts 112,228 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT DETECTED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A LATCH FORK IN THE SEAT BELT STICKING OR POSSIBLY THE SPRING BEING...

Apr 12, 2010 Seat Belts 112,228 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT DETECTED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A LATCH FORK IN THE SEAT BELT STICKING OR POSSIBLY THE SPRING BEING...

Apr 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR SHUT COMPLETELY. IT ONLY OPENS 6 TO 8 INCHES AND CLOSES UNTIL ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES. THE LATCHING MECHANISM SOMETIME DOES NOT WORK AT ALL OR REPEATEDLY TRIES TO AUTO LATCH ITSELF. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME WE TRY TO USE THE AUTO DOOR FEATURE. IT APPEARS THAT SOME WIR...

Apr 7, 2010 Structure

DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR SHUT COMPLETELY. IT ONLY OPENS 6 TO 8 INCHES AND CLOSES UNTIL ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES. THE LATCHING MECHANISM SOMETIME DOES NOT WORK AT ALL OR REPEATEDLY TRIES TO AUTO LATCH ITSELF. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME WE TRY TO USE THE AUTO DOOR FEATURE. IT APPEARS THAT SOME WIR...

Apr 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR SHUT COMPLETELY. IT ONLY OPENS 6 TO 8 INCHES AND CLOSES UNTIL ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES. THE LATCHING MECHANISM SOMETIME DOES NOT WORK AT ALL OR REPEATEDLY TRIES TO AUTO LATCH ITSELF. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME WE TRY TO USE THE AUTO DOOR FEATURE. IT APPEARS THAT SOME WIR...

Apr 7, 2010 Structure

DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR SHUT COMPLETELY. IT ONLY OPENS 6 TO 8 INCHES AND CLOSES UNTIL ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES. THE LATCHING MECHANISM SOMETIME DOES NOT WORK AT ALL OR REPEATEDLY TRIES TO AUTO LATCH ITSELF. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME WE TRY TO USE THE AUTO DOOR FEATURE. IT APPEARS THAT SOME WIR...

Mar 31, 2010 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. BOTH THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GOES ON AND OFF. THESE ARE THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHTS THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THEY WOULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO SEE WHY THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED. HE...

Mar 31, 2010 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. BOTH THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GOES ON AND OFF. THESE ARE THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHTS THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THEY WOULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO SEE WHY THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED. HE...

Mar 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 47,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH ONLY 50000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE GAUGES ON THE DASHBORD WILL INTERMITTENLY START BLINKING OFF AND ON THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE GAS GAUGE BOUNCES FROM EMPTY TO FULL. SOMETIMES THE CAR'S IGNITION KILLS WHILE DRIVIN...

Mar 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 47,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH ONLY 50000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE GAUGES ON THE DASHBORD WILL INTERMITTENLY START BLINKING OFF AND ON THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE GAS GAUGE BOUNCES FROM EMPTY TO FULL. SOMETIMES THE CAR'S IGNITION KILLS WHILE DRIVIN...

Mar 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DODGE DEALER IT WOULD COST $76 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. HE SAID IT IS COMMON AND WOULD EITHER BE THE SWITCH OR FUSE. *TR

Mar 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DODGE DEALER IT WOULD COST $76 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. HE SAID IT IS COMMON AND WOULD EITHER BE THE SWITCH OR FUSE. *TR

Mar 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 935,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS. STICKS EVERY SO OFTEN-20 TIMES OR SO AT LIGHTS, ON HIGHWAYS, ETC. WAS TOLD ERG VALVE REPLACEMENT MIGHT HAVE AFFECTED THIS. 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. CONSEQUENCES INCLUDE STOMPING GAS PEDAL TO SPEED UP WHEN IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Mar 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 935,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS. STICKS EVERY SO OFTEN-20 TIMES OR SO AT LIGHTS, ON HIGHWAYS, ETC. WAS TOLD ERG VALVE REPLACEMENT MIGHT HAVE AFFECTED THIS. 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. CONSEQUENCES INCLUDE STOMPING GAS PEDAL TO SPEED UP WHEN IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 605,080 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. I HAVE TO DETACH BATTERY FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND RE HOOK UP TO RESET LOCKS THEN THEY SEEM TO WORK ONLY FOR A VARYING AMOUNT OF TIME. I THEN HAVE TO DO THE SAME PROCEDURE OVER AGAIN. I'M NOT SURE HOW LONG THIS WILL WORK SO I WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 605,080 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. I HAVE TO DETACH BATTERY FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND RE HOOK UP TO RESET LOCKS THEN THEY SEEM TO WORK ONLY FOR A VARYING AMOUNT OF TIME. I THEN HAVE TO DO THE SAME PROCEDURE OVER AGAIN. I'M NOT SURE HOW LONG THIS WILL WORK SO I WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Mar 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN I BOUGHT USED FROM THE DEALER IN 2005. IN 2007 THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR LOCK FAILED. I CANNOT LOCK THE DOOR WITH THE AUTO LOCK SYSTEM INSIDE THE VAN OR ON THE KEY FOB. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO LOOK AT AND WAS TOLD THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. ONE YEAR LATE...

Mar 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN I BOUGHT USED FROM THE DEALER IN 2005. IN 2007 THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR LOCK FAILED. I CANNOT LOCK THE DOOR WITH THE AUTO LOCK SYSTEM INSIDE THE VAN OR ON THE KEY FOB. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO LOOK AT AND WAS TOLD THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. ONE YEAR LATE...

Mar 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting

ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED TO COME ON, AND HAVE ALSO GONE OUT BY THEMSELVES. IN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND AT LEAST 20 OTHER PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THE SAME THING. WEBSITE: TOPIX. THIS IS A FAIRLY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR PEOPLE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND TO U...

Mar 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting

ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED TO COME ON, AND HAVE ALSO GONE OUT BY THEMSELVES. IN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND AT LEAST 20 OTHER PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THE SAME THING. WEBSITE: TOPIX. THIS IS A FAIRLY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR PEOPLE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND TO U...

Mar 10, 2010 Air Bags 75,477 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE AIR BAG SENSORS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALL...

Mar 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 83,750 mi

AUTOMATIC LOCKS STOP WORKING ON DODGE 2005 CARAVANS. AFTER OPENING THE HOOD AND REMOVING THE FUSE AND REINSERTING IT SEVERAL TIMES IT STARTS TO WORK. THIS HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS. IT HAS HAPPENED TO THOUSANDS OF OTHER DRIVERS/OWNERS. THE COMPANY IS AWARE OF IT BUT WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX THE PRO...

Mar 10, 2010 Air Bags 75,477 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE AIR BAG SENSORS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALL...

Mar 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 83,750 mi

AUTOMATIC LOCKS STOP WORKING ON DODGE 2005 CARAVANS. AFTER OPENING THE HOOD AND REMOVING THE FUSE AND REINSERTING IT SEVERAL TIMES IT STARTS TO WORK. THIS HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS. IT HAS HAPPENED TO THOUSANDS OF OTHER DRIVERS/OWNERS. THE COMPANY IS AWARE OF IT BUT WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX THE PRO...

Mar 9, 2010 Air Bags

WE PURCHASED OUR 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN NEW AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST STARTED COMING ON AND OFF THIS WINTER (2009-2010). NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP TO HAVE THEM RUN THE DIAGNOSTICS ON THE LIGHT. THE CODE CAME BACK AS A BAD LF AIRBAG SENSOR AN...

Mar 9, 2010 Air Bags

WE PURCHASED OUR 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN NEW AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST STARTED COMING ON AND OFF THIS WINTER (2009-2010). NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP TO HAVE THEM RUN THE DIAGNOSTICS ON THE LIGHT. THE CODE CAME BACK AS A BAD LF AIRBAG SENSOR AN...

Mar 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER LOCK SYSTEM IS FAILING ALMOST ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THIS IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM ALTHOUGH FROM THIS SITE: HTTP://AUTOFORUM.CLASSIFIEDS1000.COM/DODGE-GRAND_CARAVAN/POWER_LOCKS_WILL_NOT_LOCK_OR_UNLOCK , AND OTHERS THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM TAKING PLACE MOSTLY AFTER THE VEHI...

Mar 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER LOCK SYSTEM IS FAILING ALMOST ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THIS IS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM ALTHOUGH FROM THIS SITE: HTTP://AUTOFORUM.CLASSIFIEDS1000.COM/DODGE-GRAND_CARAVAN/POWER_LOCKS_WILL_NOT_LOCK_OR_UNLOCK , AND OTHERS THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM TAKING PLACE MOSTLY AFTER THE VEHI...

Mar 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSIST ISSUES WITH THE LOCKS IN MY 2005 GRAND DODGE CARAVAN. LOCK WON'T UNLOCK AND A VERY HARD TO PULL UP AND THE LOCKS WON'T LOCK. SAFETY HAZARD FOR THOSE IN THE CAR AND MOSTLY FOR KIDS. SEEMS TO BE A REALLY ISSUE WITH YEAR OF VAN. PLEASE VIEW THIS LINK : HTTP://AUTOFORUM.CLASSIFIEDS1000.COM/DO...

Mar 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSIST ISSUES WITH THE LOCKS IN MY 2005 GRAND DODGE CARAVAN. LOCK WON'T UNLOCK AND A VERY HARD TO PULL UP AND THE LOCKS WON'T LOCK. SAFETY HAZARD FOR THOSE IN THE CAR AND MOSTLY FOR KIDS. SEEMS TO BE A REALLY ISSUE WITH YEAR OF VAN. PLEASE VIEW THIS LINK : HTTP://AUTOFORUM.CLASSIFIEDS1000.COM/DO...

Mar 4, 2010 Air Bags 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO T...

Mar 4, 2010 Air Bags 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO T...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 92,500 mi

DESCRIPTION: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 10 JAN 2010 WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE ACCIDENT WAS INITIALLY CAUSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CARRYING FURNITURE IN THE BACK OF HIS PICK-UP TRUCK. THE FURNITURE FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FORCED MYSELF AND ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT OF...

Mar 2, 2010 Air Bags Crash 92,500 mi

DESCRIPTION: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 10 JAN 2010 WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE ACCIDENT WAS INITIALLY CAUSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CARRYING FURNITURE IN THE BACK OF HIS PICK-UP TRUCK. THE FURNITURE FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FORCED MYSELF AND ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT OF...

Mar 2, 2010 Traction Control System Crash 92,500 mi

DESCRIPTION: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 10 JAN 2010 WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE ACCIDENT WAS INITIALLY CAUSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CARRYING FURNITURE IN THE BACK OF HIS PICK-UP TRUCK. THE FURNITURE FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FORCED MYSELF AND ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT OF...

Mar 2, 2010 Equipment Crash 92,500 mi

DESCRIPTION: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 10 JAN 2010 WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE ACCIDENT WAS INITIALLY CAUSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CARRYING FURNITURE IN THE BACK OF HIS PICK-UP TRUCK. THE FURNITURE FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FORCED MYSELF AND ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT OF...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 92,500 mi

DESCRIPTION: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 10 JAN 2010 WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE ACCIDENT WAS INITIALLY CAUSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CARRYING FURNITURE IN THE BACK OF HIS PICK-UP TRUCK. THE FURNITURE FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FORCED MYSELF AND ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT OF...

Mar 2, 2010 Air Bags Crash 92,500 mi

DESCRIPTION: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 10 JAN 2010 WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE ACCIDENT WAS INITIALLY CAUSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CARRYING FURNITURE IN THE BACK OF HIS PICK-UP TRUCK. THE FURNITURE FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FORCED MYSELF AND ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT OF...

Mar 2, 2010 Traction Control System Crash 92,500 mi

DESCRIPTION: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 10 JAN 2010 WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE ACCIDENT WAS INITIALLY CAUSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CARRYING FURNITURE IN THE BACK OF HIS PICK-UP TRUCK. THE FURNITURE FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FORCED MYSELF AND ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT OF...

Mar 2, 2010 Equipment Crash 92,500 mi

DESCRIPTION: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 10 JAN 2010 WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE ACCIDENT WAS INITIALLY CAUSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL CARRYING FURNITURE IN THE BACK OF HIS PICK-UP TRUCK. THE FURNITURE FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FORCED MYSELF AND ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT OF...

Mar 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 104,600 mi

WENT OUT TO START VAN TO GO TO WORK AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. HAD TO CALL IN TO WORK AND MISS A WHOLE DAYS WORK. FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. WE HAVE ONLY ONE VEHICLE AND THE MECHANIC CANNOT CHECK IT OUT UNTIL A WEEK FROM TODAY. NEED A VEHICLE TO GET TO WORK OR I WILL LOSE MY JOB AND I AM T...

Mar 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 104,600 mi

WENT OUT TO START VAN TO GO TO WORK AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. HAD TO CALL IN TO WORK AND MISS A WHOLE DAYS WORK. FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. WE HAVE ONLY ONE VEHICLE AND THE MECHANIC CANNOT CHECK IT OUT UNTIL A WEEK FROM TODAY. NEED A VEHICLE TO GET TO WORK OR I WILL LOSE MY JOB AND I AM T...

Feb 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM WITH MY VAN, FINDING ALOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. 2005 DODGE CARAVAN....THE POWER LOCKS STOP WORKING AND IS A PAIN TO HAVE TO REACH AROUND TO LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL THE DOORS. SEEMS THAT IF YOU PULL THE IDM FUSE FOR 30 SECONDS AND THEN REINSTALL IT, THE ...

Feb 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM WITH MY VAN, FINDING ALOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. 2005 DODGE CARAVAN....THE POWER LOCKS STOP WORKING AND IS A PAIN TO HAVE TO REACH AROUND TO LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL THE DOORS. SEEMS THAT IF YOU PULL THE IDM FUSE FOR 30 SECONDS AND THEN REINSTALL IT, THE ...

Feb 25, 2010 Air Bags 85,000 mi

FRONTAL SENSOR/AIR BAG MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN MY VEHICLE HAS BE ILLUMINATING FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS NOW. I LOOKED INTO A RECALL AT THE TIME MY DEALER SERVICE CENTER ADVISED ME OF THE MEANING OF THE WARNING LIGHT. AT THAT TIME I SEEN A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF...

Feb 25, 2010 Air Bags 85,000 mi

FRONTAL SENSOR/AIR BAG MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN MY VEHICLE HAS BE ILLUMINATING FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS NOW. I LOOKED INTO A RECALL AT THE TIME MY DEALER SERVICE CENTER ADVISED ME OF THE MEANING OF THE WARNING LIGHT. AT THAT TIME I SEEN A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF...

Feb 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,200 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAD AN ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. I HAD IT CHECKED BY A NON-DODGE DEALER AND HE RESEARCHED AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS ENGINE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH CRACKED FLYWHEELS CAUSING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. I THOUGHT IT UNUSUAL THAT A MAIN PART SUCH AS A FLY...

Feb 22, 2010 Power Train 77,200 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAD AN ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. I HAD IT CHECKED BY A NON-DODGE DEALER AND HE RESEARCHED AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS ENGINE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH CRACKED FLYWHEELS CAUSING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. I THOUGHT IT UNUSUAL THAT A MAIN PART SUCH AS A FLY...

Feb 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,200 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAD AN ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. I HAD IT CHECKED BY A NON-DODGE DEALER AND HE RESEARCHED AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS ENGINE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH CRACKED FLYWHEELS CAUSING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. I THOUGHT IT UNUSUAL THAT A MAIN PART SUCH AS A FLY...

Feb 22, 2010 Power Train 77,200 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAD AN ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. I HAD IT CHECKED BY A NON-DODGE DEALER AND HE RESEARCHED AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS ENGINE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH CRACKED FLYWHEELS CAUSING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. I THOUGHT IT UNUSUAL THAT A MAIN PART SUCH AS A FLY...

Feb 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE HAVE HAD A PECULIAR & OCCASIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 63,000 MILES, WE WERE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SUCH AS TRYING TO PASS IN TRAFFIC, AND/OR TRYING TO START UP FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE THROTTLE FELT BLOCKED AND ...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE HAVE HAD A PECULIAR & OCCASIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 63,000 MILES, WE WERE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SUCH AS TRYING TO PASS IN TRAFFIC, AND/OR TRYING TO START UP FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE THROTTLE FELT BLOCKED AND ...

Feb 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE HAVE HAD A PECULIAR & OCCASIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 63,000 MILES, WE WERE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SUCH AS TRYING TO PASS IN TRAFFIC, AND/OR TRYING TO START UP FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE THROTTLE FELT BLOCKED AND ...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE HAVE HAD A PECULIAR & OCCASIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 63,000 MILES, WE WERE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SUCH AS TRYING TO PASS IN TRAFFIC, AND/OR TRYING TO START UP FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE THROTTLE FELT BLOCKED AND ...

Feb 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO WORK HAVE TO PULL FUSE TO RESET SYSTEM ONLY 1 DOOR LOCK THAT HAS A KEY VERY DANGEROUS TO GET FAMILY INTO VEHICLE. *CN

Feb 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO WORK HAVE TO PULL FUSE TO RESET SYSTEM ONLY 1 DOOR LOCK THAT HAS A KEY VERY DANGEROUS TO GET FAMILY INTO VEHICLE. *CN

Feb 5, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 133,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN DOOR SAFETY LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSE CONTINIOUSLY THE DOOR OPEN 3 TIMES WHILE I DROVE AS A RESULT - KID NEARLY FELL OUT OF VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 133,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN DOOR SAFETY LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSE CONTINIOUSLY THE DOOR OPEN 3 TIMES WHILE I DROVE AS A RESULT - KID NEARLY FELL OUT OF VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE PUTTING GROCERY INTO THE TRUNK OF HER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED THEN STALLED ON ITS OWN. SHE WAS HOLDING THE KEYS IN HER HAND AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. SHE ALSO DOES NOT HAVE A REMOTE KEY STARTER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED T...

Feb 4, 2010 Electrical System 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE PUTTING GROCERY INTO THE TRUNK OF HER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED THEN STALLED ON ITS OWN. SHE WAS HOLDING THE KEYS IN HER HAND AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. SHE ALSO DOES NOT HAVE A REMOTE KEY STARTER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED T...

Feb 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE PUTTING GROCERY INTO THE TRUNK OF HER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED THEN STALLED ON ITS OWN. SHE WAS HOLDING THE KEYS IN HER HAND AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. SHE ALSO DOES NOT HAVE A REMOTE KEY STARTER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED T...

Feb 4, 2010 Electrical System 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE PUTTING GROCERY INTO THE TRUNK OF HER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED THEN STALLED ON ITS OWN. SHE WAS HOLDING THE KEYS IN HER HAND AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. SHE ALSO DOES NOT HAVE A REMOTE KEY STARTER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED T...

Feb 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 81,400 mi

I HAVE A 05 DODGE CARAVAN. POWER LOCKS JUST QUIT. LOOKED ON WEBSITE AND SAW THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THERE WERE SUGGESTIONS OF A QUICK FIX BUT NOT A PERMANENT ONE. IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM SEEMS THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO FIX IT. *TR

Feb 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 81,400 mi

I HAVE A 05 DODGE CARAVAN. POWER LOCKS JUST QUIT. LOOKED ON WEBSITE AND SAW THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THERE WERE SUGGESTIONS OF A QUICK FIX BUT NOT A PERMANENT ONE. IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM SEEMS THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO FIX IT. *TR

Jan 30, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

2005 GRAND CARAVAN...POWER LOCKS WILL NOT UNLOCK OR LOCK BY EITHER THE REMOTE OR THE DOOR SWITCH. CAUSING DRIVING WITH DOORS UNLOCKED. *TR

Jan 30, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

2005 GRAND CARAVAN...POWER LOCKS WILL NOT UNLOCK OR LOCK BY EITHER THE REMOTE OR THE DOOR SWITCH. CAUSING DRIVING WITH DOORS UNLOCKED. *TR

Jan 28, 2010 Steering 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THAT I HAVE HAD FOR 2 WINTERS NOW AND BOTH WINTERS IT HAS BLOWN THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAVING A GIANT RED PUDDLE ON THE GROUND AND A GIANT REPAIR BILL ON MY WALLET! I HAVE DISCUSSED IT WITH MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TO EXPECT THIS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR! I DO NOT FIND THIS...

Jan 28, 2010 Steering 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THAT I HAVE HAD FOR 2 WINTERS NOW AND BOTH WINTERS IT HAS BLOWN THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAVING A GIANT RED PUDDLE ON THE GROUND AND A GIANT REPAIR BILL ON MY WALLET! I HAVE DISCUSSED IT WITH MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TO EXPECT THIS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR! I DO NOT FIND THIS...

Jan 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY WIFE, 2 YOUNG CHILDREN, AND I WENT OUT TO SPEND THE AFTERNOON RUNNING ERRANDS. WHEN WE LEFT OUR HOME, THE DOOR LOCKS WORKED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM AS WELL AS WITH THE SWITCHES INSIDE THE CAR. AFTER MAKING OUR SECOND STOP OF THE AFTERNOON, MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WERE NO LONGER ...

Jan 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY WIFE, 2 YOUNG CHILDREN, AND I WENT OUT TO SPEND THE AFTERNOON RUNNING ERRANDS. WHEN WE LEFT OUR HOME, THE DOOR LOCKS WORKED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM AS WELL AS WITH THE SWITCHES INSIDE THE CAR. AFTER MAKING OUR SECOND STOP OF THE AFTERNOON, MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WERE NO LONGER ...

Jan 16, 2010 Electrical System 55,000 mi

PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN SWITCH IS OFF. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY CHANGED SWITCH. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OK SINCE. PROBLEM MAY BE SOLVED. HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM TIME TO TIME IN THE PASS. HAD TO TURN LIGHTS ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES TO GET LIGHTS TO TURN OFF. *TR

Jan 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN SWITCH IS OFF. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY CHANGED SWITCH. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OK SINCE. PROBLEM MAY BE SOLVED. HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM TIME TO TIME IN THE PASS. HAD TO TURN LIGHTS ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES TO GET LIGHTS TO TURN OFF. *TR

Jan 16, 2010 Electrical System 55,000 mi

PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN SWITCH IS OFF. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY CHANGED SWITCH. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OK SINCE. PROBLEM MAY BE SOLVED. HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM TIME TO TIME IN THE PASS. HAD TO TURN LIGHTS ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES TO GET LIGHTS TO TURN OFF. *TR

Jan 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN SWITCH IS OFF. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY CHANGED SWITCH. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OK SINCE. PROBLEM MAY BE SOLVED. HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM TIME TO TIME IN THE PASS. HAD TO TURN LIGHTS ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES TO GET LIGHTS TO TURN OFF. *TR

Jan 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

I OWN A 05 DODGE CARAVAN. AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO GET UPDATED SOFTWARE FROM THE DEALER IN ORDER TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURED DEFECT AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY DODGE. *TR

Jan 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

I OWN A 05 DODGE CARAVAN. AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO GET UPDATED SOFTWARE FROM THE DEALER IN ORDER TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURED DEFECT AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY DODGE. *TR

Jan 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 58,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM TO DISCONNECT THE BODY MODULE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A SECOND DIAGNOSIS WAS PERFORMED AN...

Jan 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 58,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM TO DISCONNECT THE BODY MODULE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A SECOND DIAGNOSIS WAS PERFORMED AN...

Jan 6, 2010 Suspension Crash 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF WHICH CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL BENT OUTWARD AND THE REAR QUARTER PANEL HIT THE GUARD RAIL AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED T...

Jan 6, 2010 Suspension Crash 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF WHICH CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL BENT OUTWARD AND THE REAR QUARTER PANEL HIT THE GUARD RAIL AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED T...

Jan 3, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 86,450 mi

05 DODGE CARAVAN POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO FUNCTION AFTER SHORT TIME AFTER RESET. HAVE REST SYSTEM SEVERAL TIMES. PULLING BCM FUSE AND OR UNHOOKING BATTERY RESETS SYSTEM AND THEN FAILS AFTER SHORT TIME. LAST TIME FIT FAILED REAR HATCH LOCK WOULD NOT ENGAGE. HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN TO GET DOO...

Jan 3, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 86,450 mi

05 DODGE CARAVAN POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO FUNCTION AFTER SHORT TIME AFTER RESET. HAVE REST SYSTEM SEVERAL TIMES. PULLING BCM FUSE AND OR UNHOOKING BATTERY RESETS SYSTEM AND THEN FAILS AFTER SHORT TIME. LAST TIME FIT FAILED REAR HATCH LOCK WOULD NOT ENGAGE. HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN TO GET DOO...

Dec 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN - HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND AT RANDOM. DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT, THE LIGHTS JUST WENT OUT. *TR

Dec 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN - HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND AT RANDOM. DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT, THE LIGHTS JUST WENT OUT. *TR

Dec 17, 2009 Tires 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH PEP BOYS DEFINITY EX600/P215/70R15 TIRES. THE TOP LAYER ON ALL FOUR OF THE TIRES ARE PEELING OFF. THE TIRES WAS TAKEN BACK TO PEP BOYS . SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD PRORATE THE PRICE BECAUSE THERE ARE RECALLS NO RECALLS ON THE TIRES PEP BOYS DEFINI...

Dec 17, 2009 Tires 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH PEP BOYS DEFINITY EX600/P215/70R15 TIRES. THE TOP LAYER ON ALL FOUR OF THE TIRES ARE PEELING OFF. THE TIRES WAS TAKEN BACK TO PEP BOYS . SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD PRORATE THE PRICE BECAUSE THERE ARE RECALLS NO RECALLS ON THE TIRES PEP BOYS DEFINI...

Dec 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 49,700 mi

INTERIOR AUTOMATIC AND KEYLESS ENTRY LOCKS FAILED TO WORK. MY FIVE YEAR OLD SON HAS DIFFICULTY PULL THE MANUAL LOCKING DEVICE UP ALSO. FOUND INFORMATION FROM OTHER CAR OWNER ONLINE ABOUT THE DEFECT IN THE DODGE CARAVAN 2005 TO FIX AUTOMATIC LOCKING DEFECT TEMPORARILY. *TR

Dec 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 49,700 mi

INTERIOR AUTOMATIC AND KEYLESS ENTRY LOCKS FAILED TO WORK. MY FIVE YEAR OLD SON HAS DIFFICULTY PULL THE MANUAL LOCKING DEVICE UP ALSO. FOUND INFORMATION FROM OTHER CAR OWNER ONLINE ABOUT THE DEFECT IN THE DODGE CARAVAN 2005 TO FIX AUTOMATIC LOCKING DEFECT TEMPORARILY. *TR

Dec 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 115,328 mi

POWER LOCK FAILURE DEALER SWITCHES FUSE AND THE ISSUE COMES BACK WITHIN A WEEK. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR PEOPLE WITH VANS USUALLY HAVE KIDS AND THEY COULD OPEN DOORS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND U CAN NOT LOCK VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN THEFT/VANDALISM. *TR

Dec 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 115,328 mi

POWER LOCK FAILURE DEALER SWITCHES FUSE AND THE ISSUE COMES BACK WITHIN A WEEK. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR PEOPLE WITH VANS USUALLY HAVE KIDS AND THEY COULD OPEN DOORS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND U CAN NOT LOCK VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN THEFT/VANDALISM. *TR

Dec 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL. WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH REMOTE OR SWITCHES ON DOORS. HAVE TO REMOVE IOD FUSE FOR 10 SECONDS OR MORE TO RESTORE FUNCTION. POWER LOCKS WILL ONLY WORK FOR 2 OR 3 DAYS BEFORE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN. DRIVERS DOOR POWER WINDOW ALSO HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLE...

Dec 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL. WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH REMOTE OR SWITCHES ON DOORS. HAVE TO REMOVE IOD FUSE FOR 10 SECONDS OR MORE TO RESTORE FUNCTION. POWER LOCKS WILL ONLY WORK FOR 2 OR 3 DAYS BEFORE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN. DRIVERS DOOR POWER WINDOW ALSO HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLE...

Dec 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, PARKING LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. THE LAST TWO DAYS SO LONG THAT IT KILLED THE BATTERY. *TR

Dec 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, PARKING LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. THE LAST TWO DAYS SO LONG THAT IT KILLED THE BATTERY. *TR

Dec 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, HEADLIGHTS JUST GO OUT A NIGHT FOR NO REASON. ALSO AT TIMES, WHEN YOU TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON THEY DO NOT COME ON. OTHER TIMES WHEN YOU TURN THEM OFF THEY DO NOT TURN OFF UNLESS YOU TURN THEM ON AND OFF A FEW TIMES. THIS STARTED ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO, NOW IT IS BECOMING A REAL SAF...

Dec 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, HEADLIGHTS JUST GO OUT A NIGHT FOR NO REASON. ALSO AT TIMES, WHEN YOU TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON THEY DO NOT COME ON. OTHER TIMES WHEN YOU TURN THEM OFF THEY DO NOT TURN OFF UNLESS YOU TURN THEM ON AND OFF A FEW TIMES. THIS STARTED ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO, NOW IT IS BECOMING A REAL SAF...

Dec 2, 2009 Equipment 51,000 mi

REMOTE DOOR LOCKS FAIL. WON'T OPEN WITH REMOTE. HAVE TO PULL THE IOD FUSE FOR 5 SECONDS. A POSSIBLE SAFETY CONCERN IF LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. *TR

Dec 2, 2009 Electrical System 51,000 mi

REMOTE DOOR LOCKS FAIL. WON'T OPEN WITH REMOTE. HAVE TO PULL THE IOD FUSE FOR 5 SECONDS. A POSSIBLE SAFETY CONCERN IF LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. *TR

Dec 2, 2009 Equipment 51,000 mi

REMOTE DOOR LOCKS FAIL. WON'T OPEN WITH REMOTE. HAVE TO PULL THE IOD FUSE FOR 5 SECONDS. A POSSIBLE SAFETY CONCERN IF LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. *TR

Dec 2, 2009 Electrical System 51,000 mi

REMOTE DOOR LOCKS FAIL. WON'T OPEN WITH REMOTE. HAVE TO PULL THE IOD FUSE FOR 5 SECONDS. A POSSIBLE SAFETY CONCERN IF LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. *TR

Dec 1, 2009 Electrical System 106,701 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHEN DRIVING OR IDLING ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THE HEAD-LIGHTS WOULD FAIL. THIS FAILURE LASTS FROM 30 SECONDS UP TO ONE MINUTE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDE...

Dec 1, 2009 Electrical System 106,701 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHEN DRIVING OR IDLING ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THE HEAD-LIGHTS WOULD FAIL. THIS FAILURE LASTS FROM 30 SECONDS UP TO ONE MINUTE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDE...

Nov 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 66,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS COME ON WHEN SWITCHED ON. IT SOMETIMES TAKES SEVERAL OR MANY MANY TRIES TO MAKE THEM WORK. OCCASIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND IS NOT ALWAYS NOTICED UNTIL WE ARE ON A DARK STREET. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE FOUND FORUM...

Nov 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 66,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS COME ON WHEN SWITCHED ON. IT SOMETIMES TAKES SEVERAL OR MANY MANY TRIES TO MAKE THEM WORK. OCCASIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND IS NOT ALWAYS NOTICED UNTIL WE ARE ON A DARK STREET. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE FOUND FORUM...

Nov 28, 2009 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. ON 3 OCCASIONS IN ONE NIGHT MY HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY. ON TWO OCCASIONS THEY CAME RIGHT BACK ON. THE THIRD TIME I HAD TO TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON TO GET THEM TO COME ON. AFTER GOOGLING THIS PROBLEM I NOTICED THER...

Nov 28, 2009 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. ON 3 OCCASIONS IN ONE NIGHT MY HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY. ON TWO OCCASIONS THEY CAME RIGHT BACK ON. THE THIRD TIME I HAD TO TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON TO GET THEM TO COME ON. AFTER GOOGLING THIS PROBLEM I NOTICED THER...

Nov 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,648 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING, THE HORN BLOWS AND THE LIGHTS BLINK WHEN YOU PUSH THE KEYLESS BUTTON BUT THE LOCKS DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE KIDS IN THE BACK CAN OPEN THE DOORS AND WE THINK THEY ARE LOCKED. I HAVE ASKED THE DODGE GARAGE ABOUT A ...

Nov 18, 2009 Electrical System 72,648 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING, THE HORN BLOWS AND THE LIGHTS BLINK WHEN YOU PUSH THE KEYLESS BUTTON BUT THE LOCKS DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE KIDS IN THE BACK CAN OPEN THE DOORS AND WE THINK THEY ARE LOCKED. I HAVE ASKED THE DODGE GARAGE ABOUT A ...

Nov 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,648 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING, THE HORN BLOWS AND THE LIGHTS BLINK WHEN YOU PUSH THE KEYLESS BUTTON BUT THE LOCKS DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE KIDS IN THE BACK CAN OPEN THE DOORS AND WE THINK THEY ARE LOCKED. I HAVE ASKED THE DODGE GARAGE ABOUT A ...

Nov 18, 2009 Electrical System 72,648 mi

I OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING, THE HORN BLOWS AND THE LIGHTS BLINK WHEN YOU PUSH THE KEYLESS BUTTON BUT THE LOCKS DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE KIDS IN THE BACK CAN OPEN THE DOORS AND WE THINK THEY ARE LOCKED. I HAVE ASKED THE DODGE GARAGE ABOUT A ...

Nov 16, 2009 Air Bags 55,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN - AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. VEHICLE APPARENTLY DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR THE RECALL CAMPAIGN BUT HAS THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS NEEDED FOR REPLACEMENT: 1. AIRBAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED 2. VEHICLE REGISTERED IN A "SALT BELT" AREA WHICH COULD CAUSE CORROSION. *TR

Nov 16, 2009 Air Bags 55,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN - AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. VEHICLE APPARENTLY DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR THE RECALL CAMPAIGN BUT HAS THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS NEEDED FOR REPLACEMENT: 1. AIRBAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED 2. VEHICLE REGISTERED IN A "SALT BELT" AREA WHICH COULD CAUSE CORROSION. *TR

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train

FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS I'VE BEEN TAKING MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP WITH CONCERN OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN 2 AND 3RD GEAR, I'VE BEEN IN REVERSE AND MY VAN HAS GONE INTO DRIVE, I'VE BEEN IN DRIVE AND MY VANS GONE IN REVERSE, MY VAN HESITATES, STALLS AND EVEN DIES. MY TRANS...

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train

FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS I'VE BEEN TAKING MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP WITH CONCERN OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN 2 AND 3RD GEAR, I'VE BEEN IN REVERSE AND MY VAN HAS GONE INTO DRIVE, I'VE BEEN IN DRIVE AND MY VANS GONE IN REVERSE, MY VAN HESITATES, STALLS AND EVEN DIES. MY TRANS...

Nov 5, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

I'M WRITING THIS TO COMPLAINT ABOUT 2005 DODGE CARAVAN POWER LOCK NOT WORKING. WE HAVE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND OUR POWER LOCK STOP WORKING. IT WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK ANYMORE. I HAVE CHECK ALL FUSE AND ALL ARE FINE. WHEN YOU GO TO SPEED OF 20MPH IT USED TO LOCK AND EVEN THAT STOP WORKING. I CALLED TH...

Nov 5, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

I'M WRITING THIS TO COMPLAINT ABOUT 2005 DODGE CARAVAN POWER LOCK NOT WORKING. WE HAVE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND OUR POWER LOCK STOP WORKING. IT WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK ANYMORE. I HAVE CHECK ALL FUSE AND ALL ARE FINE. WHEN YOU GO TO SPEED OF 20MPH IT USED TO LOCK AND EVEN THAT STOP WORKING. I CALLED TH...

Nov 3, 2009 Electrical System 56,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, I CONTINUE TO HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE.. LAST YEAR MY CAR KEPT STALING SO I TOOK IT IN.. ONLY TO FIND OUT MY EGR VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED( OF COURSE NOT COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY)... NOW MY POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, AND N...

Nov 3, 2009 Electrical System 56,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, I CONTINUE TO HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE.. LAST YEAR MY CAR KEPT STALING SO I TOOK IT IN.. ONLY TO FIND OUT MY EGR VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED( OF COURSE NOT COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY)... NOW MY POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, AND N...

Nov 2, 2009 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. EVERY 5-10 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR HAS FAILED, WHICH IN A SITUATION THAT WARRANTS, MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACT...

Nov 2, 2009 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. EVERY 5-10 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR HAS FAILED, WHICH IN A SITUATION THAT WARRANTS, MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACT...

Oct 29, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, LOCKS QUIT WORKING. THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO REPAIR. IT IS DANGEROUS TO HAVE NONFUNCTIONAL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. THEY DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHILE DRIVING, LIKE THEY SHOULD. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 29, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, LOCKS QUIT WORKING. THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO REPAIR. IT IS DANGEROUS TO HAVE NONFUNCTIONAL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. THEY DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHILE DRIVING, LIKE THEY SHOULD. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 22,750 mi

SECOND TIME ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED TO OPERATE FIRST TIME PROBLEM WAS SOLVED BY REMOVING AND REINSTALLING ALL FUSES IN ECM BOX UNDER HOOD. REPAIR LASTED ABOUT ONE MONTH AND THEN SECOND FAILURE. *TR

Oct 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 22,750 mi

SECOND TIME ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED TO OPERATE FIRST TIME PROBLEM WAS SOLVED BY REMOVING AND REINSTALLING ALL FUSES IN ECM BOX UNDER HOOD. REPAIR LASTED ABOUT ONE MONTH AND THEN SECOND FAILURE. *TR

Oct 27, 2009 Exterior Lighting 89,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED. HE WAS ADVISED TO HOLD THE LIGHT SWITCH WHILE DRIVING IN ORDER FOR THE HEAD LIGHTS TO BE OPERATIVE. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 2 HOURS BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000....

Oct 27, 2009 Exterior Lighting 89,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED. HE WAS ADVISED TO HOLD THE LIGHT SWITCH WHILE DRIVING IN ORDER FOR THE HEAD LIGHTS TO BE OPERATIVE. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 2 HOURS BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000....

Oct 26, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FAILED TO LOCK/UNLOCK ON MY WIFE'S 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON FAILURE ON THIS MODEL AS I DETERMINED FROM A WEB SITE. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/ELECTRICAL/POWER_DOOR_LOCKS_QUIT_WORKING.SHTM THE PUSH BUTTONS ON THE KEY GIVE THE IND...

Oct 26, 2009 Electrical System 72,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FAILED TO LOCK/UNLOCK ON MY WIFE'S 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON FAILURE ON THIS MODEL AS I DETERMINED FROM A WEB SITE. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/ELECTRICAL/POWER_DOOR_LOCKS_QUIT_WORKING.SHTM THE PUSH BUTTONS ON THE KEY GIVE THE IND...

Oct 26, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FAILED TO LOCK/UNLOCK ON MY WIFE'S 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON FAILURE ON THIS MODEL AS I DETERMINED FROM A WEB SITE. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/ELECTRICAL/POWER_DOOR_LOCKS_QUIT_WORKING.SHTM THE PUSH BUTTONS ON THE KEY GIVE THE IND...

Oct 26, 2009 Electrical System 72,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FAILED TO LOCK/UNLOCK ON MY WIFE'S 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON FAILURE ON THIS MODEL AS I DETERMINED FROM A WEB SITE. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/ELECTRICAL/POWER_DOOR_LOCKS_QUIT_WORKING.SHTM THE PUSH BUTTONS ON THE KEY GIVE THE IND...

Oct 25, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. 4 TRIES TO HAVE CORRECTED. TEMP FIX. PROBLEM RE-OCCURS. A REAL THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF 4 CHILDREN PASSENGERS. *TR

Oct 25, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN. DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. 4 TRIES TO HAVE CORRECTED. TEMP FIX. PROBLEM RE-OCCURS. A REAL THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF 4 CHILDREN PASSENGERS. *TR

Oct 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 147,000 mi

2005 DODGE SXT CARAVAN, POWER DOOR LOCKS INDICATE LOCKED BUT ARE ACTUALLY NOT LOCKED. FOUND GRAND SON OPENING THE DOOR WHILE I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY, WHAT A SHOCK FOR ME THIS WAS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIGGER SAFETY PROBLEM THEN THE SAFETY SEAT IF A CHILD FALLS OUT OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE...

Oct 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 147,000 mi

2005 DODGE SXT CARAVAN, POWER DOOR LOCKS INDICATE LOCKED BUT ARE ACTUALLY NOT LOCKED. FOUND GRAND SON OPENING THE DOOR WHILE I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY, WHAT A SHOCK FOR ME THIS WAS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIGGER SAFETY PROBLEM THEN THE SAFETY SEAT IF A CHILD FALLS OUT OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE...

Oct 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 35,555 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE STOPPED WORKING AT ONLY 35,555 MILES. THEREFORE, I DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER ALL THE LOCKS FROM MY DRIVING POSITION, AND THEY NO LONGER AUTO LOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE ATTAINS APPROXIMATELY 9 MPH. OUR SON COULD UNLOCK THE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVI...

Oct 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 35,555 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE STOPPED WORKING AT ONLY 35,555 MILES. THEREFORE, I DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER ALL THE LOCKS FROM MY DRIVING POSITION, AND THEY NO LONGER AUTO LOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE ATTAINS APPROXIMATELY 9 MPH. OUR SON COULD UNLOCK THE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVI...

Oct 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting 79,857 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAKES BAD CONNECTION RESULTING IN HEADLIGHTS TO CUT OUT COMPLETELY! SEARCHED ONLINE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER CASES OF THIS HAPPENING TO DODGE CUSTOMERS. *TR

Oct 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting 79,857 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAKES BAD CONNECTION RESULTING IN HEADLIGHTS TO CUT OUT COMPLETELY! SEARCHED ONLINE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER CASES OF THIS HAPPENING TO DODGE CUSTOMERS. *TR

Oct 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 77,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOCK HIS VEHICLE THE DOORS, THEY WOULD NOT LOCK ELECTRONICALLY. HE HAS TO MANUALLY UNLOCK AND LOCK THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 77002. UPDATED 11/12/09 *CN UPDATED...

Oct 9, 2009 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY STOP WORKING. THE HIGH BEAMS CONTINUE TO WORK BUT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT. *TR

Oct 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 77,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOCK HIS VEHICLE THE DOORS, THEY WOULD NOT LOCK ELECTRONICALLY. HE HAS TO MANUALLY UNLOCK AND LOCK THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 77002. UPDATED 11/12/09 *CN UPDATED...

Oct 9, 2009 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY STOP WORKING. THE HIGH BEAMS CONTINUE TO WORK BUT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT. *TR

Oct 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN 2.4 ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN TWICE UNDER WARRANTY TO REPAIR A "SQUEAL" OF THE BELT. IT SOUND LIKE THE BELT IS NOT TRAVELING CORRECTLY OVER THE TENSIONER PULLEY. NOW IT HAS STARTED THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. SEEM TO DO IT AFTER PUTTING ABOUT 3000 MILE ON THE NEW BELT. (...

Oct 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN 2.4 ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN TWICE UNDER WARRANTY TO REPAIR A "SQUEAL" OF THE BELT. IT SOUND LIKE THE BELT IS NOT TRAVELING CORRECTLY OVER THE TENSIONER PULLEY. NOW IT HAS STARTED THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. SEEM TO DO IT AFTER PUTTING ABOUT 3000 MILE ON THE NEW BELT. (...

Oct 7, 2009 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. INTERMITTENTLY ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS AND GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL FAIL. USUALLY THEY FLICKER ON AND THEN BACK OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIANS HAVE NOT DEVELOPED A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Oct 7, 2009 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. INTERMITTENTLY ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS AND GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL FAIL. USUALLY THEY FLICKER ON AND THEN BACK OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIANS HAVE NOT DEVELOPED A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Oct 5, 2009 Electrical System 49,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN 2005 AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. WITH SMALL CHILDREN THIS COULD BE A REAL ISSUE IF THEY UNLOCK OR LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE CAR AND THE ADULT DOESN'T HAVE THE ACTUAL KEY ON HAND. ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOORS OR TRUNK OPEN IS MANUALLY WITH A KEY NOW AND ONLY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR H...

Oct 5, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN 2005 AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. WITH SMALL CHILDREN THIS COULD BE A REAL ISSUE IF THEY UNLOCK OR LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE CAR AND THE ADULT DOESN'T HAVE THE ACTUAL KEY ON HAND. ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOORS OR TRUNK OPEN IS MANUALLY WITH A KEY NOW AND ONLY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR H...

Oct 5, 2009 Electrical System 49,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN 2005 AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. WITH SMALL CHILDREN THIS COULD BE A REAL ISSUE IF THEY UNLOCK OR LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE CAR AND THE ADULT DOESN'T HAVE THE ACTUAL KEY ON HAND. ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOORS OR TRUNK OPEN IS MANUALLY WITH A KEY NOW AND ONLY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR H...

Oct 5, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN 2005 AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. WITH SMALL CHILDREN THIS COULD BE A REAL ISSUE IF THEY UNLOCK OR LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE CAR AND THE ADULT DOESN'T HAVE THE ACTUAL KEY ON HAND. ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOORS OR TRUNK OPEN IS MANUALLY WITH A KEY NOW AND ONLY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR H...

Oct 4, 2009 Seat Belts 48,600 mi

SEATBELT CEASED TO FUNCTION. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM. SEATBELT IN QUESTION IS SECOND ROW, PASSENGER SIDE. HAD A CHILD CAR SEAT SECURED IN OUR VEHICLE WITH SEAT BELT. CHILD OUTGREW SEAT, SO SWITCHED OUT FOR A BOOSTER SEAT. ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE CHILD INTO BOOSTER...

Oct 4, 2009 Seat Belts 48,600 mi

SEATBELT CEASED TO FUNCTION. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM. SEATBELT IN QUESTION IS SECOND ROW, PASSENGER SIDE. HAD A CHILD CAR SEAT SECURED IN OUR VEHICLE WITH SEAT BELT. CHILD OUTGREW SEAT, SO SWITCHED OUT FOR A BOOSTER SEAT. ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE CHILD INTO BOOSTER...

Sep 28, 2009 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS HAVE FAILED. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE IS UNABLE TO SIGNAL OTHER DRIVERS OF HIS INTENTIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 51,0...

Sep 28, 2009 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS HAVE FAILED. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE IS UNABLE TO SIGNAL OTHER DRIVERS OF HIS INTENTIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 51,0...

Sep 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS JUST STOPPED WORKING. YOU HAVE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVERS DOOR AND CLIMB TO ALL THE DOORS TO MAKE SURE AND LOCK THEM MANUALLY. THEY USED TO LOCK WHEN I WENT OVER 20 MPH. IT IS VERY INCONVENIENT AND UNSAFE WITH MY SMALL CHILDREN IN THE VAN. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS JUST STOPPED WORKING. YOU HAVE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVERS DOOR AND CLIMB TO ALL THE DOORS TO MAKE SURE AND LOCK THEM MANUALLY. THEY USED TO LOCK WHEN I WENT OVER 20 MPH. IT IS VERY INCONVENIENT AND UNSAFE WITH MY SMALL CHILDREN IN THE VAN. *TR

Sep 16, 2009 Air Bags 62,609 mi

2005 CARAVAN SXT FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS. *TR

Sep 16, 2009 Air Bags 62,609 mi

2005 CARAVAN SXT FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS. *TR

Sep 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE, POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKS. ALTHOUGH LOCKING SYSTEM CONTINUED TO WORK FOR REAR HATCH THROUGH REMOTE CONTROL. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED OF THE BCM SOFTWARE UPDATE AND THAT DODGE WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL YEAR BUT...

Sep 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE, POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKS. ALTHOUGH LOCKING SYSTEM CONTINUED TO WORK FOR REAR HATCH THROUGH REMOTE CONTROL. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED OF THE BCM SOFTWARE UPDATE AND THAT DODGE WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL YEAR BUT...

Sep 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN (96,000 MILES) QUIT WORKING ALL OF THE SUDDEN. I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WHEN I TOOK 3 KIDS TO THE MALL & TRIED TO LOCK THE DOORS & NOTHING HAPPENED. I HAVE HAD TO PULL THE IOD FUSE & REPLACE IT TWICE NOW IN 3 DAYS JUST TO BE ABLE TO LOCK MY DOORS. IT ISN'T ...

Sep 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN (96,000 MILES) QUIT WORKING ALL OF THE SUDDEN. I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WHEN I TOOK 3 KIDS TO THE MALL & TRIED TO LOCK THE DOORS & NOTHING HAPPENED. I HAVE HAD TO PULL THE IOD FUSE & REPLACE IT TWICE NOW IN 3 DAYS JUST TO BE ABLE TO LOCK MY DOORS. IT ISN'T ...

Aug 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS KEEPING GOING OUT AND SOMETIMES NOT WORKING AT ALL FROM THE WHEN TURNING ON... *TR

Aug 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS KEEPING GOING OUT AND SOMETIMES NOT WORKING AT ALL FROM THE WHEN TURNING ON... *TR

Aug 28, 2009 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLIGHTS ON MY '05 DODGE CARAVAN. I NEVER KNOW IF THEY ARE GOING TO WORK OR NOT. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERYDAY THAT I HAVE TO FIGHT WITH MY LIGHTS TO COME ON. MY MECHANIC THINKS IT MAYBE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY DASH LIG...

Aug 28, 2009 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLIGHTS ON MY '05 DODGE CARAVAN. I NEVER KNOW IF THEY ARE GOING TO WORK OR NOT. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERYDAY THAT I HAVE TO FIGHT WITH MY LIGHTS TO COME ON. MY MECHANIC THINKS IT MAYBE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY DASH LIG...

Aug 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 67,400 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT- 67500MILES- DOOR-LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. WENT THROUGH THE DISABLE/ENABLE PROCEDURE IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO NO AVAIL. THE ENABLE APPEARED TO WORK(AUDIO SIGNAL), BUT THE LOCKS REMAINED UNRESPONSIVE. WIFE THINKS SHE DID SOMETHING, BUT NOTHING I CAN FIND. NO OTHER ELEC. SYSTEM SE...

Aug 17, 2009 Steering 61,500 mi

HAVE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT- TOOK INTO DEALERSHIP FOR 60K MAINTENANCE, MILEAGE AROUND 61,500 AT THE TIME. WAS TOLD THAT SEAL IN RACK-AND-PINION STEERING UNIT WAS LEAKING AND WHOLE UNIT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED, SOONER OR LATER. ESTIMATED COST AT THE TIME (JUNE 1, 2009) WAS $750. PUT FLOOR COVER ...

Aug 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 67,400 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT- 67500MILES- DOOR-LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. WENT THROUGH THE DISABLE/ENABLE PROCEDURE IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO NO AVAIL. THE ENABLE APPEARED TO WORK(AUDIO SIGNAL), BUT THE LOCKS REMAINED UNRESPONSIVE. WIFE THINKS SHE DID SOMETHING, BUT NOTHING I CAN FIND. NO OTHER ELEC. SYSTEM SE...

Aug 17, 2009 Steering 61,500 mi

HAVE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT- TOOK INTO DEALERSHIP FOR 60K MAINTENANCE, MILEAGE AROUND 61,500 AT THE TIME. WAS TOLD THAT SEAL IN RACK-AND-PINION STEERING UNIT WAS LEAKING AND WHOLE UNIT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED, SOONER OR LATER. ESTIMATED COST AT THE TIME (JUNE 1, 2009) WAS $750. PUT FLOOR COVER ...

Aug 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

DOOR LOCK FAILURE OF DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2005 TOOK TO DEALER TWICE WORKED ONLY LITTLE WHILE DEALER JUST KEPT CHARGING MORE FOR FIX. *TR

Aug 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

DOOR LOCK FAILURE OF DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2005 TOOK TO DEALER TWICE WORKED ONLY LITTLE WHILE DEALER JUST KEPT CHARGING MORE FOR FIX. *TR

Aug 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 75,450 mi

OUT OF THE BLUE THE LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN QUIT WORKING BY REMOTE AND LOCK SWITCH ON DOOR PANES ON BOTH SIDES. WE HAVE SMALL CHILDREN WHO RIDE IN THIS VAN AND ARE CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY ISSUE THAT THIS CAUSES. I HAVE REPLACED THE IOD 20A FUSE AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TO SEE IF IT IS A...

Aug 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 75,450 mi

OUT OF THE BLUE THE LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN QUIT WORKING BY REMOTE AND LOCK SWITCH ON DOOR PANES ON BOTH SIDES. WE HAVE SMALL CHILDREN WHO RIDE IN THIS VAN AND ARE CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY ISSUE THAT THIS CAUSES. I HAVE REPLACED THE IOD 20A FUSE AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TO SEE IF IT IS A...

Aug 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, DOOR LOCKS STOP WORKING, 100'S OF COMPLAINTS ON WEB, BCM MODULE NEEDS TO BE RE-FLASHED, DODGE CHARGES $100 TO FIX THEIR PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN, DOOR LOCKS STOP WORKING, 100'S OF COMPLAINTS ON WEB, BCM MODULE NEEDS TO BE RE-FLASHED, DODGE CHARGES $100 TO FIX THEIR PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE OWNED OUR 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SINCE 10/2004 AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER LOCKS FOR TWO YEARS. POWER LOCKS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO US FOR PRACTICAL AND SAFETY REASONS (WE HAVE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN) SO WE WERE PLEASED TO FIND ONLINE FORUMS THAT PROVIDED TEMPORARY COMPUTER REMEDIES TO T...

Aug 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE OWNED OUR 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SINCE 10/2004 AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER LOCKS FOR TWO YEARS. POWER LOCKS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO US FOR PRACTICAL AND SAFETY REASONS (WE HAVE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN) SO WE WERE PLEASED TO FIND ONLINE FORUMS THAT PROVIDED TEMPORARY COMPUTER REMEDIES TO T...

Jul 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 41,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WE CAN NOT LOCK THE PASSENGER DOOR FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SWITCH WHEN ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL. DOORS WILL ALSO NOT LOCK WITH THE KEY FLOB. YOU CAN NOT MANUALLY LOCK THE REAR DOOR SO WHEN THIS OCCURS YOU CAN NOT L...

Jul 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME SITUATION OCCUR TO THEIR 2005 CARAVAN. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR TO GET FIXED YET BUT I DO INTEND TO AS I HAVE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN AND I DO NOT WANT ONE OF THEM TO ACCIDENTAL...

Jul 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 41,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WE CAN NOT LOCK THE PASSENGER DOOR FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SWITCH WHEN ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL. DOORS WILL ALSO NOT LOCK WITH THE KEY FLOB. YOU CAN NOT MANUALLY LOCK THE REAR DOOR SO WHEN THIS OCCURS YOU CAN NOT L...

Jul 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME SITUATION OCCUR TO THEIR 2005 CARAVAN. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR TO GET FIXED YET BUT I DO INTEND TO AS I HAVE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN AND I DO NOT WANT ONE OF THEM TO ACCIDENTAL...

Jul 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. HAD ONE LOCK MODULE REPLACED FOR #100.00. ONLY WORKED FOR A FEW HOURS. TO LOCK OR UNLOCK DOORS I MUST DO EACH ONE BY HAND ONE AT A TIME. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS COMPUTER PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. HAD ONE LOCK MODULE REPLACED FOR #100.00. ONLY WORKED FOR A FEW HOURS. TO LOCK OR UNLOCK DOORS I MUST DO EACH ONE BY HAND ONE AT A TIME. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS COMPUTER PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING DOES NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN DRIVING AS IT SHOULD DODGE IS AWARE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND DOES NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Jul 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING DOES NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN DRIVING AS IT SHOULD DODGE IS AWARE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND DOES NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Jul 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

100 % BRAKE FAILURE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF LOWER THAN NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL, AFTER CORE BRAKE INSPECTION (PADS ROTORS LINES ETC) I DETERMINED WILL NEED NEW MASTER CYLINDER (NO LOCAL STOCK) CUSTOMER TOOK VEHICLE AND RETURNED ANOTHER DAY WITH ONE LAST STOP, THEN TOTAL MASTER CYLINDER ...

Jul 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

100 % BRAKE FAILURE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF LOWER THAN NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL, AFTER CORE BRAKE INSPECTION (PADS ROTORS LINES ETC) I DETERMINED WILL NEED NEW MASTER CYLINDER (NO LOCAL STOCK) CUSTOMER TOOK VEHICLE AND RETURNED ANOTHER DAY WITH ONE LAST STOP, THEN TOTAL MASTER CYLINDER ...

Jun 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING OF ANY TYPE. *TR

Jun 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING OF ANY TYPE. *TR

Jun 29, 2009 Unknown Or Other 69,332 mi

TODAY AFTER I LOADED UP MY FAMILY INTO MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN I STARTED TO DRIVE OFF TO HEAD TO THE STORE. AFTER DRIVING A COUPLE OF FEET I REALIZE THAT I HAVE A FLAT. WHILE I WAS LOOSENING THE LUGNUTS SO I COULD TAKE OFF THE TIRE, TWO OF THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE TIRE IN PLACE SNAPPED WHILE THEY WERE ...

Jun 29, 2009 Electrical System 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN WHEN HE USED THE KEYLESS ENTRY. HE WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS MANUALLY WITH THE KEY. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. WHE...

Jun 29, 2009 Unknown Or Other 69,332 mi

TODAY AFTER I LOADED UP MY FAMILY INTO MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN I STARTED TO DRIVE OFF TO HEAD TO THE STORE. AFTER DRIVING A COUPLE OF FEET I REALIZE THAT I HAVE A FLAT. WHILE I WAS LOOSENING THE LUGNUTS SO I COULD TAKE OFF THE TIRE, TWO OF THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE TIRE IN PLACE SNAPPED WHILE THEY WERE ...

Jun 29, 2009 Electrical System 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN WHEN HE USED THE KEYLESS ENTRY. HE WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS MANUALLY WITH THE KEY. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. WHE...

Jun 22, 2009 Steering 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STARTED THE ENGINE AND HEARD A WHINING NOISE. IT THEN STOPPED AFTER THE VEHICLE WARMED UP. AFTER A MONTH OF EXPERIENCING THIS NOISE, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A GASKET IN THE RACK AND PINION STEE...

Jun 22, 2009 Steering 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STARTED THE ENGINE AND HEARD A WHINING NOISE. IT THEN STOPPED AFTER THE VEHICLE WARMED UP. AFTER A MONTH OF EXPERIENCING THIS NOISE, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A GASKET IN THE RACK AND PINION STEE...

Jun 16, 2009 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VAN HIT A STEEL LIGHT POLE MOUNTED IN CONCRETE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT. MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY/CONCUSSION. *TR

Jun 16, 2009 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VAN HIT A STEEL LIGHT POLE MOUNTED IN CONCRETE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT. MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY/CONCUSSION. *TR

Jun 5, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AUTOMATIC REMOTE ENTRY FAILED. SHE HAD TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOORS. WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 10 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO TH...

Jun 5, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AUTOMATIC REMOTE ENTRY FAILED. SHE HAD TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOORS. WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 10 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO TH...

Jun 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND LINKAGES WERE INOPERATIVE. AS A RESULT, HE MAY BE UNABLE TO SAFELY EXIT AND ENTER THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAI...

Jun 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS NO EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE. RANDOMLY THE DOOR LOCKS JUST QUIT WORKING. MORE CONCERNING IS THAT THE 19MPH LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT WORK AND THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH QUITS WORKING AS WELL, LEAVING THE REAR DOORS UNLOCKED WHILE DRIVING. T...

Jun 2, 2009 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREMELY LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE HIGH BEAMS OPERATED ONLY BY MANUALLY HOLDING THE CONTROL MECHANISM. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEH...

Jun 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 87,715 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. MY POWER LOCKS AND SLIDING SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING. COULD NOT LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS WITH KEY ENTRY NOR THE LOCK SWITCH INSIDE. ALSO, I COULD NOT OPEN/CLOSE THE SIDE SLIDING DOOR WITH KEY ENTRY NOR WITH SWITCH INSIDE THE VAN. HAD TO MANUALLY LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS THROUGHOUT THE...

Jun 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND LINKAGES WERE INOPERATIVE. AS A RESULT, HE MAY BE UNABLE TO SAFELY EXIT AND ENTER THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAI...

Jun 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS NO EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE. RANDOMLY THE DOOR LOCKS JUST QUIT WORKING. MORE CONCERNING IS THAT THE 19MPH LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT WORK AND THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH QUITS WORKING AS WELL, LEAVING THE REAR DOORS UNLOCKED WHILE DRIVING. T...

Jun 2, 2009 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREMELY LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE HIGH BEAMS OPERATED ONLY BY MANUALLY HOLDING THE CONTROL MECHANISM. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEH...

Jun 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 87,715 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. MY POWER LOCKS AND SLIDING SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING. COULD NOT LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS WITH KEY ENTRY NOR THE LOCK SWITCH INSIDE. ALSO, I COULD NOT OPEN/CLOSE THE SIDE SLIDING DOOR WITH KEY ENTRY NOR WITH SWITCH INSIDE THE VAN. HAD TO MANUALLY LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS THROUGHOUT THE...

May 26, 2009 Air Bags Crash 58,700 mi

MY WIFE DRIVING A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN VAN WAS DISTRACTED AND SOLOED INTO A GUARD RAIL AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. A SAFETY BAG UNDER THE DRIVER'S STEERING WHEEL EXPLODED OPEN AND THE PLASTIC COVER OPENED, IT SMASHED AGAINST HER LEG. AND SHATTERED HER ANKLE. *TR

May 26, 2009 Air Bags Crash 58,700 mi

MY WIFE DRIVING A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN VAN WAS DISTRACTED AND SOLOED INTO A GUARD RAIL AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. A SAFETY BAG UNDER THE DRIVER'S STEERING WHEEL EXPLODED OPEN AND THE PLASTIC COVER OPENED, IT SMASHED AGAINST HER LEG. AND SHATTERED HER ANKLE. *TR

May 14, 2009 Electrical System 63,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTS THE VEHICLE, THE SPEEDOMETER DIAL, FUEL GAUGE, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASE AND THEN GOES BACK DOWN AND RESETS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT AN APPOINTMENT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED UNTIL ...

May 14, 2009 Electrical System 63,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTS THE VEHICLE, THE SPEEDOMETER DIAL, FUEL GAUGE, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASE AND THEN GOES BACK DOWN AND RESETS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT AN APPOINTMENT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED UNTIL ...

May 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THEY STOP WORKING. THE FIRST TIME WAS TAKEN CARE OFF BY THE DEALER. NOW THE WARRANTY HAS ENDED AND THE PROBLEM CAME BACK. SINCE IS A MINIVAN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO REACH THE LOCKS BY HAND BECAUSE I HAVE DISABILITIES. *TR

May 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THEY STOP WORKING. THE FIRST TIME WAS TAKEN CARE OFF BY THE DEALER. NOW THE WARRANTY HAS ENDED AND THE PROBLEM CAME BACK. SINCE IS A MINIVAN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO REACH THE LOCKS BY HAND BECAUSE I HAVE DISABILITIES. *TR

May 7, 2009 Air Bags 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FRONTAL AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ...

May 7, 2009 Air Bags 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FRONTAL AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ...

Apr 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THIS AND HAS A $130 SOFTWARE UPGRADE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! THE VANS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND THE REPAIR MANDATORY. CHILDREN COULD EASILY OPEN THE DOORS IN THE BACK SEAT WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. *TR

Apr 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THIS AND HAS A $130 SOFTWARE UPGRADE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! THE VANS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND THE REPAIR MANDATORY. CHILDREN COULD EASILY OPEN THE DOORS IN THE BACK SEAT WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. *TR

Apr 25, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE MINIVAN QUIT WORKING. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! IT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE SEVERAL TIMES. WE HAVE SMALL GRANDCHILDREN THAT ARE RIDING IN THE BACKSEAT AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT THIS. *TR

Apr 25, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE MINIVAN QUIT WORKING. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! IT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE SEVERAL TIMES. WE HAVE SMALL GRANDCHILDREN THAT ARE RIDING IN THE BACKSEAT AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT THIS. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. YOU HAVE TO UNPLUG THE BATTERY TO RESET THE COMPUTER, WHICH ONLY LASTS A DAY. NOT HAVING DOOR LOCKS THAT LOCK IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME AND SHOULD BE FOR DODGE. LOOKING ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE WIDESPREAD WITH THEIR PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY CA...

Apr 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. YOU HAVE TO UNPLUG THE BATTERY TO RESET THE COMPUTER, WHICH ONLY LASTS A DAY. NOT HAVING DOOR LOCKS THAT LOCK IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME AND SHOULD BE FOR DODGE. LOOKING ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE WIDESPREAD WITH THEIR PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY CA...

Apr 3, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, NAMELY POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE, INCLUDING WITH KEY FOB, SWITCH ON INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM. CAN BE REMEDIED BY DISCONNECTING BATTERY AND RECONNECTING OR REMOVING FUSE AND REPLACING. THIS ONLY HELPS FOR UP TO 2 DAYS. BOUG...

Apr 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, NAMELY POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE, INCLUDING WITH KEY FOB, SWITCH ON INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM. CAN BE REMEDIED BY DISCONNECTING BATTERY AND RECONNECTING OR REMOVING FUSE AND REPLACING. THIS ONLY HELPS FOR UP TO 2 DAYS. BOUG...

Apr 3, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, NAMELY POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE, INCLUDING WITH KEY FOB, SWITCH ON INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM. CAN BE REMEDIED BY DISCONNECTING BATTERY AND RECONNECTING OR REMOVING FUSE AND REPLACING. THIS ONLY HELPS FOR UP TO 2 DAYS. BOUG...

Apr 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, NAMELY POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE, INCLUDING WITH KEY FOB, SWITCH ON INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM. CAN BE REMEDIED BY DISCONNECTING BATTERY AND RECONNECTING OR REMOVING FUSE AND REPLACING. THIS ONLY HELPS FOR UP TO 2 DAYS. BOUG...

Mar 11, 2009 Suspension 20,000 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES IT ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. THIS LAST TIME THEY LASTED 6,000 MILES. THEY DEVOLEP BLUE HEAT SPOTS ON THE ROTORS. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID WHEN DODGE TOOK WEIGHT OUT OF THE FRONT END THEY DECREASED THE SIZE OF ROTORS. I HAVE REPLACED THE OUTER TIEROD TWICE. THE REPAI...

Mar 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES IT ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. THIS LAST TIME THEY LASTED 6,000 MILES. THEY DEVOLEP BLUE HEAT SPOTS ON THE ROTORS. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID WHEN DODGE TOOK WEIGHT OUT OF THE FRONT END THEY DECREASED THE SIZE OF ROTORS. I HAVE REPLACED THE OUTER TIEROD TWICE. THE REPAI...

Mar 11, 2009 Suspension 20,000 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES IT ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. THIS LAST TIME THEY LASTED 6,000 MILES. THEY DEVOLEP BLUE HEAT SPOTS ON THE ROTORS. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID WHEN DODGE TOOK WEIGHT OUT OF THE FRONT END THEY DECREASED THE SIZE OF ROTORS. I HAVE REPLACED THE OUTER TIEROD TWICE. THE REPAI...

Mar 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES IT ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. THIS LAST TIME THEY LASTED 6,000 MILES. THEY DEVOLEP BLUE HEAT SPOTS ON THE ROTORS. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID WHEN DODGE TOOK WEIGHT OUT OF THE FRONT END THEY DECREASED THE SIZE OF ROTORS. I HAVE REPLACED THE OUTER TIEROD TWICE. THE REPAI...

Mar 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS ON MY WIFE'S 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT QUIT WORKING. THE POWER WINDOWS WILL QUIT WORKING AND WILL ALTERNATE(IF DRIVER WINDOW WORKS PASSENGER DOESN'T AND THE OPPOSITE) I HAVE READ ON OTHER SITES ABOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. THIS WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THE PROBLEMS COME BACK. ...

Mar 6, 2009 Visibility 80,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS ON MY WIFE'S 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT QUIT WORKING. THE POWER WINDOWS WILL QUIT WORKING AND WILL ALTERNATE(IF DRIVER WINDOW WORKS PASSENGER DOESN'T AND THE OPPOSITE) I HAVE READ ON OTHER SITES ABOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. THIS WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THE PROBLEMS COME BACK. ...

Mar 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS ON MY WIFE'S 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT QUIT WORKING. THE POWER WINDOWS WILL QUIT WORKING AND WILL ALTERNATE(IF DRIVER WINDOW WORKS PASSENGER DOESN'T AND THE OPPOSITE) I HAVE READ ON OTHER SITES ABOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. THIS WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THE PROBLEMS COME BACK. ...

Mar 6, 2009 Visibility 80,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS ON MY WIFE'S 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT QUIT WORKING. THE POWER WINDOWS WILL QUIT WORKING AND WILL ALTERNATE(IF DRIVER WINDOW WORKS PASSENGER DOESN'T AND THE OPPOSITE) I HAVE READ ON OTHER SITES ABOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. THIS WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THE PROBLEMS COME BACK. ...

Feb 21, 2009 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE SHOP AND THE MECHANIC PLACED ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING SHOWING THE SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. *TR

Feb 21, 2009 Seat Belts

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE SHOP AND THE MECHANIC PLACED ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING SHOWING THE SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. *TR

Feb 21, 2009 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE SHOP AND THE MECHANIC PLACED ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING SHOWING THE SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. *TR

Feb 21, 2009 Seat Belts

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE SHOP AND THE MECHANIC PLACED ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING SHOWING THE SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. *TR

Feb 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 29,000 mi

THE FAILURE IS WITH THE DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM ON THE DODGE CARAVAN. THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO. THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY OR WITH THE DOOR SWITCHES INSIDE CAR. IF YOU UNHOOK THE BATTERY IN THE CAR THE SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF AND THE LOCKS WILL WORK FOR A PERIOD OF TIM...

Feb 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 29,000 mi

THE FAILURE IS WITH THE DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM ON THE DODGE CARAVAN. THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO. THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY OR WITH THE DOOR SWITCHES INSIDE CAR. IF YOU UNHOOK THE BATTERY IN THE CAR THE SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF AND THE LOCKS WILL WORK FOR A PERIOD OF TIM...

Feb 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS APPROXIMATELY 65,00 MILES AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE REMOTE WOULD CAUSE THE LIGHTS TO FLASH AND THE HORN TO SOUND AS IF THE DOORS LOCKED BUT THEY DID NOT. THE DOOR LOCK BUTTONS INSIDE THE VAN DID NOT WORK, NOR DID THEY LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN REACHING 20...

Feb 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS APPROXIMATELY 65,00 MILES AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE REMOTE WOULD CAUSE THE LIGHTS TO FLASH AND THE HORN TO SOUND AS IF THE DOORS LOCKED BUT THEY DID NOT. THE DOOR LOCK BUTTONS INSIDE THE VAN DID NOT WORK, NOR DID THEY LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN REACHING 20...

Feb 13, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 47,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING IN OUR FAMILIES 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTYER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINS I'VE FOUND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER CONSUMERS WHOM OWN THE SAME VEHICLE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM THAT IS FIXED BY JUST SIMPLY REPLACING A BLOWN FUSE BUT IT SEEMS THAT IT IS ...

Feb 13, 2009 Air Bags 64,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, PURCHASED NEW. IT HAS 64000 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION AND HAS NEVER HAD THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL IN MAY 2007, BUT THE DEALER STATES THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. WE LIVE IN WESTERN NY W...

Feb 13, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 47,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING IN OUR FAMILIES 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTYER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINS I'VE FOUND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER CONSUMERS WHOM OWN THE SAME VEHICLE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM THAT IS FIXED BY JUST SIMPLY REPLACING A BLOWN FUSE BUT IT SEEMS THAT IT IS ...

Feb 13, 2009 Air Bags 64,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, PURCHASED NEW. IT HAS 64000 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION AND HAS NEVER HAD THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL IN MAY 2007, BUT THE DEALER STATES THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. WE LIVE IN WESTERN NY W...

Feb 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS JUST QUIT WORKING. WE TOOK IT TO OUR CAR REPAIR AND THEY WERE ABLE TO GET THEM WORKING AGAIN, BUT ONLY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. WE EVENTUALLY TOOK IT BACK TO SAME REPAIR AND THEY CALLED CHRYSLER FOR INFORMATION REGARDING PART REPLACEMENT. WE TO...

Feb 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE OWN A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS JUST QUIT WORKING. WE TOOK IT TO OUR CAR REPAIR AND THEY WERE ABLE TO GET THEM WORKING AGAIN, BUT ONLY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. WE EVENTUALLY TOOK IT BACK TO SAME REPAIR AND THEY CALLED CHRYSLER FOR INFORMATION REGARDING PART REPLACEMENT. WE TO...

Jan 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 92,000 mi

POWER LOCK FAILURE: SUDDENLY THE POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY DON'T WORK FROM THE KEY FOB, OR THE POWER LOCK BUTTONS INSIDE THE VAN. ALLEGED SOLUTION IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE, COSTING UPWARDS OF $90.00 AT THE DEALERSHIP. SHORT TERM FIX CONSISTS OF DISCONNECTING BATTERY CABLE. THIS IS A SAFETY...

Jan 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 92,000 mi

POWER LOCK FAILURE: SUDDENLY THE POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY DON'T WORK FROM THE KEY FOB, OR THE POWER LOCK BUTTONS INSIDE THE VAN. ALLEGED SOLUTION IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE, COSTING UPWARDS OF $90.00 AT THE DEALERSHIP. SHORT TERM FIX CONSISTS OF DISCONNECTING BATTERY CABLE. THIS IS A SAFETY...

Jan 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AUTO LOCKS FAIL. KIDS CAN OPEN DOORS WHILE CAR IS MOVING. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY CUSTOMERS ON INTERNET SUPPORT FORUMS AND APPARENTLY DODGE REFUSES TO RECALL THIS ITEM. IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER MODULE OF SOME SORT AND FLASHING THE BIOS SEE...

Jan 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AUTO LOCKS FAIL. KIDS CAN OPEN DOORS WHILE CAR IS MOVING. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY CUSTOMERS ON INTERNET SUPPORT FORUMS AND APPARENTLY DODGE REFUSES TO RECALL THIS ITEM. IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER MODULE OF SOME SORT AND FLASHING THE BIOS SEE...

Jan 23, 2009 Visibility 54,987 mi

UPON CLOSING OF DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ON 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THE GLASS ON THE REAR DOOR SHATTERED AND SENT GLASS FLYING ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT OF THE VAN. THE VAN WAS NOT RUNNING OR MOVING. THE VAN WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS OR UNUSUAL USE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW BY ME IN MAY OF 2005....

Jan 23, 2009 Air Bags 35,000 mi

ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN WE BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DODGE DEALER WE WERE TOLD THAT THE RIGHT HAND FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WAS BAD. THEY SAID THE WIRES WERE CORRODED AND THE SENSOR WAS BAD. IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND WOULD COST $250.00 TO REPLACE. AFTER LOOKING AT...

Jan 23, 2009 Visibility 54,987 mi

UPON CLOSING OF DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ON 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THE GLASS ON THE REAR DOOR SHATTERED AND SENT GLASS FLYING ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT OF THE VAN. THE VAN WAS NOT RUNNING OR MOVING. THE VAN WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS OR UNUSUAL USE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW BY ME IN MAY OF 2005....

Jan 23, 2009 Air Bags 35,000 mi

ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN WE BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DODGE DEALER WE WERE TOLD THAT THE RIGHT HAND FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WAS BAD. THEY SAID THE WIRES WERE CORRODED AND THE SENSOR WAS BAD. IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND WOULD COST $250.00 TO REPLACE. AFTER LOOKING AT...

Jan 20, 2009 Steering 54,000 mi

CAR WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE WHEN RUNNING. IT BECAME HIGHER PITCHED WHEN TURNING, SOMETIMES A GRINDING NOISE. *TR

Jan 20, 2009 Steering 54,000 mi

CAR WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE WHEN RUNNING. IT BECAME HIGHER PITCHED WHEN TURNING, SOMETIMES A GRINDING NOISE. *TR

Jan 14, 2009 Steering 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STE...

Jan 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STE...

Jan 14, 2009 Steering 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STE...

Jan 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STE...

Jan 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN POWER DOOR LOCK STOP WORKING AFTER REPLACING A BATTERY AT 103,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN POWER DOOR LOCK STOP WORKING AFTER REPLACING A BATTERY AT 103,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 55,545 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING. SAME AS EVERYONE WITH THIS PROBLEM-----REMOVING AND REPLACING 20A IOD FUSE TAKES CARE OF PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME. HAVEN'T HEARD OF A PERMANENT FIX YET. WONDER IF DODGE WILL STEP UP TO THE PLATE ON THIS PROBLEM BY RECALLING ALL 2005 DODGE CARAVAN ASAP. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 55,545 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING. SAME AS EVERYONE WITH THIS PROBLEM-----REMOVING AND REPLACING 20A IOD FUSE TAKES CARE OF PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME. HAVEN'T HEARD OF A PERMANENT FIX YET. WONDER IF DODGE WILL STEP UP TO THE PLATE ON THIS PROBLEM BY RECALLING ALL 2005 DODGE CARAVAN ASAP. *TR

Jan 3, 2009 Electrical System 82,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAD STOPPED WORKING. I NATURALLY FIGURED IT WAS THE FUSE THAT CONTROLLED THE DOOR LOCK CIRCUIT. I COULD NOT FIND THE DOOR LOCK FUSE, OR EVEN ANY INSTRUCTION WHERE TO FIND THE FUSE IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. I WENT ONLINE AND DID A GOOGLE SEARCH CONTAINING "2005 DOD...

Jan 3, 2009 Electrical System 82,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAD STOPPED WORKING. I NATURALLY FIGURED IT WAS THE FUSE THAT CONTROLLED THE DOOR LOCK CIRCUIT. I COULD NOT FIND THE DOOR LOCK FUSE, OR EVEN ANY INSTRUCTION WHERE TO FIND THE FUSE IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. I WENT ONLINE AND DID A GOOGLE SEARCH CONTAINING "2005 DOD...

Dec 30, 2008 Steering 65,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 65000 MILES HAD A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN COLD. TOOK VAN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RESERVOIR. TOTAL COSTS EXCEEDING $1000! I SEE MANY OF THE E...

Dec 30, 2008 Steering 65,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 65000 MILES HAD A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN COLD. TOOK VAN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RESERVOIR. TOTAL COSTS EXCEEDING $1000! I SEE MANY OF THE E...

Dec 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

THERE IS PREMATURE WEARING OF BRAKES AND ROTORS. IF YOU GO TO THIS WEBSITE YOU WILL SEE HAW MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DODGE (GRAND) CARAVAN AND CARAVAN BRAKES. IT IS HORRENDOUS. YOU CAN SEE THIS AT HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/BRAKES/BRAKE_PADS_WEAR_OUT_PREMATUREL...

Dec 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

THERE IS PREMATURE WEARING OF BRAKES AND ROTORS. IF YOU GO TO THIS WEBSITE YOU WILL SEE HAW MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DODGE (GRAND) CARAVAN AND CARAVAN BRAKES. IT IS HORRENDOUS. YOU CAN SEE THIS AT HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/BRAKES/BRAKE_PADS_WEAR_OUT_PREMATUREL...

Dec 21, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN USED FRIDAY, AND FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, INSIDE OR OUT OR WITH REMOTE.. I WENT TO THE INTERNET, AND FOUND THROUGH GOOGLE SEARCH THAT MANY MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAFETY PROBLEM I HAVE KIDS, SO LOCK SAFETY IS IMPORTANT. APPAREN...

Dec 21, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN USED FRIDAY, AND FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, INSIDE OR OUT OR WITH REMOTE.. I WENT TO THE INTERNET, AND FOUND THROUGH GOOGLE SEARCH THAT MANY MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAFETY PROBLEM I HAVE KIDS, SO LOCK SAFETY IS IMPORTANT. APPAREN...

Dec 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE LOCKS QUIT WORKING AND A CHILD CAN OPEN THE DOOR IF U ARE MOVING THAT IS VERY UNSAFE. *TR

Dec 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE LOCKS QUIT WORKING AND A CHILD CAN OPEN THE DOOR IF U ARE MOVING THAT IS VERY UNSAFE. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN POWER LOCKS NO LONGER WORK. WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPUTER NEED TO HAVE A SOFTWARE UPDATE. SINCE DODGE KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND CREATED THE SOFTWARE UPDATE THEN IT NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AND BE PAID BY DODGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN POWER LOCKS NO LONGER WORK. WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPUTER NEED TO HAVE A SOFTWARE UPDATE. SINCE DODGE KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND CREATED THE SOFTWARE UPDATE THEN IT NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AND BE PAID BY DODGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Nov 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE DOORS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR LATCHES OPEN AND CLOSE AT RANDOM. THE REAR DOORS OPEN BY THEMSELVES WHENEVER THE CONTACT DRIVES OVER A BUMP AT 15 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY FAILED TO...

Nov 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE DOORS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR LATCHES OPEN AND CLOSE AT RANDOM. THE REAR DOORS OPEN BY THEMSELVES WHENEVER THE CONTACT DRIVES OVER A BUMP AT 15 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY FAILED TO...

Nov 13, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 83,300 mi

I NOTICED ONE DAY THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN DID NOT WORK. THE DOORS DID NOT LOCK WHEN GOING OVER 20 MPH NOR DID THEY WORK WITH THE BUTTON IN THE VAN OR WITH THE BUTTON ON THE KEY. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT NEEDED A SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING - THE C...

Nov 13, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 83,300 mi

I NOTICED ONE DAY THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN DID NOT WORK. THE DOORS DID NOT LOCK WHEN GOING OVER 20 MPH NOR DID THEY WORK WITH THE BUTTON IN THE VAN OR WITH THE BUTTON ON THE KEY. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT NEEDED A SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING - THE C...

Nov 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS EVEN THOUGH IT GIVES THE BEEP LETTING DRIVER THINK IT DOES THE JOB. SOMETIMES THIS PROBLEM CAN BE CURED BY REMOVING IOD FUSE, BUT THE PROBLEM COMES BACK AFTER A FEW DAYS OR EVEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, HOW...

Nov 12, 2008 Electrical System 56,000 mi

CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS EVEN THOUGH IT GIVES THE BEEP LETTING DRIVER THINK IT DOES THE JOB. SOMETIMES THIS PROBLEM CAN BE CURED BY REMOVING IOD FUSE, BUT THE PROBLEM COMES BACK AFTER A FEW DAYS OR EVEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, HOW...

Nov 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS EVEN THOUGH IT GIVES THE BEEP LETTING DRIVER THINK IT DOES THE JOB. SOMETIMES THIS PROBLEM CAN BE CURED BY REMOVING IOD FUSE, BUT THE PROBLEM COMES BACK AFTER A FEW DAYS OR EVEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, HOW...

Nov 12, 2008 Electrical System 56,000 mi

CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS EVEN THOUGH IT GIVES THE BEEP LETTING DRIVER THINK IT DOES THE JOB. SOMETIMES THIS PROBLEM CAN BE CURED BY REMOVING IOD FUSE, BUT THE PROBLEM COMES BACK AFTER A FEW DAYS OR EVEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, HOW...

Nov 5, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STOPPED WORKING. THE SOLUTION BY THE DEALER INCLUDES "REFLASHING" THE COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE IN THE VEHICLE WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. CLEARLY, THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT WAS RESOLVED WITH THE SOFTWARE UPDATE. DODGE REQUIRED ME TO PAY FOR THIS ...

Nov 5, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STOPPED WORKING. THE SOLUTION BY THE DEALER INCLUDES "REFLASHING" THE COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE IN THE VEHICLE WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. CLEARLY, THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT WAS RESOLVED WITH THE SOFTWARE UPDATE. DODGE REQUIRED ME TO PAY FOR THIS ...

Oct 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 29,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN INOPERATIVE. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 29,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN INOPERATIVE. *TR

Oct 24, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FLASHING OF ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY OUT AND ON AGAIN AS DRIVING TO WORK IN THE DARK. POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING, WHICH RENDERS CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TO NOT WORK. OCCURS EVERYDAY. HAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND COMPUTER UPDATE...

Oct 24, 2008 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FLASHING OF ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY OUT AND ON AGAIN AS DRIVING TO WORK IN THE DARK. POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING, WHICH RENDERS CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TO NOT WORK. OCCURS EVERYDAY. HAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND COMPUTER UPDATE...

Oct 24, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FLASHING OF ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY OUT AND ON AGAIN AS DRIVING TO WORK IN THE DARK. POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING, WHICH RENDERS CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TO NOT WORK. OCCURS EVERYDAY. HAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND COMPUTER UPDATE...

Oct 24, 2008 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FLASHING OF ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY OUT AND ON AGAIN AS DRIVING TO WORK IN THE DARK. POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING, WHICH RENDERS CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TO NOT WORK. OCCURS EVERYDAY. HAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND COMPUTER UPDATE...

Oct 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 22,300 mi

DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK WILL NOT WORK USING WIRELESS KEYPAD NOR MANUAL BUTTON. CAR IS A DODGE CARAVAN 2005. *TR

Oct 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 22,300 mi

DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK WILL NOT WORK USING WIRELESS KEYPAD NOR MANUAL BUTTON. CAR IS A DODGE CARAVAN 2005. *TR

Oct 17, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 68,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. CAN'T LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY AUTOMATIC LOCK OR THE SWITCH ON THE DOORS. HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL DOORS BY HAND. FUSE IS FINE AND IF YOU UNHOOK THE BATTERY CABLE FOR A FEW MINUTES IT RESETS AND WORKS FOR VARIED PERIOD OF TIME AFTERWARDS BUT EVENT...

Oct 17, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 68,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. CAN'T LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOORS USING THE KEY AUTOMATIC LOCK OR THE SWITCH ON THE DOORS. HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL DOORS BY HAND. FUSE IS FINE AND IF YOU UNHOOK THE BATTERY CABLE FOR A FEW MINUTES IT RESETS AND WORKS FOR VARIED PERIOD OF TIME AFTERWARDS BUT EVENT...

Oct 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN-POWER DOOR LOCKS AND DRIVERS AUTOMATIC WINDOW PURCHASED VEHICLE IN AUG. 08. VERIFIED UNIT WAS NOT FLOOD VEHICLE/WRECKED. UPON TEST DRIVE NOTICED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK DID NOT WORK NOR DID THE DRIVERS WINDOW GO UP AN DOWN. NOTIFIED THE CAR DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS A FUSE, T...

Oct 14, 2008 Visibility 60,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN-POWER DOOR LOCKS AND DRIVERS AUTOMATIC WINDOW PURCHASED VEHICLE IN AUG. 08. VERIFIED UNIT WAS NOT FLOOD VEHICLE/WRECKED. UPON TEST DRIVE NOTICED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK DID NOT WORK NOR DID THE DRIVERS WINDOW GO UP AN DOWN. NOTIFIED THE CAR DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS A FUSE, T...

Oct 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN-POWER DOOR LOCKS AND DRIVERS AUTOMATIC WINDOW PURCHASED VEHICLE IN AUG. 08. VERIFIED UNIT WAS NOT FLOOD VEHICLE/WRECKED. UPON TEST DRIVE NOTICED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK DID NOT WORK NOR DID THE DRIVERS WINDOW GO UP AN DOWN. NOTIFIED THE CAR DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS A FUSE, T...

Oct 14, 2008 Visibility 60,000 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN-POWER DOOR LOCKS AND DRIVERS AUTOMATIC WINDOW PURCHASED VEHICLE IN AUG. 08. VERIFIED UNIT WAS NOT FLOOD VEHICLE/WRECKED. UPON TEST DRIVE NOTICED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK DID NOT WORK NOR DID THE DRIVERS WINDOW GO UP AN DOWN. NOTIFIED THE CAR DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS A FUSE, T...

Oct 11, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 32,500 mi

CAN NOT LOCK DOORS WITH KEY FOB OR WITH SWITCH ON DOOR. LIGHTS FLICKER INDICATING LOCKING FUNCTION BUT NO ACTUAL LOCKING TAKES PLACE. VEHICLE NOW ALWAYS UNLOCKED. *TR

Oct 11, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 32,500 mi

CAN NOT LOCK DOORS WITH KEY FOB OR WITH SWITCH ON DOOR. LIGHTS FLICKER INDICATING LOCKING FUNCTION BUT NO ACTUAL LOCKING TAKES PLACE. VEHICLE NOW ALWAYS UNLOCKED. *TR

Oct 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 32,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN QUIT WORKING. THIS IS ISSUE WITH SMALL CHILDREN BECAUSE THE LOCKS HAVE TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND THE DOORS OFTEN STAY UNLOCKED. *TR

Oct 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 32,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN QUIT WORKING. THIS IS ISSUE WITH SMALL CHILDREN BECAUSE THE LOCKS HAVE TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND THE DOORS OFTEN STAY UNLOCKED. *TR

Sep 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON THE KEY PAD AND ON THE INTERIOR LOCKS. I WAS TOLD BY MY DODGE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE THAT COMES OUT OF MY POCKET. THIS IS NOT ONLY UNACCEPTABLE, BUT A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD NOT O...

Sep 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON THE KEY PAD AND ON THE INTERIOR LOCKS. I WAS TOLD BY MY DODGE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE THAT COMES OUT OF MY POCKET. THIS IS NOT ONLY UNACCEPTABLE, BUT A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD NOT O...

Sep 26, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS CONTINUE TO STOP WORKING. INITIALLY, WE PAID $70 FOR A MECHANIC WHO DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE. MY HUSBAND HAS DONE THE SAME THING WITH SIMILAR RESULTS. THE FIRST TIME, IT WORKED ABOUT 2 MONTHS. THEN, IT HAPPENED TWICE IN...

Sep 26, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS CONTINUE TO STOP WORKING. INITIALLY, WE PAID $70 FOR A MECHANIC WHO DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE. MY HUSBAND HAS DONE THE SAME THING WITH SIMILAR RESULTS. THE FIRST TIME, IT WORKED ABOUT 2 MONTHS. THEN, IT HAPPENED TWICE IN...

Sep 25, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER LOCKS FOR THE DOORS FAIL TO OPERATE AND LOCK OUR 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DOORS. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AGO WHEN THE DOOR POWER LOCK QUIT FUNCTIONING. THIS REMAINED THE CASE FOR SEVERAL DAYS. I REMOVED FUSES AND REINSERTED THEM BACK I...

Sep 25, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER LOCKS FOR THE DOORS FAIL TO OPERATE AND LOCK OUR 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DOORS. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AGO WHEN THE DOOR POWER LOCK QUIT FUNCTIONING. THIS REMAINED THE CASE FOR SEVERAL DAYS. I REMOVED FUSES AND REINSERTED THEM BACK I...

Sep 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. KEY FOB WILL ACTIVATE OR ACKNOWLEDGE PRESS OF BUTTON, BUT LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH FOB OR PHYSICAL DOOR BUTTON. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. KEY FOB WILL ACTIVATE OR ACKNOWLEDGE PRESS OF BUTTON, BUT LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH FOB OR PHYSICAL DOOR BUTTON. *TR

Sep 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 44,800 mi

POWER LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN STOPPED WORKING. FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS GENERALLY STOPS WORKING AT 44,000 MILES, MINE HAD 44,800. TO FIX THE PROBLEM, ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS REMOVE THE IOD FUSE FOR 5 SECONDS AND REPLACE. THE DEALERSHIPS ARE CHARGING A MIN OF $85.00 TO FIX THIS SAME PRO...

Sep 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 44,800 mi

POWER LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN STOPPED WORKING. FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS GENERALLY STOPS WORKING AT 44,000 MILES, MINE HAD 44,800. TO FIX THE PROBLEM, ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS REMOVE THE IOD FUSE FOR 5 SECONDS AND REPLACE. THE DEALERSHIPS ARE CHARGING A MIN OF $85.00 TO FIX THIS SAME PRO...

Sep 15, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 35,900 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. DISCONNECTING BATTERY THEN RECONNECTING BATTERY ONLY WORKS FOR A FEW DAYS. LOCKS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY BUT FAIL TO DO SO. BUTTONS DO NOT WORK EITHER. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 35,900 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. DISCONNECTING BATTERY THEN RECONNECTING BATTERY ONLY WORKS FOR A FEW DAYS. LOCKS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY BUT FAIL TO DO SO. BUTTONS DO NOT WORK EITHER. *TR

Sep 11, 2008 Power Train 20,616 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN DRIVE AXLE FAILURE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. *NJ THE DRIVE AXLE FAILED AS THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN. *JB

Sep 11, 2008 Power Train 20,616 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN DRIVE AXLE FAILURE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. *NJ THE DRIVE AXLE FAILED AS THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN. *JB

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE ACTIVATING THE KEYLESS REMOTE ON THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED AND THE HORN SOUNDED, BUT THE DOORS DID NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 18-20 MPH, THE DOORS WERE SUPPOSED TO LOCK, BUT DID NOT. THE VEHICLE HAS N...

Sep 9, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE ACTIVATING THE KEYLESS REMOTE ON THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED AND THE HORN SOUNDED, BUT THE DOORS DID NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 18-20 MPH, THE DOORS WERE SUPPOSED TO LOCK, BUT DID NOT. THE VEHICLE HAS N...

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE ACTIVATING THE KEYLESS REMOTE ON THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED AND THE HORN SOUNDED, BUT THE DOORS DID NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 18-20 MPH, THE DOORS WERE SUPPOSED TO LOCK, BUT DID NOT. THE VEHICLE HAS N...

Sep 9, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE ACTIVATING THE KEYLESS REMOTE ON THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED AND THE HORN SOUNDED, BUT THE DOORS DID NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 18-20 MPH, THE DOORS WERE SUPPOSED TO LOCK, BUT DID NOT. THE VEHICLE HAS N...

Sep 2, 2008 Seats

AT ANY UNKNOWN TIME, THE DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK, OR UNLOCK BY WAY OF USING THE KEY FOB BUTTONS. THE BUTTON HOWEVER DOES ACTIVATE THE HORN, WHICH WOULD MAKE YOU THINK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED,IN REALITY THEY ARE NOT. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SAFE AND SECURED VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN BROUGHT ...

Sep 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

AT ANY UNKNOWN TIME, THE DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK, OR UNLOCK BY WAY OF USING THE KEY FOB BUTTONS. THE BUTTON HOWEVER DOES ACTIVATE THE HORN, WHICH WOULD MAKE YOU THINK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED,IN REALITY THEY ARE NOT. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SAFE AND SECURED VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN BROUGHT ...

Sep 2, 2008 Seats

AT ANY UNKNOWN TIME, THE DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK, OR UNLOCK BY WAY OF USING THE KEY FOB BUTTONS. THE BUTTON HOWEVER DOES ACTIVATE THE HORN, WHICH WOULD MAKE YOU THINK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED,IN REALITY THEY ARE NOT. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SAFE AND SECURED VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN BROUGHT ...

Sep 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

AT ANY UNKNOWN TIME, THE DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK, OR UNLOCK BY WAY OF USING THE KEY FOB BUTTONS. THE BUTTON HOWEVER DOES ACTIVATE THE HORN, WHICH WOULD MAKE YOU THINK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED,IN REALITY THEY ARE NOT. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SAFE AND SECURED VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN BROUGHT ...

Aug 26, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 33,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOP WORKING. DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING THE BATTERY IS A TEMPORARY FIX. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE. *TR

Aug 26, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 33,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS STOP WORKING. DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING THE BATTERY IS A TEMPORARY FIX. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE. *TR

Aug 23, 2008 Power Train Crash 16,814 mi

WHILE PARKING ON A SLOPE VEHICLE START ROLLING BACK BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE DRAGGING ME HITTING THE WHEELS OF A TRAILER. *TR

Aug 23, 2008 Power Train Crash 16,814 mi

WHILE PARKING ON A SLOPE VEHICLE START ROLLING BACK BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE DRAGGING ME HITTING THE WHEELS OF A TRAILER. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY CAR WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. I GOT OUT OF MY CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY, SHUT THE DOOR AND THE CAR LOCKED. SINCE I WAS GETTING BACK IN, THE KEYS WERE STILL IN THE IGNITION. WHEN DRIVING, YOU CAN HEAR AT HE DOOR LOCKS CLICKING. THE LOCK BUTTON WILL UNLOCK THEM BUT TO LOCK THEM BACK UP, Y...

Aug 18, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY CAR WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. I GOT OUT OF MY CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY, SHUT THE DOOR AND THE CAR LOCKED. SINCE I WAS GETTING BACK IN, THE KEYS WERE STILL IN THE IGNITION. WHEN DRIVING, YOU CAN HEAR AT HE DOOR LOCKS CLICKING. THE LOCK BUTTON WILL UNLOCK THEM BUT TO LOCK THEM BACK UP, Y...

Aug 18, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Aug 12, 2008 Electrical System 53,000 mi

NO SPECIFIC EVENT, IT JUST STARTED HAPPENING. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND GAUGE NEEDLES FLICKER ERRATICALLY, WARNING BELL RINGS PERIODICALLY, RADIO CUTS OUT TEMPORARILY. USUALLY WORSE WHEN WARM ENGINE AND WEATHER. DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY FOR PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS BY REPROGRAM...

Aug 12, 2008 Electrical System 53,000 mi

NO SPECIFIC EVENT, IT JUST STARTED HAPPENING. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND GAUGE NEEDLES FLICKER ERRATICALLY, WARNING BELL RINGS PERIODICALLY, RADIO CUTS OUT TEMPORARILY. USUALLY WORSE WHEN WARM ENGINE AND WEATHER. DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY FOR PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS BY REPROGRAM...

Aug 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 77,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING. *TR

Aug 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 77,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING. *TR

Aug 1, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINIVAN. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ONCE VEHICLE REACHES 5-10 MPH. THE SWITCH TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOORS INSIDE THE VEHICLE DON'T WORK EITHER. I HAVE A REMOTE LOCK AS WELL. NEITHER WORK NOW. IT JUST STOPPED A MONTH AGO. I HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK T...

Aug 1, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN MINIVAN. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ONCE VEHICLE REACHES 5-10 MPH. THE SWITCH TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOORS INSIDE THE VEHICLE DON'T WORK EITHER. I HAVE A REMOTE LOCK AS WELL. NEITHER WORK NOW. IT JUST STOPPED A MONTH AGO. I HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK T...

Jul 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

GAS PEDAL LOCKED UP WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL;TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL,THIS FREED UP GAS PEDAL BUT STILL A LITTLE STICKY. REAR TAIL LIGHT LENSES ARE COMING LOOSE FROM TAIL LIGHT HOUSING. *TR

Jul 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

GAS PEDAL LOCKED UP WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL;TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL,THIS FREED UP GAS PEDAL BUT STILL A LITTLE STICKY. REAR TAIL LIGHT LENSES ARE COMING LOOSE FROM TAIL LIGHT HOUSING. *TR

Jul 23, 2008 Seat Belts 22,000 mi

REAR SEAT BELTS (ALL 4) SUDDEN STOP ON 5/08 AT APPROX 30MPH PASSENGER SIDE MIDDLE SEAT SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN AN 8 YR OLD CHILD FROM BENDING FORWARD - RESULTING IN LOWER ABDOMEN INJURY REQUIRING EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT THE FOLLOWING DAY. *TR

Jul 23, 2008 Seat Belts 22,000 mi

REAR SEAT BELTS (ALL 4) SUDDEN STOP ON 5/08 AT APPROX 30MPH PASSENGER SIDE MIDDLE SEAT SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN AN 8 YR OLD CHILD FROM BENDING FORWARD - RESULTING IN LOWER ABDOMEN INJURY REQUIRING EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT THE FOLLOWING DAY. *TR

Jul 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. ALL OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS IN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO LOCK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FREQUENTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE CHILDREN CAN OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,754 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

Jul 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. ALL OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS IN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO LOCK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FREQUENTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE CHILDREN CAN OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,754 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

Jun 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTER DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT LENS WAS MISSING. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, BUT HE ASSUMED THAT IT WAS A CASE OF VANDALISM. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED HOME, HE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE LIGHT ASSEMB...

Jun 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTER DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT LENS WAS MISSING. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, BUT HE ASSUMED THAT IT WAS A CASE OF VANDALISM. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED HOME, HE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE LIGHT ASSEMB...

Jun 23, 2008 Exterior Lighting 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AFTER MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE, BUT HAS NEVER BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEAL...

Jun 23, 2008 Exterior Lighting 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AFTER MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE, BUT HAS NEVER BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEAL...

Jun 21, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT 3.3L V6 STOPPED WORKING. THE AUTO-DOOR LOCK AT 12 MPH (OR SOMETHING CLOSE TO THIS) STOPPED WORKING TOO. THE SWITCH ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT-DOORS ALSO STOPPED WORKING. THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR-LOCK BUTTON SIGNALS (VIA THE VAN'S LIGHTS/H...

Jun 21, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT 3.3L V6 STOPPED WORKING. THE AUTO-DOOR LOCK AT 12 MPH (OR SOMETHING CLOSE TO THIS) STOPPED WORKING TOO. THE SWITCH ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT-DOORS ALSO STOPPED WORKING. THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR-LOCK BUTTON SIGNALS (VIA THE VAN'S LIGHTS/H...

Jun 13, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WENT OUT SUDDENLY ON MY 05 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAD A LOCAL MECHANIC LOOK AT IT, HE TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR A PERMANENT FIX. HE HAD SEEN OTHER VANS WITH THIS PROBLEM AND CHANGING FUSES OR UNHOOKING THE BATTERY FOR A FEW MINS WOULD BE A TEMP FIX. BEFORE T...

Jun 13, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WENT OUT SUDDENLY ON MY 05 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAD A LOCAL MECHANIC LOOK AT IT, HE TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR A PERMANENT FIX. HE HAD SEEN OTHER VANS WITH THIS PROBLEM AND CHANGING FUSES OR UNHOOKING THE BATTERY FOR A FEW MINS WOULD BE A TEMP FIX. BEFORE T...

Jun 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,023 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED WITH THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY. SHE STATED THAT THE EMISSIONS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT THE EMISSIONS SENSOR IS NOT COVERED IN THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT F...

Jun 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,023 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED WITH THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY. SHE STATED THAT THE EMISSIONS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT THE EMISSIONS SENSOR IS NOT COVERED IN THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT F...

Jun 10, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO USE THE POWER LOCKS IN HIS VEHICLE, THEY MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT LOCK WHEN THE POWER LOCK BUTTONS ARE PRESSED OR WHEN THE KEYLESS REMOTE IS USED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

Jun 10, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO USE THE POWER LOCKS IN HIS VEHICLE, THEY MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT LOCK WHEN THE POWER LOCK BUTTONS ARE PRESSED OR WHEN THE KEYLESS REMOTE IS USED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

May 21, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 49,801 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS ARE NOW NOT WORKING AND THIS IS CAUSING A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP. WE HAVE RESORTED TO THE ORIGINAL MANUAL AND THEIR SUGGESTION(S) ARE NOT WORKING. AGAIN, THIS IS A TERRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE...I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND NEED TO BE...

May 21, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 49,801 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS ARE NOW NOT WORKING AND THIS IS CAUSING A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP. WE HAVE RESORTED TO THE ORIGINAL MANUAL AND THEIR SUGGESTION(S) ARE NOT WORKING. AGAIN, THIS IS A TERRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE...I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND NEED TO BE...

May 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS, STOP WORKING. THIS COULD BE A DANGER TO KIDS IN BACK WHEN DOORS DON'T LOCK. 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAD THIS DEFECT. THEY SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE DEFECT, COULD CORRECT FOR $70.00 OR UP. YOU CAN PULL BATTERY CABLE OFF TO GET WORKING FOR A DAY OR TWO. *TR

May 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS, STOP WORKING. THIS COULD BE A DANGER TO KIDS IN BACK WHEN DOORS DON'T LOCK. 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAD THIS DEFECT. THEY SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE DEFECT, COULD CORRECT FOR $70.00 OR UP. YOU CAN PULL BATTERY CABLE OFF TO GET WORKING FOR A DAY OR TWO. *TR

May 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

POWER LOCKS FAILING TO WORK ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. AN UPDATE TO SOFTWARE WAS REQUIRED. SAFETY RATING OF VEHICLE WAS REDUCED WHILE MALFUNCTION WAS ONGOING. AUTO DOOR LOCK WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL WHILE CHILDREN WERE TRAVELING IN VAN. THIS IS THE ONLY FORM OF CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE. *TR

May 16, 2008 Electrical System 92,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT COME ON HAVE TO TURN SWITCH MANY TIMES BEFORE YOU GET THEM TO COME ON AND THEN SOMETIMES IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. LIGHTS WILL ALSO DIM ON THEIR OWN WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING HAVE ACTUALLY GONE OFF AND HAD TO PULL OVER UNTIL I COULD GET THEM BACK ON. MECHANICS SAY THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHIN...

May 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

POWER LOCKS FAILING TO WORK ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. AN UPDATE TO SOFTWARE WAS REQUIRED. SAFETY RATING OF VEHICLE WAS REDUCED WHILE MALFUNCTION WAS ONGOING. AUTO DOOR LOCK WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL WHILE CHILDREN WERE TRAVELING IN VAN. THIS IS THE ONLY FORM OF CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE. *TR

May 16, 2008 Electrical System 92,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT COME ON HAVE TO TURN SWITCH MANY TIMES BEFORE YOU GET THEM TO COME ON AND THEN SOMETIMES IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. LIGHTS WILL ALSO DIM ON THEIR OWN WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING HAVE ACTUALLY GONE OFF AND HAD TO PULL OVER UNTIL I COULD GET THEM BACK ON. MECHANICS SAY THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHIN...

May 13, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DISCONNECTED THEN RECONNECTED THE FUSE AND THAT TEMPORARILY SOLVED THE FAILURE. AS OF MAY 13, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. TH...

May 13, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DISCONNECTED THEN RECONNECTED THE FUSE AND THAT TEMPORARILY SOLVED THE FAILURE. AS OF MAY 13, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. TH...

May 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 28,789 mi

POWER LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN STOPPED WORKING. *TR

May 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 28,789 mi

POWER LOCKS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN STOPPED WORKING. *TR

May 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS STOP WORKING. WORKED FINE UNTIL AROUND 36,000 MILES THEN STOPPED WORKING. CAN REMOVE BATTER CONNECTION AND RECONNECT AFTER A FEW MINUTES AND THE LOCKS WILL WORK WITHOUT ISSUE. VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO LOCK DOORS AT MINIMUM SPEED AND THIS FEATURE DOES NOT WORK. DEALER ...

May 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS STOP WORKING. WORKED FINE UNTIL AROUND 36,000 MILES THEN STOPPED WORKING. CAN REMOVE BATTER CONNECTION AND RECONNECT AFTER A FEW MINUTES AND THE LOCKS WILL WORK WITHOUT ISSUE. VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO LOCK DOORS AT MINIMUM SPEED AND THIS FEATURE DOES NOT WORK. DEALER ...

May 5, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 55,085 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY DO NOT LOCK WHEN YOU REACH 30 MILES AN HOUR. AND THE LOCK BUTTON DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. *TR

May 5, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 55,085 mi

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY DO NOT LOCK WHEN YOU REACH 30 MILES AN HOUR. AND THE LOCK BUTTON DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. *TR

Apr 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING ON MY 2005 CARAVAN. AFTER LOOKING AT THE INTERNET I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VAN AND DODGE KNOWS ABOUT IT. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL ISSUED TO MAKE DODGE FIX THE PROBLEM. NOT HAVING DOOR LOCKS IS VERY DANGEROUS WITH TODAY'S...

Apr 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING ON MY 2005 CARAVAN. AFTER LOOKING AT THE INTERNET I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VAN AND DODGE KNOWS ABOUT IT. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL ISSUED TO MAKE DODGE FIX THE PROBLEM. NOT HAVING DOOR LOCKS IS VERY DANGEROUS WITH TODAY'S...

Apr 23, 2008 Steering 113,700 mi

ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASING A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, THE RACK AND PINION HAS TO BE REPLACED. ORIGINAL COMPLAINT # 10225466 4/23/08. *TR

Apr 23, 2008 Steering 113,700 mi

ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASING A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, THE RACK AND PINION HAS TO BE REPLACED. ORIGINAL COMPLAINT # 10225466 4/23/08. *TR

Apr 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON MY RECENTLY PURCHASED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE PROBLEM IS, THAT THERE IS NO KEY OPTION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS FIXED IT 3 TIMES ALREADY SINCE I PURCHASED IT AND WILL NOT TAKE THE VAN BACK. THE LOCKS ARE AN ISSUE AS I HAVE THREE CH...

Apr 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT FUNCTION, HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE REPAIRED PER DODGES TSB 08-040-04 ON TWO OCCASIONS. THAT WORKS FOR TWO WEEKS. WAS THEN TOLD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR 10 MINUTES, AND REMOVE THE BCM FUSE, THAT ALSO WORKS FOR TWO WEEKS. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE BCM, AT M...

Apr 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON MY RECENTLY PURCHASED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE PROBLEM IS, THAT THERE IS NO KEY OPTION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS FIXED IT 3 TIMES ALREADY SINCE I PURCHASED IT AND WILL NOT TAKE THE VAN BACK. THE LOCKS ARE AN ISSUE AS I HAVE THREE CH...

Apr 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT FUNCTION, HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE REPAIRED PER DODGES TSB 08-040-04 ON TWO OCCASIONS. THAT WORKS FOR TWO WEEKS. WAS THEN TOLD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR 10 MINUTES, AND REMOVE THE BCM FUSE, THAT ALSO WORKS FOR TWO WEEKS. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE BCM, AT M...

Apr 14, 2008 Electrical System 40,000 mi

MY POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING MULTIPLE TIMES. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS IT IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT. I'LL SHARE A QUICK FIX WITH OTHER COMPLAINANTS: OPEN YOUR HOOD. IF YOU STAND AT YOUR DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER, REMOVE THE COVER FROM YOUR FUSE BOX. REMOVE THE 20 AMP FUSE AT THE FAR BOTT...

Apr 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

MY POWER LOCKS HAVE FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. I'D LIKE TO SHARE A QUICK FIX FOR OTHER COMPLAINANTS. OPEN YOUR HOOD AND STAND AT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER. REMOVE THE COVER FROM THE FUSE BOX. NOW REMOVE THE FAR BOTTOM LEFT 20 AMP FUSE FOR 10 SECONDS AND PUT IT BACK. IT'S EASIER THAN REMOVING YOUR BA...

Apr 14, 2008 Electrical System 40,000 mi

MY POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING MULTIPLE TIMES. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS IT IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT. I'LL SHARE A QUICK FIX WITH OTHER COMPLAINANTS: OPEN YOUR HOOD. IF YOU STAND AT YOUR DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER, REMOVE THE COVER FROM YOUR FUSE BOX. REMOVE THE 20 AMP FUSE AT THE FAR BOTT...

Apr 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

MY POWER LOCKS HAVE FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. I'D LIKE TO SHARE A QUICK FIX FOR OTHER COMPLAINANTS. OPEN YOUR HOOD AND STAND AT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER. REMOVE THE COVER FROM THE FUSE BOX. NOW REMOVE THE FAR BOTTOM LEFT 20 AMP FUSE FOR 10 SECONDS AND PUT IT BACK. IT'S EASIER THAN REMOVING YOUR BA...

Apr 12, 2008 Steering 45,000 mi

ENGINE NOISE TURNED OUT TO BE A LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $866.91. THIS APPARENTLY IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 12, 2008 Steering 45,000 mi

ENGINE NOISE TURNED OUT TO BE A LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $866.91. THIS APPARENTLY IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 9, 2008 Air Bags 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. ONE YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS ONLY IN RAINY...

Apr 9, 2008 Air Bags 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. ONE YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS ONLY IN RAINY...

Apr 5, 2008 Suspension 90,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 2 MONTHS AGO., ALREADY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR BUSHINGS., I ALREADY FIXED AT MY EXPENSE.., THE BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT THE LOCKS QUIT WORKING., BROWSING ON THE NET I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS., I DID ALREADY CONTACT DODGE BUT THEY ARE DOING NOTHING SO FAR. THIS ON MY APPRECI...

Apr 5, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 2 MONTHS AGO., ALREADY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR BUSHINGS., I ALREADY FIXED AT MY EXPENSE.., THE BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT THE LOCKS QUIT WORKING., BROWSING ON THE NET I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS., I DID ALREADY CONTACT DODGE BUT THEY ARE DOING NOTHING SO FAR. THIS ON MY APPRECI...

Apr 5, 2008 Suspension 90,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 2 MONTHS AGO., ALREADY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR BUSHINGS., I ALREADY FIXED AT MY EXPENSE.., THE BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT THE LOCKS QUIT WORKING., BROWSING ON THE NET I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS., I DID ALREADY CONTACT DODGE BUT THEY ARE DOING NOTHING SO FAR. THIS ON MY APPRECI...

Apr 5, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 2 MONTHS AGO., ALREADY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR BUSHINGS., I ALREADY FIXED AT MY EXPENSE.., THE BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT THE LOCKS QUIT WORKING., BROWSING ON THE NET I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS., I DID ALREADY CONTACT DODGE BUT THEY ARE DOING NOTHING SO FAR. THIS ON MY APPRECI...

Apr 3, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/ELECTRICAL/POWER_DOOR_LOCKS_QUIT_WORKING.SHTML MY POWER DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING AT 40K MILES ON MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SIMILAR TO THESE OTHER PEOPLE. DODGE HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR MY WIFE AN...

Apr 3, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CARAVAN/2005/ELECTRICAL/POWER_DOOR_LOCKS_QUIT_WORKING.SHTML MY POWER DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING AT 40K MILES ON MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SIMILAR TO THESE OTHER PEOPLE. DODGE HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR MY WIFE AN...

Mar 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY WORK. I DO NOT LIKE THIS BECAUSE THE DOOR USED TO LOCK AS SOON AS I STARTED DRIVING AND SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT BEING UNLOCKED AND NOW I FORGET TO LOCK IT. IT IS VERY UNSAFE IN THIS WORLD WE LIVE IN. *TR

Mar 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY WORK. I DO NOT LIKE THIS BECAUSE THE DOOR USED TO LOCK AS SOON AS I STARTED DRIVING AND SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT BEING UNLOCKED AND NOW I FORGET TO LOCK IT. IT IS VERY UNSAFE IN THIS WORLD WE LIVE IN. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Visibility 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A NEIGHBOR INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER REAR WINDOW APPEARED TO BE CRACKING. THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. SHE PAID TO HAVE THE WINDOW REPAIR...

Mar 25, 2008 Visibility 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A NEIGHBOR INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER REAR WINDOW APPEARED TO BE CRACKING. THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. SHE PAID TO HAVE THE WINDOW REPAIR...

Mar 24, 2008 Air Bags 49,500 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 49,000 MILES. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG SENSORS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSORS BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME CLOCK SPRING PROBLEMS THAT DODGE HAS HAD IN PREVIOUS YEARS. *TR

Mar 24, 2008 Electrical System 49,500 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 49,000 MILES. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG SENSORS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSORS BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME CLOCK SPRING PROBLEMS THAT DODGE HAS HAD IN PREVIOUS YEARS. *TR

Mar 24, 2008 Air Bags 49,500 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 49,000 MILES. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG SENSORS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSORS BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME CLOCK SPRING PROBLEMS THAT DODGE HAS HAD IN PREVIOUS YEARS. *TR

Mar 24, 2008 Electrical System 49,500 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 49,000 MILES. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG SENSORS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSORS BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME CLOCK SPRING PROBLEMS THAT DODGE HAS HAD IN PREVIOUS YEARS. *TR

Mar 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5MPH ENGAGING THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. THE FAIURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEH...

Mar 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5MPH ENGAGING THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. THE FAIURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEH...

Mar 16, 2008 Steering 38,000 mi

THE AXIAL ARM CONNECTING THE STEERING TO THE WHEEL IS INTERNALLY DEFECTIVE. IT WAS COMPLETELY BROKE AT A STARTING POINT. THE CAR COULD NOT BEEN DRIVEN, BECAUSE IT JERKS IN THE SAME PLACE WITH NO ADVANCES. IF THIS ( AXIAL BROKEN) HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WOULD FLIP UPSIDE DOWN. *TR

Mar 16, 2008 Steering 38,000 mi

THE AXIAL ARM CONNECTING THE STEERING TO THE WHEEL IS INTERNALLY DEFECTIVE. IT WAS COMPLETELY BROKE AT A STARTING POINT. THE CAR COULD NOT BEEN DRIVEN, BECAUSE IT JERKS IN THE SAME PLACE WITH NO ADVANCES. IF THIS ( AXIAL BROKEN) HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WOULD FLIP UPSIDE DOWN. *TR

Mar 10, 2008 Steering 28,000 mi

THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND THE STEERING GEAR ARE GOING OUT ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER. THERE ARE SEVEN (7) VANS AHEAD OF OURS WITH OUR DEALER. I SPOKE TO CHRYSLER AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THEY WANT US TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VAN EVEN WITH THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE UNABL...

Mar 10, 2008 Steering 28,000 mi

THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND THE STEERING GEAR ARE GOING OUT ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER. THERE ARE SEVEN (7) VANS AHEAD OF OURS WITH OUR DEALER. I SPOKE TO CHRYSLER AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THEY WANT US TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VAN EVEN WITH THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE UNABL...

Mar 10, 2008 Steering 28,000 mi

THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND THE STEERING GEAR ARE GOING OUT ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER. THERE ARE SEVEN (7) VANS AHEAD OF OURS WITH OUR DEALER. I SPOKE TO CHRYSLER AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THEY WANT US TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VAN EVEN WITH THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE UNABL...

Mar 10, 2008 Steering 28,000 mi

THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND THE STEERING GEAR ARE GOING OUT ON OUR 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER. THERE ARE SEVEN (7) VANS AHEAD OF OURS WITH OUR DEALER. I SPOKE TO CHRYSLER AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THEY WANT US TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VAN EVEN WITH THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE UNABL...

Mar 6, 2008 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN TURN OFF OCCASSIONALLY WHILE DRIVING AT DARK. *TR

Mar 6, 2008 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN TURN OFF OCCASSIONALLY WHILE DRIVING AT DARK. *TR

Feb 24, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

CRACKED FLYWHEEL ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 60,000 MILES. HAVE READ OR HEARD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND FROM GARAGE OWNERS ABOUT THIS FAULTY FLYWHEEL. CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL ACCELERATION AND JERK ERRATICALLY. VERY DANGEROUS,ESPECIALLY IN TRAFFIC. FLYWHEEL REPLACED. EXPENSIVE. *TR

Feb 24, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

CRACKED FLYWHEEL ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 60,000 MILES. HAVE READ OR HEARD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND FROM GARAGE OWNERS ABOUT THIS FAULTY FLYWHEEL. CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL ACCELERATION AND JERK ERRATICALLY. VERY DANGEROUS,ESPECIALLY IN TRAFFIC. FLYWHEEL REPLACED. EXPENSIVE. *TR

Feb 22, 2008 Suspension

CONSTANT ISSUES WITH SWAY BAR BUSHINGS & SWAY ELIMINATOR. JUDGING FROM THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE A JALOPY THE ENTIRE FRONT END RATTLES AND SOUNDS COMPLETELY UNSAFE. NOT ONLY HAS THE SWAY BAR & BUSHINGS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 4 MONTH...

Feb 22, 2008 Suspension

CONSTANT ISSUES WITH SWAY BAR BUSHINGS & SWAY ELIMINATOR. JUDGING FROM THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE A JALOPY THE ENTIRE FRONT END RATTLES AND SOUNDS COMPLETELY UNSAFE. NOT ONLY HAS THE SWAY BAR & BUSHINGS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 4 MONTH...

Feb 6, 2008 Electrical System 51,189 mi

ALMOST 1 YEAR AFTER BUYING THE CAR THE DASH AND LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER, THEN FLICKER TO THE POINT IT WOULD LOOSE POWER. WHILE DRIVING, LIGHTS WOULD FUNCTION LIKE STROBE LIGHTS, VISUALLY OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. THE RADIO WOULD CUT ON AND OFF. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO CARMAX AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTE...

Feb 6, 2008 Electrical System 51,189 mi

ALMOST 1 YEAR AFTER BUYING THE CAR THE DASH AND LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER, THEN FLICKER TO THE POINT IT WOULD LOOSE POWER. WHILE DRIVING, LIGHTS WOULD FUNCTION LIKE STROBE LIGHTS, VISUALLY OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. THE RADIO WOULD CUT ON AND OFF. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO CARMAX AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTE...

Feb 4, 2008 Steering

RACK AND PINION WENT OUT (LATER DIAGNOSED BY DEALER) ON HIGHWAY. STARTED TO STEER VERY HARD AND HAS NOW LOST ALL POWER STEERING. *TR

Feb 4, 2008 Steering

RACK AND PINION WENT OUT (LATER DIAGNOSED BY DEALER) ON HIGHWAY. STARTED TO STEER VERY HARD AND HAS NOW LOST ALL POWER STEERING. *TR

Jan 31, 2008 Visibility 45,301 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE THIRD ROW REAR CORNER WINDOW EXPLODED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,301. UPDATED 02-25-08 *BF UPDATED

Jan 31, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,600 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES CRACKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON, I BOUGHT A PREOWNED CARAVAN, WITH 35K AND THE HEAD LAMPS STARTED TO CRACK. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME THE NUMBER FOR THE MANUFACTURE HELP LINE. I RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE, DUE TO BEING OUT OF WARRANTY....

Jan 31, 2008 Visibility 45,301 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE THIRD ROW REAR CORNER WINDOW EXPLODED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,301. UPDATED 02-25-08 *BF UPDATED

Jan 31, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,600 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES CRACKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON, I BOUGHT A PREOWNED CARAVAN, WITH 35K AND THE HEAD LAMPS STARTED TO CRACK. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME THE NUMBER FOR THE MANUFACTURE HELP LINE. I RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE, DUE TO BEING OUT OF WARRANTY....

Jan 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 85,550 mi

POWER DOORS CEASED TO WORK. TECHNICAL ADVISE WAS REQUESTED AND IT WAS TOLD TO ME THAT A POSSIBLE UPGRADE TO THE BSM WOULD CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. DEALER IS CHARGING $180.00 FOR THIS UPGRADE WHICH IN MY OPINION IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE CHILDREN MAY OPEN THESE DOORS OR MAY OPEN AS WELL. *TR

Jan 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 85,550 mi

POWER DOORS CEASED TO WORK. TECHNICAL ADVISE WAS REQUESTED AND IT WAS TOLD TO ME THAT A POSSIBLE UPGRADE TO THE BSM WOULD CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. DEALER IS CHARGING $180.00 FOR THIS UPGRADE WHICH IN MY OPINION IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE CHILDREN MAY OPEN THESE DOORS OR MAY OPEN AS WELL. *TR

Jan 20, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE POWER DOOR LOCK STOP WORKING WHEN THE WIRELESS REMOTE IS PRESS IT WILL NOT LOCK THE DOORS. IF I DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY AND LEAVE IT DISCONNECTED FOR 5 MINUTES IT WILL WORK AGAIN. I HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY OTHER DAY. I HEAR SAME PEOPLE HAV...

Jan 20, 2008 Electrical System 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE POWER DOOR LOCK STOP WORKING WHEN THE WIRELESS REMOTE IS PRESS IT WILL NOT LOCK THE DOORS. IF I DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY AND LEAVE IT DISCONNECTED FOR 5 MINUTES IT WILL WORK AGAIN. I HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY OTHER DAY. I HEAR SAME PEOPLE HAV...

Jan 20, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE POWER DOOR LOCK STOP WORKING WHEN THE WIRELESS REMOTE IS PRESS IT WILL NOT LOCK THE DOORS. IF I DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY AND LEAVE IT DISCONNECTED FOR 5 MINUTES IT WILL WORK AGAIN. I HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY OTHER DAY. I HEAR SAME PEOPLE HAV...

Jan 20, 2008 Electrical System 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE POWER DOOR LOCK STOP WORKING WHEN THE WIRELESS REMOTE IS PRESS IT WILL NOT LOCK THE DOORS. IF I DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY AND LEAVE IT DISCONNECTED FOR 5 MINUTES IT WILL WORK AGAIN. I HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY OTHER DAY. I HEAR SAME PEOPLE HAV...

Jan 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,961 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN RECEIVED ENGINE COOLANT DARING/FLUSH/REFILL BY AN AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE DEALER (CUTRONE'S, MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108) ON 1/10/08. FIVE DAYS LATER THE HOSE ON THE OUTLET TUBING COMING THROUGH THE FIREWALL FROM THE HEATER CORE CAME OFF OF THE TUBING, CAUSING THE RAPID LOSS O...

Jan 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,961 mi

2005 DODGE CARAVAN RECEIVED ENGINE COOLANT DARING/FLUSH/REFILL BY AN AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE DEALER (CUTRONE'S, MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108) ON 1/10/08. FIVE DAYS LATER THE HOSE ON THE OUTLET TUBING COMING THROUGH THE FIREWALL FROM THE HEATER CORE CAME OFF OF THE TUBING, CAUSING THE RAPID LOSS O...

Jan 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 51,500 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING, BOTH FROM INSIDE THE CAR AND FROM THE REMOTE KEY. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS SEPT. 2007. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW. NOW JAN. 2008 IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. *TR

Jan 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 51,500 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING, BOTH FROM INSIDE THE CAR AND FROM THE REMOTE KEY. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS SEPT. 2007. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW. NOW JAN. 2008 IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. *TR

Dec 26, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER AND THEY COMPLETED A FIX THAT DID NOT LAST 24 HOURS BUT IT COST ME $100. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK THEY BILLED ME ANOTHER $100 TO SAY THAT I NEEDED THE BCM REPLACED AT A COST OF $400. IN DOING MY RESEARCH I SEE THAT THIS...

Dec 26, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER AND THEY COMPLETED A FIX THAT DID NOT LAST 24 HOURS BUT IT COST ME $100. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK THEY BILLED ME ANOTHER $100 TO SAY THAT I NEEDED THE BCM REPLACED AT A COST OF $400. IN DOING MY RESEARCH I SEE THAT THIS...

Dec 11, 2007 Air Bags 17,750 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN...

Dec 11, 2007 Air Bags 17,750 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN...

Nov 8, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE, IT ALERTS THE OWNER AS IF THE ALARM IS SET, THE DOOR IS LOCKED OR UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE DOORS WERE NOT LOCKED OR UNLOCKED AND THE ALARM WAS NOT SET ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WASN'T NOT...

Nov 8, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE, IT ALERTS THE OWNER AS IF THE ALARM IS SET, THE DOOR IS LOCKED OR UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE DOORS WERE NOT LOCKED OR UNLOCKED AND THE ALARM WAS NOT SET ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WASN'T NOT...

Nov 4, 2007 Visibility 35,494 mi

DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR GLASS SHATTERED. I CANNOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE FOR FEAR OF THE GLASS TO FALL COMPLETELY OUT. IT HAPPENED ON FRIDAY EVENING, SO I'M WAITING TO CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION ON MONDAY MORNING. *JB

Nov 4, 2007 Visibility 35,494 mi

DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR GLASS SHATTERED. I CANNOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE FOR FEAR OF THE GLASS TO FALL COMPLETELY OUT. IT HAPPENED ON FRIDAY EVENING, SO I'M WAITING TO CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION ON MONDAY MORNING. *JB

Nov 2, 2007 Electrical System 32,500 mi

I DROVE 2 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED THE CAR WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER 10 MINUTES I WENT TO LEAVE AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE; IT STARTED CRANKING AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PARTS OF MY CAR STARTED FALLING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE AXEL GO...

Nov 2, 2007 Power Train 32,500 mi

I DROVE 2 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED THE CAR WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER 10 MINUTES I WENT TO LEAVE AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE; IT STARTED CRANKING AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PARTS OF MY CAR STARTED FALLING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE AXEL GO...

Nov 2, 2007 Power Train 32,500 mi

I DROVE 2 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED THE CAR WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER 10 MINUTES I WENT TO LEAVE AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE; IT STARTED CRANKING AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PARTS OF MY CAR STARTED FALLING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE AXEL GO...

Nov 2, 2007 Power Train 32,500 mi

I DROVE 2 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED THE CAR WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER 10 MINUTES I WENT TO LEAVE AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE; IT STARTED CRANKING AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PARTS OF MY CAR STARTED FALLING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE AXEL GO...

Nov 2, 2007 Electrical System 32,500 mi

I DROVE 2 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED THE CAR WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER 10 MINUTES I WENT TO LEAVE AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE; IT STARTED CRANKING AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PARTS OF MY CAR STARTED FALLING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE AXEL GO...

Nov 2, 2007 Power Train 32,500 mi

I DROVE 2 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED THE CAR WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER 10 MINUTES I WENT TO LEAVE AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE; IT STARTED CRANKING AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PARTS OF MY CAR STARTED FALLING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE AXEL GO...

Nov 2, 2007 Power Train 32,500 mi

I DROVE 2 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED THE CAR WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER 10 MINUTES I WENT TO LEAVE AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE; IT STARTED CRANKING AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PARTS OF MY CAR STARTED FALLING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE AXEL GO...

Nov 2, 2007 Power Train 32,500 mi

I DROVE 2 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED THE CAR WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. AFTER 10 MINUTES I WENT TO LEAVE AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE; IT STARTED CRANKING AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PARTS OF MY CAR STARTED FALLING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE AXEL GO...

Oct 26, 2007 Suspension 30,800 mi

CLUNKING NOISE OVER BUMPS. DEALER REPORTS BAD SWAY ARM BUSHINGS, VEHICLE HAS 36 MONTH 36000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. I AM 7 WEEKS OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAVE 30,900 MILES AND DEALER AND DODGE REFUSE TO COVER .157.08 OUT OF MY POCKET IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 26, 2007 Suspension 30,800 mi

CLUNKING NOISE OVER BUMPS. DEALER REPORTS BAD SWAY ARM BUSHINGS, VEHICLE HAS 36 MONTH 36000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. I AM 7 WEEKS OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAVE 30,900 MILES AND DEALER AND DODGE REFUSE TO COVER .157.08 OUT OF MY POCKET IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 47,960 mi

MY WIFE, 2 YOUNG SONS, AND I WENT OUT TO SPEND THE AFTERNOON RUNNING ERRANDS. WHEN WE LEFT OUR HOME, THE DOOR LOCKS WORKED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM AS WELL AS WITH THE SWITCHES INSIDE THE CAR. AFTER MAKING OUR SECOND STOP OF THE AFTERNOON, MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WERE NO LONGER ...

Oct 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 47,960 mi

MY WIFE, 2 YOUNG SONS, AND I WENT OUT TO SPEND THE AFTERNOON RUNNING ERRANDS. WHEN WE LEFT OUR HOME, THE DOOR LOCKS WORKED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM AS WELL AS WITH THE SWITCHES INSIDE THE CAR. AFTER MAKING OUR SECOND STOP OF THE AFTERNOON, MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WERE NO LONGER ...

Oct 7, 2007 Tires 32,900 mi

ON MAY 24, 2006,I GOT A FLAT TIRE. I REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE TO PUT ON THE VAN. THEN I WOUND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIME BACK UP. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRE, I WANTED TO PUT THE SPARE BACK UNDERNEATH. THE BOTTOM PIECE WOULD NOT RELEASE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIXED. THEY D...

Oct 7, 2007 Tires 32,900 mi

ON MAY 24, 2006,I GOT A FLAT TIRE. I REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE TO PUT ON THE VAN. THEN I WOUND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIME BACK UP. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRE, I WANTED TO PUT THE SPARE BACK UNDERNEATH. THE BOTTOM PIECE WOULD NOT RELEASE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIXED. THEY D...

Sep 7, 2007 Suspension 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. HOWEVER, THE NOISE CEASED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE DRY AND FAILED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR AXLE ASSE...

Sep 7, 2007 Suspension 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. HOWEVER, THE NOISE CEASED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE DRY AND FAILED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR AXLE ASSE...

Sep 4, 2007 Electrical System 15,000 mi

INCIDENT #3 THIS IS THE THIRD TIME MY CAR INSTRUMENT PANEL DID THIS UNDER 25,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I CAN SEE THAT I AM ACTUALLY MOVING BUT NONE OF MY INSTRUMENTS ARE. NONE OF THEM MOVE ALL THE WHILE THE CAR DOOR AJAR LIGHTS ARE ON SO AFTER CHECKING THE DOORS 3-4 TIMES I JUST...

Sep 4, 2007 Air Bags 15,000 mi

INCIDENT #3 THIS IS THE THIRD TIME MY CAR INSTRUMENT PANEL DID THIS UNDER 25,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I CAN SEE THAT I AM ACTUALLY MOVING BUT NONE OF MY INSTRUMENTS ARE. NONE OF THEM MOVE ALL THE WHILE THE CAR DOOR AJAR LIGHTS ARE ON SO AFTER CHECKING THE DOORS 3-4 TIMES I JUST...

Sep 4, 2007 Electrical System 15,000 mi

INCIDENT #3 THIS IS THE THIRD TIME MY CAR INSTRUMENT PANEL DID THIS UNDER 25,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I CAN SEE THAT I AM ACTUALLY MOVING BUT NONE OF MY INSTRUMENTS ARE. NONE OF THEM MOVE ALL THE WHILE THE CAR DOOR AJAR LIGHTS ARE ON SO AFTER CHECKING THE DOORS 3-4 TIMES I JUST...

Sep 4, 2007 Air Bags 15,000 mi

INCIDENT #3 THIS IS THE THIRD TIME MY CAR INSTRUMENT PANEL DID THIS UNDER 25,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I CAN SEE THAT I AM ACTUALLY MOVING BUT NONE OF MY INSTRUMENTS ARE. NONE OF THEM MOVE ALL THE WHILE THE CAR DOOR AJAR LIGHTS ARE ON SO AFTER CHECKING THE DOORS 3-4 TIMES I JUST...

Aug 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES OUT A LEAVES THE VAN WITH NO POWER. AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROAD AND 5 ATTEMPTS TO START THE VAN IT STARTED. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE AND THE DEALER CAN NEVER FIND ANY THING WRONG. OTHER INCIDENTS HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/DODGE-CARA...

Aug 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES OUT A LEAVES THE VAN WITH NO POWER. AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROAD AND 5 ATTEMPTS TO START THE VAN IT STARTED. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE AND THE DEALER CAN NEVER FIND ANY THING WRONG. OTHER INCIDENTS HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/DODGE-CARA...

Aug 11, 2007 Steering 32,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE USUALLY TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 211 IN BARROW COUNTY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OFF TH...

Aug 11, 2007 Suspension 32,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE USUALLY TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 211 IN BARROW COUNTY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OFF TH...

Aug 11, 2007 Suspension 32,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE USUALLY TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 211 IN BARROW COUNTY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OFF TH...

Aug 11, 2007 Suspension 32,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE USUALLY TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 211 IN BARROW COUNTY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OFF TH...

Aug 11, 2007 Steering 32,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE USUALLY TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 211 IN BARROW COUNTY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OFF TH...

Aug 11, 2007 Suspension 32,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE USUALLY TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 211 IN BARROW COUNTY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OFF TH...

Aug 11, 2007 Suspension 32,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE USUALLY TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 211 IN BARROW COUNTY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OFF TH...

Aug 11, 2007 Suspension 32,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE USUALLY TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 211 IN BARROW COUNTY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OFF TH...

Aug 9, 2007 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Suspension

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Visibility

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Suspension

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 9, 2007 Visibility

DEFECTIVE SWAY BAR AT 28,000 MILES-DEALERSHIP STATED IT IS NORMAL WITH THIS YEAR OF CARAVANS & THAT I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE REPLACED LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON WITH MANUAL OPERATION - WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR A LONG TIME THE LIGHTS TURN ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LIG...

Aug 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 12,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE LOCKS, INCLUDING THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS HAVE QUIT WORKING. I MUST MANUALLY LOCK MY DOORS INCLUDING BOTH SLIDING DOORS. MY CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO UNLOCK THESE SLIDING DOORS AND OPEN THEM WHILE TRAVELING. BECAUSE THIS POSES A HUGE DANGER FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN, I ...

Aug 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 12,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE LOCKS, INCLUDING THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS HAVE QUIT WORKING. I MUST MANUALLY LOCK MY DOORS INCLUDING BOTH SLIDING DOORS. MY CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO UNLOCK THESE SLIDING DOORS AND OPEN THEM WHILE TRAVELING. BECAUSE THIS POSES A HUGE DANGER FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN, I ...

Jul 27, 2007 Exterior Lighting 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT LENSES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT ATTACHED WITH SCREWS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 74,000.

Jul 27, 2007 Exterior Lighting 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT LENSES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT ATTACHED WITH SCREWS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 74,000.

Jul 24, 2007 Steering

THERE WAS A HIGH PITCH WHINE IF THE ENGINE WAS ON. THIS NOISE PERSISTED IN ALL GEARS AND SPEEDS INCLUDING STOPPED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK. ADDED PS FLUID AS IT WAS LOW AND THE NOISE STOPPED. TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND A LEAK IN THE RACK AND PINION. AS CAR WAS JUST OUT OF WARR...

Jul 24, 2007 Steering

THERE WAS A HIGH PITCH WHINE IF THE ENGINE WAS ON. THIS NOISE PERSISTED IN ALL GEARS AND SPEEDS INCLUDING STOPPED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK. ADDED PS FLUID AS IT WAS LOW AND THE NOISE STOPPED. TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND A LEAK IN THE RACK AND PINION. AS CAR WAS JUST OUT OF WARR...

Jul 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A NEAR CRASH WITH TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY EIGHT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Jul 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A NEAR CRASH WITH TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY EIGHT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Jul 11, 2007 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE CONTROL PANEL IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT DIM. SAFETY RECALL # 07V192000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE) DOES NOT APPLY TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEE...

Jul 11, 2007 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE CONTROL PANEL IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT DIM. SAFETY RECALL # 07V192000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE) DOES NOT APPLY TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEE...

Jun 29, 2007 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED 100 FEET. THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO A DITCH AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND HAS NOT...

Jun 29, 2007 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED 100 FEET. THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO A DITCH AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND HAS NOT...

Jun 28, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING ITEM NEEDS TO BE REVISITED AND INCLUDE THE YEAR 2005 FOR THE DODGE CARAVAN. THIS MORNING I HAD THIS PROBLEM DIAGNOSED ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE DEALER WANTED $212.00 FOR THE PART AND $100.00 LABOR TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA04013, NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NU...

Jun 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK AFTER VAN STOPPE D FOR AWHILE. LOOKING TO SEE IF THEREWAS A RECALL FOR ANY PARTS PERTAINING TO THE GAS PEDAL MECHANISM. *AK

Jun 28, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING ITEM NEEDS TO BE REVISITED AND INCLUDE THE YEAR 2005 FOR THE DODGE CARAVAN. THIS MORNING I HAD THIS PROBLEM DIAGNOSED ON 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE DEALER WANTED $212.00 FOR THE PART AND $100.00 LABOR TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA04013, NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NU...

Jun 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK AFTER VAN STOPPE D FOR AWHILE. LOOKING TO SEE IF THEREWAS A RECALL FOR ANY PARTS PERTAINING TO THE GAS PEDAL MECHANISM. *AK

Jun 1, 2007 Tires 21,918 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE THE FRONT TIRE RODS ARE DAMAGED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE FRONT TIRE RODS, HOWEVER, THEY ARE DENYING THAT THE TIRE RODS CAN CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE. THE ENGINE SIZE WA...

Jun 1, 2007 Tires 21,918 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE THE FRONT TIRE RODS ARE DAMAGED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE FRONT TIRE RODS, HOWEVER, THEY ARE DENYING THAT THE TIRE RODS CAN CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE. THE ENGINE SIZE WA...

May 6, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 31,000 mi

I WAS IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT 11/02/06. I WAS THE DRIVER AND MY FATHER WAS A PASSANGER. WE WERE REARENDED AND MY FATHERS SEAT BELT DIDN'T CATCH. MY SEAT BELT CAUGHT.

May 6, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 31,000 mi

I WAS IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT 11/02/06. I WAS THE DRIVER AND MY FATHER WAS A PASSANGER. WE WERE REARENDED AND MY FATHERS SEAT BELT DIDN'T CATCH. MY SEAT BELT CAUGHT.

Apr 25, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR USING THE REMOTE CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON THREE OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, THEY WERE STILL UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. SIX MONTHS LATER ALL ...

Apr 25, 2007 Electrical System 800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR USING THE REMOTE CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON THREE OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, THEY WERE STILL UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. SIX MONTHS LATER ALL ...

Apr 25, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR USING THE REMOTE CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON THREE OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, THEY WERE STILL UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. SIX MONTHS LATER ALL ...

Apr 25, 2007 Electrical System 800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR USING THE REMOTE CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON THREE OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, THEY WERE STILL UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. SIX MONTHS LATER ALL ...

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS THE FRONT STRUT FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS PUNCTURED AND BEGAN TO SMOKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES W...

Apr 16, 2007 Suspension 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS THE FRONT STRUT FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS PUNCTURED AND BEGAN TO SMOKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES W...

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS THE FRONT STRUT FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS PUNCTURED AND BEGAN TO SMOKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES W...

Apr 16, 2007 Suspension 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS THE FRONT STRUT FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS PUNCTURED AND BEGAN TO SMOKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES W...

Apr 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS 2005 DODGE CARAVAN (FAILURE MILEAGE: 35,000). HE TRIED TO TURN ON THE SWITCH FOR THE HEADLIGHTS, BUT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER TURNI...

Apr 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS 2005 DODGE CARAVAN (FAILURE MILEAGE: 35,000). HE TRIED TO TURN ON THE SWITCH FOR THE HEADLIGHTS, BUT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER TURNI...

Apr 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A DRAGGING SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 16,000. *AK

Apr 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A DRAGGING SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 16,000. *AK

Mar 16, 2007 Air Bags 43,600 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING FROM WORK WHILE GETTING ON TO THE FREEWAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TWO MINUTES LATER THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ALSO. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP NEXT DAY AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH FRONT IMPACT SENSORS AND CONNECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS A 2005 WITH 43000 MILES WHICH IS...

Mar 16, 2007 Air Bags 43,600 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING FROM WORK WHILE GETTING ON TO THE FREEWAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TWO MINUTES LATER THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ALSO. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP NEXT DAY AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH FRONT IMPACT SENSORS AND CONNECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS A 2005 WITH 43000 MILES WHICH IS...

Mar 15, 2007 Air Bags

RE: MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. AIRBAG IS INOPERABLE, BUT CHRYSLER CANNOT SUPPLY NEW SENSORS FOR AT LEAST A WEEK, OR MORE, ACCORDING TO LOCAL DEALER. IT'S AN INDUSTRY-WIDE PROBLEM, THEY SAY, WITH MANY SENSOR FAILURES. THIS MEANS THAT MANY CHRYSLER OWNERS ARE LEFT TO DRIVE...

Mar 15, 2007 Air Bags

RE: MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. AIRBAG IS INOPERABLE, BUT CHRYSLER CANNOT SUPPLY NEW SENSORS FOR AT LEAST A WEEK, OR MORE, ACCORDING TO LOCAL DEALER. IT'S AN INDUSTRY-WIDE PROBLEM, THEY SAY, WITH MANY SENSOR FAILURES. THIS MEANS THAT MANY CHRYSLER OWNERS ARE LEFT TO DRIVE...

Mar 12, 2007 Air Bags

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT IN TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED LEFT IMPACT SENSOR THEN 2 DAYS LATER LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN NOW THEY SAY IT IS RIGHT IMPACT SENSOR. *JB

Mar 12, 2007 Air Bags

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT IN TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED LEFT IMPACT SENSOR THEN 2 DAYS LATER LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN NOW THEY SAY IT IS RIGHT IMPACT SENSOR. *JB

Feb 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNA A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE THROTTLE WAS STICKING ON THE OFF MODE AND STAYED STUCK UNTIL ONE PUT SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO UNSTICK THE PLATE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT THE THROTTLE BUT THE THROTTLE BODY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ...

Feb 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNA A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE THROTTLE WAS STICKING ON THE OFF MODE AND STAYED STUCK UNTIL ONE PUT SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO UNSTICK THE PLATE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT THE THROTTLE BUT THE THROTTLE BODY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ...

Feb 17, 2007 Air Bags 54,300 mi

FAILURE OF FRONT MOUNTED AIRBAG SENSOR AND WIRING HARNESS. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. *JB

Feb 17, 2007 Air Bags 54,300 mi

FAILURE OF FRONT MOUNTED AIRBAG SENSOR AND WIRING HARNESS. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. *JB

Feb 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

FAULTY EQUIPMENT. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE BELTS ON MY 2005 CARAVAN. I HAVE HAD SIX SETS OF BELTS PUT ON THE VAN IN A YEAR. THE DEALER JUST PUT ANOTHER SET TODAY. THE DEALER SAID ALL OF THE FOUR CYLINDER ENGINES ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY IS IT THAT THIS PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED?? ...

Feb 12, 2007 Air Bags 18,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. I'M ON MY THIRD SENSOR. FOR ME, THEY LAST ABOUT SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE PROBLEM RETURNS. MY MECHANIC SAYS THE AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY IF NEEDED, OTHERS SAY IT COULD DEPLOY FOR NO REASON. THE VEHICLE IS BEYOND THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY AND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS BEYOND ...

Feb 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

FAULTY EQUIPMENT. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE BELTS ON MY 2005 CARAVAN. I HAVE HAD SIX SETS OF BELTS PUT ON THE VAN IN A YEAR. THE DEALER JUST PUT ANOTHER SET TODAY. THE DEALER SAID ALL OF THE FOUR CYLINDER ENGINES ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY IS IT THAT THIS PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED?? ...

Feb 12, 2007 Air Bags 18,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. I'M ON MY THIRD SENSOR. FOR ME, THEY LAST ABOUT SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE PROBLEM RETURNS. MY MECHANIC SAYS THE AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY IF NEEDED, OTHERS SAY IT COULD DEPLOY FOR NO REASON. THE VEHICLE IS BEYOND THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY AND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS BEYOND ...

Feb 6, 2007 Tires

EXTREMELY SLIPPERY TIRES (GOODYEAR INVICTAS) ON DODGE CARAVAN WHEN IT RAINS. *NM

Feb 6, 2007 Tires

EXTREMELY SLIPPERY TIRES (GOODYEAR INVICTAS) ON DODGE CARAVAN WHEN IT RAINS. *NM

Feb 5, 2007 Electrical System 46,414 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP 5 TIMES FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH. THE CONTACT'S EXTERIOR LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO FLASH WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE REPAI...

Feb 5, 2007 Electrical System 46,414 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP 5 TIMES FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH. THE CONTACT'S EXTERIOR LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO FLASH WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE REPAI...

Jan 25, 2007 Steering 40,000 mi

FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING UNIT. WILL REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF NEW RACK AND PINION. THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF UNRECOGNIZED BY VEHICLE OWNER AND COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT IN LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER VEHICLE. THIS IS ON A 2005 VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OF THESE SITUATIONS ON THIS VEHICLE. AU...

Jan 25, 2007 Steering 40,000 mi

FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING UNIT. WILL REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF NEW RACK AND PINION. THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF UNRECOGNIZED BY VEHICLE OWNER AND COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT IN LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER VEHICLE. THIS IS ON A 2005 VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OF THESE SITUATIONS ON THIS VEHICLE. AU...

Jan 24, 2007 Electrical System 17,000 mi

TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS BEEN REPLACED AT 17,000 MILES AND 34,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN ODOMETER READING OF 48,000 MILES. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. HE WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMA...

Jan 24, 2007 Power Train 17,000 mi

TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS BEEN REPLACED AT 17,000 MILES AND 34,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN ODOMETER READING OF 48,000 MILES. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. HE WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMA...

Jan 24, 2007 Electrical System 17,000 mi

TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS BEEN REPLACED AT 17,000 MILES AND 34,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN ODOMETER READING OF 48,000 MILES. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. HE WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMA...

Jan 24, 2007 Power Train 17,000 mi

TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN HAS BEEN REPLACED AT 17,000 MILES AND 34,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN ODOMETER READING OF 48,000 MILES. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. HE WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMA...

Jan 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE HAVE BEEN NO CRASHES WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS EXISTED APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR. THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. I START THE VAN, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND PRESS THE PEDAL TO GO, BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AND THE PEDAL FEELS LIKE AN EMERGENCY BRAKE (I CAN NOT PUSH IT AT ALL - IT WILL NOT MOVE). I...

Jan 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE HAVE BEEN NO CRASHES WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS EXISTED APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR. THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. I START THE VAN, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND PRESS THE PEDAL TO GO, BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AND THE PEDAL FEELS LIKE AN EMERGENCY BRAKE (I CAN NOT PUSH IT AT ALL - IT WILL NOT MOVE). I...

Dec 28, 2006 Steering 56,400 mi

NOTICED CLUNKING SOUND IN FRONT OF 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH A WHINING SOUND. CONTACTED CHRYSLER REFERENCE # 15812736 AFTER FINDING ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING RACK AND SWAY BAR. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN FATALITY DUE TO STEERING DEFECT. DEALER REPAIRED DEFE...

Dec 28, 2006 Suspension 56,400 mi

NOTICED CLUNKING SOUND IN FRONT OF 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH A WHINING SOUND. CONTACTED CHRYSLER REFERENCE # 15812736 AFTER FINDING ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING RACK AND SWAY BAR. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN FATALITY DUE TO STEERING DEFECT. DEALER REPAIRED DEFE...

Dec 28, 2006 Steering 56,400 mi

NOTICED CLUNKING SOUND IN FRONT OF 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH A WHINING SOUND. CONTACTED CHRYSLER REFERENCE # 15812736 AFTER FINDING ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING RACK AND SWAY BAR. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN FATALITY DUE TO STEERING DEFECT. DEALER REPAIRED DEFE...

Dec 28, 2006 Suspension 56,400 mi

NOTICED CLUNKING SOUND IN FRONT OF 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH A WHINING SOUND. CONTACTED CHRYSLER REFERENCE # 15812736 AFTER FINDING ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING RACK AND SWAY BAR. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN FATALITY DUE TO STEERING DEFECT. DEALER REPAIRED DEFE...

Dec 20, 2006 Unknown Or Other

MY VAN IS A 2005 AND HAS HAD 4 SETS OF BELTS. THEY SQUEAL. NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. IT NOW NEEDS ANOTHER SET FOR A TOTAL OF 5 SETS. *JB

Dec 20, 2006 Unknown Or Other

MY VAN IS A 2005 AND HAS HAD 4 SETS OF BELTS. THEY SQUEAL. NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. IT NOW NEEDS ANOTHER SET FOR A TOTAL OF 5 SETS. *JB

Dec 5, 2006 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS DO NOT WORK, AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. WHEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE CENTER THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM BUT MY LOCKS STILL DO NOT WORK. *JB

Dec 5, 2006 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE POWER LOCKS DO NOT WORK, AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. WHEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE CENTER THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM BUT MY LOCKS STILL DO NOT WORK. *JB

Dec 3, 2006 Air Bags 300 mi

WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE SINCE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IT SHOULD NOW BE FIXED (11/06). I AM NOT OPTIMISTIC. *NM

Dec 3, 2006 Air Bags 300 mi

WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASING MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE SINCE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IT SHOULD NOW BE FIXED (11/06). I AM NOT OPTIMISTIC. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Air Bags 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Suspension 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Air Bags 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Suspension 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS OR MY AIRBAGS COULD HAVE DEPLOYED! I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE BAD TO THEY HAVE HAD TO BEEN REPLACED AND THIS WAS COSTLY! *NM

Oct 2, 2006 Steering 15,000 mi

WHINING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING UNIT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES AND NOW WILL BE THE 5TH TIME. *NM

Oct 2, 2006 Steering 15,000 mi

WHINING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING UNIT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES AND NOW WILL BE THE 5TH TIME. *NM

Sep 22, 2006 Seats Crash 28,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GETTING ONTO AN ON RAMP, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT NOTIFIED YET, BUT THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THEM SOON. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN.

Sep 22, 2006 Seats Crash 28,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GETTING ONTO AN ON RAMP, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT NOTIFIED YET, BUT THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THEM SOON. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN.

Sep 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 42,916 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN A RAIN STORM, THE DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHT FILLED UP WITH WATER. THE GLUE THE HELD THE TAILLIGHT IN PLACE FAILED AND LIGHT FELL OFF DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE WATER. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - THE FIRST RA...

Sep 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 42,916 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN A RAIN STORM, THE DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHT FILLED UP WITH WATER. THE GLUE THE HELD THE TAILLIGHT IN PLACE FAILED AND LIGHT FELL OFF DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE WATER. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - THE FIRST RA...

Sep 13, 2006 Visibility

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL LETTER # 06V067000 REGARDING VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD/WIPER:MOTOR WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE FIXED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTE...

Sep 13, 2006 Visibility

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL LETTER # 06V067000 REGARDING VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD/WIPER:MOTOR WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE FIXED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTE...

Aug 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

THE ENTIRE LIGHT COVER PANEL FELL OFF OF MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. IT WAS GLUED ON, AND THE HEAT MELTED THE GLUE. THERE ARE NO SCREWS HOLDING THIS ONTO THE CAR. I HAVE MET TWO OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. *NM

Aug 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

THE ENTIRE LIGHT COVER PANEL FELL OFF OF MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. IT WAS GLUED ON, AND THE HEAT MELTED THE GLUE. THERE ARE NO SCREWS HOLDING THIS ONTO THE CAR. I HAVE MET TWO OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. *NM

Aug 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,550 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CARAVAN LOOSES ALL ENGINE POWER AND ALMOST STALLS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, BUT SINCE THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR CODE IN THE SYSTEM THEY CANT FIND THE FAULT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER THREE MONTHS. IT'S SPORADIC AND PUTS ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE I LOSE AL...

Aug 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,550 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CARAVAN LOOSES ALL ENGINE POWER AND ALMOST STALLS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, BUT SINCE THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR CODE IN THE SYSTEM THEY CANT FIND THE FAULT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER THREE MONTHS. IT'S SPORADIC AND PUTS ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE I LOSE AL...

Jul 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 24,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR, THE REAR SLIDING DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THIS WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT EXPRESS CONCERN THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WITH THE DRIVER UNCONSCIOUS, THE OCCUPANTS INCLUDING CHILDREN WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EX...

Jul 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 24,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR, THE REAR SLIDING DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THIS WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT EXPRESS CONCERN THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WITH THE DRIVER UNCONSCIOUS, THE OCCUPANTS INCLUDING CHILDREN WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EX...

Jun 27, 2006 Unknown Or Other

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED TWO RENTAL HANICAPP ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES WERE RECEIVED IN POOR CONDITIONS FROM AN INDEPENDANT RENTAL COMPANY. THE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RAMP COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN USE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OCCURRED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE WERE CALLED ENSURE T...

Jun 27, 2006 Unknown Or Other

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED TWO RENTAL HANICAPP ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES WERE RECEIVED IN POOR CONDITIONS FROM AN INDEPENDANT RENTAL COMPANY. THE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RAMP COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN USE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OCCURRED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE WERE CALLED ENSURE T...

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESURFACED. VEHICLE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. TR...

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESURFACED. VEHICLE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. TR...

Apr 3, 2006 Suspension 12,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESURFACED. VEHICLE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. TR...

Apr 3, 2006 Power Train 12,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESURFACED. VEHICLE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. TR...

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESURFACED. VEHICLE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. TR...

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESURFACED. VEHICLE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. TR...

Apr 3, 2006 Suspension 12,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESURFACED. VEHICLE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. TR...

Apr 3, 2006 Power Train 12,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DISCOLORED. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESURFACED. VEHICLE HAD AN ALIGNMENT. TR...

Mar 29, 2006 Electrical System 10,584 mi

ON THIS DATE IT WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WHEN MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED THE CAR. BUT I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I TOOK IT TO THE CAR DEALER SINCE IT HAPPENED A SE...

Mar 29, 2006 Electrical System 10,584 mi

ON THIS DATE IT WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WHEN MY 2005 DODGE CARAVAN LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED THE CAR. BUT I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I TOOK IT TO THE CAR DEALER SINCE IT HAPPENED A SE...

Mar 27, 2006 Steering 47,525 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE MAKES A LOUD WHINING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE DEALERSHIP IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 27, 2006 Steering 47,525 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE MAKES A LOUD WHINING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE DEALERSHIP IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 25, 2006 Air Bags

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THAT I BOUGHT NEW FROM FOSTER MOTORS, A DODGE DEALER FROM MIDDLEBURY, VT. THIS WINTER, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS THAT HAD RUSTED. THEY DID THIS UNDER WARRANTY AND I DID NOT HAVE...

Mar 25, 2006 Air Bags

I HAVE A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN THAT I BOUGHT NEW FROM FOSTER MOTORS, A DODGE DEALER FROM MIDDLEBURY, VT. THIS WINTER, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS THAT HAD RUSTED. THEY DID THIS UNDER WARRANTY AND I DID NOT HAVE...

Mar 20, 2006 Air Bags

I NOTICED IN A NEWS ARTICLE THAT THERE MAY BE AN INVESTIGATION OF DODGE CARAVAN'S WITH ISSUES RELATED TO THEIR AIR BAG SENSORS. MY COMPANY LEASES A 2005 CARAVAN FOR ME, AND I HAVE HAD THE AIR BAG SENSOR REPLACED ONCE AND IT HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN. I'M NOT SURE HOW YOU COLLECT THIS INFORMATION, BUT T...

Mar 20, 2006 Air Bags

I NOTICED IN A NEWS ARTICLE THAT THERE MAY BE AN INVESTIGATION OF DODGE CARAVAN'S WITH ISSUES RELATED TO THEIR AIR BAG SENSORS. MY COMPANY LEASES A 2005 CARAVAN FOR ME, AND I HAVE HAD THE AIR BAG SENSOR REPLACED ONCE AND IT HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN. I'M NOT SURE HOW YOU COLLECT THIS INFORMATION, BUT T...

Mar 17, 2006 Steering 6,830 mi

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT AS IF ONE OF THE CALIPERS IS HANGING UP HAS BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SAME ISSUE NOW THE 3RD DEALER CLAIMS THE TIRES NEED TO BE ROTATED (VEHICLE ONLY HAS 11,000 MILES) AND AN ALIGNMENT OF WHICH THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER AT THIS POINT AS PER REPRESENTATIVE OF DODGE CORP...

Mar 17, 2006 Suspension 6,830 mi

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT AS IF ONE OF THE CALIPERS IS HANGING UP HAS BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SAME ISSUE NOW THE 3RD DEALER CLAIMS THE TIRES NEED TO BE ROTATED (VEHICLE ONLY HAS 11,000 MILES) AND AN ALIGNMENT OF WHICH THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER AT THIS POINT AS PER REPRESENTATIVE OF DODGE CORP...

Mar 17, 2006 Steering 6,830 mi

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT AS IF ONE OF THE CALIPERS IS HANGING UP HAS BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SAME ISSUE NOW THE 3RD DEALER CLAIMS THE TIRES NEED TO BE ROTATED (VEHICLE ONLY HAS 11,000 MILES) AND AN ALIGNMENT OF WHICH THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER AT THIS POINT AS PER REPRESENTATIVE OF DODGE CORP...

Mar 17, 2006 Suspension 6,830 mi

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT AS IF ONE OF THE CALIPERS IS HANGING UP HAS BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SAME ISSUE NOW THE 3RD DEALER CLAIMS THE TIRES NEED TO BE ROTATED (VEHICLE ONLY HAS 11,000 MILES) AND AN ALIGNMENT OF WHICH THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER AT THIS POINT AS PER REPRESENTATIVE OF DODGE CORP...

Jan 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,538 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 15 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES WERE RUBBING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR INSPECTION TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR PERSONNEL DISCOVERED THE CALIPERS WERE EXTREMELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,538 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 15 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES WERE RUBBING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR INSPECTION TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR PERSONNEL DISCOVERED THE CALIPERS WERE EXTREMELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 1, 2006 Unknown Or Other 9,000 mi

IN JUNE, 2005 I PURCHASED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. IN DOING SO, I TRADED IN A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SE. I DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, THAT THE INSTRUMENTS (LEFT & RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROLS, HEAD LIGHT SWITCH, AND DOME LIGHT SWITCH) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN DID NOT ILLU...

Jan 1, 2006 Unknown Or Other 9,000 mi

IN JUNE, 2005 I PURCHASED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT. IN DOING SO, I TRADED IN A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SE. I DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, THAT THE INSTRUMENTS (LEFT & RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROLS, HEAD LIGHT SWITCH, AND DOME LIGHT SWITCH) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN DID NOT ILLU...

Dec 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT, HE HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED AT A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP. WHEN HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Dec 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT, HE HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED AT A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP. WHEN HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Nov 3, 2005 Steering 41,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH ALONG WITH A CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING AREA. THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE OUTER TIE ROD BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE NO LONGER PULLED TO THE RIGHT BUT THE CLANKING N...

Nov 3, 2005 Suspension 41,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH ALONG WITH A CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING AREA. THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE OUTER TIE ROD BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE NO LONGER PULLED TO THE RIGHT BUT THE CLANKING N...

Nov 3, 2005 Steering 41,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH ALONG WITH A CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING AREA. THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE OUTER TIE ROD BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE NO LONGER PULLED TO THE RIGHT BUT THE CLANKING N...

Nov 3, 2005 Suspension 41,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH ALONG WITH A CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING AREA. THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE OUTER TIE ROD BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE NO LONGER PULLED TO THE RIGHT BUT THE CLANKING N...

Oct 12, 2005 Air Bags 16,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. ON 10-11-05 WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A MACHINE WHERE THEY FOUND THAT THE SENSORS AND THE WIRING HARNESS WERE DEFECTIVE. THIS WAS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SI...

Oct 12, 2005 Electrical System 16,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. ON 10-11-05 WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A MACHINE WHERE THEY FOUND THAT THE SENSORS AND THE WIRING HARNESS WERE DEFECTIVE. THIS WAS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SI...

Oct 12, 2005 Air Bags 16,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. ON 10-11-05 WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A MACHINE WHERE THEY FOUND THAT THE SENSORS AND THE WIRING HARNESS WERE DEFECTIVE. THIS WAS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SI...

Oct 12, 2005 Electrical System 16,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. ON 10-11-05 WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A MACHINE WHERE THEY FOUND THAT THE SENSORS AND THE WIRING HARNESS WERE DEFECTIVE. THIS WAS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SI...

Sep 29, 2005 Seats

FOLDING REAR PASSENGER SEAT SPRANG FORWARD WITH SUCH GREAT FORCE SMASHING INTO THE LEFT SIDE OF MY FACE, BREAKING THE FRAMES OF MY GLASSES WHICH POKED AND CUT MY NOSE. I WAS VERY LUCKILY THAT THE FRAME DID NOT POKE MY EYE! THIS WAS A DODGE CARAVAN PASSENGER VAN WITH REAR FOLDING SEATS INTO THE FLOOR...

Sep 29, 2005 Seats

FOLDING REAR PASSENGER SEAT SPRANG FORWARD WITH SUCH GREAT FORCE SMASHING INTO THE LEFT SIDE OF MY FACE, BREAKING THE FRAMES OF MY GLASSES WHICH POKED AND CUT MY NOSE. I WAS VERY LUCKILY THAT THE FRAME DID NOT POKE MY EYE! THIS WAS A DODGE CARAVAN PASSENGER VAN WITH REAR FOLDING SEATS INTO THE FLOOR...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 7,159 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE 600 MILES BEFORE NOTICING THAT THERE WAS NO HORN. THIS WAS ON 8-9-05. THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. IT WAS RENTED ON AUGUST 7, 2005. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP IN THE AREA WHERE SHE WAS ON A TRIP. HE TOLD HER THAT THE WIRE TO THE HORN WAS C...

Sep 16, 2005 Air Bags 7,159 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE 600 MILES BEFORE NOTICING THAT THERE WAS NO HORN. THIS WAS ON 8-9-05. THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. IT WAS RENTED ON AUGUST 7, 2005. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP IN THE AREA WHERE SHE WAS ON A TRIP. HE TOLD HER THAT THE WIRE TO THE HORN WAS C...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 7,159 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE 600 MILES BEFORE NOTICING THAT THERE WAS NO HORN. THIS WAS ON 8-9-05. THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. IT WAS RENTED ON AUGUST 7, 2005. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP IN THE AREA WHERE SHE WAS ON A TRIP. HE TOLD HER THAT THE WIRE TO THE HORN WAS C...

Sep 16, 2005 Air Bags 7,159 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE 600 MILES BEFORE NOTICING THAT THERE WAS NO HORN. THIS WAS ON 8-9-05. THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. IT WAS RENTED ON AUGUST 7, 2005. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP IN THE AREA WHERE SHE WAS ON A TRIP. HE TOLD HER THAT THE WIRE TO THE HORN WAS C...

Sep 12, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONSUMER STATES THE SIDE DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE COMES OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT YET. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A DETERMINATION AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. DODGE TOLD THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS ONLY HAPPENED ONCE...

Sep 12, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONSUMER STATES THE SIDE DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE COMES OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT YET. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A DETERMINATION AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. DODGE TOLD THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS ONLY HAPPENED ONCE...

Aug 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 36,300 mi

MY WIFE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY PASSING ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OF HER 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. SHE BARELY GOT OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND WAS SURE IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A BUSIER HIGHWAY SHE WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. SHE WAS STRANDED...

Aug 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 36,300 mi

MY WIFE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY PASSING ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OF HER 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. SHE BARELY GOT OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND WAS SURE IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A BUSIER HIGHWAY SHE WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. SHE WAS STRANDED...

Aug 3, 2005 Visibility 3,090 mi

DT: WHILE PARKING THE BACK WINDSHIELD EXPLODED. THE GLASS CAME INWARDS TOWARDS THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS PARKED, THEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION SOUND, AND OWNER LOOKED OUTSIDE TO SEE IF SOMEONE THREW SOMETHING AND SAW NOTHING. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD BEING HIT WITH AN OBJE...

Aug 3, 2005 Visibility 3,090 mi

DT: WHILE PARKING THE BACK WINDSHIELD EXPLODED. THE GLASS CAME INWARDS TOWARDS THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS PARKED, THEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION SOUND, AND OWNER LOOKED OUTSIDE TO SEE IF SOMEONE THREW SOMETHING AND SAW NOTHING. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD BEING HIT WITH AN OBJE...

Jul 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 8,800 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATED THAT 2005 DODGE CARAVAN ACCELERATOR STUCK AND SHE COULD NOT STOP. OWNER PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT STOP. THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING WELL ENOUGH TO GET THE VAN TO STOP WITH THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. THE VAN WILL STILL NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. CO...

Jul 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 8,800 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATED THAT 2005 DODGE CARAVAN ACCELERATOR STUCK AND SHE COULD NOT STOP. OWNER PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT STOP. THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING WELL ENOUGH TO GET THE VAN TO STOP WITH THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. THE VAN WILL STILL NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. CO...

Jul 18, 2005 Power Train 30 mi

DT: SINCE MARCH WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY ABOUT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE RUMBLING SOUNDS LIKE IT WAS DRIVING OVER RUMBLING STRIPS ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM IS SPORADIC. NO DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF PROBLEM. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH REFERENCES THIS PRO...

Jul 18, 2005 Power Train 30 mi

DT: SINCE MARCH WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY ABOUT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE RUMBLING SOUNDS LIKE IT WAS DRIVING OVER RUMBLING STRIPS ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM IS SPORADIC. NO DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF PROBLEM. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH REFERENCES THIS PRO...

Jun 20, 2005 Steering

2002 DODGE CARAVAN, STEERING PROBLEMS, NOISES, RATLLING, SHAKING. TRIED TO FIX 4 TIMES. FINALLY WE TRADED IT IN FOR 2005. SAME PROBLEMS STARTED UNDER 10,000. IN SHOP NOW 2ND ATTEMPT TO FIX. ALSO VAN LOOSES ALL POWER AND STEERING WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES.

Jun 20, 2005 Steering

2002 DODGE CARAVAN, STEERING PROBLEMS, NOISES, RATLLING, SHAKING. TRIED TO FIX 4 TIMES. FINALLY WE TRADED IT IN FOR 2005. SAME PROBLEMS STARTED UNDER 10,000. IN SHOP NOW 2ND ATTEMPT TO FIX. ALSO VAN LOOSES ALL POWER AND STEERING WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES.

May 10, 2005 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER DEVELOPED NAUSEA, SKIN RASH AND RESPIRATORY DISTRESS WITH THE SUSPICIONS THAT THESE SYMPTOMS WERE COMING FROM THE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN.*MR RESPONDED ON 4-29-05 AAE 10117170 THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT A PRODUCT WAS USED INSIDE THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO IT BEING DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER. THE CON...

May 10, 2005 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER DEVELOPED NAUSEA, SKIN RASH AND RESPIRATORY DISTRESS WITH THE SUSPICIONS THAT THESE SYMPTOMS WERE COMING FROM THE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN.*MR RESPONDED ON 4-29-05 AAE 10117170 THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT A PRODUCT WAS USED INSIDE THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO IT BEING DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER. THE CON...

May 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,300 mi

DT: CONTACTS WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER AND THERE WAS A FUEL PUMP REPLACED, BUT THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED A CO-PILOT ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE ONE TO PUT ON THE VEH...

May 9, 2005 Electrical System 29,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A MISS FIRE FROM THE ENGINE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND HAD THE PCM REPROGRAMED, TRANS SERVICED AND STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN AND THE TROUBLE CODE ARE SAYING BAD PLUG-WIRE OR COIL PACK. LAST TIME IT WENT IN THE...

May 9, 2005 Electrical System 29,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A MISS FIRE FROM THE ENGINE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND HAD THE PCM REPROGRAMED, TRANS SERVICED AND STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN AND THE TROUBLE CODE ARE SAYING BAD PLUG-WIRE OR COIL PACK. LAST TIME IT WENT IN THE...

May 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,300 mi

DT: CONTACTS WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER AND THERE WAS A FUEL PUMP REPLACED, BUT THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED A CO-PILOT ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE ONE TO PUT ON THE VEH...

May 9, 2005 Electrical System 29,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A MISS FIRE FROM THE ENGINE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND HAD THE PCM REPROGRAMED, TRANS SERVICED AND STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN AND THE TROUBLE CODE ARE SAYING BAD PLUG-WIRE OR COIL PACK. LAST TIME IT WENT IN THE...

May 9, 2005 Electrical System 29,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A MISS FIRE FROM THE ENGINE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND HAD THE PCM REPROGRAMED, TRANS SERVICED AND STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN AND THE TROUBLE CODE ARE SAYING BAD PLUG-WIRE OR COIL PACK. LAST TIME IT WENT IN THE...

Mar 25, 2005 Unknown Or Other

DODGE CARAVAN 2005, UNUSUAL CHEMICALS USED DURING THE PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY. *BF THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE NAUSEA, SKIN RASH AND SEVERE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS. *JB

Mar 25, 2005 Unknown Or Other

DODGE CARAVAN 2005, UNUSUAL CHEMICALS USED DURING THE PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY. *BF THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE NAUSEA, SKIN RASH AND SEVERE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS. *JB

Jan 10, 2005 Fuel System, Other 2,354 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS, AND BOTH CONFIRMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.*AK

Jan 10, 2005 Fuel System, Other 2,354 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS, AND BOTH CONFIRMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.*AK

Jan 5, 2005 Wheels 8,500 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO MOVE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL WAS FROZEN SOLID AND WOULDN'T SPIN. THE NIGHT BEFORE IT RAINED FOLLOWED BY BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO SERVICE PERSON PROVIDED ANY ASSISTANCE, ...

Jan 5, 2005 Wheels 8,500 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO MOVE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL WAS FROZEN SOLID AND WOULDN'T SPIN. THE NIGHT BEFORE IT RAINED FOLLOWED BY BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO SERVICE PERSON PROVIDED ANY ASSISTANCE, ...

Dec 15, 2004 Power Train 200 mi

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP OUT OF DRIVE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 15, 2004 Power Train 200 mi

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP OUT OF DRIVE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 5, 2004 Air Bags 12,525 mi

CONSUMER'S AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT NO AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY. ALSO, ENGINE MAKES NOISE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR DOES NOT WORK.*AK PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (OCT 24, 2005): THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE.

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,525 mi

CONSUMER'S AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT NO AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY. ALSO, ENGINE MAKES NOISE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR DOES NOT WORK.*AK PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (OCT 24, 2005): THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE.

Nov 5, 2004 Visibility 12,525 mi

CONSUMER'S AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT NO AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY. ALSO, ENGINE MAKES NOISE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR DOES NOT WORK.*AK PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (OCT 24, 2005): THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE.

Nov 5, 2004 Air Bags 12,525 mi

CONSUMER'S AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT NO AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY. ALSO, ENGINE MAKES NOISE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR DOES NOT WORK.*AK PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (OCT 24, 2005): THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE.

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,525 mi

CONSUMER'S AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT NO AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY. ALSO, ENGINE MAKES NOISE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR DOES NOT WORK.*AK PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (OCT 24, 2005): THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE.

Nov 5, 2004 Visibility 12,525 mi

CONSUMER'S AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT NO AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY. ALSO, ENGINE MAKES NOISE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR DOES NOT WORK.*AK PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (OCT 24, 2005): THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE.

Oct 29, 2004 Steering 285 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN 3 WEEKS AGO. ON THE FORTH DAY THAT I PURCHASED IT (I HAD DRIVEN IT ABOUT 50 MILES), THE POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THIS MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE, ALTHOUGH WE DID MAKE IT HOME. I WAS A HORRIBLE LEAK AND IT SPRAYED THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF...

Oct 29, 2004 Steering 285 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN 3 WEEKS AGO. ON THE FORTH DAY THAT I PURCHASED IT (I HAD DRIVEN IT ABOUT 50 MILES), THE POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THIS MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE, ALTHOUGH WE DID MAKE IT HOME. I WAS A HORRIBLE LEAK AND IT SPRAYED THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF...

Oct 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

MY MOTHER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DRIVING AT 23 MPH IN A CHRYSLER MINIVAN. SHE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THEY DID NOT TOUCH MY MOTHER, SHE WAS WEARING HER SEATBELT. WHEN THE KNEE AIRBAG DEPLOYED HOWEVER, THE DOOR COVERING IT WAS WHAT HIT MY MOTHER IN BOTH H...

Oct 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

MY MOTHER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DRIVING AT 23 MPH IN A CHRYSLER MINIVAN. SHE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THEY DID NOT TOUCH MY MOTHER, SHE WAS WEARING HER SEATBELT. WHEN THE KNEE AIRBAG DEPLOYED HOWEVER, THE DOOR COVERING IT WAS WHAT HIT MY MOTHER IN BOTH H...

Sep 21, 2004 Visibility 1,600 mi

CONSUMER HAD A 2005 CARAVAN AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK FAST ENOUGH TO KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS RAINING AND THE WINDSHIELD SHIELD WIPERS WERE WORKING SO SLOW THAT SHE COULD NOT S...

Sep 21, 2004 Visibility 1,600 mi

CONSUMER HAD A 2005 CARAVAN AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK FAST ENOUGH TO KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS RAINING AND THE WINDSHIELD SHIELD WIPERS WERE WORKING SO SLOW THAT SHE COULD NOT S...

Aug 17, 2004 Visibility 1,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ONLY HAD TWO SPEEDS, WHENEVER IT RAINED HARD WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT REMOVING THE WATER OF THE WINDSHIELD FAST ENOUGH. THIS WAS CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT MET FMVSS. AND NOTHING ELSE WILL B...

Aug 17, 2004 Visibility 1,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ONLY HAD TWO SPEEDS, WHENEVER IT RAINED HARD WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT REMOVING THE WATER OF THE WINDSHIELD FAST ENOUGH. THIS WAS CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT MET FMVSS. AND NOTHING ELSE WILL B...