2005 Dodge Caravan engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Dodge Caravan — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Jun 10, 2014
“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…”
filed Dec 7, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 Caravan | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Caravan | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 Caravan | 13 | 8% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 Caravan | 19 | 8% |
| 2001 Caravan | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 Caravan | 61 | 13% |
| 1999 Caravan | 102 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.