2005 DODGE CARAVAN Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Issues in the 2005 DODGE CARAVAN
6 exterior lightingheadlightsswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Complaints
HEADLIGHT SWITCH/LIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK AT RANDOM TIMES, THEN START WORKING AGAIN. *JS
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 FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. UPDATED 04/30/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. CHRYSLER REPLACED THEM FREE OF CHARGE.
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 FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY BE CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE RELAY SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000.
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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,600. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
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 LIGHTBULBS ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FUSE KEEPS ON BLOWING IN ENGINE AT 32,000 MILES, 34,000 MILES AND 39,050 MILES. ELECTRONIC WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, AUTOMATIC SIDE DOOR NO LONGER OPERATE AT 41,000 MILES. EXCESSIVE CORROSION AROUND BATTERY EVERY 4,000 MILES PAID TO HAVE CLEANED 5 TIMES AND THEY SAY MY BATTERY IS FINE OTHER THAN THE CORROSION BUILD UP. *TR
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 TURNING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON AND OFF TWO TO SIX TIMES, THEN THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN ON. UPDATE 04/30/07*TR
Other 2005 DODGE CARAVAN Problem Areas
Latcheslockslinkages
193 complaints
Electrical System
113 complaints
Exterior Lighting
68 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
22 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
12 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
10 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemsoftware
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsknee Bolster
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint