2005 DODGE CARAVAN Exterior Lightingtail Lights Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lightingtail Lights Issues in the 2005 DODGE CARAVAN

5 exterior lightingtail lights 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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All Exterior Lightingtail Lights Complaints

#10232295 | June 25, 2008

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 ASSEMBLY ON BOTH OCCASIONS. ON THE FIRST OCCASION, HIS INSURANCE COMPANY COVERED THE COST OF THE REPAIR. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

#10197627 | July 27, 2007

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.

#10171048 | October 17, 2006

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

#10168678 | September 19, 2006

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 RAIN STORM VEHICLE HAD EVER BEEN IN RESULTED IN WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE TAILLIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAD OVER 36000 MILES ON IT. *NM

#10165779 | August 17, 2006

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

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 Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 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

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