2005 DODGE CARAVAN Suspension Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2005 DODGE CARAVAN
5 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
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
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 SIGHT, I FOUND THEY DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY AT ALL. I SENT A EMAIL TO THEIR CUSTOMER SUPPORT BUT THEY NEVER RESPONDED. I SEARCHED ONLINE FOR COMPLAINTS ABOUT MONROE STRUTS AND WAS STUNNED TO FIND SO MANY. I THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. I WOULD BE GLAD TO SEND MY BROKEN STRUT TO BE TESTED. I DON'T BELIEVE MONROE STRUTS ARE SAFE AND THE PUBLIC NEEDS TO KNOW. *TR
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 DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD IN THE WHEEL WELL TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OTHER PARTS FAILED BECAUSE OF RUST, BUT DID NOT KNOW WHAT EXACT PARTS HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WANTED TO SUBMIT THE PART THE NHTSA INVESTIGATORS FOR FURTHER EXAMINATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
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 CORPORATE OFFICE THIS IS A "MAINTENANCE ISSUE SUCH AS AN OIL CHANGE" YET THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE SAME ISSUE FROM DAY ONE! NOT TO MENTION HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE ONE TIRE ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AND THE TIRE ON THAT SIDE IS WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE AS WELL. VEHICLE WAS ALSO BROUGHT IN FOR THE ABS LIGHT STAYING ON. *JB
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 NOISE CONTINUED. *AK (12/08/05) THE COMPONENTS AFFECTED WERE THE RIGHT TIE ROD, SWAY ELIMINATOR LINKS, BUSHINGS AND NUTS. *SC *JB
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
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Structurebody
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