2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Issues in the 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

6 exterior lightingheadlightsswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Complaints

#10443017 | January 4, 2012

HEADLIGHTS ONLY WORK SPORADICALLY. AT TIMES, THEY WON'T TURN ON AT ALL (RUNNING LIGHTS AND REAR LIGHTS STILL WORK) AND IT OFTEN TAKES SEVERAL TRIES TO GET THEM TURNED ON. HOLDING THE LEVER ACTIVATES THE HIGH BEAMS, WHICH STILL WORK. EARLY THIS MORNING, THEY SIMPLY FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD IN THE DARK. EXTREMELY UNSAFE. RESEARCH INDICATES A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE SWITCH AS MY EXACT ISSUE HAS BEEN DETAILED BY MANY, MANY INDIVIDUALS. AS BIG AS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THIS IS, IT'S HARD TO IMAGINE HOW THIS HASN'T SPAWNED A RECALL.

#10425206 | September 13, 2011

HEADLIGHTS EITHER WILL NOT TURN ON OR GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. PARKING AND TAIL LIGHTS NOT EFFECTED. FLIPPING SWITCH ON AND OFF WILL SOMETIMES WORK. UPDATED IVOQ 10/19/11. *JB *TR

#10362880 | October 29, 2010

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF HEADLIGHTS NOT TURNING ON WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHT SWITCH OR SHUTTING OFF ON THEIR OWN WHILE DRIVING. *TR UPDATED 07/25/11 *BF

#10265903 | April 17, 2009

PURCHASED 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN USED IN OCT, 2005. VEHICLE HAD APPROX. 9000 MILES ON ODOMETER. FOUR MONTHS LATER THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. MILEAGE WAS APPROX 13,500 MILES. DEALER REPLACED DASHBOARD SWITCH UNDER WARRANTY. APPROX. ONE YEAR LATER HEADLIGHT PROBLEM RETURNED...VERY INTERMITTENT..SO CONTINUED DRIVING. ANOTHER YEAR LATER, DRIVING AT NIGHT, ON VACATION, 2000 MILES FROM HOME, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. SWITCHING LIGHT SWITCH ON-OFF NUMEROUS TIMES FIXED LIGHTS TEMPORARILY. LOST LIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES THAT NIGHT. TEXAS DEALER DIAGNOSED BAD SWITCH. REPLACED AT APPROX 52800 MILES. PAID FOR THIS REPAIR. ONE YEAR LATER SWITCH AGAIN INOP. MILEAGE APPROX 67700 MILES. LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. CANNOT DRIVE CAR AT NIGHT. THIS MAKES THREE TIMES IN THREE AND A HALF YEARS OF OWNERSHIP THAT HEADLIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE. INTERNET SEARCH BRINGS UP HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. DEALER SAYS NO REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS AND CAR IS OUT OF...

#10196419 | July 16, 2007

WHEN USING THE SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON. SOMETIMES EITHER NEED TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART AND THEN TURN SWITCH ON AGAIN OR TURN HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL COME ON. *TR

#10146178 | December 27, 2005

AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE, LIGHTS COME ON AT NIGHT AND RUN BATTERY DOWN. THIS IS A 2005 CARAVAN AND ONLY 41000 MILES ON IT. THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT TODAY. WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND IT JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, ALMOST GOT US RUN OVER. AT OVER $25000 YOU EXPECT A CAR TO LAST LONGER THAN 10 MONTHS. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER ONE! THE DEALER SAID AFTER 36000 MILES ITS NOT COVERED. THAT'S BULL!. NOW ITS GONNA COST US $500 OR MORE TO FIX JUST THE FUEL PUMP, NOT THE DEFECTIVE LIGHTS. THIS VAN IS A LEMON!!!!!!!!! *NM

Other 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas

Latcheslockslinkages 301 complaints Electrical System 243 complaints Exterior Lighting 129 complaints Air Bags 55 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 41 complaints Steering 39 complaints Structurebodydoor 36 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 35 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 34 complaints Engine 24 complaints Structurebody 21 complaints Unknown Or Other 20 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 16 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 15 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 13 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 11 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Equipment 10 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Service Brakes 10 complaints Visibility 10 complaints Power Train 9 complaints Suspensionfront 9 complaints Structure 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Interior Lighting 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Air Bagsknee Bolster 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Electrical Systemsoftware 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 4 complaints Fuel System Other 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Structurebodyroof And Pillars 4 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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