2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (54% of reports).
- 103air bags complaints
- 53,000median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $390typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 56 of 103 complaints (54%)
- Clock spring: mentioned in 9 of 103 complaints (9%)
- Sensor control module: mentioned in 8 of 103 complaints (8%)
- Bags frontal: mentioned in 6 of 103 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan at $390, and half of them between $350 and $470.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 91 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 103 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 14 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 5 | 25% | 10,900 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 13 | 5% | 61,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 13 | 5% | 47,112 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 21 | 5% | 56,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 22 | 2% | 58,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 24 | 9% | 78,556 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 48 | 13% | 62,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 34 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 18 | 3% | 96,100 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 19 | 4% | 74,788 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 144 | 17% | 74,925 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 137 | 25% | 83,500 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 294 | 23% | 96,475 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 16 | 9% | 72,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 54 | 19% | 51,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 103 | 10% | 53,000 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 5 | 4% | 73,900 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 24 | 11% | 90,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 59 | 20% | 54,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 48 | 16% | 75,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 29 | 7% | 82,001 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 83 | 19% | 78,600 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 104 | 19% | 88,200 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 107 | 18% | 91,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 211 | 18% | 96,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 7 | 6% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
Risk: If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint
The airbag warning light came on and has remained on for weeks. The clock spring was replaced. The warning light did not go out. There is a code about the airbag squib. Not sure when the light came on, whether it was during transit or at startup. *tr
Airbag light illuminated.... There is a recall affecting 2005 - 2006 dodge grand caravan / town and country airbags its saying my vin has 0 recalls this is false data. My light flickers on and off and according to the book if light is illuminated my airbags won't deploy this is a serious safety…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Dodge Grand Caravans have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about air bags for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (10% of the 995 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 53,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $390 (half paid between $350 and $470), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 56 of 103 complaints, followed by “clock spring” (9).
Other 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
See all 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or air bags problems across all Grand Caravan years.