2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 338 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,725 miles. The words owners use most often: “door locks” (55% of reports).
- 338latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 60,725median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $380typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%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.
- Door locks: mentioned in 185 of 338 complaints (55%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 55 of 338 complaints (16%)
- Iod fuse: mentioned in 36 of 338 complaints (11%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 32 of 338 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan at $380, and half of them between $140 and $910.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2010), 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 latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 304 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 338 complaints, 1 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% | 13,000 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 9 | 4% | 83,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 15 | 6% | 74,000 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 28 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 126,447 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 155,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 58,600 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 101,250 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 59,500 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 117,697 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 16 | 1% | 43,500 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 6 | 3% | 29,541 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 22 | 8% | 58,500 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 338 | 34% | 60,725 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 9 | 8% | 85,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 10 | 5% | 7,495 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 13 | 4% | 74,500 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 56,569 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 101,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 92,779 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 14 | 2% | 136,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 25 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the power door locks failed to operate as needed, without warning. The contact also stated that the driver's side door was the only door that could be opened manually with the key. Upon investigation, the contact discovered…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY BY DEPRESSING THE SLIDING DOOR BUTTON; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO CLOSE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. After exiting the vehicle, the contact attempted to lock the doors and the locks failed to engage. The contact had to remove the i.o.d fuse from the fuse box and reset the computer in order for the locks to engage. The failure recurred numerous…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Dodge Grand Caravans have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 338 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (34% 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 latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,725 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $380 (half paid between $140 and $910), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “door locks”, in 185 of 338 complaints, followed by “lock unlock” (55).
Other 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (259)
- Exterior Lighting problems (150)
- Air Bags problems (103)
- Steering problems (76)
- Structure problems (70)
See all 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Grand Caravan years.