Dodge Grand Caravan Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 483 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan across 23 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (150). The words owners use most often: “headlight switch” (7% of reports).
- 483exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 47%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.
- Headlight switch: mentioned in 35 of 483 complaints (7%)
- Headlights turn: mentioned in 25 of 483 complaints (5%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 25 of 483 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the Dodge Grand Caravan at $1,050, and half of them between $600 and $1,550.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2020), 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 exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 365 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 483 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 3 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 3 | 0% | 31,900 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 12,829 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 90,500 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% | 115,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 6 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 46 | 5% | 81,153 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 104,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 48 | 4% | 81,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 11 | 6% | 62,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 28 | 10% | 78,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 150 | 15% | 82,200 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 4 | 3% | 110,340 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 15 | 7% | 46,325 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 21 | 7% | 72,500 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 48 | 16% | 80,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 11 | 2% | 97,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 13 | 3% | 85,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 12 | 2% | 59,500 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 20 | 3% | 130,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% | 98,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting:headlights
Model years: 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans built for fleet sales only. The headlamp module does not identify the park lamp as "drl" as requirement of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.
Fix: All fleet owners/operators will be mailed non-removable decals with the required "drl" letters.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
About a month ago had an issue where the battery was drained completely. Couldn't unlock the van with the FOB, had to use the physical key to unlock the door. Was able to jump the battery and i started right up. Assumed that a over-head light was left on. Confirmed the battery was holding a charge…
Unknown what causes the issue. I've read it could be the tpim. I was driving down the highway when the insturment cluster stopped working, no speedometer, no gear indicator, gas gauge not working, no dash lights. the wipers turned on and would not turn off lose of both turn signals (I pulled over…
On my Grand Caravan the engine randomly dies when my headlights are on bright. I haven't been able to find the problem. I have read where others are having the same problem but not sure they have associated the problem to the high beam lights. Last year when the dealership supposedly did the T33…
When Iâm driving my blinkers and windshield wipers turn on and off randomly and the stereo shuts off ac quits working and the windows lock and canât be rolled down and when Iâm at idle it has very loud ticking noise coming from dash board I think itâs the middle area behind stereo this…
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with plastic headlamps that became foggy over time, causing the headlights to become extremely dim. The contact stated that the failure had reduced the visibility of the roadway while driving. The dealer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Grand Caravans have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 483 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Dodge Grand Caravan. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Grand Caravan exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $600 and $1,550), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “headlight switch”, in 35 of 483 complaints, followed by “headlights turn” (25).
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