I was driving and out of no where my hazard switch came on. Confused I pushed it and it continued to stay on, and my blinkers flashed like they should. So I turned them off and the switch light stayed on. Also, every light available lights up on my dash panel when I start the van. But only every now and then. My o2 sensor has been changes 2 times but the check engine light for it stays on. As well as my ABS light.
2005 Dodge Caravan: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 537 complaints about the 2005 Dodge Caravan describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 92,500
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument panel lights and the headlights began to flicker after the ABS and brake light warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the failure was still unable to be determined. The contact was advised that the failure might have been due to the battery needing to be replaced. The battery was replaced and the ABS and brake light warning indicators were no longer illuminated but the instrument panel lights and headlights continued to flicker. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
Driving down the road, the dash lights will flicker, ABS and brake light will flash on and off, the door chime will go off and the radio will shut off and turn back on. In the evening time while the dash lights flicker, it causes the headlights to flicker also. Once in a while when it flickers, it will cause the van to die.
Description: I was involved in an accident on 10 jan 2010 while driving my 2005 dodge caravan sxt. The accident was initially caused by an individual carrying furniture in the back of his pick-up truck. The furniture fell out of the back of the truck forced myself and another driver in front of me to slam on our brakes. I immediately applied my brakes however the ABS did not engage and I skidded into the chevy silverado truck that was traveling in front of me. I left two 50ft skid marks (my estimate) behind me. Ultimately, the failure of the ABS system caused me to impact the rear of the silverado. Additionally, and just as importantly, my air bags did not deploy upon impact. I was later informed by dodge/chrysler, who I complained to, that based on the area of impact the sensors were not damaged, which in-turn was the determining factor why they didn't deploy. After checking all the recalls for my van there was a recall for the airbag sensor that dodge failed to inform us of, in addition to other recalls.we took plenty of pictures at the scene of the accident to show all the problems I have stated in the complaint,dodge model: caravan model year: 2005 manufacturer: daimlerchrysler corporation mfr's report date: may 01, 2007 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v192000 ea06003 the federal safety agency action number: ea06003 component: air bags:frontal:sensor/control module potential number of units affected: 270958 summary: make: dodge model: caravan model year: 2005 manufacturer: chrysler group llc mfr's report date: jan 07, 2010 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v008000 rq09003 the federal safety agency action number: rq09003 component: air bags:frontal:sensor/control module potential number of units affected: 312442make: dodge model: caravan model year: 2005 manufacturer: brake parts, inc. Mfr's report date: mar 09, 2006 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06e022000 n/a the federal safety agency action number: n/a component: service brakes, hydraulic.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge town and country. The contact stated that the air bag light on the control panel is constantly illuminated and will not dim. Safety recall # 07v192000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) does not apply to the VIN. The contact stated that the ABS light has been illuminated for a while. The powertrain and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 43,713.
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.
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Questions about the 2005 Dodge Caravan abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2005 Dodge Caravan?
6 of 537 owner complaints about the 2005 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Dodge Caravan?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Dodge Caravan
Door locks 152Headlights 78Airbag light 39Stalling 24Key fob 22Fuel pump 17Fuel smell 12Fuel leak 9Check engine light 8Whining noise 7Wipers 7Loss of power 5
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