2005 Dodge Caravan: check engine light

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · 22,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. While driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that there was a strong odor of fuel inside the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruising around her chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was a leak from the radiator and they replaced the hood. The contact also mentioned that her employer owned a fleet of vehicles that experienced the same failures. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 22,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Lights · 271,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 95,400 miles · TX

My husband and I purchased a dodge caravan from a dealer and since purchasing it, we have had nothing but problems. Our door lock system has stopped working in which my mother who is disabled and can only be put on one side of the van related to her stroke, was unable to exit the vehicle. The locking mechanism wouldn't let us open the door and we live in texas. We had to keep the car running until we were able to transfer her to the other door. We now can only put her in on her "bad" side which puts her at risk for injury (and us). After that we had problems that started with the gages bobbing up and down and the interior lighting system is not working right half the time. It also has the anti-lock brake system light come on and then the front end shakes. We have replaced the alternator, grounding wires, checked fuses and battery and cables. Nothing has worked, but there is no check engine light to get codes from until the car was at an intersection and died!!!!! Now it is frequently dying when we are at a stop for red lights, stop signs and ...recently it died while I was yielding for a left turn. I have had several car accidents and I nearly got t-boned at this intersection. Even when the car dies, it would usually start right up until a month ago. Now it may start up right away or it may not start for 15-30 minutes after it dies. In texas we need the air conditioning. I am now refusing to put her in something I consider a "death trap". I am now putting this down in writing because I have now a code that says it is the body control module. From reports, there are hundreds of these same vans with this same problem. It needs to be recalled as it isn't an isolated problem. And now if this van dies at a critical traffic maneuver and I or my husband or mother or children become injured, we will look into legal action.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 77,200 miles · TX

2005 dodge caravan. I had an engine light come on and heard a clicking noise in the engine. I had it checked by a non-dodge dealer and he researched and was told that this engine has had problems with cracked flywheels causing shifting problems. I thought it unusual that a main part such as a fly wheel would crack. I took it to classic dodge in denton, tx and was told that the flywheel is cracked and needs to be replaced at a cost of $1080.00 have any other reports of this type been sent?

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 15,000 miles · KY

Incident #3 this is the third time my car instrument panel did this under 25,000 miles. I was driving down the road and I can see that I am actually moving but none of my instruments are. None of them move all the while the car door ajar lights are on so after checking the doors 3-4 times I just drove on as they were clearly closed . Fueled up the car and restarted. Instruments all a go .sometimes it takes overnight before the panel works again. Airbag light has been on for 6 months and check engine light is always popping on and off . How will I know if the van is really is danger of breaking down , or perhaps running out of gas as this van has cried wolf too many times .I will never know if a problem really exist . I consider this a major safety issue . I have received an airbag recall, so that's one down but when will they recall the whole instrument panel it is either shutting completely down or popping up check engine light . I have taken this car in for this check engine light several times. They just say " maybe you didn't put the lid on the gas tank right" . So at one time that lid was replaced. I am not under warranty any longer but I don't like the idea of driving down the interstate with 4 kids and not knowing how fast iam going or if I am running out of gas. Like I said before the instrument panel just not working at all is a major defect . Iam not sure but I think the system is corrupt. Planning to trade if action is not taken in the near future. I pay for a reliable car and that's not what iam getting . I hope there are others who have had this experience so that the instrument panel will be recalled.

Filed Mar 16, 2007 · Airbags · 43,600 miles · WI

My wife was driving from work while getting on to the freeway the check engine light came on. Two minutes later the airbag light came on also. Took to dealership next day and was told that both front impact sensors and connectors needed to be replaced. Vehicle is a 2005 with 43000 miles which is out of warranty so we will have to pay for repair. Parts were ordered but are on national backorder so they have no idea when they will come in.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Engine · 9,550 miles · NC

While driving, my caravan looses all engine power and almost stalls. Took it to the dealer, but since there is no check engine light or code in the system they cant find the fault. This has been going on for over three months. It's sporadic and puts me in a dangerous situation because I lose all steering and brake control ,I travel on main roads @55mph. Also, sometimes when I start it up it will idle for a few minutes then either surge to a higher RPM or choke to the point of stalling.

Filed May 9, 2005 · Electrical · 29,000 miles · AR

I have had a miss fire from the engine since I bought it. Taken it back to the dealer for service and had the PCM reprogramed, trans serviced and still the problem persists. Now the check engine light is on again and the trouble code are saying bad plug-wire or coil pack. Last time it went in they said it was a bad plug and wire on cyl. 4.