2005 Dodge Caravan: sudden loss of power

5 of the 537 complaints about the 2005 Dodge Caravan describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2015
1
2013
1
2012
1
2011
3
2010
6
2009
2
2008
6
2007
3
2006
5
2005
5
2003
3
2002
3
2001
2
2000
13
1999
13
1998
18
1997
15
1996
21
1995
10
1994
12
1993
22
1992
13
1991
10

What owners say

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Fuel system, Lights · 20 miles · FL

When filling with gas the engine turns off while driving, this happened on a left turn with vehicles approaching, cars had to stop and help push van out of street. Luckily it did not cause an accident, had two young children in vehicle , very fortunate for the quick response of other drivers. Fuel reading wrong first time car shut off while driving showing 1/ 4 tank of gas. Now shuts off showing more than 3/4 tank of gas this happen on the highway, lost all power steering as well. Again I had two young children in car. Seat belt not working properly. Headlight very dim at night not good few for night time driving. This vehicle is becoming more unsafe to drive.

Filed Feb 4, 2008 · Steering · IA

Rack and pinion went out (later diagnosed by dealer) on highway. Started to steer very hard and has now lost all power steering.

Filed Jan 24, 2007 · Electrical, Transmission · 17,000 miles · MI

Tl* -the contact stated that the transmission in the 2005 dodge caravan has been replaced at 17,000 miles and 34,000 miles. The vehicle currently has an odometer reading of 48,000 miles. Also, the contact stated vehicle experienced electrical problems. He was traveling on a highway at approximately 25 MPH. The road conditions were snowy. The contact stated he lost all power to the vehicle. The interior and exterior lights went out on the vehicle, there were no warning indicators. The contact stated he was able to safely pull over and after a few minutes the vehicle restarted. This happened after 34,000 miles.

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Electrical · 10,584 miles · IL

On this date it was the second occurrence when my 2005 dodge caravan lost power while I was driving down the street at about 30 miles an hour. I was able to pull over safely and immediately restarted the car. But I had no power steering or brakes. I took it to the car dealer since it happened a second time and I no longer considered it a fluke. They ran a diagnostic test and no sensor or computer recorded anything. So they told me it could be one of a thousand reasons the computer turned off the car and wait until it happened more frequently so the sensor will register it. Then if it happens more frequently they will be able to trace it. However, I am driving a car with only 10,000 miles on it that at any moment could simply stop running. I am very concerned about being rear ended by cars that don't expect a car to simply stop on the road. Also, I travel up and down a hill every day to home and back. How am I supposed to stop it without brakes? I consider this to be an accident waiting to happen. Fortunately, I was in a turn lane and no one was following right behind me the first two times.

Filed May 9, 2005 · Fuel system · 1,300 miles · IL

Dt: contacts was on the interstate going approximately 70 MPH, the engine lost all power. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer and there was a fuel pump replaced, but this did not fix the problem. The dealership suggested a co-pilot on the vehicle, but they do not have one to put on the vehicle.