The headlights do not always come on when switched on. It sometimes takes several or many many tries to make them work. Occasionally, the headlights turn off while driving for no apparent reason and is not always noticed until we are on a dark street. This is very dangerous and I have found forums with many other similar complaints for this make and model. Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/dodge-caravan/t5ihkiqmtbk2hcua7 I believe it is a defective switch that should be recalled.
2005 Dodge Caravan lights complaints
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2005 dodge caravan headlights turn off while driving. On 3 occasions in one night my headlights turned off while driving on the hwy. On two occasions they came right back on. The third time I had to turn the lights off and back on to get them to come on. After googling this problem I noticed there were several others having the same problem indicating a possible faulty switch or ground problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The headlight switch has failed. He was advised to hold the light switch while driving in order for the head lights to be operative. The dealer had the vehicle for 2 hours but could not identify a remedy for the failure. The current mileage was 98,000. The failure mileage was 89,600. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
2005 dodge caravan sxt headlight switch makes bad connection resulting in headlights to cut out completely! Searched online found several other cases of this happening to dodge customers.
2005 dodge caravan headlights randomly stop working. The high beams continue to work but the headlights will go out.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the left and right turn signals have failed. As a consequence he is unable to signal other drivers of his intentions. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 51,000.
2005 dodge caravan headlights keeping going out and sometimes not working at all from the when turning on...
I have been having a problem with my headlights on my '05 dodge caravan. I never know if they are going to work or not. This happens almost everyday that I have to fight with my lights to come on. My mechanic thinks it maybe the body control module because I have been having trouble with my dash lighting and gauges and my remote entry.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 50 MPH at night, the headlights failed without warning. The driver experienced extremely limited visibility. The high beams operated only by manually holding the control mechanism. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.
Intermittent flashing of all interior lights and head lights. Headlights went out completely out and on again as driving to work in the dark. Power door locks stopped working, which renders child safety locks to not work. Occurs everyday. Had headlight switch assembly replaced and computer updates done to the bcm relay and PCM and transmission. Dealership cannot find a problem after work done. Work done solved problem for about 24 hour then issue resumed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. After driving 75 MPH, the contact noticed that the tail light lens was missing. The same failure occurred approximately one year ago, but he assumed that it was a case of vandalism. When the contact returned home, he had to replace the entire light assembly on both occasions. On the first occasion, his insurance company covered the cost of the repair. Both the dealer and manufacturer stated that there was no recall; therefore, the contact would have to cover the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 48,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The turn signal on the vehicle would not shut off after making left and right turns. The failure has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer six times for this failure, but has never been repaired. The dealer advised the contact to make wider turns. When making really wide turns (almost u-turns), the turn signal would disengage. On other occasions, it would fail to disengage automatically. The current mileage is 33,000 and failure mileage was 100. Updated 07/09/08 *bf updated
Headlights on 2005 dodge caravan turn off occassionally while driving at dark.
2005 dodge caravan headlamp assemblies cracking for no apparent reason, I bought a preowned caravan, with 35k and the head lamps started to crack. I contacted the local dodge dealership and they gave me the number for the manufacture help line. I received no assistance, due to being out of warranty. I have only had the van for 3 months it is not at 40k and I feel that as an auto tech this issue should not have accrued in such a short time on a vehicle that is only 2 years old.
Defective sway bar at 28,000 miles-dealership stated it is normal with this year of caravans & that I don't have to have replaced lights would not shut off or turn on with manual operation - when the vehicle is off for a long time the lights turn on for no reason at all. We have replaced the lightbulbs on 3 different occasions fuse keeps on blowing in engine at 32,000 miles, 34,000 miles and 39,050 miles. Electronic windows, door locks, automatic side door no longer operate at 41,000 miles. Excessive corrosion around battery every 4,000 miles paid to have cleaned 5 times and they say my battery is fine other than the corrosion build up.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. While driving 55 MPH, the driver side tail light lenses detached from the vehicle. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that the tail light was not attached with screws. The current and failure mileages were 74,000.
Tl*- the contact stated that he is having problems with his 2005 dodge caravan (failure mileage: 35,000). He tried to turn on the switch for the headlights, but the headlights would not turn on. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 38,000. The consumer states that after turning the headlight switch on and off two to six times, then the headlights would turn on. Update 04/30/07
I have had to replace the airbag sensors or my airbags could have deployed! I have a 2005 dodge caravan sxt. The brakes and rotors for this vehicle are bad to they have had to been replaced and this was costly!
Dt*: the contact stated while in a rain storm, the driver side taillight filled up with water. The glue the held the taillight in place failed and light fell off due to the weight of the water. The dealership determined the taillight assembly should be replaced. Updated 10/18/2006 - the first rain storm vehicle had ever been in resulted in water accumulating in the taillight. The manufacturer indicated that the replacement would not be covered under warranty because the vehicle had over 36000 miles on it.
The entire light cover panel fell off of my 2005 dodge caravan while driving on the interstate. It was glued on, and the heat melted the glue. There are no screws holding this onto the car. I have met two other people with the same problem in the last 2 weeks.
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