2005 Dodge Grand Caravan: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Mar 15, 2014 · Electrical · 185,000 miles · WA

Air bag light illuminated, no horn or cruise control. Indicative of a failed clockspring as in earlier models. This condition existed at purchase so exact date mileage of initial failure unknown.

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Body, Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA

The power door locks repeatedly fail - I understand this to be a common issue with this vehicle - making it difficult to get access to vehicle from the outside, especially problematic with children in the backseats who have difficulty unlocking the doors manually. Also, the passenger side power sliding door has not been operational for some time. We have also recently experienced a, as yet still undiagnosed, complete power failure in the whole electrical system - this occurred suddenly while the vehicle was traveling 65 MPH with the cruise control engaged (it had been engaged for several miles). These issues range from very inconvenient to potentially hazardous.

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 82,200 miles · IN

No specific events prior, just parked car for the evening. Car started but no headlights or interior gauge lights including gear indicator, also no electric door locks. After several restarts all work but check engine light is on. No check engine light now. Cruise control light flickers on and off. This happened a few times when the car was new and the dealer was able to stop it by replacing the computer.

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Acceleration, Airbags · 85,000 miles · NY

The first indication of a problem was the airbag light on the dash remaining on occasionally after the vehicle was started. The problem then progressed to the airbag light remaining on continuously and the cruise control function and horn (both of which are mounted on the steering wheel) not working. These symptoms were identical to those experienced by earlier years of this vehicle model that resulted in a safety recall for replacement of the clock spring in the steering wheel. I had the clock spring replaced, which corrected the problems.

Filed Jan 17, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · 69,500 miles · CA

My 2005 dodge grand caravan I believe has a defect in the clock spring. I received a letter stating there has been an extended warranty for the front air-bag sensor control module. Two weeks after I received this letter the air-bag light came on. After approximately 3 weeks after the light came on the horn stopped working along with all the other steering wheel components (cruise control, radio control). I took my van to the dealership to get it fixed under the extended warranty , they told me there was nothing they could do because the clock spring in the steering wheel had corroded and broke and that is what is causing this defect. My van's mileage just turned 70,000. I use my van to transport my 3 kids in and feel this is a safety hazard that needs to be fixed right away. Not only do the steering wheel components not work but the driver airbag is disabled as well due to this malfunction. Due to this defect there needs to be a recall issued as soon as possible before an accident occurs and the airbag does not deploy. There has been a recall on the clock spring for the make and model of my van for years 96-98 and feel this is the same thing that is happening to my 05 van. Please help before anyone gets hurt.

Filed Mar 2, 2007 · Acceleration · 25,000 miles · UT

Traveling on the interstate for a couple of continuous hours with the cruise control set at a constant speed and mild hills. When I went to press on the brake pedal on a level area of freeway the cruise control did not want to disengage. After applying very strong force to the brake pedal for a second or two (and being in shock because the vehicle was not slowing and I was fast approaching a large truck in my lane) I finally disengaged it by punching the off button on the steering column. If the cruise control had not disengaged or if traffic would have been heavier an accident may have happened at the legal speed limit of 75 MPH in a remote area with all of my family aboard heading on vacation.

Filed May 16, 2006 · Lights · MI

2005 grand caravan instrument panel lights on the head light cluster, cruise control, driver side windows and locks did not work. * ts ***nar*** the consumer was told the vehicle was designed with no lights.

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Acceleration · TX

When the cruise control is engaged, and I pass another vehicle, the speed of my car will drop 3-5 MPH below the preset speed after I have passed the vehicle, and then will increase to the preset speed. I have contacted the manufacturer and the dealer and was told today that the manufacturer is aware of this problem but feels repairs are not necessary.