2005 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension problems

Filed Feb 10, 2018 · Lights, Suspension · DC

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Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. While driving 25 MPH, the front driver side rotor fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side rotor, struts, and hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side rotor, struts, and hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 83,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle while driving approximately 25 MPH. Upon completing a turn, the vehicle began to wobble violently as the passenger's side of the vehicle slightly collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the front axle was fractured and the frame was completely rusted. The axle was replaced. In addition, the brakes would not respond whenever depressed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed May 11, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 111,000 miles · SC

I have an sxt version of this minivan. While replacing the disc pads I found that the parking brake cable on the rear driver side is worn almost in two. I checked several of my neighbors vehicles and found only the sxt versions with the rear sway bar seem to be affected. The se version did not have a rear sway bar. The parking brake cable is routed between the fuel tank and the sway bar and it rubs on the sway bar with any movement of the vehicle. This will cause two problems; 1) the parking brake will fail or only be applied to one side. If the vehicle is raised on the passenger side and the parking brake has failed and the wheels are not blocked, the vehicle could roll off of the jack. 2) the severed part of the parking brake cable could damage the wheel brake line and cause it to rupture resulting in total loss of all brakes.

Filed Jul 13, 2011 · Locks, Suspension · 35,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the doors would not lock unless they were manually locked. The failure also occurred twice in the past when the sliding doors malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on one occasion and repaired. The contact also previously disconnected the battery in order to remedy the failure. The contact stated the front struts were also replaced. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 71,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 22, 2011 · Engine, Lights · 73,000 miles · MI

Took my 2005 grand caravan to the dealership due to a loud noise when turning. Was just informed by dealership that I need a power steering pump, and rack and pinion, bushings and bearings. Also need a new radiator. This is ridiculous for a barely 6 year old vehicle with 70,000 miles on it. I have also had the problem with headlight not coming on when you flip the switch. That is a huge safety issue!

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 42,943 miles · DE

Tl*the contact owns 2005 dodge grand caravan. While the contact was driving approximately 5 MPH attempting to park, the steering wheel began to vibrate when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they replaced the steering rack and the inner tie rod ends. In addition, on a different occasion the vehicle exhibited an extremely loud rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle and an independent mechanic replaced the sway bar end links and bushings to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 42,943. Updated 03/16/11 *bf updated 04/27/11

Filed May 13, 2010 · Electrical, Steering · 30,498 miles · OH

Vehicle shuts down without warning;power door locks inoperative at times;premature failure front stabilizer bushings;premature failure outer tie rod end. No repairs made but estimates have been obtained.

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Suspension · 52,000 miles · CO

Sway bar links and bushings went out and the car is only 52,000 miles old. I have heard this is a common problem. The dealer told me it wasn't dangerous but it sure feels that way. They told me it isn't covered under my service warranty and I would have to pay over $400 even though I have a service contract. I see lots of people on the internet that have this problem and it has even been reported to you several times. Why don't you have a recall.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 30,000 miles · FL

Bad noises from steering column and right front suspension.