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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan: Quick Overview
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2005 |
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | Grand Caravan |
| Trim | - |
| Style | Cargo Van |
| Type | Van |
| Category | Cargo Van |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | FENTON |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3838 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 6000 pounds |
| Overall Height | 68.90 inches |
| Overall Length | 200.50 inches |
| Overall Width | 78.60 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 119.30 inches |
| Standard Seating | 2 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 3.3-L V-6 OHV 12V |
| Engine Size | 3.3L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 4-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $20,420 |
| Invoice Price | $19,252 |
| Delivery Charges | $730 |
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Prices and Market Value
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Cost of Ownership
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
20.00 gallons
City Mileage
18 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
24 miles/gallon
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Recalls & Defects
Seat Belts:front:retractor
Recall date
2004-02-03
Recall no.
04v047000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
After Performing THE Ncap Test, IT WAS Discovered That ON Certain Minivans Equipped Without THE Available "stow 'N GO" Seating Option, THE Right Front Seat Belt Retractor Assembly MAY Have Been Improperly Assembled.
Consequence
AS A Result, THE Seat Belt MAY NOT Properly Restrain THE Occupant During Certain Crash Conditions, Which CAN Increase THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect THE Retractor Assemblies and ANY Seat Belt Assembly That Does NOT Have THE Stake Will BE Replaced. Owner Notification Began ON February 23, 2004. Owners Should Contact Daimlerchrysler AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler Recall NO. D04.customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor
Recall date
2006-03-08
Recall no.
06v067000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Vans and Sport Utility Vehicles, THE Front Windshield Wiper Motor Armature Shaft MAY Break.
Consequence
During Certain Operating Conditions, Loss OF Front Windshield Wiping Capability Could Occur, and THE Driver's Vision Could BE Obscured Which Could Result IN A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Windshield Wiper Motor Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 19, 2006, TO Dodge Durango Owners. Minivan Owners Will BE Notified During July 2006. Owners MAY Contact Daimlerchrysler AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler Recall NO. F10.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Seats
Recall date
2010-06-14
Recall no.
10v261000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Arizona Mobility Products (Amp) IS Recalling ONE 2005 and ONE 2007 Conversion Vans Built ON Dodge Grand Caravan Chassis Equipped With Vmi/Ricon 6-Way Power Seat Bases. There IS A Possibility OF A Defective Weld AT THE Joint Between THE Pivoting Plate and THE Pivoting Plate Pin.
Consequence
THE Seat Occupant MAY BE Injured IF THE Seat Base PIN Were TO Break.
Remedy
AMP Will Notify Owners and Repair Vehicles Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON June 10, 2010. Owners MAY Contact AMP AT 1-602-385-5988.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Vehicles Altered BY AMP and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Vehicles Manufactured BY Chrysler.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
AIR Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Recall date
2010-01-11
Recall no.
10v008000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Chrysler IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2006 Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Vehicles Originally Sold IN or Currently Registered IN THE States OF Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Alaska and THE District OF Columbia. THE Front Crash Sensors MAY Crack Under Certain Environmental Conditions and Allow Water TO Enter Into THE Sensor. This CAN Cause THE Sensor TO Become Inoperative and Illuminate THE Airbag Warning Light. These Sensors Were Added TO Enhance THE Performance OF THE Airbag System IN Certain Frontal Crashes.
Consequence
IF THE Front Crash Sensors Become Inoperative, THE Driver IS Immediately Alerted BY Illumination OF THE Airbag Warning Light and THE Vehicle Should BE Promptly Serviced. Until THE Vehicle IS Repaired, THE Airbags MAY NOT Provide THE Enhanced Protection IN THE Event OF A Crash.
Remedy
Chrysler Will Replace THE Front Airbag Sensors With A NEW Design. This Service Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Safety Improvement Campaign Will Begin During June 2010. Owners MAY Contact Chrysler AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Chrysler's Campaign Number IS J38. Chrysler HAS NOT Decided That This IS A Defect Related TO Motor Vehicle Safety.however, Chrysler HAS Informed Nhtsa That IT Will Provide THE Modifications Described Above AT NO Cost.
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear
Recall date
2007-12-11
Recall no.
07e104000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Curved Tempered Replacement Glass Manufactured BY Hangzhou Safety Glass LTD and Supplied TO Safelite BY Auto Temp Inc., Identified AS Dot-430, and Sold FOR USE ON Certain Domestic and Foreign Vehicles MAY NOT Break Into Small Pieces AS Expected OF Tempered Glass and Fails TO Conform TO Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 205, "glazing Materials."
Consequence
IN THE Event OF A Vehicle Crash, THE Occupant(S) MAY BE Seriously Injured BY Shattered Glass.
Remedy
Safelite Will Notify ITS Retail Customers and Replace THE Glass Free OF Charge. Retail Customers CAN Contact Safelite Toll Free AT 1-888-843-2906. Safelite Will Notify ITS Wholesale Customers and Reimburse Wholesale Customers FOR Current Inventory and AT A Specified Rate FOR Replacing Their Customer's Glass. Wholesale Customers CAN Contact Safelite's Wholesale Division, Service Autoglass Toll Free AT 1-888-246-6298. THE Recall Began ON January 15, 2008.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Certain Curved Tempered Replacement Glass Manufactured BY Hangzhou Safety Glass, Ltd. (Dot-430) and Supplied TO Safelite BY Auto Temp Inc., and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Vehicles Listed Above. Customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall date
2010-06-15
Recall no.
10v271000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
All IN ONE Mobility IS Recalling Certain Model Year 1997 Through 2008 Conversion Vans Equipped With Vmi/Ricon 6-Way Power Seat Bases. There IS A Possibility OF A Defective Weld AT THE Joint Between THE Pivoting Plate and THE Pivoting Plate Pin.
Consequence
THE Seat Occupant MAY BE Injured IF THE Seat Base PIN Were TO Break.
Remedy
All IN ONE Mobility Will Notify Owners and THE Vehicles Will BE Repaired Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON June 22, 2010. Owners MAY Contact All IN ONE Mobility AT 1-503-255-5005.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Vehicles Altered BY All IN ONE Mobility and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Vehicles Manufactured BY Chrysler, Ford, Honda, or General Motors.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
84 months / 70,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
60 months / 100,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Insurance
Insurance for a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Van with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
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