Four problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2005 Grand Caravan.
Check engine light on. Needs catalyic converter/erg valve.
: the contact stated the exhaust pipe protrudes below the bottom of the vehicle. The child may touch this pipe. Updated 5/10/2006 - the exhaust pipe protrudes below the bottom of the vehicle and is too close to the outside edge (rocker panel). The pipe is located on the right side of the vehicle which is the side the consumer child safety seat is installed. When the sliding door is opened the child could be burned by the pipe. The consumer indicated that the pipe is only like this on the stow and go model Grand Caravan. Updated 5/10/2006 - the parking brake cable had to be replaced and rerouted. The engine ran rough while idling and in park. The fuel gauge was erratic. At 1/4 of a tank or less the needle moves back and forth from empty to 1/4 of a tank.
I was burned on the forearm while reaching under my van for an item that had fallen on the ground. The exhaust pipe runs very close to the side of the vehicle and is not protected by any sort of heat shield.
My three young children were burnt on the exhaust pipe of our 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan w/sto & go seats. While reaching their leg under the van, to retrieve a quarter they dropped, they each received 1st & 2nd degree burns on their legs. The coin was only a few inches under the van; you could see it by standing on the passenger side of vehicle. When standing along the passenger side of vehicle you can plainly see the exhaust pipe just several inches under the sliding side door.