Headlights problems of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan - part 1

Headlights would not turn on but running lights would turn on. Bright headlights would only work if I held the lever pulled toward me. All other lights worked, including turning and braking lights. After research online I have found numerous other complaints that were identical to my situation.

My van has had flickering headlights and dashboard lights. I replaced the alternator and the battery had been replaced recently as well and it is still doing it. Driving home from work today it was flickering a lot and the dash board lights were flickering a lot as well. Makes it hard to see driving at night.

I have been having intermittent issues with my headlamps not turning on. If I jiggle the fuse box or pull the relay out they will come on. The issue has gotten progressively worse to the point that I have to manipulate the fuse box to get my headlights on at all. All other lights work. I feel very unsafe in my van since I have to pop the hood every time I need headlights and sometimes it can take several minutes before they work. As a woman it is not safe to be in a public place with my van hood up. I would like to see Dodge correct this defect!.

The headlights will flicker, the same time they flicker the dash lights for the odometer will flicker as well. I've also noticed when this started the small light next to my hazard button on the dash flickers as well, even though no one is in that seat. This problem is distracting and makes it difficult to drive at night. This problem has seemed to have gotten worse since it started. I've tried running the van with and without the a/c but this did not solve the issue.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the headlights malfunctioned. The contact then used the fog lamps to continue driving. The contact did not contact the manufacturer or a dealer for inspection or repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 117,000. Kmj.

Headlight failure to come on. Side lamps, tail lights etc. Worked but headlights would not work except by holding the multifunction switch in the "flash high" position. Multifunction switch has been replaced twice after similar failures since the original problem. Problem reoccurred 7/27/12 with no warning. Vehicle is unsafe to drive unless you can be sure to be home before dark as the on board computer diagnostics are no help in diagnosing the issue so it's a game of russian roulette on whether the lights will work when you get in.

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For no reason the headlights turned off regardless of the light switch position, while driving down the highway, very scary and very dangerous, please issue a recall before someone gets hurt!! I have visited many forums and most say its is the switch but some say its the main grounding post located under the battery box. And it is always an 05 town and country or Grand Caravan. Thanks.

The headlights on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan would not turn on. Only my parking lights would turn on. After several dozen attempts at turning on the low-beam headlights they would finally turn on. This is not the first time this has happened. The headlights on my Dodge Grand Caravan have also failed at night while I have been driving. Fortunately, I was only a couple miles from home. The lighting system in this vehicle is not reliable and I would hope the government would examine this matter closely.

Headlights only work sporadically. At times, they won't turn on at all (running lights and rear lights still work) and it often takes several tries to get them turned on. Holding the lever activates the high beams, which still work. Early this morning, they simply failed while I was driving down a busy road in the dark. Extremely unsafe. Research indicates a recurring problem with the switch as my exact issue has been detailed by many, many individuals. As big as a safety issue as this is, it's hard to imagine how this hasn't spawned a recall.

While driving the headlight began to flicker and dim almost to where the light would completely go out.

Headlights either will not turn on or go out while driving. Parking and tail lights not effected. Flipping switch on and off will sometimes work. Updated ivoq 10/19/11.

Headlights go out in my wifes 2005 Grand Caravan.

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan - headlights randomly turn off - they do not dim - they just simply turn off.

Headlights on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan randomly turn off by themselves. No event leading up to the incident. The failure occurs randomly while driving. Nothing done so far to fix the problem.

Headlights turn off while driving. Mechanics and dealerships have no idea why. Looked on internet and this is not something rare. Major safety hazard for me, my kids and others on the road.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated the headlights were activated while driving approximately 50 mph, then suddenly without warning, the headlights became inoperative. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and after several attempts, the headlights began to function as normal. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the headlights failed to operate until after numerous attempts the headlights began to function normally. The failure occurred on five different occasions. Also, the headlights were activated when driving at night and unexpectedly became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Headlights turn off on their own while operating vehicle.

Headlights randomly go out.

When the headlights are turned on, they do not work. The parking lights and interior lights work but not the headlights. It was happening once or twice a month, but now it's 3-4 times a week. When driving at night, it is a hazard.

My 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan headlights intermittently go off and won't work. This is a real safety issue.

Headlights will not turn on or will turn off while driving.

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt. Headlights intermittently shut off while driving. Parking lights, interior lights, etc. All continue to function. Seems like short.

Headlights on my Dodge Grand Caravan intermittently fail to turn on. Failure occurs 60 - 75% of the time. After wiggling the knob for 5 - 10 minutes, lights usually will finally turn on. Lights have turned off while driving several times.

I own a 2005 Dodge caravan. Not every time, but on a regular basis, the headlights will not come on. And sometimes when driving at night, the lights will go off. Very scary. This has happened numerous times. I have been told that nothing can be done unless it happens when the mechanic has it. This is a very annoying and dangerous feature on a vehicle.

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan; headlights work only sporadically. Will turn off by themselves while driving. Will only come on with repeated turning of the switch, and then sometimes only after car has driven a few feet. This is apparently a common problem in this vehicle and is dangerous.

I bought the car in last year and everything was fine. Last month I was driving at night and I was pulled over my a police officer because my headlights were out. After explaining that I didn't know how this happened the officer checked my lights and all were working except my headlights, the only way I was able to drive home was with my bright lights which were annoying alot of people. I took the car to a mechanic and after running a diagnostic and checking it manually he could not find anything wrong, but my headlights still don't work. I have to drive at night with my bright lights.

My headlights do not come on when turned on. If I would turn off and on the lights eventually they come back on. Now it happens when I drive down the road. It happened again to my wife last night and she almost got into a car wreck. We cannot drive our van at night anymore.

Headlights will not come on intermittently. Seem like alot of other are having the same problem when I did an internet search.

The headlights on our 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan have gone out. We've replaced the headlights and they still won't come on. We looked it up on the internet and their are hundreds of people having the same problem. We called the dealer and they said they have not heard of the issue. But this site shows there are plenty of people having the same issue. . Read more...

Driving down freeway at night my headlights went out. About two months ago I brought it in to the dealer because the lights had been flickering for a few days, then lights would not turn on. They adjusted some wires and it turned back on. Well two months later they are not working and have not worked for 3 week. They do not know how to fix them. They said it was the fuse , they said it was the wiring. They don't know.

Headlights stopped functioning. Sometimes will not turn on, or if on will turn off while driving.

Head lights would flicker since I bought it. 5 months later on the freeway in the evening they turned off. Scary! I have taken it to 3 dealers they can not seem to fix it. They have not worked for 3 months. It is such a pain. Please help.

Every once in a while, my headlights won't turn on when I start my van. If I turn them off and on a few times, they will eventually turn on. A couple of times, my lights have shut off while I was driving in the van. Turning the lights off and on brought them back on, so I was not in an accident. Also, a couple of times all of my dashboard lights and gauges have gone crazy all at once. After about 10 seconds, they would be fine again.