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2005 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Exterior Lighting Headlights Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	720626
Internal NHTSA #	10265903
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	GRAND CARAVAN
Model Year	2005
File date	08/02/06
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased 2005 dodge grand caravan used in oct, 2005. Vehicle had approx. 9000 miles on odometer. Four months later the headlights would only work intermittently. Mileage was approx 13,500 miles. Dealer replaced dashboard switch under warranty. Approx. One year later headlight problem returned... Very intermittent.. So continued driving. Another year later, driving at night, on vacation, 2000 miles from home, headlights went out. Switching light switch on-off numerous times fixed lights temporarily. Lost lights several times that night. Texas dealer diagnosed bad switch. Replaced at approx 52800 miles. Paid for this repair. One year later switch again inop. Mileage approx 67700 miles. Lights will not work at all. Cannot drive car at night. This makes three times in three and a half years of ownership that headlights become inoperative. Internet search brings up hundreds of others with similar complaints. Dealer says no reported problems with caravan headlights and car is out of warranty. Owner responsibility. This car has documented problem with headlights. Something not right here. Updated 09/11/12lj the consumer sold the vehicle on june 30, 2012. Updated 09/12/12. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	19
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ST HELENS, OR
VIN pattern	2D4GP24R55RXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/10/05
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	TIMBERLINE
Dealer's telephone number	503-234-0771
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Dealer's ZIP code	97232

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2005 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Exterior Lighting Headlights Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Exterior Lighting Headlights Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

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