1991 Dodge Caravan locks problems

39 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 39
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 6
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Hatchback/liftgate: lock
23
Doors: latch
9
Tailgate: latch
4
Hood: latch
3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Caravan locks problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Dodge Caravan locks

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Door locks 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1991 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Locks · FL

Bolts on hatch back have broken off and hatchback could be opened up. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle was not under recall.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Locks · NJ

Sliding door latch would make clicking noises when door is locked. Locks would jump up & down. Light on dashboard indicates that door is ajar when its not.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Locks · NJ

Passenger's and drivers side doors do not shut properly. One can hear air coming in, door was loose. There is a piece of thin metal where door latches shut. It is wearing because of the material it's made off. *ak the metal on which the door locking device was mounted cracked causing the bolts loose and the door not to close properly.

Filed Jan 4, 2000 · Locks · IL

Hood flew up, damaging hood/windshield wipers, and plastic grate along windshield and vehicle roof.

Filed Oct 26, 1999 · Locks · CA

Liftgate latch makes a lot of noise. Consumer feels that it is worn and may just come loose, and someone could be injured. Took to dealer they replaced the part. Currently, it's happening again.

Filed Oct 26, 1999 · Locks · IN

The door latch mechanism on the driver's side has failed. It must remain locked and can not be unlocked. The passenger side door has remained shut due to not having any locks or latches to keep door shut. Has not taken vehicle to dealer to have locking mechanism checked.

Filed Oct 14, 1999 · Locks · TN

Liftgate latch isn't fixed properly, and the latch is loose. Dealer can't determinethe cause the problem.

Filed Nov 4, 1998 · Locks · TX

When doors are securely locked, they cannot be opened from either inside or outside when using key. When doors are closed, all the locks would lock on their own.

Filed Oct 21, 1998 · Locks · PA · 1 injury

The hatchback hydraulic lift on the right side broke away from the frame, causing the door to drop down immediately, hitting and injuring consumer. The van will be taken to the dealership.*ak

Filed Aug 28, 1998 · Locks · WA

Front doors don't have strong safety latches because the wind could open them and they are not that secure.

Questions about the 1991 Dodge Caravan locks

Does the 1991 Dodge Caravan have locks problems?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the locks of the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Caravan locks problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Dodge Caravan locks?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Caravan have the most locks problems?

The Dodge Caravan model years with the most locks complaints are 2005 (203 complaints), 1996 (60 complaints) and 1994 (57 complaints).