1994 Dodge Caravan locks problems

57 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 57
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 5
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Hatchback/liftgate: lock
34
Doors: latch
14
Hood: latch
5
Tailgate: latch
4

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Caravan locks problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Caravan locks

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

Door locks 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 27, 2008 · Locks · 235,000 miles · IL

I tried to open the hood of my minivan and the release broke off. The release was on the inside of the 1994 dodge minivan and I don't know what caused it to break off. I've checked the safety defect notifications for "1994 dodge minivans" and could not find any other mentions of failure of the hand release for the vehicles' hoods.

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Locks · KS

Tailgate will no longer latch properly, door has to be slammed a couple of times before it shuts.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Locks · MI

The latch assembly at the rear of the door is jammed so that the door will not close. I have managed to get it back into the right position on two other occassions by prying it into place (no, I did not bend it or alter it in any way). This time, however, it simply won't close. The "loop" is up. This is particularly troublesome as the problem occured when I was shopping. I had to take my wife and two children home with the door being held shut by a seat belt. I don't believe a door latch of this age should fail. It is fully lubricated.

Filed Mar 30, 2001 · Locks · OH

Passenger's side sliding door failed to latch properly. Hinges kept breaking. Door would fly open when going around a corner or curb. Contacted manufacturer, and informed consumer of normal wear and tear, not a defect. Had been repaired 15 times, and would only last about 3 months. Took back to dealership, and mechanic replaced old design with a new design.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Locks, Seat belts · MI

Seatbelt gets stuck in door path; when entering vehicle seatbelt is loose, and won't protect occupant in a crash. Also, problm with door latch striker which the occupant must slam door in order to shut. Ak because the belt retractor spring was weak, the driver seat belt has about a foot of slack.

Filed Oct 15, 2000 · Engine, Locks · 67,000 miles · PA

Driver side door opened while rounding a bend causing me to almost fall out of the vehicle. If it hadn't been for the seat belt I would have fallen out. After the door opened I swerved loosing control however there wasn't an on coming vehicle at the time. From the force of the door swinging open both of the joints broke off and the service man at our local dealer informed us that he sees many of these problems on the 1994/1995 models. I had all of the recalls done to date including the rear latch that I never had a problem with. I have also had to replace the 02 sensor. I feel this could have been worse if there would have been an on coming car at the time. We were very lucky. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734346

Filed Oct 15, 2000 · Body, Locks · AK

Driver side door opened while rounding a bend causing me to almost fall out of the vehicle, if it hadn't been for the seat belt I would have fallen out. After the door opened I swerved loosing control however ther wasn't an on coming vehicle at the time.from the force of the door swinging open both of the joints broke off and the service man at our local dealer informed us that he sees many of these problems on the 1994/1995 models. I had all of the recalls done to date including the rear latch, that I never had a problem with . I have also had to replace the 02 sensor. I fell this could have been far worse if there would have been an on coming car at the time, we were very lucky.

Filed May 8, 2000 · Locks · TX

The side sliding door and the passenger's door will not shut. Dealer has inspected the vehicle. No assistance from chrysler. *ak

Filed Feb 4, 2000 · Locks, Visibility · MO

Windshield motor (rear) was recalled, vehicle taken to dealership. Connsumer sat at dealer almost 2 hours before being told that they did not have the part in, side door of van- when hitting a bump the overhead lights go on and off like strobe lights and the door latch is not latching properly, therefore the door ajar light blinks on and off and a beeping signal in heard constantly..

Filed Feb 1, 2000 · Locks · OH

Whn pulling the side sliding door, latch pops open periodically. Contacted dealer. Dealer was not able to find the cause of the problem.

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Caravan locks

Does the 1994 Dodge Caravan have locks problems?

Owners have filed 57 complaints about the locks of the 1994 Dodge Caravan, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Caravan locks problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 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).