1996 Dodge Caravan locks problems

60 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 60
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Doors: latch
57
Trunk lid: lock
1
Tailgate: latch
1
Hatchback/liftgate: lock
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Caravan locks problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Caravan locks

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

Door locks 39

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Electrical, Locks · AL

The vehicle was making a popping noise when accelerating. Also, the air conditioner did not work, the electrical doors were defective and horn did not blow. *ak *sc

Filed Sep 29, 2003 · Locks · 13,000 miles · MI

Rear doors on vehicle will not open from the inside. Driver's side door was repaired, but the problem persists. Door lever links were replaced in the repaired driver's side door. Dealer and manufacturer had been informed of the problem.

Filed Jan 2, 2003 · Locks · OR

Consumer states that vehicle's sliding doors doesn't shut all the way, and doors will not open. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts

Filed Mar 15, 2002 · Locks · MN

Tailgate does not latch, and will not shut. Tailgate stays open. Dealer contacted. *ak

Filed Jul 8, 2001 · Locks · AZ

Latch tore in half at rubber compound.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · MD

Ea 01 007; air bag clock spring: air bag light stayed on, and horn assembly did not operate. Dealer was notified. *ak head gasket and time chain replaced due to tremendous oil loss, engine light is now illuminated, vehicle's temperature gauge went up and vehicle locked up. Windshield wipers come on by themselves. Sliding door latch inoperable.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Locks · CA

Dual sliding door on driver's side is inoperable, does not open from either inside or outside. Door latches itself and will not unlatch. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. *ak

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Airbags, Locks · KY

Air bag light stay's on/door lock's jammed's/window track broken.

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Locks · MI

Sliding door locked/malfunctioned on both passenger's side which prevented occupants from exiting vehicle. Doors could be opened from outside. Passenger side door lock solenoid has been replaced four times, driver side door solenoid has been replaced once. Please provide any further details.

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Lights, Locks · VA

Turn signals would work intermittently in hot/humid weather. Sometimes would not work with indicator turned on. Had changed the fuses each time problem happened. Also, sliding door lock does not regularly release with the lock/unlock switch. Further, it is unreliable with the manual lock/botton. The headlights, in hot/humid weather may or may not go off when switch is turned off. Been in contact with dealership.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan locks

Does the 1996 Dodge Caravan have locks problems?

Owners have filed 60 complaints about the locks of the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Caravan locks problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 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).