1996 Dodge Caravan: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed May 5, 2003 · Electrical · NC

Electrical - windshield wipers, radio, static electricity windshield wipers will start operation while activation switch is in "off" position at random while driving. Wipers also will start operating when ever turn signal is activated. This problem has been on-going since the purchase of the vehicle in 1996. Even though this problem was reported before the expiration of warranty, a remedy was never offered by dealer' service department. Static electricity is a problem at times. Upon entering vehicle one could experience an electrical shock from touching door handle, steering wheel, etc., radio/tape player malfunctioning occurred quite often during first few years of ownership. When reported to service department, was informed that warranty had expired. Since then fm tuner has completely stopped working.

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 6, 2002 · Body, Electrical · MI

While driving headlights will flash on and off/ windshield wipers will not work or sometimes come on by themselves, and power door locks will come unlocked by thenselves. Has changed control module at least 4 times. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Airbags, Body · FL

Air bag light on the dashboard has come on and will not go off. Dealership has not examined vehicle, but informed consumer he would be responsible for any repairs to vehicle. *ak consumer states horn also is inoperable. Air conditioner evaporator coil failed. Door locks do not go down automatically.

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Body · CA

While using automatic door locks sliding door and both driver and passenger doors failed to lock. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer replaced parts. Problem still occurs. Please provide further information.

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 Mar 26, 2001 · Airbags, Body · HI

Ea-01-007; consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and electrical door locks failed to lock or unlock. Also, note ABS brake light illuminated on the dash, brakes have failed. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of failures. Please provide any further details.

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.

Filed Feb 16, 2000 · Body · FL

Automatic side sliding door does not unlock when the power door lock switch is used. Door has to be unlocked from the inside manually. Dealer has been contacted.