Dodge Caravan door locks problems

Filed Jan 8, 2022 · Body, Electrical · FL

The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed down manually. I feel this is a safety issue and I have seen that others online are having problems with their door locks not working or getting stuck and not unlocking. I don't understand why there is no recall on this issue with the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. This is a serious safe issue on any vehicle. My sliding doors have to be manually locked and as I said, the passenger side won't lock, so it's dangerous for me to have passengers. My local Dodge dealership offered to diagnose it, but it's $125.00 for them to just find out what's causing this if they could even do that. Clearly it is an issue of some kind since one door locks. Can you please look into this? Again, I know others have had door lock issues with the Dodge Caravan. Why hasn't this been fixed and recalled already? This is very frustrating. Also, I don't remember the exact date I purchased my vehicle in June, so I've given it my best guess. Thank you for your time in reviewing this. Resolution that fixes this for myself and everyone else who is dealing with this, would be much appreciated.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Electrical · 76,200 miles · CA

Back passenger door lock is stuck in the locked position. Nothing will unlock it. Dangerous for the passengers in the back, they can't get out on that side.

Filed Feb 10, 2019 · Body · 195,825 miles · MO

The sliding door latch malfunction where door comes open while driving the auto lock also malfunctioning. I'm a master mechanic and this isn't the first time I heard of this problem on these vehicles. Mopar needs to have these vehicles recalled before someone gets hurt or their pet falls out.

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · IL

The passenger doors no longer open with the automatic system. The passenger windows in the back do not work any longer . The door locks do not lock by the remote or by the door button. I have to manually push them down. And occasionally the all the lights just light up and begin flashing and dinging while driving and just sitting in park. The electrical system is bad!!!. I have had to replace one fuse in the drivers motorized seat. This has been on ongoing problem since spring of 2017.

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Body · 110,000 miles · CO

Front door hinge mount sheet metal tears or cracks. Door latches fail do to sagging doors. Sheet metal has cracked going back into the fire wall bulkhead. Doors can fly open on outside turns with out warning, potentially dislodging passengets.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 81,500 miles · MO

Wipers, lights, horn,door locks all seemed to go off went no warning wipers start spraying fluid by itself. Could not get to stop windows would not work, had to pull horn fuses to make horn stop blowing disconnect battery to make sure it would start to have it taken to be looked at very disappointed in vehicle only 81,500 miles on it

Filed Aug 13, 2016 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · MI

One day the van started horn's honking, front and rear wipers going, washer fluid shooting all over. All controls wouldn't work to shut off. Door locks won't work. Interior lights blinking. This happen on several times days apart and then vehicle wouldn't start. One time while traveling about 35 miles an hour the vehicle shut off. After stopping the vehicle started again. Last time this happened the vehicle wouldn't shift to higher gear going down the road. We have taken vehicle in to out local dealer waiting to see what they say. 3-days in no answer yet.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Body · 35,423 miles · SC

Manually operated sliding door will not unlock making the door unable to be opened. However driving down the highway the door will open on its own. Only the safety latch keeps the door from opening all the way. I called detroit (800‑423‑6343 rep karen) and reported the problem. She had me call the dealer to make an appointment to have it looked at. As the car is just out of warranty, repairs may or may not be covered.

Filed Feb 13, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 97,000 miles · NJ

All the warning lights on the dash light up, the wipers start and can't be stopped, all the windows won't go up or down, the door locks won't work and worst of all the gas gauge, speedometer, and other dash indicators go dead showing no action. This all happens unannounced at any time driving or still. It can happen with just turning the key on to start the car.the most recent time, 2/10/16 the dealer repair said there were a total of 24 different codes saved that did conflict with each other.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tipm electrical fire while van was parked. Started after pushing the door lock on my key fob. Chrysler sent an independent adjuster out on 2/2/16. Have not heard from chrysler yet. This is the 2nd time my van has had an electrical fire. 1st time was october 2014 - had to replace entire electrical system in the van. I saved the 2 boxes worth of burned harnesses/parts just in case. I paid $6,000 out of pocket last time. Fire department came and disconnected battery and fuse box. No flames or injuries.