The driver side window fell into the door when the button was pushed to raise the window. Motor and regulator stopped working for no reason. The vehicle was stationary at the time.
Dodge Caravan power windows problems
26 of the 10,018 owner complaints about the Dodge Caravan describe power window failure, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 26
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical mileage
- 55,000
By model year
- 20142
- 20101
- 20071
- 20061
- 20054
- 20031
- 20015
- 20001
- 19991
- 19981
- 19964
- 19951
- 19941
- 19931
- 19901
Often reported together
Wipers 3Door locks 3Won't start 2Headlights 2Fuel gauge 2Warning lights 1Won't shift 1Fuel pump 1
What owners say
Window regulator on driver and passenger side have both failed within 1 year of one another and the vehicle has less than 65000 miles. Loosing window control does interfere with driving in adverse weather conditions. The vehicle was stationary and was being lowered and then raised normally using the window control. The window suddenly dropped very rapidly into the door frame.
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.
The power door locks stopped working. The only way to lock or unlock the car is with the key, and there's no keyhole except on the driver's door. Dealer fixed it once: $89. Second time, he charged $400 for a new body module. Each time it stopped working again after about three months. He fixed it once more without charge, then said $89 each time thereafter. Another mechanic went over the wiring all the way to each door and found no problem. I have stopped paying for the fixes. I have tried the unhooking the battery and unplugging the fuse tricks but they don't work. So I drive without power locks and deal with the nuisance of manual locks. (the electric window motor on the driver side also failed - another $400 bill. This is my ninth chrysler product but from now on I wouldn't take one if they gave it to me).
The door locks, horn, headlights, A/C, windows and mirrors stop working. We have to remove the fuse or disconnect the battery and then it works again for a while. This is very unsafe when we get in the car at night and cant go because the lights wont go on. We live in arizona and that is unsafe when the AC and windows wont work at the same time. After a five minute drive my kids were about dying. Its unsafe when the door locks go out and we cant lock the vehicle. I understand that the vehicle needs a software upgrade, but that the dealership charges $200. I shouldn't be forced to pay for a defect that dodge knows is defective.
Front driver window stopped working. Has been replaced twice and a whopping $330.00 each time. Passenger window is now acting up. Will roll down but not up, and sometimes won't move at all. The second time the driver side window broke, a rock from a truck ahead flew into my window and hit the back seat. Inches from my eye. This vehicle has a horrible reputation of the windows motor/regulator units.
I have a 2005 dodge caravan this vehicle has headlight failure, have been told its the module too the electrical system. This is just one of the many problems that dodge has with vehicles. From time to time the windows wont work . Now only the high beams work and low beams are completely out. Everything else but, the locks and headlamps wont work. No previous problems with this vehicle was noted . I was out of town 10 hrs from home when this problem with the low beams occured. Scared to drive at night. This must be looked at.
I drive a 2007 dodge caravan. The passenger side window motor has gone out. We have called around for a replacement and have fount out that these years are very well known for this problem. My van only has 8,797 miles on it. Why has there never been a recall.. All vans of this make and model have had to have there motors replaced.. My mom was looking at one and they dealer told her the motors have been replaced. So now I have to spend 200.00 to get a entire replacement part. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the power windows on both side of the vehicle would not close. The driver side window remained open at all times. The dealer was notified and stated that the window regulator needed to be replaced. There were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The contact is responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 41,000.
In 2006 the drivers side window stopped working. Replaced the motor. November 2008 the passenger window stopped working. Will have to replace this motor as well.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Dodge Caravan power windows
Which Dodge Caravan years have power window failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (5 complaints), 1996 (4 complaints) and 2005 (4 complaints).
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