1996 Dodge Grand Caravan locks problems

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Locks · 100,000 miles · IL

Sliding door lock mechanism failure, one lock became completely inoperable restricting all ingress or egress from that door.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Airbags, Body · 500 miles · MD

Serpentine belt or tensioner clip has had to be repaired 4 times (towed every time) electrical problems since the beginning; turn the key and the windshield wipers start going, turn the key off and the wipers "keep" going, take the key totally out of the ignition and the wipers go and the "dinging" alarm that tells you the lights are on or the key is in, starts.(I seriously thought the car was possessed) or turn the key and "nothing" comes on except the engine. I've replaced the battery 5 times at least - it's usually better w/ a new battery for a little while. Have had to have the window motor and assembly replaced on drivers side twice and 5 times on the passenger side. Most recent was 4/04, which was replaced 7/04 again. The side sliding doors on both side do not lock, if you push the button down, you can't get it back up. The rear hatch is damaged from closing the door, looks like I was hit in the rear, but have not been. Check engine light was on for months in fall '03, no mechanic could say why. Wanted to get the A/C charged but it wouldn't hold a charge. Dealer couldn't figure it out. Took it to another mechanic who said the A/C unit was totally melted. Had it replaced and then the computer reset. Replaced the transmission at 100000, the "plantatary gears" were cracked. Check engine light is on again in 7/04, failed emisions, replaced o2 sensor, light still on, tack sticks and car won't accelerate at times - I can push it to the floor and it won't go?? Feels like it's choking, no power. Have a 3.8l, should have power. There is no panel/door for pass. Airbag to come out. If I ever got in an accident, what would it do...just bust through my dash? Over time, the dash on that side has gotten soft and mushy, what's that about? My dad bought the same year caravan I did, but he doesn't have the grand caravan le and he doesn't have the 3.8l and he hasn't had a single problem...I guess I got all of them.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Locks, Visibility · 109,000 miles · FL

Body module for 96 grand caravan part # 04686930 failed. *ak this module controls body elements: power windows, power locks, A/C, interior features, instruments (odometer specifically) and windshield wipers. Windshield wipers cease to operate upon failure of this module. This can occur at any time, at any place (parked or driving) under any driving conditions (sunshine or hurricane). I see this as a critical design flaw. Functionality of a vital safety component, windshield wipers,is tied to a part that cannot be repaired easily. Accoding to chrysler customer assistance, the part is not produced any more, it is not stocked. The order will not be filled. The part is not readily repairable. The module must be programmed with vehicle information (features, odometer readings) so the part is not stocked by dealers or distributors. Customers must wait for old part to come in and be reconditioned. Daimlerchrysler cannot deliver parts to be programmed and restore functionality and safety to vehicles.

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Locks · PA

Consumer states that driver's side manual sliding door will not open from the inside or outside. Consumer's advise has had problems with door that have progressed to it not working at all. Very concerned about safety of children is door needed to be opened in an emergency situation.

Filed Apr 11, 2001 · Locks · NC

Driver's side and passenger's side sliding doors have frozen in unlocked position. Consumer is unable to lock doors when transporting his children. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Dec 18, 2000 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA

Air bag light stays on continuosly, the horn no longer works, cruise control no longer works, front interior lights no longer come on when the front doors are opened, cooling fans will not run even with A/C on, hood latch doesn't always release the hood.

Filed Dec 9, 2000 · Airbags, Locks · NC

Service engine light on for the 4th time since july 2000. Airbag light just bee fixed, now door is stuck open and has to be closed from inside. Windshield wipers come on of their own accord. Get it sorted dodge.

Filed May 15, 2000 · Locks, Visibility · NE

The windshield wipers come on by themselves intemittently while the consumer is driving, consumer has replaced the switch twice but wipers still come on. Nlm

Filed Jan 31, 2000 · Locks · MD

While trying to open sliding door for children door would not open from the outside or the inside . Dealer has been notfied. Please provide further informaton.

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Locks · NY

I have replaced every lock (five of them) on the car 2 - 4 times and all the dealer can tell me is that there is nothing they find wrong. The warranty ran out three locks ago and so I have to pay. I was given one lock and labour free as a curtesy from the company (not the dealer) and the last lock I had to pay the labor which was 3 x the cost of the part.