Liftgate bolt broke off right hand side while being closed. Took todealership, and informed consumer no recalls, but problem was repairable.
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan body complaints
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Passenger's and driver's door welds that hold the hinges are breaking. Replaced them once, currently broken again.
I have a 1997 dodge caravan, VIN 1b4-gp54r6vb-209333. The car is equipped with power locks. I have the repair record from one rear door lock that was replaced under warranty at 21586 miles, nov 17, 1997. The dealer described: "lt sliding door latch will not operate, 11r/I door pad, r/r lock actuator" the replacement part was described: "4675782motor". I recall the other rear door lock failed in june 1997: so both were replaced under warranty. The right door has failed again, first observed march 16, 1999, mileage 46402.
Automatic door locks and interior light system fail when brakes are applied when in excess of 40 MPH.
Numerous times over the last (3) or (4) months the harness on the integrated child seat became so tight around child that owner had to use the auxiliary release. *ak air conditioner has given consumer problems on 4 different occasions. Abs light illuminated, brakes were noisy and were replaced. Power lock failure. Power steering problem, consumer did not specify.
While driving at 65mph the rear passenger's side sliding door comes open when locked. Cause unknown.
Engine block failed.
When driving the power door locks malfunctioned, causing the door to unlock, took to dealer, replaced the sensor on two occasions .
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