2005 Dodge Grand Caravan locks problems

Filed May 11, 2021 · Electrical, Locks · 155,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the power door locks failed to operate as needed, without warning. The contact also stated that the driver's side door was the only door that could be opened manually with the key. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that upon disconnecting the battery, the system would reset and resume normal operation. The contact attempted the procedure twice however, the failure resumed soon after the reset. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2018 · Body, Locks · 163,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. While driving 25 MPH, the passenger side sliding door opened without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and attempted to close the door automatically by depressing the sliding door button; however, it failed to close the door. The contact had to close the door manually. The vehicle was taken to titusville chrysler jeep dodge (5600 u.s. 1, titusville, fl 32780, (321) 268-8970) where it was diagnosed that the motor switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 20,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. After exiting the vehicle, the contact attempted to lock the doors and the locks failed to engage. The contact had to remove the I.o.d fuse from the fuse box and reset the computer in order for the locks to engage. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Locks, Steering · 124,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the entire door latching system failed and the steering wheel emitted a loud whining noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated the door latches needed to be reprogrammed and the power steering fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 6/24/15*cn updated 10/12/2017

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 100,000 miles · WI

The automatic lock system on my 05 dodge grand caravan doesn't work, with the key fob or when pushing the automated lock buttons inside the vehicle. The car beeps like it is locking when you push the key fob. However, it really isn't locking. After doing some research, I have found that this is a common issue with the 2005 dodge caravan models. That being said, I contacted the dealership & was told that there has not been a recall, because this is "not considered a safety issue." how is this not a safety issue? Dodge, themselves, actually calls part of the automated lock system a "safety feature." the system is supposed to automatically lock, once you reach a speed of 15 MPH. Well, this no longer works either. How is it called a "safety feature" when it works, but then it isn't a "safety issue" when it doesn't work? I physically cannot lock the passenger doors myself, when driving. I either have to remember to do it before I leave, make sure the person that gets out does it before they leave, pull over to lock them, or drive with them unlocked. That's not safe! I attend night school & am not comfortable leaving my car unlocked, but it is not as easy to get into my vehicle quickly now. I have to manually open the driver side door (only door that has a manual lock), reach in, unlock the side door, then open the side door, put my things in, lock the side door, close the door, and then get in the front. That is a lot of extra time in a dark parking lot! Normally, I would just click the unlock & the open door button on the way to the van, put the stuff in, close the door & go. In addition, if you are a passenger, you have to stand there & wait to be let in. As mentioned, there is no key entry on that side of the vehicle at all. Many times, I am left standing there (with my purse), as my husband walks around to the driver side & lets himself & the kid's in the vehicle.

Filed Nov 4, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 65,000 miles · GA

Electric locks fail. After r&r a fuse the locks would work for a period of time then fail again. Repeat.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Locks · 96,000 miles · CO

Went to the van and tried to lock the doors but the electronic door locks are not working. I been reading that the system needs a update. Why does the company know that the update is needed but want to make money off of us for their errors.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 75,679 miles · CT

Door lock system has failed due to computer glitch. From what I have found on-line this problem has been happening for years and should be covered by a recall.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Locks · 95,000 miles · WA

The automatic door locks failed. They do not lock at 18mph, they do not open or close by button or key fob. Have discovered hundred of complaints about this issue. Dealer data suggests flashing the bcm however not a permanent cure, dealers replacing other parts ie motors, actuators wiring, fraudulently to allegedly repair a known defect in software or the bcm themselves. This is a safety issues and a extreme inconvenience to disabled persons trying to reach door locks inside of vehicles as there are no key options except drivers door and hatch. Hatch cannot be locked when this failure occurs.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · UT

Power door locks are not working. Unable to lock or unlock doors with either key remote or button located on the door. This is a concern because the locks do not engage when vehicle is in mode of travel. This first started in august of 2012 with the passenger sliding door and now both sliding door locks are inoperable as well as the trunk hatch. Have tried changing fuses without success. I researched information online and found a site that indicated that a bcm software update could fix the problem but dealerships charge for the update. Should there be a fee involved when this mechanism is secondary to a software issue that creates a safety hazard? Because safety issues are at hand should this be listed as safety recall?