My 2005 dodge grand caravan, the power locks stopped working. Per some searches on the internet the dodge caravan needs a software update to allow the auto power locks to work. They sell it for $150-$200 when it should be free because of an error in dodges software. The vehicle only has 2 keyed locks to open from eternally. It is a danger with young children riding in the van because the doors do not automatically lock when the vehicle starts moving.
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan locks complaints
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Power door locks fail to operate on my 2005 dodge grand caravan. Neither the remote, the interior switch nor the automatic door lock feature works at all at this point.
I have a 2005 dodge grand caravan the automatic door locks stop operating. The only way to correct them was to remove and reinstall the iod fuse. After reading and searching the net, this is something that needs to be addressed. What if this happened to my wife with the kids in the car.
One night my locks were working on my van and the next morning they weren't. I called the chrysler dealer and they informed me that I would need a software update because of this problem and it was not a recall. I don't feel that is fair, considering the locks are supposed to lock while driving, making sure the children are not able to open the doors while moving or just in a parking lot, where a car could be pulling into the next parking space. It is so easy for kids to dart out fast and the next car to not be able to stop in time. I feel this is a big safety issue for me/my children and anyone else out there with the same problem. And by the looks of the websites I've visited, there are a ton of people with same problems.
Power door locks won't work at all. Have to do it manually I think this is a safety issue. When the van was sold to me I liked the idea that the doors locked while in motion now I have to do it manually with 2 small children I think this issue should be recalled.
2005 dodge grand caravan power locks stopped working. Apparently this is a widespread problem with significant safety issues. Noticed it one day on vacation when I locked the car and heard it honk. When I came back to the car, the locks were still up - it never locked. We had all kinds of expensive electronics in the car that could have been stolen. This is only a small thing compared to the safety issues related to children's safety, ease of use for disabled and elderly people, etc. Alot of complaints about this all over the internet yet dodge is not coming up with a fix and there has been no recall yet. I strongly suggest you recall this vehicle for a proper fix, instead of having to replug the fuses under the hood all the time.
The door lock just suddenly stopped functioning. Passenger side, rear door does not respond to button on door post.
2005 dodge caravan automatic locks do not work correctly which allows a child to unlock the doors.
Power locks have stopped working on my vehicle. I am reading online that this is a common problem for this year, make, and model. I feel this is a safety issue and should be considered for a recall. I am unable to lock or unlock the vehicle using the keyless entry or the power lock buttons on either the driver or passenger side doors.
The automatic power door locks suddenly fail to work. The doors can not be locked/unlocked with the door switch or the remote key. The doors fail to lock after approaching a 18mph speed also.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. On june 5, 2008, the door lock failed. When the contact pressed the lock button, the alarm sounded; however, the doors did not lock. The hatchback door is the only door that locks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on june 25, 2008 and the dealer reprogrammed the remote system; however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle will be taken back to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 32,327. Updated 09/29/08. *lj the dealer replaced the computer board. There have been no other problems. Updated 09/29/08.
The electronic locks on my van suddenly stopped working. I researched, found many similar cases - one suggested we disconnect the battery and reconnect - locks worked for 1 day then stopped again. I am taking it do the dealer tomorrow but will be cautious about the repairs they suggest.
Power door locks do not work at all resulting in a safety issue with children.
I have a 2005 dodge grand caravan and the power doors/power locks have failed. The tailgate still works, however, without the power locks there is no way to lock it. Due to the number of complaints in this system as well as the number or complaints on the internet, this is obviously a manufacture/engineering defect that must be addressed. I called dodge about the problem and the told me that I'd have to pay a $69 diagnostic fee before they could tell me what was wrong and how much it would cost. I really do not want to give dodge of my hard earned money for something that I, and countless others, believe that dodge should correct without hesitation and without charge. Please take this matter seriously and do the right thing by recommending a recall to fix this problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that all of the power door locks were inoperative. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it was a common failure with his year, make, and model vehicle. The bcm software would have to be repaired at the cost of $130. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance because there was no recall for this component. The failure and current mileages were 34,417.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. While the vehicle was not in motion, the contact noticed that the interior door lock module would not operate. This malfunction affected all of the other doors as well. In addition, the automatic instant key lock device that activates while driving has not been operating. The vehicle has not been taken to an authorized dealer and has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 67,000. Updated 07/10/08.
Power door locks quit working. I read that there is a software fix for this, but I can't afford to do this. I have read lots of complaints on this issue and think this should be a recall do to safety matter.
The power locks on my 2005 grand caravan stopped working. I researched the problem found a lot of people with the same problem! I'm told I can have new software put in to correct the problem. With as many complaints as I found...shouldn't this be a recall???
The automatic power door locks suddenly fail to work. The doors can not be locked/unlocked with the door switch or the remote key. The doors fail to lock after approaching a 18mph speed also. It is stated in the owners manual that this is a safety feature on the vehicle. I understand from several other reports of the same problem, that there is a software update, but dodge is not correcting this problem without a significant charge. This is a safety feature that is failing to operate, therefore I believe, along with many others that this vehicle should be recalled to correct to problem.
My 2005 dodge grand caravan automatic door locks are inoperative. Vehicle has apx 45,000 miles. I've noticed per internet provided vehicle complaint sites that this is a high volume problem , and serious safety concern.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The power locks in the vehicle are no longer functioning. The keyless remote also will not lock or unlock the vehicle; therefore, it can only be manually locked and unlocked. The vehicle will also not lock when it is placed into drive. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 30,721. Updated 06/25/08. *lj the consumer stated the only way to unlock the door is using the driver side door and the unlocking it from the inside manually. Updated.
Dodge grand caravan 2005, door locks not working. There have been many complaints on this and needs to be recalled. I have 15,000 miles and have read that you pull the fuse and put it back in. This works for a short time.
I have a 2005 dodge grand caravan. It has power door locks. The locks will not operate from inside the vehicle or from the keychain. Not being able to lock and unlock this vehicle makes it very difficult with two young children. The safety feature that locks the doors when the vehicle is going over 18 MPH is also not working. The only doors that has key unlock are the driver door and the rear door. I have found a website that has many others with the same problem. This should be recalled. Please look at this website, and help us get this fixed. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/caravan/2005/electrical/power_door_locks_quit_working.shtml.
Power door lock failure - 6th occurrence. Vehicle door lock switches / remote unit fail to operate door locks. This is the second occurrence this year. Safety issue as chrysler outfitted vehicle with only a drivers side key-operated door lock. All other locks are controlled electronically. Safety concern is at time of vehicle crash, doors must be manually unlocked. Children in the back may not know how to unlock the car manually since children are used to automatic controls. Called chrysler on 4/7/08. Chrysler refused to acknowledge that this is an ongoing problem with their vehicles, or that safety is somehow impacted by this failure.
Electric locks fail and disable the electric doors, automatic locking, and key fog locking and unlocking. The doors fail to lock at 20mph , therefore you think your doors are locked and they are not. Also, pressing the fob. Sounds the horn, blinks lights, but doors are not locked, although you think they are. This is a software problem in the bcm, they have a tsb for it, but refuse to fix it because warranty has expired. This is faulty software at manuf, and a safety issue, chrysler should stand behind their own mistakes and safety issues.
The power door locks on my 2005 dodge grand caravan stopped working at about 67,000 miles. I've had a mechanic look at it and he can't figure it out. I have found many complaints about the same problem in online forums and decided if this is a widespread problem then dodge ought to do something to fix it. No power door locks is a safety issue!
Auto-locks stopped working on dodge grand caravan xt 2005.
2005 dodge grand caravan. Electric locks fail. This involves safety, as the doors are supposed to lock automatically at a predetermined speed. They fail both manually, remotely and from obtaining the speed required. The dealer tells me this is a software problem, and they have a tsb to correct it, but it costs $90 I would think that if a software update is required, that means that the software was not working properly at manufacture, and it should be covered by the factory. They say that because the miles are over warranty, it costs. But software updates indicate that it wasn't done properly in the first place, and it does affect safety by not locking the doors. Simply removing the iod fuse and reinserting it resets the computer and the locks perform normally and then fail again. When I buy windows program, all updates are free, because they re updated to solve problems.
On or around feb 26 I discovered that the auto door locks were not working nor was I able to unlock or lock my doors from the inside with the inside lock switch. If my wife was trying to outrun an assailant she would not be able to unlock or lock the doors automatically when seconds could be crucial. Not to mention the fact that the lights flash with using the remote errantly indicating that the doors were locked. At this point I have'nt fixed the problem but I understand that dodge has an update fix. This should be a recall.
Power door lock failure - 5th occurrence. Just took vehicle to car wash and within 1 hour the locks stopped responding to remote and door switches. Car has exhibited power door lock failure twice each year since purchased by current owner. Dealers have reprogrammed/replaced bcm a couple of times. On this occasion, the dealer did not provide information on how the locks were reset other than to say the locks were reset. Would like to know procedure to save on further trips to dealer. This is a safety issue as the car is only equipped with key locks on driver's door and rear liftgate. Any type of fire, flood, or emergency requiring quick evac would result in tragic loss.
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