Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that he was unable to lock or unlock the doors using the key fob. In order to enter or exit the vehicle, the contact had to do so manually. The contact adjusted the fuse for the integrated power assembly module to remedy the failure, but the failure recurred the following day. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan locks complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated the electric door locking mechanism became inoperable when he attempted to use the remote control. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who disconnected the fuse and then reconnected it again. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current mileage was 40,700. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. In searching the internet I found numerous complaints on this vehicle. In my opinion it is a safety feature when you are transporting children, and should be a recall by chrylser. Updated 11/15/2011
Power door locks failure! This problem started a month ago when the power-locks just quit working. So I followed the instructions in the car manual where you can reprogram the locks by switching the ignition key 4 times ending in the off position and then after 10 seconds turn the door lock on, a chime will sound, it did but locks still do not work. I thought it might be a fuse so I removed the iod fuse and put it back in 5 sec. The locks started to work again. This lasted about 2 or 3 times and then the problem seems to return eventually. This is a safety concern and the vehicle should be a recall. Dodge should be accountable for this and made to correct the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when she engaged the automatic door lock mechanism but the doors failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the automatic door locks failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed the door locks. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,117. Updated 10/14/11 *bf updated 10/21/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler grand caravan. The contact stated that the door locks were inoperable. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,980 and the current mileage was 46,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The power locks stopped working, I have to reset a fuse to get the locks to work again, but this issue will eventualy come back.
Door locks on 05 dodge grand caravan wont open or close. Keeps happening even when its supposed to be fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated the vehicle doors power lock failed. The doors would only open manually. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.
2005 dodge grand caravan. Rear sliding power door lock failure. Driver's side manual lock/un-lock will not unlock sliding door nor will remote. It happens frequently and to fix the problem, you have to remove the iod fuse for a few seconds and put it back in.
Electric door lock do not work, they will work manually, but not with remote or door switch. Have to remember to manually lock doors when going thru "bad" section of city.
Automatic door locks have failed. Car is still flashing headlights & beeping that car is locked when using the remote, but the car is not locking. The car is also not locking after reaching 18 MPH as it is supposed to. The main lock switch in the car console is also not locking the doors. All doors must be opened by hand after the driver door is opened with the key.
Electrical door lock system failed. Rear sliding door opened by itself.
The power locks on the 2005 dodge caravan completely quit working . A quick fix is to pull the iod fuse for five seconds and put it back . It will work for a little while then locks gone again. Though the vehicle does automatic lock at 15mph still. This poses a issue because if in an accident you would have to manually unlock the doors to get out .forums have been posting this issue for awhile while dodge will not recall. This is not the only electrical issue the resister to the blower motor will continuously go out . Personally I have had to change my 4 times in one year already. I believe dodge needs to find a permanent solution to its electrical issues before something worse happens.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the front driver's door lock was the only functioning lock on the vehicle, but it would only function if operated manually with the key. The vehicle was not yet taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the doors would not lock unless they were manually locked. The failure also occurred twice in the past when the sliding doors malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on one occasion and repaired. The contact also previously disconnected the battery in order to remedy the failure. The contact stated the front struts were also replaced. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 71,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated the automatic lock on the fob does not work. The sliding doors on the left and right side of the vehicle will not unlock after being locked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who previously reset the computer which was the body control module and the resetting of two codes. The vehicle will be taken back to the dealer for a second repair. The manufacturer stated this was not a known failure and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 164,000.
Automatic door locks have failed, and the automatic sliding doors have failed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact state the vehicle doors would not lock or unlock electronically. The local mechanic was contacted and advised that the electronic control possibly needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.
The door locks have failed repeatedly, and cannot be operated with either the remote key or with the power switchs inside the car. The temporary fix is to open the engine compartment to remove and reinsert the iod fuse. The permanent fix is to pay the dealer a lot of money to update the bcm software for the vehicle. This is not just an inconvenience, but also a safety issue due to theft vulnerability and passenger personal safety compromise.
Power door locks not working, they either won't lock or unlock until you pull the iod fuse, this fixes it until a few days later. I have to continue to do this several times a week. This is a safety issue, if you were involved in an accident or fire of a vehicle you may not have time to unlock the doors or if the door locks are not locking and your going down the road and a kid could open the door. This problem needs to be recalled before a tragedy happens.
I own a 2005 dodge grand caravan. At approximately 50,000 miles, the electric door locks quit working. When you use the key fob or lock switch, the actuator makes a sound but the locks (on all doors) will not lock/unlock. This is apparently a common issue on this year of caravan and there is no known fix. Creates a safety issue when my children are riding in the car and the doors are unlocked and/or when we can't get into the car as only the drivers door can be unlocked using the key.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the power door locks failed. Neither the key fob nor the power lock switch was operable. The contact stated that he located a remedy for the failure on the internet. The dealer was contacted but they were unable to assist him. The failure mileage was 66,000. Updated 05/26/11 *bf updated 05/31/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the power locking system had become inoperable intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2006 and a software update was performed however, one month later the failure recurred. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure since the dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and they would have to charge to perform repairs. The current mileage was 232,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that power locks malfunctioned. The keyless entry along with the power unlock buttons were inoperable. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer nor contacted the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The contact stated that he discovered numerous complaints online regarding the power lock failure in his year, make and model. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 4/01/11*bf the consumer stated removed the fuse and the door locks are now working. Updated 04/06/11 updated 06/24/11 *bf the consumer stated the iod fuse was removed and allowed to sit for 10 minutes and placed back into the fuse block and the remoter door lock has been working fine ever since. Updated 06/30/11
Door locks on 2005 dodge caravan sequence on their on and now occasionally work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the automatic door locks were inoperable on both front and rear doors. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed the contact that a software update was available to correct the failure but would be at the expense of the owner. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
No events LED up to failure other than age. Electronics locks stopped working from inside or fob, vehicle does not lock when speed hits 19 MPH. Dealer said computer had error code locking door failed. Could not diagnose problem. Moving harness reset temporarily but it failed again in 2 days.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be locked from the inside or outside. The dealer was aware of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The contact did not inform the manufacturer and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 65,000 and the failure mileage was 44,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the door locks failed and the doors could not be opened from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and located the failure at the electronic module. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. Updated 03/07/11*lj updated 04/22/11
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