2006 Dodge Grand Caravan locks problems

Filed Jan 6, 2019 · Body, Locks · 90,000 miles · KS

Sliding door lock actuator froze up. This renders the sliding door completely inoperable. If that door was needed foregress, it wouldn't be available.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 90,000 miles · AZ

The automatic door locks are jammed on both sides of the vehicle and will not unlock even manually. While this may seem like a minor issue, if we were to end up in an accident with no way for my 5 children to exit the vehicle except through the front 2 doors, it would be a huge safety issue. I understand that the automatic locks occasional malfunction, there should be a safety mechanism that at least allows for it to operate manually but this is not the case. I researched online and on many sites there are others with the same issue. I called chrysler to issue a complaint and they referred me here.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 82,000 miles · IA

It first started with the passenger side sliding door lock. It would not automatically lock and had to be done manually. Now the driver's side door lock will not go up and down automatically nor will it do it manually. The door will also not open at all from inside or outside. This is a safety issue because passengers are not able to get out of the vehicle from that side.

Filed Sep 21, 2012 · Locks · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. While parked, the contact attempted to unlock the doors with the key fob but the doors would not unlock. The contact stated the door had to be unlocked from the exterior manually using the key. The contact stated the electronic door locks from the driver's side control panel also were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the software would have to be updated. The software was updated however, after the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time where the technician then advised the contact that the body control module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Locks · 55,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated the rear driver and passenger automatic sliding door locks failed to activate. In order to release both rear doors an occupant must manually open them from the exterior of the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 8, 2011 · Body, Locks · 65,000 miles · IL

2006 dodge crand caravan rear power sliding doors. Initially would not unlock with electric locks. Now doors open/close partially about 10 inches from the closed position.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Locks · 70,000 miles · AL

1. Normal use 2. Automatic close/open doors fail every time they are used. Door slides open fully, does not catch in open position, then closes on you. The first time or two our kids almost got caught in door closing. Now open manually only. Driver side door started first and now passenger door. 3. Looking for options outside of multiple visits to dealer.

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Airbags, Engine · 5,089 miles · OH

Back rear window imploded for the second time(first time 2009, second time 2010), nobody seems to have an answer for why this happens other than it was cold and snowy outside so the weather must have caused this to occur, (that is what they say) my family was in the van in the driveway getting ready to leave so I know for a fact that "nothing" went thru the window just a major defect of dodge. Numerous issues with this van starting when van had 5000 miles, air bag sensor on, sliding doors do not work properly, loud sound from engine, tie rods need replaced for third time, control arm broke, locks make a whiny sound, check service engine light on told 3 times that we needed new spark plugs . Really at 30,000 miles. We changed them, light still on today. After an inspection of van now dealer sates that the alternator, water pump, serpentine belt, egv valve, valve gasket, all needs replaced and the light on had nothing to do with spark plugs, go figure. I have sent dealership and chrysler letters in regards to my safety concerns. This would be my fourth time calling chyrsler about major issues. They lack customer service and nothing ever done. We purchased new and van is now 5 years old with same and new problems since 5000 miles, now has 77,000. I will not be purchasing a dodge van again!!

Filed Nov 27, 2010 · Body, Locks · 74,000 miles · MI

My 2006 grand caravan does not consistently allow the sliding power door on both sides close more than 1/2 or 3/4 of the way. Additionally, if it does close it will intermittently will not cycle fully to fully secure the door. As a result the power mechanism which seals the door will cycle over and over until someone manually opens the door and then pulls it shut.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Electrical, Locks · VA

Door lock failure on 2006 dodge grand caravan. Sliding door is locked and will not open manually or with eletronic buttons. Big safety issue if a child or passenger is in the back of van and you could not get the door open to get child or people out if an accident was to happen!!! Vehicle is no longer under warranty and I cannot afford an $100 charge to a dealership just to look at the car.