2008 Dodge Grand Caravan locks problems

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Electrical, Locks · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. After restarting, the vehicle functioned normally. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. In addition, the front driver side door failed to unlatch when accessing it with the key fob. The door would only unlatch manually. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unavailable. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 130,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and all four doors on the vehicle locked without warning. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/13/16*lj the vehicle was repaired. Updated 11/21/2017

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 5,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was parked, the doors failed to open and lock electronically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 80,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while parked, the horn and the windshield wiper motor activated independently. As a result, the battery needed to be disconnected. In addition, the contact stated that the A/C failed to activate and the doors failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 112,000 miles · MN

My wife and I were driving down the road, when the van started to lock and unlock the doors. The next time this happened my three kids were in the van and it was 85 degrees out and the only way we got in was to talk my son into trying to unbuckle his car seat.we have also had a problem with the AC not working witch is great when it is soo humid out. The doors still continue to lock and unlock by themselves at least once a week.

Filed May 28, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 110,000 miles · GA

2008 dodge grand caravan. Passenger side front and rear doors power unlock problem. I have a 2008 dodge grand caravan stx. It has power windows and locks and power sliding doors. 3.8l engine. The passenger front door lock, right passenger sliding door lock will lock when the button is pressed, but will not unlock when the button is pressed. This happens no matter which door unlock button you press (driver, passenger or key fob). I have traced the wiring no power when 'unlock' is pressed, but there is power when the 'lock' button is pressed. Also, I tested the passenger sliding door, again same result. I took off the passenger front door panel and unplugged the door lock connector at the solenoid and tested it. Again, no power when 'unlock' is pressed on any of the wires. The black wire on the connector is getting good ground. I traced the wires from the lock solenoid connector under the seats and to the drivers kick panel where they go through a grommet and into the fuse box under the hood. I probed the wires again by the kick panel and got no power when 'unlock' was pressed. I hear a relay clicking in the fuse box when I press 'unlock', but I can't find it. It is coming from within the fuse box under all the fuses and relays. Those relays are located in the fuse boxes inner part, and probably low quality, so they are gone in just few years of usage. Unfortunately, relays can't be replaced by owners due to location and connections.

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · CT

2008 dodge grand caravan. Consumer states there have been five recalls for her vehicle and had problems before the recalls were announced. She would like to terminate her lease early. *kb in june 2009, the vehicle needed new front brake pads and rotors at only 15,000 and again in august 2010. In the spring, the vehicle had no air condition. The dealer informed the consumer the part was manufactured too short and froze during the winter, which caused fluid to leak out. The problem was resolved after 3 weeks. In june 2010, the same hose ruptured and again the consumer was left with no A/C. The radiator cap had to be repaired which was why the consumer had to keep adding coolant. The washer fluid sensor was not working and needed to be replaced. In august 2010, the power sliding door stopped functioning for days. When the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they were unable to find a problem. However, two months later a recall was issued. The consumer stated she also experienced power failures with the vehicle. Each time the problem occurred the engine would run, but nothing else in the vehicle worked, such as the windows, locks, windshield wipers and interior lights etc. The problem was sporadic and each time the consumer went to the dealer, they were unable to find any problems.

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 43,000 miles · OK

While driving or parked & turned off with no one near the van, the engine starts, the horn starts blaring, the wipers turn on full blast, the wiper fluid shoots out, and lights wont work! At first, we could disconnect battery or relay & it would stop. The last time, we had to disconnect alternator. This is a major safety issue!

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 25,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl*the contact owned a dodge grand caravan xlt. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed white smoke coming out of the hood of the vehicle near the windshield. A passenger attempted to move the vehicle and black smoke was on the outside and inside of the vehicle. Fire was on the ground and the flames were 5 feet tall. She was able to extinguish the flames with cans of soda. The consumers husband jumped in the vehicle to back it up and as he did, the vehicle lost all power. The passenger stated that four trees and the grass caught fire. The fire department was called and the vehicle exploded. A neighbor extinguished the fire in the trees and grass; however, the vehicle continued to burn. A sheriff and fire department report were filed. The contact stated that no one was injured. Since she had a heart condition, a paramedic came and gave her oxygen. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileages were 25,000. Updated evoq 09/20/10 prior to the fire, the air conditioner cruise control and read passenger door stopped working. Updated evoq 11/09/10

Filed Jun 27, 2010 · Body, Locks · 35,500 miles · SC · 1 injury

While the rear hatch of our 2008 dodge grand caravan was closing, our daughter walked behind the van. The rear hatch came down on her and did not stop. I hit the remote for it to go back up and it bounced on our daughter and began coming down again on her. I tried to lift it up while pulling my daughter out and it continued to come down. This van has been taken to rick hendrick dodge on numerous occasions for the power side doors failing. The side doors bounce open upon closing and we find one or both doors open when returning to the van from a store, etc. This has been reported as a safety issue to the dealership and to chrysler. We get the same response each time, which is they are unable to duplicate the problem. We have many witnesses who have seen this happen, including our salesperson. Unfortunately, instead of rectifying the problem, our daughter now has a serious, complicated neck injury. She is being followed by a pediatric neurosurgeon at present. We have no idea what her prognosis will be. To date, she has had x-rays and an mri and remains in a cervical collar. She will have more x-rays in 2 weeks. She is a competitive gymnast who now has no activity. The power doors to these vans are extremely dangerous and people need to be aware of this.