2010 Dodge Grand Caravan: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Sep 12, 2023 · NY

Drivers side sliding door locked closed cannot open.

Filed Oct 20, 2021 · Body · WI

Passenger side rear sliding door lock actuator makes a grinding or buzzing noise when unlocking and does not lock, when door lock is pressed.

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · 143,000 miles · KS

The driver's side sliding door won't open. It won't unlock. It doesn't work with the key fob, doesn't work manually, doesn't work with the overhead console. Everyone with a dodge has this problem, sooner or later! Just read the forums! This is a safety issue!! There should be a recall!!!! 2010 and up! Completely unusable door!

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Electrical · 139,000 miles · OH

Passenger side door will not open from inside or outside. Stuck in locked position. Faulty door actuator

Filed Apr 21, 2020 · 100,000 miles · VA

I just purchased this vehicle so unsure of the dates that happened. The passenger sliding power door will not open, it appears to be locked shut. Also the radiator hoses busted and had to be replaced. This happened prior to 150k miles, and is not advised in owners manual for replacement. I have seen multiple complaints online for these doors being locked shut and unable to be opened. If someone were to get into an accident or have an emergency they could not get out of the vehicle.I dont even think it can be repaired in shut position. Is there a recall for this yet?

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Body · SC

The driver side sliding door will not open. It does not respond to the fob nor trying to manually open it. The lock is completely stuck and neither handle opens the door.

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Electrical · 168,000 miles · NH

I have had the battery and alternator replaced. A few days after the alternator was installed, the car would not start again. Nor the next day. The mechanic kept the car for two days and could not replicate it not starting. A few days later it would not start again, and it continues to not start intermittently. All diagnostics come back fine. The left sliding door works intermittenlty and the window on the same door wouldn't close, but now does. The ABS/stability light was on solid, but is now off.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Locks · 110,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that both the rear passenger and driver side door latches failed to lock properly. The contact stated that the doors were repaired in a recall, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was stated that there was no remedy available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Electrical · 97,800 miles · AL

The headlights cut off while we were traveling 55 MPH at night. They would work only if I held the bright light switch all the way pulled back (I tried almost everything known to man). I looked on the internet and found several complaints and quick fixes. One was to disconnect the battery for 10 minutes, did not work. The one that worked was to hit, shake or jiggle the black box (tipm) under the hood on drivers side. Bingo, it worked for about 3 weeks, did it again, 3 weeks later had to do it again. Now the lights will not work while holding the dim/bright switch. The lights came back on the next day. Took it to the dealer and paid $98 to them only to tell me it was the tipm module and needed replacing for a fee of $1100 and it might not fix it due to being a faulty tipm part. I paid extra for extended bumper to bumper coverage supposedly covering everything only to find out, it doesnt cover the tipm module. I cant afford the repair right now so hopefully it wont go out when driving on busy highway at night. Btw, this van is on the 3rd battery, probably due from the faulty tipm module (electrical system). The door locks work most of the time but not all the time. The fob recall was said to fix that problem. The interior lights come on randomly. Headlights go off while driving down the road at night.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 95,501 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the traction control sensor light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle would not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact also indicated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall remedy for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical systems) was performed to replace the ignition switch. After replacing the switch, several electrical systems in the vehicle suddenly shut off, including the door locks, power windows, power brakes, and power steering. While examining the vehicle, it was determined that the electrical systems would shut off but the engine would continue to operate if the ignition key was rotated slightly too far. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,501.