2019 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems

Filed Oct 14, 2026 · Electrical, Lights · PA

About a month ago had an issue where the battery was drained completely. Couldn't unlock the van with the FOB, had to use the physical key to unlock the door. Was able to jump the battery and i started right up. Assumed that a over-head light was left on. Confirmed the battery was holding a charge, no issues with alternator. Had the same battery drain a couple of days later. Jumped the van again. Remove any devices from all the power outlets. The battery issue went away. 2 weeks ago noticed that the instrument cluster console appeared to be frozen. I tried to change the settings to view the trip counter. Turns out that none of the steering wheel buttons were working, except for the Cruise Contorl. The steering wheel horn is not working either. However the horn beeps when I use the FOB to lock the van. As it was at night time, noticed that the over-head interior lights are not working either. The lights in the doors are working. The vanity mirror lights are working. Checked the owners manual and online look-ups, found that the M20 fuse is responsible the following items (which are not working) - Instrument Cluster Interior Light, Switch Bank, Steering Column Module, Switch Steering Wheel Pulled the fuse and found that it was blown. With the van not running, replaced the fuse. And it blew immediately. Based on online searches, and some troubleshooting to help try and narrow the issue, it appears that the problem is the clockspring in the steering wheel. Based on information it appears to be known issue. I called the dealer to see what the cost was to diagnose and replace. i'm looking at over 1K for parts and labor to replace the clockspring. My previous mini-van, which was a 2015 dodge caravan with 180K had no issues with the clockspring. This van is 4 years newer and half the miles.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Electrical · 66,900 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced various electrical system failures. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to recognize when occupants had fastened the seat belts, the windshield wiper activated independently, the fuel gauge displayed empty, and the air bags appeared to be disengaged. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,900.

Filed May 27, 2026 · Body, Electrical · IN

Automatic sliding doors will not unlock or open at all- not manually, not with the inside door buttons, not with my key fob, and not with the automatic buttons on the front ceiling of the van. I have 3 young children all 5 and under. This is an EXTREMELY dangerous fault that puts all of their lives into danger! The inconvenience of a grown adult having to climb through the back hatch to lock her kids in is annoying yes but my concern is how I'm supposed to safely get to them if we were in an accident! My husband can not get to the kids at all as he is well over 6 foot and can not fit. I'm trying to get the dealership to fix the issue but they're telling me that there is no recall even though I thought I received something in the mail awhile back. The message that appears when we try to automatically open the door is that we should first unlock the doors to which we already have. The lock will not move when you manually try to unlock it either.

Filed May 11, 2026 · Electrical · OK

Windows and doors buzz. The windows and doors will not open or will open very slowly. the alarm will go off. The only way to stop it is to disconnect the battery. Sliding door lock will not lock or will lock and not open.

Filed Jan 11, 2026 · Electrical · WA

My family and I were getting ready to leave the house and the passenger sliding door stopped working and is stuck in the locked position.

Filed Nov 24, 2025 · Electrical · 135,915 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact returned to the vehicle and noticed that all the windows and doors of the vehicle were opened. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was unintendedly started. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,915. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 30, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · SC

The camera for reverse is not good. It delays to come on, and several times, the camera comes upside down.

Filed Oct 11, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NV

I have the oil changed regularly and keep all records and receipts. I've had the coolant and transmission fluid flushed, the thermostat changed twice, the coolant temperature sensor changed, the oil cooler changed and i checkmy transmission fluid regularly. My van was over heating frequently and no one could figure out why. I changed the coolant our and the temp. Sensor. It doesn't overheat now, but the heater quit working the day it was changed out. It hard shifts from 40 mph and up. Transmission fluid is good. I reset the power module by unhooking the battery for an hour. Still hard shifts . Scanner doesn't bring up any codes. 98,800 miles on it. Back sliding doors won't lock and tire sensor and radio dont work. What can I do? I cant afford a new transmission. The van was bought 2020 and for $19,000. I'm broke.

Filed Jul 9, 2025 · Electrical, Locks · 120,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, hesitated while responding, and the transmission shifted hard. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving at various speeds, and the vehicle felt like it was going to stall. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle jerked, the transmission shifted hard and made an abnormal clunking sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the passenger's side sliding door automatic locking mechanism was inoperable, requiring the contact to manually unlock and lock the door with the interior door lever. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed May 18, 2025 · Electrical · TX

I had the driver’s side power window go down and not go back up. Had the power window fixed by an auto shop. It was the regulator and motor for the power windows that went bad. $984 later it is now working. I’m reporting this so there’s a record of the issue on this vehicle. 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan GT. 85k miles.