Dodge Grand Caravan Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 563 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan across 26 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (338). The words owners use most often: “door locks” (36% of reports).
- 563latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $380typical repair cost reported by owners
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door locks: mentioned in 200 of 563 complaints (36%)
- Side sliding: mentioned in 72 of 563 complaints (13%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 61 of 563 complaints (11%)
- Iod fuse: mentioned in 36 of 563 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the Dodge Grand Caravan at $380, and half of them between $150 and $920.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 462 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 563 complaints, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% | 13,000 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 9 | 4% | 83,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 15 | 6% | 74,000 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 28 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 126,447 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 155,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 58,600 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 101,250 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 59,500 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 117,697 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 16 | 1% | 43,500 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 6 | 3% | 29,541 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 22 | 8% | 58,500 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 338 | 34% | 60,725 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 9 | 8% | 85,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 10 | 5% | 7,495 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 13 | 4% | 74,500 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 56,569 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 101,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 92,779 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 14 | 2% | 136,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 25 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Model years: 2016
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
Risk: If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On XXX my 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan locked involuntarily while the engine was running and the keys were in the ignition. A [XXX] infant was locked inside the vehicle. The doors could not be unlocked from the outside, requiring emergency services from the Newnan Police and Fire Department to…
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the sliding doors failed to open automatically and had to manually open the vehicle by using the interior and exterior door handles simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the passenger's sliding door had failed to lock as intended, and the driver's side sliding door had failed to open as intended. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
The contactâs father owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear sliding doors unexpectedly opened while the vehicle was parked and idling, or while driving at various speeds. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and manually closed the door. The contact researched…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that there was an unusually loud buzzing sound coming from the front driver's side door. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the key was in the ignition switch. In…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Grand Caravans have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 563 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Dodge Grand Caravan. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Grand Caravan latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 1 safety recall list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $380 (half paid between $150 and $920), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “door locks”, in 200 of 563 complaints, followed by “side sliding” (72).
Other Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (4,325)
- Air Bags problems (1,642)
- Power Train problems (1,410)
- Engine problems (1,027)
- Structure problems (907)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (743)
- Steering problems (701)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (583)
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