Door Latch problems of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Two problems related to door latch have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2002

A part in the rear latch assembly broke and I was unable to use my rear door until the dealer ordered a new part and installed it. My contention is that this part should not have cost me $143. 95 because the part did not break from abuse and the vehicle is fairly new. I can only hope that does not happen again because the part that broke was plastic.

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1998

Intermittently while driving over bumps the vehicle sliding door opened unexpectedly which may cause injuries. Problem happened 6 times. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.


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