Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2003 Dodge Caravan

Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 Dodge Caravan.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Caravan

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
3

Latches/locks/linkage problem #1

2003 Dodge Caravan only equipped with 3 tether latches. Two on the 2nd row buckets and one in the middle of the rear bench. If a child seat is placed in the middle of the bench, you can not fit another child seat beside it. It is not possible to legally and safely install more than three child seats in a 2003 Caravan.

Latches/locks/linkage problem #2

Passenger sliding door on driver side, lock will no longer lock using remote or driver door lock switch, also auto lock at 20mph no longer auto locks, this is safety hazard and theft hazard. Did not know that all doors were not locking items could be easily stolen.

Latches/locks/linkage problem #3

Contact owned a 2003 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while trying to get into vehicle a few weeks ago realized that on the passenger side door there was no key lock to unlock the door from the outside. The vehicle has the keyless entry system which unlocks all of the doors. He driver's side door was the only door that has the actual key lock. The consumer contacted the service dealer, who stated it was the design of the vehicle.


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