Hatchback/liftgate Hinge Problems of Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 4 problems related to hatchback/liftgate hinge (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the Caravan.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 2002 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/05/2005

While vehicle was parked rear liftgate glass shattered. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 05/12/2003

Consumer states that the liftgate broke off twice when consumer opened up liftgate. Dealer notified.

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3 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/21/2002

: the contact stated the hatchback handle assembly jammed in August 2002. The hatchback handle assembly was replaced in August 2002. The same problem has returned and the handle is currently jammed. Sometimes the hatch will not open at all without difficulty. The dealers have been made aware of the reoccurring problem. Updated 06/16/06.

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4 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

The strut that held the rear hatch snapped. The hatch crashed down, and nearly decapitated a small child. The dealer was contacted.

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Other Common Structure related problems of Dodge Caravan

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Body problems	69
Door problems	48
Structure problems	34
Frame And Members problems	12
Hatchback/liftgate problems	7
Underbody Shield problems	7
Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problems	4
Tailgate problems	4
Door Hinge problems	2
Bumper problems	2

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