Hatchback/liftgate Problems of Dodge Caravan

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. He stated that the vehicle lift gate handle rusted causing the rear door not to operate. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure and current mileages were 144,000. Updated 10/27/10.

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2007 Dodge Caravan rear hatch problem. This problem first occurred in July of 2007 and is becoming worse. The rear hatch door seems to be effected by temperature. When it is hot the hatch will not open with the use of the electronic key fob or buttons located in the headliner above the driver. When it is cold the hatch will open appear to come to a stop in the open position and then on its own will close. It does not sense when a person or object is in the way and will continue to close. It will also close and reopen when you attempt to close the hatch electronically. All 3 of these conditions are when you are using the key fob or buttons located in the headliner above the driver. The car has been to the dealership 7 times and they have not been able to reproduce the problem or fix the problem. On 2 occasions they have cleared an error code in the computer but this has not fixed the problem. We have a friend who has a 2005 with the same problem. Unfortunately they have not attempted to have this problem fixed.

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Rear hatch power lock disengages leaving rear hatch ajar at unexpected times. Also tries to disengage while driving 5 mph or less. It is almost like someone is holding a remote entry device( which I don't have) and I hear a click, click as it disengages the lock. Yesterday it happened at least ten times, every time I put the van in park the rear hatch un-latches and I have to shut the vehicle off and use my key to open the hatch the rest of the way for it to close. Also for the first time it has interfered with my power door locks working. The hatch will also disengage if I am parked and just idling. This could be a major safety issue if I was in a vehicle crash. . . .

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Consumer stated that the hatchback springs on the passenger side snap causing it to be hard for consumer to open and close. Dealer notified. Ts.

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Rear hatch failed.

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Rear liftgate hatch door is warpped, consumer is having difficulty closing/opening door. Tt.

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While driving rear door light came on, indicating that the rear door is open. Tt.