Door Latch problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan

17 problems related to door latch have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2007

Sliding door lock mechanism failure, one lock became completely inoperable restricting all ingress or egress from that door.

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2003

Body module for 96 Grand Caravan part # 04686930 failed. This module controls body elements: power windows, power locks, a/c, interior features, instruments (odometer specifically) and windshield wipers. Windshield wipers cease to operate upon failure of this module. This can occur at any time, at any place (parked or driving) under any driving conditions (sunshine or hurricane). I see this as a critical design flaw. Functionality of a vital safety component, windshield wipers,is tied to a part that cannot be repaired easily. Accoding to Chrysler customer assistance, the part is not produced any more, it is not stocked. The order will not be filled. The part is not readily repairable. The module must be programmed with vehicle information (features, odometer readings) so the part is not stocked by dealers or distributors. Customers must wait for old part to come in and be reconditioned. Daimlerchrysler cannot deliver parts to be programmed and restore functionality and safety to vehicles.

3 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2003

Consumer states that driver's side manual sliding door will not open from the inside or outside. Consumer's advise has had problems with door that have progressed to it not working at all. Very concerned about safety of children is door needed to be opened in an emergency situation.

4 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 09/17/1999

I have replaced every lock (five of them) on the car 2 - 4 times and all the dealer can tell me is that there is nothing they find wrong. The warranty ran out three locks ago and so I have to pay. I was given one lock and labour free as a curtesy from the company (not the dealer) and the last lock I had to pay the labor which was 3 x the cost of the part.

5 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 03/15/1999

The original child safety lock on the right sliding door broke. The replacement part from the dealer had plastic parts instead of metal as did the original and would not work more than 3 times before it also broke.

6 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 09/20/1998

Power door lock failure.

7 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 08/21/1998

The driver side sliding door does not open from the inside, preventing occupants from exiting the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

8 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1996

Slide door would not open, locking mechanism failed. Qcaw.

9 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1996

The passenger's side sliding door is locked in place. Consumer was unable to open the door.

10 Door Latch problem

Driver's side and passenger's side sliding doors have frozen in unlocked position. Consumer is unable to lock doors when transporting his children. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details.

11 Door Latch problem

While trying to open sliding door for children door would not open from the outside or the inside . Dealer has been notfied. Please provide further informaton.