18 problems related to door have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When consumer was filling up the gasoline tank, the driver side door would not open. Please furnish additional information.
Slider door locks have failed 8 times since purchased, first several times under warranty, now they charge me $25 for replacement.
Electric door locks on passenger side do not work locks properly when button is pressed. Takes several times to release door lock.
Power locks malfunctioned. Passenger was not able to exit or enter. Only way out of vehicle was through the window. Dealer said it was a design defect. It has been repaired, but only temporatily. No remedy was found.
Door lock jammed, could not unlock by remote nor manually - dealer replaced lock motor.
We have had the power door locks on the rear sliding doors repaired four times. The locks just buzz and go out and we are unable to lock that particular door. We have been on several trips when this has happened and therefore we have to leave the vehicle unlocked. We have had the front end lined up at least four times. The tires were worn uneven when we purchased it, we rotated tires and had to rotate them back. We recently in February purchased new tires and then had to have it realigned. It still pulled to the right and wanders. We have taken it in for realignment again twice since. Still have the same problem.
Power door lock actuators have been replaced 3 times on sliding doors - twice on right, once on left. Actuators fail and doors will not lock.
Have had lock replaced (3) times left side, (2) times right side, contacted Chrysler, they refuse to pay for replacement for (6) time, said quote(" at some time the customer is responsible for repairs for the vehicle") when is the manufacture responsible for faulty parts? 5 times broken is defective design.
The automatic door locks on both rear sliding doors have malfunctioned on at least four occasions. When the locks malfunction, it is impossible to open the door from the inside or the outside. The vehicle must be taken to the dealership in order to be able to open the door. On each occassion we have taken the vehicle back to have it repaired and it will fail again with months. We recently talked to friends who also had a similar vehicle and were having the exact problem. This is a serious threat to the safety to any person or child who cannot escape from this vehicle in an emergency like a vehicle fire.
Power door solenoid valve on left side sliding door failures; original failed after 1 year and the replacement did not last 1 year.
Problem with left side of door.
Automatic door locks failed.
While trying to open the sliding door , the door sticks and will not let you open the door.
Sliding doors hard to open from inside.
When driving down the road hit a pothole door came unlatched and popped open. When hitting the automatic door lock, it did not lock the sliding door. Also, did not unlock automatically. Only way to unlock the door was by reaching over and manually unlocking the door.
Power door locks failed.
Experiences intermittent failure when trying to close sliding door, door won't close.
Somtimes the sliding door is hard to open and close, have had problem about a dozen times off and on . Please describe .