Door problems of the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan

Three problems related to door have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/30/1997

I have a 1997 Dodge caravan, VIN 1b4-gp54r6vb-209333. The car is equipped with power locks. I have the repair record from one rear door lock that was replaced under warranty at 21586 miles, Nov 17, 1997. The dealer described: "lt sliding door latch will not operate, 11r/I door pad, r/r lock actuator" the replacement part was described: "4675782motor". I recall the other rear door lock failed in June 1997: so both were replaced under warranty. The right door has failed again, first observed March 16, 1999, mileage 46402.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 12/16/1996

When driving the power door locks malfunctioned, causing the door to unlock, took to dealer, replaced the sensor on two occasions .

3 Door problem

While driving at 65mph the rear passenger's side sliding door comes open when locked. Cause unknown.


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