Door Latch problems of the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan

Three problems related to door latch have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2003 Grand Caravan.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2003

When using the keyless entry to open the rear tailgate, the gate locks sometimes while it is opened. When you then close it using the keypad, the door lowers and the instrument panel warning light says door is closed, but it is not really locked and can open whole driving. Also happens when using overhead console switch. Dodge was not concerned when I brought it for warranty and just put on repair order that they could not duplicate it although I showed them the same failure after opening and closing 3 times.

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2003

On a 2003, grand, caravan just above both sliding doors on the drip rail sheet metal was raised ,and the chalking was cracked which permitted water to enter the interior sheet metal. This caused corrosion. Dodge corporation stated they would only chalk it again, and would give no further warranty for corrosion other then what was offered. These were obvious stress points. Also, right side door did not automatically close all the time. It cycled 3/4 of the way and opened again. Driver's door if closed after using the automatic lock button would unlock when closed.

3 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2003

Every Dodge vehicle on my street, including my brand new Dodge Grand Caravan that I have owned for less than 3 weeks, was broken into and burglarized. Apparently this vehicle is very easy to break into and now the vehicle is totally unsecured until it is repaired.


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