general problems of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

While slowing down motor will try and shut off. If you come to a stop it will shut off. Seat belts do not lock in place. Rear windshield wiper will not move. Passenger side cargo door will not unlock. Some settings for heat and ac will not work. Left turn signal won't shut off after turning.

Involved in a near head on collision. Back third seat, seat belt (lap and shoulder) failed to tighten on impact. Victim then proceeded to hit his head on the dvd option case then whiplashed front x2 and back x2. Later it was discovered most of the seat belts in this vehicle do not properly secure anyone in position due to not tightening up when latching or on impact. The seat belt latch but does not pull back to tighten and on impact it did not tighten to secure the person on impact. This person is no diagnosed with post concussion syndrome or mild traumatic brain injury. Had the car veered in a different direction and rolled, his diagnosis could of been more severe or death.

Took vehicle for annual safety inspection. The inspector stated that the commonwealth of massachusetts has told inspections to check rear seatbelts of Dodge caravans because they are failing at an alarming rate during accidents. My rear seatbelts failed the inspection. I took car to dealer who ordered new rear seatbelts and installed. The new seatbelts were defective. With the newly ordered seat belts not working, I believe that a strong case for a defective product exists. I filed a claim with Chrysler for the amount to replace 4 seatbelts and an explanation of why the new seat belts were defective. The case manager has been less than helpful, often rude.