Door problems of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

12 problems related to door have been reported for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2016 Grand Caravan.

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2020

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door was inoperable and no longer operated as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer through facebook about the failure and was informed to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear sliding doors were stuck in the locked position and failed to open with the key fob or manually. Also, there was an abnormal buzzing noise detected from the driver's side sliding door. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where grease was applied to the sliding door; however, the failure recurred within two days. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door seized in place. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Abernethy Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (located at 1442 e main st, lincolnton, nc 28092, (704) 732-1890) was contacted by phone and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed, which was still pending. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

4 Door problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door made an abnormal noise, wires were exposed, and the rear passenger door did not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coil and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

5 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door failed to function properly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called conklin automotive at (785) 825-8271 (salina, KS 67401) and received a quote for the repairs. The parts that needed to be replaced were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,625.

6 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door failed to open or close electronically or manually. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 58821087. The contact was referred to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 39,100.

7 Door problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the middle passenger side sliding door alarm buzzed all the time without warning. The vehicle was taken to direct Chrysler Dodge (276-521-2620, located at 495 w lee hwy, wytheville, va 24382) and the contact was informed to call NHTSA. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

8 Door problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. After the vehicle was parked, the rear driver's side sliding door failed to open. The contact stated that the failure recurred once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

9 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door failed to unlock electronically. The failure progressed without warning. Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram south columbus (2201 victory dr, columbus, GA 31901, (706) 522-2089) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

10 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the sliding driver's side door malfunctioned and would not open. Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (140 radio city dr, pekin, IL 61554, (309) 340-4594) stated that they believed the locking mechanism was stuck and mentioned that the contact's warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,260.

11 Door problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2017

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. Upon attempting to open the vehicle's sliding doors, the sliding door on the driver's side failed to open. The passenger side sliding door failed to lock and made a loud buzzing noise when the contact attempted to lock the door. The vehicle was taken to napleton ellwood city Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (1000 lawrence Ave, ellwood city, PA 16117) where it was diagnosed that the locks on both sliding doors failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that they could not assist due to the extended use of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

12 Door problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door failed to open. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the rear passenger’s side door actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated a year later, the rear driver’s side door failed to open. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the rear driver’s side door actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.


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