Seven problems related to power door locks not working 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.
Passenger sliding door locks are failing. Make very loud buzzing noise when activated. Sounds like a wrong answer buzzer. . . And it is loud enough to startle passengers. One side seems to not unlock on first try. This happens anytime locks are activated to lock or unlock, both while moving and while stationary.
Left rear door lock is inoperative. Door will not unlock with remote (power lock) or manually. About a month ago, the power lock started failing intermittently. As of 5/6/2020, the lock is frozen in the locked position. This appears to be a common issue with this vehicle from model years 2010 forward, linked to a failed door lock actuator. This is a safety hazard in that rear passengers will have great difficulty exiting the vehicle in case of an emergency.
Sliding door lock will not unlock. It is stuck in the lock position. Can not unlock it through remote, interior switch or manually. The door is shut and will not open, which is a safety hazard. Vehicle was parked when I went to do groceries. Returned to vehicle and the drivers side sliding door would not unlock.
Sliding doors locks fail and make it impossible to open doors. Causing a safety hazed when trying to exit the vehicle.
Driver side rear passenger door lock will not work. The lock actuator fails and does not engage the lock. This occurs at 15 miles per hour when the door is supposed to auto lock.
Left hand sliding door lock will not unlock, I can here the lock try to open but does not open.
The passenger side rear door lock actuator failed causing the door locks to get stuck in the lock position. The door lock will not move to the unlock position and the door will not open. This happens on the street while driving and passengers had to exit the vehicle from another door. This is extremely dangerous as if I had an accident no one would be able to escape from that door. Looking online it appears this is common with this model.