general problems of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

Six problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2017 Grand Caravan.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2024

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door failed to open as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to warranty extension: x98 (driver and passenger sliding door power lock actuators); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2023

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the passenger’s side sliding door failed to open as designed. The contact stated that the driver’s side sliding door made a buzzing sound while coming from the power lock actuator. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in an extended coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2022

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated the driver's side and passenger’s side sliding side doors and locks failed to lock as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised him to have the vehicle diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

4 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2022

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that both the driver’s and passenger’s side sliding door locks would remain stuck in the locked position. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

5 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2021

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side sliding doors would not unlock with the fob key or manually. The contact stated that the sliding doors appeared that the latches were stuck in locked position. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,760.

6 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2021

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while attempting to enter the vehicle, the driver’s side sliding door failed to unlock and open electronically. The contact attempted to manually unlock the door but the door failed to open. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there would be an out-of-pocket cost to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

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Latches/locks/linkage problems
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