Door Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan - part 1

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated the passenger’s side sliding door failed to open properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger’s side sliding door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated on July 1, 2023, the driver’s sliding door also experienced the failure and failed to open properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,500.

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At 65+ the back door alarm sounds and keeps sounding when doing freeway speeds.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the driver’s side sliding door independently opened without warning. The failure continued after the contact manually closed the sliding door. As the failure persisted, the door eventually failed to open electronically or manually. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after driving to her residence and parking the vehicle, she attempted to unlock the rear passenger’s sliding doors however, the doors failed to unlock. The contact attempted to use the key fob as well as manually attempting to unlock the doors however, the doors failed to open. The contact stated that the rear seat passengers climbed into the front of the vehicle to exit the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side sliding door failed to open. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to marty cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (2175 n hwy 67, florissant, mo 63033, (314) 831-3300) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 132,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the passenger's side sliding door failed to open or close with the key fob or manually. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light was illuminated due to the sensor being fractured. The contact called button Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (1220 e blvd st, kokomo, in 46902, (765) 360-4063) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the passenger's side sliding door failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that the failure was a known issue with similar vehicles. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

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.

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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding doors failed to open. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door seized. Sahara Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (5050 w sahara Ave #3400, las vegas, nv 89146, (800) 506-5050) was contacted by phone. The contact was informed that the door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was quoted a repair cost between $1,800-$2,200. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,574.

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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.

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.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2017 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 manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl the contact rented a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the passenger side sliding door was being closed from inside the vehicle, the contact's son's hand was crushed from stopping to close the door. The contact mentioned that the door sensor failed to detect his son between the door. There were no injuries. In addition, the door continued to latch. The contact released the door manually from the outside latch. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the door was not supposed to continue to close. The approximate failure mileage was 35,400.

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.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door did not open from outside of the vehicle. All the other doors operated properly. The contact made multiple attempts to open the door, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door failed to open. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving various speeds, both of the sliding doors on the driver and passenger side opened and the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the passenger side sliding door did not open manually or electronically. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called clear lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge at 281-481-1000 (15711 gulf hwy, webster, TX 77598) and was informed that the actuator may need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 71,500.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that her grandson closed the automatic passenger side sliding door while the contact was leaning through the door. The door failed to retract and struck the contact. The contact sustained bruising to the left forearm that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact spoke to mullane motors inc (6200 s transit rd, lockport, NY 14094) who advised her to call NHTSA. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the front driver's side door, but it failed to open. The contact noticed a burning odor and smoke emitting from between the driver's seat and the door. The contact entered the vehicle and observed that the door and door frame were melted. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would send someone to investigate within 3-4 business days. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving various speeds, all the doors remained opened without warning. The contact's daughter diagnosed that the fuse needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000. The VIN was not available.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the contact attempted to unlock the driver and passenger side doors with the key fob, they would not unlock. The only way to unlock the doors was manually with the key. The contact replaced the batteries in the fob, but that did not work. The contact also stated that the rear sliding door did not open, even manually with a key. The vehicle was driven to the dealer but there was a fee for the diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 40 mph, the driver's side door caught fire. The contact smelled smoke coming from the driver's side door. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 82,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving the vehicle, the door panel started melting and smoke filled the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over, turned off, and the fuse was disconnected. The smoke dissipated and there were no flames. The contact researched that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the interior of the driver door was severely damaged and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no injuries that required medical attention. The failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when both rear sliding doors were opened, it caused scratches on both rear driver and passenger side of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause rust to the body of the vehicle. The contact called an unknown local Dodge dealer, and informed that during hot climates the trim on the rear sliding doors expanded causing contact to the body of the vehicle and leaving damage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls. The manufacturer then referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was 40,000.