4.3
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 26,249 miles
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The power locks have quit working on the rear sliding doors where my children sit. No way to unlock doors from outside to remove children in case of accident. The doors will not open from the inside unless manually pulled up. This is a very very common problem with Dodge. Only one manual key hole to unlock van on drivers door. This is very dangerous for passengers especially children.
- Reedsville, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear lift gate door could not be opened with the keyless entry fob, manual key or by using the latch manually. The contact had the latch assembly replaced however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. Updated 01/30/13 updated 1/31/2013
- North Port, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. From September of 2007 until may of 2008, the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for transmission failure. While attempting to accelerate from a red light, the transmission feels as if it will drop to the ground when shifting from first to second gear. On May 14, 2008, the transmission was finally repaired under warranty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection because paint was peeling from the rear passenger side quarter panel. The dealer stated that tar adhered to the paint; therefore, they washed the quarter panel and scraped off the paint. When the vehicle and headlights are turned off, the instrument panel lights, fog lights, and headlights would remain illuminated, even though the switch was in the off position. While the vehicle was parked, the exterior lights would illuminate automatically, which drained the battery. The dealer stated that the headlamp switch shorted out. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the switch on the panel to shut the vehicle doors did not work for two days. It has begun to work again, but the contact believes it is only a matter of time before the switch fails again. The current mileage was 7,000 and failure mileage was 2,500. Updated 07/10/08. Updated
- Shelby, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the contact attempts to lock her vehicle with the power lock function, all the doors lock except the rear passenger sliding door. She has not taken the vehicle to the dealer because they will not provide her with a rental. The failure mileage was 29,541 and current mileage was 30,000.
- Dallas, TX, USA
- Peoria, AZ, USA