10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,828 miles

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problem #133

Apr 112021

Grand Caravan

  • 69,619 miles
The passenger rear sliding door is stuck in the closed position. Attempts to unlock or open the door both manually and by key fob were unsuccessful. Door will not open nor will it unlock. First noticed while vehicle was running but stationary.

- Cottage Hills, IL, USA

problem #132

Mar 252021

Grand Caravan

  • 109,000 miles
The sliding door on the driver's side of the vehicle suddenly became inoperable for no reason. It does not open, close, lock, or unlock. It would trap a person in the vehicle if the was a need to escape from that side.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

problem #131

Mar 012021

Grand Caravan

  • 60,000 miles
Both locks on our sliding doors have gone bad. One is permanently locked and one does not lock at all. The car has less than 60K miles on it. There is wear and tear on a vehicle, but it seems odd both would fail that quickly. A quick google shows that this appears to be a known issue.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #130

Feb 052021

Grand Caravan

  • 130,000 miles
Significant oil leak on 2016 Grand Caravan due to oil filter housing crack. Mechanic was careful not to over torque and leak did not occur until outside temperatures dropped below zero. Leak was discovered while vehicle was stationary bc of large puddle of oil. Vehicle is unsafe to drive.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #129

Feb 012019

Grand Caravan

  • miles
My transmission is going out car goes into 5 RPM when only going 30-40 mph back seats don't unlock to fold away back sliding doors don't lock even after alarm is activated and have had a brake

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #128

Jan 102021

Grand Caravan

  • 45 miles
I was going back to home at 8:45 pm when I turn a road and press the gas to keep going the vehicle never move forward and did stop couple seconds later and never moved again the vehicle start and everything does work but won't move forward or back

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #127

Feb 012020

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Driver side door lock actuator has faulted resulting loud buzz sound due to the electrical motor in actuator to not properly move. Fearful of a electrical short occurring especially since this where my 4yr old daughter has to sit. Also if the lock possibly goes completely out I'm fearful of 2 things 1. as my daughter sit by that door it at any moment becomes not locked allowing her to open while vehicle in operation 2. vehicle no longer locked while vehicle unattended allowing anyone acess it's been buying for awhile now have not received any safety recall information on this yet. Thank you

- Foeest Hill, LA, USA

problem #126

Dec 232020

Grand Caravan

  • 102,000 miles
Our 2016 Town & Country has a problem with the door actuators. I get a buzzing when I unlock the doors in the passenger sliding door. I have searched on line and this is common defect in this model vehicle and it seem like the issue is known to Chrysler and reported to NHTSA.

- Willis, TX, USA

problem #125

Jan 212021

Grand Caravan

  • 12,558 miles
Both of the sliding doors are stuck in the lock position

- Aberdeen, NC, USA

problem #124

Apr 302017

Grand Caravan

  • 56 miles
I reported to Dodge management team of mr kunisnis and I was transferred to Mr. Agosta. I was instructed to booked an appointment to Dodge honolulu branch which I did to check my airbag that never work since I took the car brand new and the battery is being replaced less than a year for 4 times in 3 yrs. But when I brought my car to Dodge honolulu, I have been informed that Dodge main office denied my car check. I informed both mr kuniskis and Mr. Agosta but never heard back today.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #123

Dec 112020

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Rear lift won't open sometimes and not manually either. Passenger sliding door makes a buzzing sound when unlocked

- Timberlake, NC, USA

problem #122

Dec 012019

Grand Caravan

  • 40,000 miles
Faulty door lock actuator on passenger side sliding door. Door makes loud buzzing sound every time the autolock feature is activated (15mph). I am concerned that the sliding door not locking can cause an issue during a collision.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

problem #121

Sep 012020

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Passenger sliding door makes a loud buzzing noise and will not unlock. Cannot manually unlock the car and unable to manually or automatically open. Unsafe condition. Please ask them to fix.

- Fort Bliss, TX, USA

problem #120

Jan 042020

Grand Caravan

  • 60,000 miles
The sliding door locks are making a loud buzzing sound and not locking properly when I use my remote to lock the van. I have to manually unlock and lock the door.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #119

Dec 062020

Grand Caravan

  • 46,000 miles
Power sliding door on right side makes buzzing sound when any food is opened.

- St. Marys, GA, USA

problem #118

Nov 222020

Grand Caravan

  • 66,700 miles
When exiting the freeway, the power gave out and the steering wheel locked up. However, the car did not shut down it was still running but was unable to steer. The engine light is on, had it checked out and there's issues with the heads. There has been extendes warranties for this issue but VIN is not included.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #117

Oct 302020

Grand Caravan

  • 43,000 miles
Right passenger back sliding door buzzes when open with key or door locks. Very loud. Driver side back sliding door is jammed shut. Will not open at all. This is a danger and can cause injury or death because you can not exit from door. Dealer said they charge $155 just to diagnose.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #116

Oct 212020

Grand Caravan

  • 100,000 miles
Sliding door making buzzing noise when locking or unlocking stationary. Door lock actuator

- Fort Branch, IN, USA

problem #115

Oct 182020

Grand Caravan

  • 98,770 miles
Lock actuator in passenger side sliding door does not function, buzzes loudly. Whether vehicle is stationary or moving, lock fails.

- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

problem #114

Aug 242020

Grand Caravan

  • 77,000 miles
Drivers side sliding passenger door stuck in locked position. Cannot open manually or electronically.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

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