10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,218 miles

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problem #139

Feb 092021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
After driving the vehicle 15 miles or so, the vehicle begins to cut off when you have to come to a stop. It will start back up, nut continues to get worst the longer you drive it.

- Gatesville, NC, USA

problem #138

May 162021

Grand Caravan

  • 71,000 miles
I have a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and when I unlock the passenger side sliding door using the unlock button from the remote it makes a loud buzzing noise. Sounds like maybe a gear is grinding in the unlock mechanism.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

problem #137

Apr 292021

Grand Caravan

  • 32,000 miles
Rear sliding door suddenly became stuck in the locked position and I am unable to open the door in any way. This is causing my children to have to exit the van on the traffic side of the car. This would also leave my child trapped in the car should an emergency arise or an accident occur on the other side of the van.

- Westwood, NJ, USA

problem #136

Mar 012021

Grand Caravan

  • 97,000 miles
My 2016 Dodge Caravan back sliding door started buzzing and sometimes doesn't unlock. It is driving me insane. It is very loud. I've seen many people complaining about it.

- Salisbury, MD, USA

problem #135

Apr 102021

Grand Caravan

  • 38,750 miles
The driver side, rear sliding door on my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan wheelchair van with 38,806 miles is locked shut. This happened on April 10, 2021. Cannot access the person in the wheelchair in the rear of the vehicle quickly in case of a medical emergency. This is a safety issue. This defect appears to afflict this Dodge van. The defect part is an electrical actuator that locks/unlocks the sliding doors.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #134

Apr 022021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The sliding door on my 2016 Caravan sounds a loud buzzing alarm while driving when the automatic door locks engage. It will periodically not unlock when stationary and the door will not open when needed. Disabled members are not able to have a safe exit through the doorway.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

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

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