10.0

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

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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

problem #113

Aug 032020

Grand Caravan

  • 136,000 miles
Slider doors will not open manually. Doors no longer auto lock while driving has commenced. Rear hatch will not open with fob occasionally.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #112

Sep 152020

Grand Caravan

  • 68,000 miles
My 2016 Dodge Caravan recently started a loud buzzing noise after the door locks or unlocks. This buzzing happens when I unlock/lock or open the doors.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #111

Sep 082020

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 49,900 miles
My 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan sport van, which has slightly over 50,000 the back driver's side passenger door just stopped working. It worked in the morning. After driving to the destination. But then in the afternoon, it refused to open when I was headed home. I have used the fob, manually from the outside and inside as well as the overhead button in the van. It makes no sound as if it is trying to open. This is a huge safety hazard should anyone ever get stuck in the van. Dealership is refusing to fix unless I pay out of pocket, despite others having the same complaint. At the very least a recall needs to be done.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #110

Sep 142020

Grand Caravan

  • 74,250 miles
The drivers side sliding door gets stuck in the locked position and wont unlock so the door will not open electronically or manually. Consumer has stated door has gotten stuck on multipe occasions, 3 to 4 times before it would open.

- Alamogordo, NM, USA

problem #109

May 282020

Grand Caravan

  • 135,000 miles
Driver side slider door is locked shut and I cannot open it. I believe the actuator has gone bad. Dodge needs to stand up and take responsibility for the repair on this. There are many, many complaints on this item. The repair cost is way too much considering all the complaints. Stand up and take ownership for your products. That is the best way to earn loyalty from buyers.

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

problem #108

Apr 042020

Grand Caravan

  • 75,000 miles
In April 2019 one sliding door stayed locked then the other sliding door stayed locked I reported it here and was asked if I had notified Chrysler and I had. Took to dealership and thought they were fixed at a cost of $1062. In April 2020 I found the drivers sliding door was not locking, you can open it while driving down the road. To me this is a safety hazard since my grandson sits back there and likes to play with the door controls.

- Beverly Hills, FL, USA

problem #107

Aug 012020

Grand Caravan

  • 90,000 miles
The sliding doors are locked, will not open, stuck closed, will not manually or power open. This is a safety issues as my children cannot enter or exit the van. There is no way to for passengers to open their door. Will not open from interior or exterior.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #106

Aug 262020

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 114,000 miles
When idling the cylinder #2 miss fires, tune up was done, oil changed, I searched the VIN number and it says no recalls

- Cranesville, PA, USA

problem #105

Aug 152020

Grand Caravan

  • 0 miles
Today, arriving home, parked in my garage and turned off the vehicle, I was trying to take my 2 year old baby out of my 2016 Dodge Caravan and the Pilot sliding door (rear) is stuck in the lock position. I can not open the door. Look like the cable, inside handle, is stuck. Consumer stated replacement part has been replaced.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #104

Aug 102020

Grand Caravan

  • 74,000 miles
Can not unlock or open my left slider door at any time.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

problem #103

Aug 112020

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Driver side passenger sliding door will not unlock/open. Couldn't get my child out. Had to go around.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #102

Feb 132020

Grand Caravan

  • 70,000 miles
Driver side sliding door buzzes whenever it is locking. Passenger side sliding door will not come unlocked.

- Downingtown, PA, USA

problem #101

Jul 202020

Grand Caravan

  • 64,000 miles
My rear sliding door on the passengers side will not unlock manually, with the key fob, or with any of the control panels from the inside effectively locking and trapping anyone inside who does not have access from another door. No matter what I do the door will not unlock. It sounds like many other have experienced similar problems https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-T41910_ds866499. this happens if the vehicle is off, on, in park, or in drive. My babies car seat is on that side and I could access her from the passengers side sliding door.

- Clearfield, UT, USA

problem #100

Mar 182020

Grand Caravan

  • 75,000 miles
The sliding doors both of them buzz when they either lock or unlock. I have heard it is the door actuator and a lot of people with 2016 Dodge grand caravnas are having this problem. There needs to be a recall on this. Https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-T59001_ds1042449

- Grandville, MI, USA

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