10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,311 miles

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problem #15

May 082020

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
The drivers side power slider door will not open, it literally just stop working. None of the buttons in the car work to open it or the key fob. The door is stuck in the "locked" position. I read about the same issues from hundreds of other people. This needs recalled and is a safety hazard. How am I suppose to get my kids out of the car in an emergency"!"!

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #14

May 152020

Grand Caravan

  • 66,000 miles
Drivers side sliding back door will not open. Latch will not automatically or manually unlock. Safety hazard as nobody can get out that back door. 2017 Caravan GT 66K

- North-Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #13

Mar 272020

Grand Caravan

  • 46,870 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side rear electronic sliding door was inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,870.

- Scranton, PA, USA

problem #12

Mar 262020

Grand Caravan

  • 58,500 miles
Both sliding doors are stuck in locked position. Cannot be opened with keyfob, manually, or with the overhead button in the cabin. The doors make a clicking noise even when they try to open.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #11

Feb 052020

Grand Caravan

  • 64,000 miles
Both rear doors will not open at times from any source (ie. Handle, key, or button on upper dash). Worked fine then all of the sudden the door won't open. I am worried that if something was to happen my young daughter would not be able to get out of the car.

- Sheridan, AR, USA

problem #10

Feb 222020

Grand Caravan

  • 90,000 miles
2017 Dodge Caravan rear driver side sliding door is stuck in the lock position. It won't open or unlock automatically or manually. It was fine when I went to bed the night before. Went to put the kids in the car the next morning it wouldn't open.

- Shelby, NC, USA

problem #9

Feb 212020

Grand Caravan

  • 74,270 miles
Front passenger door unlatched while the vehicle was in motion and will not latch. Door can not be shut and remain latched rendering the vehicle inoperable. This also happened to the driver side door and was repaired on 01/06/20

- Wakeman, OH, USA

problem #8

Feb 112017

Grand Caravan

  • 66,756 miles
Passenger sliding door stuck in lock position can not open with fob, inside button or manually. This occurred at approximately 66,756 miles. The vehicle has automatic locks and locks when driving.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #7

Jan 052020

Grand Caravan

  • 48,484 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door ceased. Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge located 11101 nursery field drive, jacksonville, fl 32256, (904-570-4758, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall but was covered under the warranty. The contact was also informed that there would be a small out-of-pocket fee assessed as a part of the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,484.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #6

Jan 032020

Grand Caravan

  • 0 miles
The passenger side door slams really hard when closing while on a hill and the sensor doesnt stop the door from shutting. The door slammed on my daughters foot. The vehicle was parked in my drive front facing downward.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #5

Nov 242019

Grand Caravan

  • 65,000 miles
I am unable to open passenger side door, manual or automatically I have 2 toddlers. I need to be able to get one of my kids out if it was an emergency. I have a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan this should not be doing this at all.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #4

Nov 132019

Grand Caravan

  • 50,416 miles
Parked in driveway, tried to open rear driver side door and it is locked and I cannot unlock it. My husband suffered a massive stroke and this van is how we get around. It is imperative this be fixed as he is in a wheelchair permanently and would be stuck inside if, god forbid, an accident or fire happened.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #3

Jul 292019

Grand Caravan

  • 60,000 miles
Driving on highway, heard flapping noise. Pulled over, opened passenger door, trim was hanging off. Took it off. Found out it is called applique/molding/ tape door pillar front door. Went to dealership in san antonio yesterday, was told that even with maximum care plan this trim was not covered because it was considered cosmetic. This is my 3rd Dodge Grand Caravan and the second one to have this problem.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 262019

Grand Caravan

  • 52,658 miles
Driver side passenger door is stuck in the locked position. It cannot be unlocked manually, with the key fob, or the unlock buttons on the doors. The door will not open. This is a horrible safety hazard!!!

- Buena Park, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 222019

Grand Caravan

  • 57,797 miles
Driver side rear passenger sliding door will not open. It seems to be locked and won't unlock electrically or manually. Vehicle is stationary.

- Gaston, SC, USA