10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,573 miles

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problem #32

Aug 022020

Grand Caravan

  • 65,000 miles
While driving on the highway, , the check engine light came on along with the traction control warning light. Also, the vehicle would not come out of the park position and the brake pedal could not be used to cancel the cruise control. When this was investigated it was found the brake switch/circuit needed to be replaced.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #31

Apr 252020

Grand Caravan

  • 46,000 miles
Passenger side rear sliding door would not lock. Had to get a new actuator. One month later, the driver side rear sliding door was stuck in the lock position. Off to get another new actuator.

- Machesney Park, IL, USA

problem #30

Aug 192020

Grand Caravan

  • 65,000 miles
My driver's side rear door is stuck in the lock position. I can't un lock it manually, I can't un lock it with the key fob or the panel button on the roof. The door will not open. This is a huge safety issue because if I'm in an accident my kids could become trapped because I can't open the door.

- Wellsboro, PA, USA

problem #29

Mar 132019

Grand Caravan

  • 52,167 miles
Rear passenger door actuator buzzes, door sticks open and won't close. Started randomly.

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #28

Jul 272020

Grand Caravan

  • 58,000 miles
The drive side sliding door locking mechanism gets stuck and will not open, close, or unlock correctly, presenting a safety issue if something were to happen and you could not get out quickly and safely. The only way to get the door working properly is to hold down the manual lock and press the button on the fob to open the door at the same time. It will work fine for a bit but then the same issue will happen. This does not seem to be an isolated incident in reading online reports.

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

problem #27

Feb 292020

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 76,000 miles
My ac went out only in the front 1/3 of the van about 3 months ago and started to have a slight buzzing sound under my dash a couple weeks ago when any electrical device is plugged into an outlet or the ac is turned on.

- Lake Hamilton, AR, USA

problem #26

May 232020

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
Driver side sliding door will not open and is in the unlock position. Seems to be a common problem on these. Have 4 kids so this very unsafe/ hug inconvenience. Dealer wants a unreasonable amount. Figured they would fix this by now. Same problem in other Dodge van I have had.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

problem #25

May 052020

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles
Lock actuator is stuck in the unlock position which means my kids could open the door manual while driving. Door will not lock at all on that door. Only notice it today when my son tried to open the door while that car was locked and had set off the alarm. So I have no idea on when this problem originated.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #24

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 #23

Mar 062020

Grand Caravan

  • 45,000 miles
The van stalls while running and sometimes won't start while the interior lights flicker. While driving, the headlights dim and flicker while the interior lights are normal. I checked my battery, starter, and alternator and the mechanic tested them and said they were all good. They recommended me to go to the manufacturer and check for recalls. Please let me know what to do.

- Overton, TX, USA

problem #22

Mar 072020

Grand Caravan

  • 75,000 miles
Van may or may not start, or shuts off randomly. I have replaced the battery 3 times and changed an alternator. I have noticed that other vans have been recalled for a non start, but for some reason my fan isn't included. Also my uconnect does not work. It doesn't even recognize that I have blue tooth in the car. Not happy with this van at all, I got a lemon!

- Norwalk, OH, USA

problem #21

Mar 021952

Grand Caravan

  • 41,700 miles
I bought this Dodge carvan 2017 it has 41700 miles after I start the van and move it about 20 feet it automatically locks the doors and the right side sliding door in the back makes a big noise this has been going on for a week now the back sliding door is stuck and cannot be moved, took it to dealer said it will cost $1100. It I have an accident and my child is trying to get out and cant. I dont know what I will do with my anger if I lose my child!! I notice that this has been going on with Dodge carvans and nothing has happen I want a recall on this issue, does a life has to be lost in order for this to happen or what ?

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #20

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 #19

Feb 142020

Grand Caravan

  • 68,500 miles
'Chrysler's tipm is a computer run amuck ' owners report that their vehicles act as if possessed and leave them in dangerous situations ' stalled vehicles stranded without warning on the highway, fuel pumps that won't shut off, windows that open and shut, airbags that won't deploy. ' center for auto safety director, clarence ditlow' the fuel pump not turning off and burning out the airbags not deploying or deploying randomly the engine stalling while driving the starter cranks but won't start the horn going off at random times power windows not working doors locking or unlocking themselves as I was driving with my 3 children the van started acting up. I was nearly in an accident. My lights didn't work, no turn signals, wipers didn't turn off and doors locked and couldn't unlock them. If we would of been hit, we could not have gotten out of the vehicle. This happened on highway while we were moving.

- Massillon, OH, USA

problem #18

Feb 142020

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The sliding back passenger doors do not open with the remotes. They also lock up and cannot be unlocked or even opened manually. This is a huge danger as in the event of an emergency passengers cannot get out of the vehicle.

- Fridley, MN, USA

problem #17

Jan 222020

Grand Caravan

  • 10 miles
Driving down the road and the radio just randomly shuts down. Screen goes black for about 10 seconds, then restarts itself. All pre-saved stations are still there but it's almost like we turned the car off, then turned it back on. Happens quite a bit - about once a week or more.

- Kingsport, TN, USA

problem #16

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 #15

Oct 042019

Grand Caravan

  • 77,000 miles
Driving on highway about 75 mph with cruise set. It was almost as if the vehicle shut off, I lost all connection and my computer went whack. All the check engine lights came on etc. It slowed my car down, and reset my radio etc. But than all of a sudden it all came back on and I proceeded. But scared me and this could have caused a serious wreck. It's scheduled to go into the shop and be checked over this week.

- Burkburnett, TX, USA

problem #14

Aug 152019

Grand Caravan

  • 35,000 miles
Driver side rear sliding door got stuck in a locked and closed position rendering the door unable to open while in a stationary position (in park). Mechanism to lock/unlock the door stuck in the middle position unable to be engaged into either a firm locked or locked position. Problem is suspected to be with the door actuator. Passengers are unable to exit the vehicle from this door causing a possible unsafe condition during an emergency.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #13

Aug 122019

Grand Caravan

  • 53,000 miles
Sliding door behind drivers side stuck in "lock" position. Will not unlock. This is a very widespread problem with 100S of complaints online.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

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