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Plastic piece in the latch system snapped in half. Whole new car seat shipped to me. (related vehicle information: Model year=2006, make=Dodge, model=Caravan).
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while parked, the locking system for both rear doors failed to unlock. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact called her local dealer, who advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and the current mileage was 77,123.
'I have a 2006 Grand Caravan SXT. I have previously owned 2 Grand Caravan and 1 town and country. The rear right side door lock does not go up or down unless I manually pull it up or down.. the door does 'click' when I hit the key remote or overhead button, but the door will not open. If I pull the door the knob up manually, the key remote or overhead will allow the door to open and close. I went on the internet and the repair forum indicated that hundreds of the same situation existed with the Grand Caravan. No recall existed, but this certainly should have been with this safety malfunction. I was advised to remove the oid fuse and remove the battery cable. While this worked in a majority of cases, it did not work for me. I called Chrysler and was told that it could be the BCM or door lock actuator or door harness. If the 'harness' was broken would the door be able to close or open? I was also advised that this could cost between $80 and $500. Seems like a large 'spread of cost' to me. Certainly not acceptable because you know as well as I do that if they find it to be a fuse, they'll charge the top price for repair. I have had experience with dealers before'.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. While driving at an unknown speed the driver's side sliding door would not unlock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they would have to order a part to repair the door. The vehicle was not repaired. She called the manufacturer and was advised that they would call her. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
I am in the process of buying a 2006 Dodge Caravan. And there is a problem with my power lock on the passenger side slider. It will only work manually and will not work powered. This started a few months ago for the previous owner. This is a safety issue and needs to be fixed. You can see for yourself that I am not the only person with this problem. Many many many people have this problem with this model vehicle the website is : autoforum.classifieds1000.com/Dodge-grand_caravan/power_locks_will_not_lock_or_unlock. please address this.
- Wyoming, MI, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan SXT. While the vehicle was parked and while driving the contact was unable to lock both side cargo doors or open them by using the remote. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the wiring needed to be replaced in both doors. The doors had to be locked and unlocked manually. The passenger side front windows also would not open. She stated that the radiator was leaking fluid. The estimated repair cost was $1,000. The contact was unable to provide a VIN. The vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 47,800. The current mileage was 48,500.
The passenger side automatic door lock no longer works. The remote key and the automatic lock on the door will not lock or unlock the passenger sliding door.
Sliding power doors and locks not working on 2006 Dodge Caravan. Power door drive mechanism causes door to become heavy or impossible to operate manually. Doors will work electronically as normal. Door lock actuator not working. Will not lock with key fob or door switch must be operated manually. Will not lock automatically at 15 mph with other doors. Dealer replaced door motors 2 times. Door lock mechanism not replaced yet. Defective opener motors not allowing manual use could cause entrapment. Door lock not activating automatically could also pose entrapment risk.
Have had '06 grand SXT to dealer twice about sliding doors on both pass/drive side. In trying to close door using either push button/remote/visor button door will clunk and door motor runs for 2~3 seconds and door does not move. Dealer has replaced door motors twice... I think this is becoming close to being a lemon ! that was one of the buying points of this model was electric doors :((((( been very dissatisfied thus far.
On my 2006 Dodge Caravan, the side power door locks do not work. I have spoken to other owners and they have had the same problem. The problem happens after the warranty period expires. The locks operate occasionally..sometimes they would work, and sometimes not. I realized it wasn't working when my child tried to open the door before we left the driveway, and all the doors should have been locked. This is a potential serious safety issue.
Back sliding passenger door will not lock or unlock using powerlocks, you have to manually lock and unlock the door. This is a major problem with kids in the van and I would like to know how to get this fixed with Dodge footing the bill as it is a safety issue. Any information would be appreciated.
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- Chaffee, NY, USA