| Issue ID | 949909 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10483612 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 26/10/12 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Power door locks failed on 2005 dodge caravan sxt purchase new on december 21, 2004. Doors will work manually, but will not operate with the remote or power lock buttons. The back door gate will not lock without the power locks working. The power door locks are designed to automatically lock when reaching speed of approximately 20 mph. It does not. This is a safety issue. Why doesn't dodge admit to this problem and provide a free software upgrade? If you google it there are many complaints of this. This should be a recall for safety issues. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LIVERPOOL, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP45RX5BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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