| Issue ID | 713240 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10259370 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/10/08 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The failure is with the door locking system on the dodge caravan. The problem started about 5 months ago. The doors will not lock with the keyless entry or with the door switches inside car. If you unhook the battery in the car the system will reset itself and the locks will work for a period of time. 5 minutes to 4 days. I have already had my ipod stolen out of the car because of this problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLLYWOOD, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP45R05BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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