| Issue ID | 685938 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10236498 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 14/06/08 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 dodge grand caravan power locks stopped working. Apparently this is a widespread problem with significant safety issues. Noticed it one day on vacation when i locked the car and heard it honk. When i came back to the car, the locks were still up - it never locked. We had all kinds of expensive electronics in the car that could have been stolen. This is only a small thing compared to the safety issues related to children's safety, ease of use for disabled and elderly people, etc. Alot of complaints about this all over the internet yet dodge is not coming up with a fix and there has been no recall yet. I strongly suggest you recall this vehicle for a proper fix, instead of having to replug the fuses under the hood all the time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NAPERVILLE, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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