| Issue ID | 695276 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10244110 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/08/08 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | One day the power locks just stopped working with both the key and door buttons. It is permanent and because this is a keyless entry vehicle the door can only be unlocked via the keyhole on the driver side door. Doors must be locked and unlocked manually. It is difficult for my school aged children to unlock their own doors. This is a safety issue for my children if they needed to quickly exit the vehicle. Dodge is aware of this problem and says it needs a software update. They are not covering this design flaw/failure as it is not a powertrain problem. My vehicle only has 62000 miles on it. A search of the web yielded many occurrences of this same problem :http://www. Carcomplaints. Com/dodge/caravan/2005/electrical/power_door_locks_quit_working. Shtml. I have not had the problem fixed yet. I was not expecting to have to pay for the repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MADISON, AL |
| 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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