| Issue ID | 715018 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10260835 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/10/08 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The power locks do not work for the driver and all passenger doors. They will not work with either the remote or the interior lock switch or after driving the vehicle over the reset lock mph of 20. Only the rear tail gate lock is functional. This issue started approximately october of 2008 and continues. Disconnecting the battery and reconnected after approximately 15 minutes will get the locks to work again but only for the time being. The power locks may stop working again within a couple of hours or couple of weeks. My mechanic stated that a reflash may work but the problem has a history of coming back after the $175 reflash. A new bcm costs $500 and that may not correct the problem either. Because of the high rate of lock failure for this vehicle and the safety issue here (a key hole is only provided on the driver's side door meaning people need to stand in busy streets or parking lots while driver opens his door and then climbs through the interior to pull up the buttons for others to enter as well as lock not locking when vehicle is in motion) i feel a recall is needed to be issued for this power lock problem. This is a safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLMORE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L35RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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