1991 Dodge Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 6%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 617 complaints for this model year. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger's and drivers side doors do not shut properly. One can hear air coming in, door was loose. There is a piece of thin metal where door latches shut. It is wearing because of the material it's made off. The metal on which the door locking device was mounted cracked causing the bolts loose and the door not to close properly.”
NHTSA complaint #874853, filed 2000-11“The door latch mechanism on the driver's side has failed. It must remain locked and can not be unlocked. The passenger side door has remained shut due to not having any locks or latches to keep door shut. Has not taken vehicle to dealer to have locking mechanism checked.”
NHTSA complaint #851746, filed 1999-10“The liftgate latch cylinder has broken, preventing the gate to lock. Consumer also states there is a recall for the same problem, vehicle not included in recall. Please provide any further details. (95i-001.006).”
NHTSA complaint #821190, filed 1998-02“Liftgate latch makes a lot of noise. Consumer feels that it is worn and may just come loose, and someone could be injured. Took to dealer they replaced the part. Currently, it's happening again.”
NHTSA complaint #851832, filed 1999-10“Sliding door latch would make clicking noises when door is locked. Locks would jump up & down. Light on dashboard indicates that door is ajar when its not.”
NHTSA complaint #884203, filed 2001-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 | 203 | 38% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 10 | 1% |
| 1996 | 61 | 4% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 57 | 9% |
| 1993 | 30 | 3% |
| 1992 | 36 | 4% |
| 1991 | 39 | 6% |
| 1990 | 48 | 17% |
| 1989 | 28 | 15% |
| 1988 | 23 | 22% |
| 1987 | 15 | 22% |
| 1986 | 12 | 24% |
| 1985 | 7 | 14% |
| 1984 | 6 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Caravan
215 complaintsSeat belts
90 complaintsBody and structure
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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