1999 Dodge Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,596miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Dodge Caravan, 1% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,596 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 65 MPH the hood latch failed, causing it to fly up and shatter the front windshield. Vehicle was towed. The hood latches failed due to abnormal wear.”
NHTSA complaint #10101731, filed 2004-12, 52,431 miles“The rear door on my 1999 Dodge Caravan will not open from the outside unless you lock and unlock it a number of times using the remote device. Physically unlocking the door from the inside will not open it; in an accident, the occupant can not rely on this exit; the dealer does not consider inability to open the door as a safety or warranty item and charge me $83 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10088804, filed 2004-08“A part in the rear latch assembly broke and I was unable to use my rear door until the dealer ordered a new part and installed it. My contention is that this part should not have cost me $143.95 because the part did not break from abuse and the vehicle is fairly new. I can only hope that does not happen again because the part that broke was plastic.”
NHTSA complaint #761766, filed 2002-05“The contact stated that the right hand side of the hatchback liftgate support device failed and came crashing down seconds after the contact's pet was let out of the parked vehicle. The vehicle was not equipped with a remote locking device. The alleged failure was mechanical. The consumers husband did the repairs himself.”
NHTSA complaint #10160610, filed 2006-06, 110,000 miles“Frame is bent/ rear axle is off by 30 degree, and transmission is going out, causing the vehicle to stall.there is a loud knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Also, rear tailgate will not open. Dealer can't determine the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #850720, filed 1999-11Latches, 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 1999 Dodge Caravan
119 complaintsEngine cooling
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
96 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsTires
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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