2007 Dodge Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Dodge Caravan, 5% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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.
“Driving down the highway at 65mph the automatic side door on my Dodge Caravan opened up automatically. Personal items fell out of the car and were destroyed. My son was seated next to the door. This has happened before at slower speeds and was supposedly fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10395291, filed 2011-04, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the air conditioner did not blow cool air when the vehicle was purchased. She waited two weeks to return to the dealer because she thought it was due to the vehicle being new. The dealer installed a new compressor. After the repair was made, the air conditioner worked properly in the front of the vehicle, but not in the rear. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they adjusted the air conditioning system and stated that it should be working properly now. …”
NHTSA complaint #10202067, filed 2007-09, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the door locks constantly failed to lock. He took the vehicle to the dealer and paid $400 to have the issue repaired. He then heard a strange noise while driving various speeds. He took the vehicle to an auto repair shop and they offered to repair the ABS for $1,500. In addition, the contact experienced difficulty shifting from first into second gear. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 59,000 and failure mileage was approximately 57,000. Updated 12/11/08 updated 12/11/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10248849, filed 2008-11, 57,000 milesLatches, 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 2007 Dodge Caravan
16 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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