1994 Dodge Grand Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan, 6% of the 199 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The rear door latch fails to operate correctly now. Dealership service writer said it was due to the rear door latch being bent. We have not done anything that we know of that would have caused this to occur. Suspect too weak a component being used in the manufacture of the vehicle. We have had other min-vans where the side door was used more freguently than on our current vehicle without any of the same problems ocurring. Strongly feel that this is a manufacturing defect and we should not have to pay for any repairs.3 4rrone”
NHTSA complaint #724486, filed 2000-06“I have had consistant problems with the 94 caravan. As soon as I get one problem fixed, another one pops up. I have been informed by the transmission shop that there is a high failure rate for Dodge caravan transmissions. This has me highly concerned as I do not want to have to worry about another transmission failure. This is the 2nd time I am having the A/C system fixed. As for the door latch for the sliding door not working correctly, there is nothing I or my husband am aware of that would cause it to work and then not to work on and off. …”
NHTSA complaint #754386, filed 2001-11“Automobile lock has a rocker switch, and door switch does not work from inside. In order get automobile unlocked from inside consumer must cut vehicle off, and hand key out of window for someone to unlock it.”
NHTSA complaint #880167, filed 2001-02“The contact owns a 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 00v305000 (steering), 99v213000 (structure), 99v113000 (air bags), and 95i00100 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10716533, filed 2015-05“Computer failed possibly due to transmission failing which happened prior. Also, sliding door latch is stuck , which will not allow door to open or close. Cause is unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #856032, filed 2000-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 | 15 | 6% |
| 2017 | 28 | 7% |
| 2016 | 24 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 16 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 22 | 8% |
| 2005 | 338 | 34% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 14 | 2% |
| 1996 | 25 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan
56 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge Grand 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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