1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 1,157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Serpentine belt or tensioner clip has had to be repaired 4 times (towed every time) electrical problems since the beginning; turn the key and the windshield wipers start going, turn the key off and the wipers keep going, take the key totally out of the ignition and the wipers go and the dinging alarm that tells you the lights are on or the key is in, starts.(I seriously thought the car was possessed) or turn the key and nothing comes on except the engine. I've replaced the battery 5 times at least - it's usually better w/ a new battery for a little while. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082978, filed 2004-07, 500 miles“I have replaced every lock (five of them) on the car 2 - 4 times and all the dealer can tell me is that there is nothing they find wrong. The warranty ran out three locks ago and so I have to pay. I was given one lock and labour free as a curtesy from the company (not the dealer) and the last lock I had to pay the labor which was 3 x the cost of the part.”
NHTSA complaint #712364, filed 1999-09“Consumer states that driver's side manual sliding door will not open from the inside or outside. Consumer's advise has had problems with door that have progressed to it not working at all. Very concerned about safety of children is door needed to be opened in an emergency situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10004417, filed 2003-01“Front windshield wipers come on without activating them. In addition, bench passenger seatbelt disconnects when buckled; brakes wore out when the car had 32,000 miles; left front tire blew out on the freeway at 7,000; transmission overhauled at 44,000 miles; passenger's sliding door locks do not open when unlocked, and gas tank was leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #540423, filed 1998-08“Air bag light stays on continuosly, the horn no longer works, cruise control no longer works, front interior lights no longer come on when the front doors are opened, cooling fans will not run even with A/C on, hood latch doesn't always release the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #737969, filed 2000-12Latches, 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 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
211 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
209 complaintsElectrical system
197 complaintsFuel system
181 complaintsEngine cooling
177 complaintsVehicle speed control
124 complaintsBrakes
106 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
100 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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