2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 8% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“We have a Dodge Grand Caravan with electric side doors. The motors mechanism has stopped the ability for my daughters to be able to open them manually. If we were in an accident I am afraid that they would not be able to open them to get out. When the van was under warranty Dodge replaced one that was not as bad as they both are now.”
NHTSA complaint #10394064, filed 2011-04, 94,000 miles“2004 Dodge caravan electric door on passenger side fails to close midway. Our concern is that if on a downward hill, if passenger uses button to close door and it disengages, my passenger could get seriously hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10286245, filed 2009-10, 99,000 miles“Both of the slider doors are impossible to open from the inside the vehicle. I have to physically get out of the vehicle and open them from the outside. It seems that this happens after the car has been sitting in the sun all day. I brought it to my dealers attention, but all that could be explained is the latch inside must have swelled. I feel that this is a very dangerous problem, because in the event of an accident how are people supposed to open the doors, if needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184065, filed 2007-03, 30,000 miles“Passenger side, power sliding door closed half way. Now it doesn't power close at all. Door doesn't open manually from the inside. While driving, door wasn't closed all the way and the door ajar light/alarm in the dash failed to warn me.”
NHTSA complaint #10335165, filed 2010-06, 86,440 miles“The sliding door opened without warning while driving . The consumer had to manually close the door. Please provide more information. The consumer stated the the right sliding door has opened several times and tried to close on its own while driving as well as standing still. The motor and the latch have been replaced but the problem still exists. After the repair the door no longer closes electroncally when activated by button.”
NHTSA complaint #10105234, filed 2005-01, 13,164 milesLatches, 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 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
36 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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