2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 1,293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving or parked & turned off with no one near the van, the engine starts, the horn starts blaring, the wipers turn on full blast, the wiper fluid shoots out, and lights wont work! At first, we could disconnect battery or relay & it would stop. The last time, we had to disconnect alternator. This is a major safety issue!”
NHTSA complaint #10357784, filed 2010-09, 43,000 miles“My wife and I were driving down the road, when the van started to lock and unlock the doors. The next time this happened my three kids were in the van and it was 85 degrees out and the only way we got in was to talk my son into trying to unbuckle his car seat.we have also had a problem with the AC not working witch is great when it is soo humid out. The doors still continue to lock and unlock by themselves at least once a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10536828, filed 2013-08, 112,000 miles“The side sliding doors do not function properly when pushing button to make them close. They will close then reopen continuously. The doors have tried to close when my son was getting in the car. Thank goodness I was standing there to grab the door, because it would of caught his leg and hurt him. Something needs to be done with these doors, because I am not the only one that has had these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10336051, filed 2010-06, 43,000 miles“Multiple problems with 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan se, van was special ordered at advantage chrysler jeep and Dodge, des plaines il from factory with mygig ves, we took delivery on feb 2008, our sales guy quit before we even got the van. Sad. _____________ first problem was within first 6 mos. Loud whistle noise coming from windshield on warm and hot days at 60+ MPH , dealer resealed but problem still same. __________________ brakes had to be redone after 14,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10287323, filed 2009-10, 6,000 miles“2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Passenger side front and rear doors power unlock problem. I have a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan stx. It has power windows and locks and power sliding doors. 3.8l engine. The passenger front door lock, right passenger sliding door lock will lock when the button is pressed, but will not unlock when the button is pressed. This happens no matter which door unlock button you press (driver, passenger or key fob). I have traced the wiring no power when 'unlock' is pressed, but there is power when the 'lock' button is pressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513720, filed 2013-05, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10028166Dec 1, 2008Chrysler dodge jeep service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The remote keyless entry transmitters on certain vehicles may exhibit poor retention to the…
Latches, 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 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
815 complaintsAir bags
294 complaintsBrakes
212 complaintsEngine
117 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsSteering
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsElectronic stability control
39 complaintsTires
30 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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