2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 544 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 544 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the passenger's side sliding door malfunctioned and would not lock when closed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who performed a software update but the repair did not remedy the defect. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 126,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10561853, filed 2014-01, 126,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side sliding door independently opened without warning. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on five separate occasions. In addition, while driving, the vehicle overheated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10876201, filed 2016-06, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the doors would not open using the keyless entry fob. The doors could only be opened manually with the key or from manually engaging the interior door handle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. Updated 03/20/13”
NHTSA complaint #10498286, filed 2013-02, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10038125Feb 23, 2011Chrysler group: when the sliding door is fully open and is being closed the door may bind. 2009-2010 town & country.
- 10034498Aug 28, 2010Chrysler: sliding door will not latch in the full open position. Involves inspecting the right and/or left sliding door operation and if necessary adjusting the sliding door…
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 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
334 complaintsAir bags
137 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsTires
36 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsWheels
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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