2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,002 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Good afternoon, I am writing today with a serious safety issue on our 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. Our van has rear power slider doors and locks; recently the driver's side rear door has stopped sliding and will not unlock at all, either with the key or manually. Apparently this is a well-known issue; the dealer has stated that they will take a look at a vehicle for repair but we will have to pay the $100 diagnostic fee and approximately $1100-1300 to have the door repaired. This is a common factory defect that is also a severe safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320343, filed 2020-04, 88,700 miles“Two days ago, the driver side rear sliding door failed to unlock or open, either with the key fob or various buttons/handles. The passenger side door lock made a buzzing noise when it locked. Today, the passenger side sliding door stopped working. I took it to my mechanic. He said both locking mechanism motors were burned out at a cost to replace of $1900. The first door stopped working without warning, the second one made a buzzing sound for a day or two when locking or unlocking. There was no impact or rough road driving involved.”
NHTSA complaint #11197191, filed 2019-04, 56,000 miles“Sliding door locks jammed and not working...stuck. Can't open the door manually either. This is dangerous because can't get kids out from the back especially during emergency situation. Dodge should recall all sliding door actuator or whatever is causing this stuck lock on sliding doors to open.”
NHTSA complaint #11328590, filed 2020-06, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the passenger's sliding door had failed to lock as intended, and the driver's side sliding door had failed to open as intended. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11741351, filed 2026-06, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver’s side sliding door was locked and could not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. Additionally, the door would not open while using the key fob. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 128,359.”
NHTSA complaint #11483055, filed 2022-09, 128,359 milesRelated recalls
- 15V595000Sep 24, 2015Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2016, Chrysler Town And Country 2016
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 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
314 complaintsOther or unknown
241 complaintsBody and structure
228 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
221 complaintsEngine
83 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSeats
25 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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