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2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Problems

34 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

34
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
Jan 2020Dec 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (34)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

Went to roll down the window on the drivers side panel and it started to smoke and short circuit. We removed the panel because we believed of could have caught fire. Problem has not been replicated due to dealership service department being closed.

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NHTSA #: 11630828
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

The driver side passenger sliding door lock actuator is frozen, keeping the door perpetually locked. The passenger sliding door actuator will not lock at all, so the passenger sliding door is perpetually unlocked. I've been told by an auto mechanic that the passenger side sliding door is in danger of permanently locking as well.

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NHTSA #: 11497022
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2022

I am inquiring about the failure of my 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Sliding Door Power Lock Actuator. My Drivers Side passenger sliding door recently became stuck, and could not be opened from the outside or inside. This is a massive safety hazard, and could possible result in death or injury.

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NHTSA #: 11472925
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
FireFiled: Jan 2022

When drive over 60mph I smell burn from front hood. I took to Dodge dealership. They said oil leaking so paid $950 , 3 weeks later car broke down like can't go over 30mph, Aqcell won't go up , I took to dealership again , he said transmission I paid $4600( October) it used transmission.

NHTSA #: 11449560
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Filed: May 2021

I just made this same report but with my son's dodge 06 VIN number. Ignore that report!! For my dodge 2015 dodge grand caravan here is my report: passenger side air bag exploded.

NHTSA #: 11416720
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: Aug 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge grand caravan. While parked, the vehicle became engulfed in flames without warning. The contact was notified of the incident by the fire marshall, who later determined that the failure occurred due to a defective wiring harness.

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NHTSA #: 10759183
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2020

Vehicle, stationary, car does not start on the first try if it sits for over 4 hours. Cranks then stalls, or cranks over and over until eventually catching. New: car battery, battery tender/charger, new/upgraded spark plugs, new/upgraded ignition coils.

NHTSA #: 11316629
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

My car is regularly maintenanced by your dealership I also have a maintenance plan that I purchased that your dealer refused to honor.

NHTSA #: 11297056
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Dec 2024

Cracking front windshield (temporarily fixed by clear tape), broken window regulator motors on both passenger and driver sides stop lifting the glasses up and down, passenger side plastic window part (vertically snapped on the upper part of passenger door) fell off, engine light sometimes on and off with unknown detected problems.

NHTSA #: 11631326
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that whenever the passenger’s side sliding door was opened by the fob or from inside the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud clicking sound heard. The contact stated that while inspecting the door, the contact became aware that the door had failed to close securely.

NHTSA #: 11598321
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2023

There are multiple whirring and clicking noises in the walls of the cargo area, mostly in passenger side. This happens when I lock/unlock the auto, and close the doors. I also hear what sounds like a moan coming from the dash, at least 2-3 times after I've closed and locked it, from the inside.

NHTSA #: 11520550
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the back over prevention camera flickered on and off. Additionally, the check engine warning light remained illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11420420
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the automatic sliding door was ceased in the locked position and would not unlock manually. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer.

NHTSA #: 11405075
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

Every time the doors are unlocked the van makes a weird loud buzzing noise.

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NHTSA #: 11354750
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

On three separate occasions during december 3019 and january 2020 while driving the vehicle shuts off, no warning lights before it happens or after. Lose of power and loss of braking. This has happen on the highway and on main roads.

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NHTSA #: 11301385
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

2015 dodge caravan - passenger sliding door started making a clicking noise when locking or unlocking the doors.

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NHTSA #: 11270473
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2019

Need a recall issued! 2015 dodge grand caravan with sliding door issues. Lock makes loud noise when trying to unlock.

NHTSA #: 11256190
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

For about a month the van's lock system to the doors would make a buzzing noise when you unlock or lock them. Since friday, august 9th 2019, the back sliding door on the driver's side will not unlock. This could cause a hazard to someone in the back, that needed to get out of van in case of an emergency.

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NHTSA #: 11242947
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the passenger side sliding door did not open manually or electronically. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11079817
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
Filed: Oct 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was stationary, the heater and defroster on the driver's side of the vehicle failed. Lakeshore chrysler plymouth dodge in montague, michigan was made aware of the failure.

NHTSA #: 11033811
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vent control function failed to properly release the air conditioning or heating. When the vent, air conditioning, or heating function was activated, strong fumes emitted inside the vehicle, which affected the contact while driving.

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NHTSA #: 10959076
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2015

I got this car on january 17, 2015, I was not told it has not an alarm included, I assume that as air conditioning, alarm was included, on feb 19 while my car was parked, a thief broke the back window, vandalizing the car body and stealing my prescription glasses.

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NHTSA #: 10690479
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2022

The car was Driving and the blind spot module on the driver's side in the rear bumper started to smoked, because of a short in the electrical from water damage

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NHTSA #: 11479479
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2022

Buzzing in side door when unlocking

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NHTSA #: 11470328
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2021

Passenger sliding door faulty actuator. Five months after purchasing the car the door started buzzing every time it is unlocked.

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NHTSA #: 11443112
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2021

The passenger driver-side slide door is permanently lock and will not unlock. Door will not slide open at all. I believe the manufacture door lock actuator is the problem.

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NHTSA #: 11425506
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

Doors make a loud buzzing sound when locking or unlocking. This seems to be a problem with these vehicles. Was advised to make a complaint.

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NHTSA #: 11400393
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

The passenger sliding door will not open. Before the the door became unable to open a persistent sound was made when the power locks were locked and unlocked.

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NHTSA #: 11344171
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

Only heat from passenger vents when AC is turned on in the spring.

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NHTSA #: 11328140
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
CrashFiled: May 2020

The electric controls are going haywire when van is turned on nothing will function than the rear defroster comes on nothing else works then the air comes on and cool air on drivers side heat on passenger side then some cool then heat and I have a lighting bolt simble on the dash and van was hit head on while park and the air bags did not deploy

NHTSA #: 11325881
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2020

Driver's side door takes time to open. 30 to 45 seconds approximately to open. Happens very often.

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NHTSA #: 11315978
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Apr 2019

On 9-22-2018. My 2015 dodge grand caravan drivers rear sliding door closed like normal. Then when I tryed unlocking and opening the door would do anything the lock mechanism on it doesn't do anything tryed manually unlocking it wouldn't unlock.

NHTSA #: 11195624
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2017

2015 dodge grand caravan sxt air conditioner only works on one side other side blows out hot air no matter what cold setting its on only one side of the air blows out cold air and that's the drivers side passanger side is very hot

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NHTSA #: 11001194
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2015

One of my outlets in the console does not work and it is not due to a blown fuse. The van was bought "new" with 13 miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 10700906

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