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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Problems

327 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

327
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Jan 2022Dec 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (327)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2025

Sliding doors do not work. Driver side sliding door stopped working 1 month after purchasing from dealership, and passenger door only opens and closes some times. Safety of my family/passengers are affected seriously if there were any accident or failure for passenger door to completely stop working.

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NHTSA #: 11691301
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2025

My wife was stopped at a drive through window in DRIVE when the engine stalled. It wouldn’t crank over and needed to be pushed out of the way and towed. The TIPM failed and needed to be replaced.

NHTSA #: 11665496
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2025

I bought a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan in December 2019. I just recently learned of a recall for the sliding door actuators. The driver side sliding door stopped working about 3 months after I purchased said vehicle and has never worked since.

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NHTSA #: 11644639
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

Electrical issues involving specific fuses in the vehicle where the f13 fuse constantly fries and melts into the fuse box. Causing an electrical burning smell. No warning lights come on.

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NHTSA #: 11632805
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2024

the door locks on the driver side rear sliding door became inoperable the door was unable to be opened at all, trapping passengers in an accident or an emergency

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NHTSA #: 11565282
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2024

The side door actuator is malfunctioning. There is a loud buzzing noise that comes from the drivers side, side sliding door when locking and unlocking the van. Sometimes the door will not open at all and just keeps buzzing, I have also had issues unlocking the door as a result of the malfunctioning actuator.

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NHTSA #: 11563589
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

Vehicle is going into park while driving, when it does that I have to come to a stop and restart the vehicle. I almost got into an accident and I’m scared for my life driving this. The dealership charged me to change the alternator, the batteries and I still have the same issue.

NHTSA #: 11557409
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

Unknown- was not in a accident but sliding door just all of a sudden will not open unlatch or anything it’s stuck shut will not even make an unlocking noise when attempting to open

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NHTSA #: 11535930
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2023

The rear driver's side sliding door lock has started buzzing loudly when I lock the vehicle. At times the door will not open and my kids and other passengers have to exit through the other sliding door. Upon further research it sounds like this is a somewhat common situation with 2016 Grand Caravans.

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NHTSA #: 11529557
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

Left side door will not open. Electric door. I have a handicap grandchild and small grandchildren that I will not be able to get to fast enough in case of a fire.

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NHTSA #: 11481286
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2022

The right (passenger side) sliding door is locked closed and will not open from the inside or outside. Rear-seat passengers are being forced to exit through the windows, rear hatch, front doors, or the other sliding door. This is not only an unnecessary inconvenience but also potentially very dangerous if there's an accident when occupants need to exit the vehicle quickly.

NHTSA #: 11447382
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2021

Fold sliding doors have alternated either being locked and unable to be opened or unlocked and will not lock. This does not matter if the car is moving or not. I'm concerned when they both decide not to open and the safety hazard it's will pose if we get in an accident and can't get out of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11440614
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2021

Vehicle's rear sliding doors intermittently jam locked, one, or the other, or both. The respective sliding locks will not budge, not by remote, not from the button on the driver's door, and especially, not even manually, from the sliding lock on the doors themselves.

NHTSA #: 11439146
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2021

The locking mechanism on the passenger rear sliding door makes a loud buzzing noise when unlocking. It is so loud that it can be heard up to 15 feet from the vehicle. Sometimes it will either stay in the locked position or it will remain unlocked regardless of the buttons being pushed.

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NHTSA #: 11431558
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2021

Driver side window motor and hardware have been replaced twice in the past 2 years and keeps falling into the door panel. The window falls without being used, just a loud dang and the window falls. There have been no accidents that side of the vehicle and it was parked when it happened

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NHTSA #: 11426346
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2021

Its a known common problem for the automatic doors to stop working. My driver side back door has stopped working and now is stuck shut where I cannot open. This is a huge safety issue since all exits fo not work and if I was in an accident and needed to get my kids out and that was th only door I was able to use then we would end up dead or in serious condition.

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NHTSA #: 11420719
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2021

Rear sliding door locks. The locks on the vehicle have malfunctioned and makes it unsafe for passengers in the rear of the vehicle to exit in an emergency. The driver side door is stuck in the lock position and the door cannot be opened in any way rendering it useless.

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NHTSA #: 11418817
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2021

Rear sliding door suddenly became stuck in the locked position and I am unable to open the door in any way. This is causing my children to have to exit the van on the traffic side of the car. This would also leave my child trapped in the car should an emergency arise or an accident occur on the other side of the van.

NHTSA #: 11414534
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

Mileage now 41,000 miles. Vehicle parked. Driver's side rear door latch is stuck in locked position.

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NHTSA #: 11402688
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Oct 2020

Passanger side rear sliding door started makeing a buzzing noise when locking and unlocking.

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NHTSA #: 11366574
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2020

Both sliding doors on my vehicle all of a sudden stopped working with no warning giving. I've looked into this an seen there has been many complaint about this issue to dodge and nothing has been done. Unable to open the sliding doors is a safety issue and puts people lives in danger on a daily basis due to not addressing the issue immediately.

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NHTSA #: 11364329
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2020

Passenger side door lock is frozen in the locked position. can't unlock or open door. This is a fire/safety hazard.

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NHTSA #: 11363983
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

In the past few months the both sliding doors of the van have not been working properly. Today september 27, 2020 both doors do not open and stay in the lock position. It is only able to open by pulling the lock towards unlock position and then pull the handle.

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NHTSA #: 11361414
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

The door locks on both sliding passenger doors failed. There is no manual lock to be able to ingress and egress the vehicle. It started with an obnoxious buzzing sound when the lock or unlock button was pressed.

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NHTSA #: 11352122
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

I own a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The driver's side sliding door will not unlock. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11343689
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

The drivers side, sliding door actuator stopped functioning. There was no way to open the door at all. Not from inside or outside of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11341446
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2020

My 2016 dodge caravan for no apparent reason locked the drivers side rear sliding ddoor and will not release. This could be serios safety problem in case of an accident

NHTSA #: 11328776
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

My driver's side sliding door will not unlock. I transport my grandchildren on a regular basis and am concerned that they could not get out of the van is there was an accident. My van has on 66,500 miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 11320961
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

A few times when turning the key to start the van it did not start or turn over. Turned key back and tried restarting and it started up. Today while driving the dash lights all flashed and the van started to quit.

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NHTSA #: 11321005
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2020

Drivers side door will not open. Manually or by remote. It is stuck in lock mode.

NHTSA #: 11316592
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

We have problems with both the rear passenger and rear driver side sliding doors on our 2016 dodge grand caravan r/t. The van had about 37,000 miles on it at the time of the first incident. The rear sliding doors were not unlocking to open them while we were stoped, and in park.

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NHTSA #: 11307619
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

I approached my car and hit the button on my remote to open the driver side sliding door. I placed my items in the car and pushed the door close button. I drove to my destination and when trying to open the door to retrieve my items the door will not open.

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NHTSA #: 11301201
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

The power lock actuators on the side sliding doors have quit working on both the driver's side and passenger side. The malfunction is unsafe because you are unable to unlock the doors manually or open the doors. The doors are stuck in the locked position and stuck closed.

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NHTSA #: 11268761
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

The vehicle had not been in any kind of collision or had any damage to it. One rear sliding door will not unlock or open and the other rear sliding door will not lock. This is a very concerning safety issue.

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NHTSA #: 11267409
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

Drivers side rear sliding door is locked and unable to be opened using the key fob or buttons inside the vehicle. Vehicle cannot be opened manually either. When attempting to open via all methods the message 'unlock door to operate' shows on the message panel in the dash.

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NHTSA #: 11252926
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2019

The driving side sliding door has become stuck in the locked position. It is unable to be opened manually or with the remote or buttons. I was able to open the door with the remote to put my child in the car.

NHTSA #: 11242986
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

The drivers side sliding door will not unlock or open. We have tried every way we can to unlock it --- key fob, overhead door opener, drivers side electric lock, and every combination of the above --- but it will not open or unlock!! This is an extreme safety hazard.....

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NHTSA #: 11242155
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

The sliding door behind the driver's seat is permanently locked. It doesn't unlock with the key nor does it unlock manually. This is a safety hazard as if I were to be in an accident, the kids cannot get out of the car safely.

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NHTSA #: 11229864
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2019

The driver side rear sliding door is unresponsive. The door doesn't open or close manually, with the power button, or with the key fob. All the other doors work as they are supposed to.

NHTSA #: 11220383
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2019

The lock on the driver's side rear sliding door will not unlock. The door is stuck and will not open since the locking mechanism is stuck. It will not open manually or automatically.

NHTSA #: 11219919
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: May 2019

The vehicle has electrical issues battery gets worn out and after buying 2 batteries I don't know what else could be it stalls while driving no matter the speed it's really dangerous I'm scared to drive it my wife was driving in the freeway and it stalled on her almost made her crash in the highway!!!!!this has happened 2 times already we are just not driving it at all

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NHTSA #: 11208749
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
FireFiled: Apr 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to ride roughly and the engine hesitated. While the contact was inspecting under the hood, a burning odor was present.

NHTSA #: 11195345
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

I bought a 2016 dodge grand caravan with 77,438 miles. The vehicle ran great till the end of november 2018. At which time we started having major issues.

NHTSA #: 11183585
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2019

The passenger side rear door lock actuator failed causing the door locks to get stuck in the lock position. The door lock will not move to the unlock position and the door will not open. This happens on the street while driving and passengers had to exit the vehicle from another door.

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NHTSA #: 11172334
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Apr 2018

Noticed water in both sides of taillight lens of tailgate. Had truck in for oil change at dealer and showed svc manager water. Repair tech found "stress crack" in taillight assembly alllowing water to infiltrate tailllight lens.

NHTSA #: 11083370
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2017

Vehicle at 36500 miles the passenger side sliding door buzzing when starting or locking vehicle. Upon visiting the local dodge dealership was informed that the door actuator was defective and would cost approximately 300 to 500 to repair. The full dodge warranty ended at 36000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11003852
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: Apr 2016

"takata recall the tipm in my brand new dodge grand carvan gave out and caused a fire in my starter which caused smoke to come out of cars engine.

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NHTSA #: 10861295
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions, while inserting the key into the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled.

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NHTSA #: 11710326
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2025

My 2016 dodge grand caravan has all of a sudden lost power on half the fuse box making it so the key (fob) says iuyts A bad key a total of 3 times so far as well as this time will not turn over at all, also the last time I went to put fuel in it half the gas was on the ground due to a faulty gas line on the fuel neck. It also has a fluctuateing RPM at stop lights.

NHTSA #: 11703393
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off and the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehicle failed to restart, and the contact waited for approximately 1 hour later and the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred.

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NHTSA #: 11588950
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2023

Was driving and the vehicle stalled well driving, Had a hard time trying to stop and could barley steer the vehicle. Vehicle was flashing shift to park. This has happened two times to me now and I took it to the dealership and it happened to them as well.

NHTSA #: 11562556
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2022

The vehicle will randomly die and most of the time, it will start back up. It will die when it is stopped and idling, and it has died when I am driving it at all speeds. It dies on the interstate driving 75 MPH, on the highway going 55 MPH, on a street going 35 MPH, and in a subdivision going 15 MPH.

NHTSA #: 11495413
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated while his fianc was driving at approximately 10 MPH and stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled but restarted. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11404714
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

Durango stalled in middle of intersection. Unable to start and vehicle was towed to local mechanic. Mechanic stated the issues involves the alternator and it has affected the battery and we are still waiting to see if the pcm was affected.

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NHTSA #: 11403752
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: Sep 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, when she started to smell something burning inside of the cab of the vehicle. The contact stated service vehicle warning light was illuminated and then the vehicle stalled.

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NHTSA #: 11355138
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2020

All of the sudden, I have no power to even get over 40 MPH. Great to happen in a busy city with my child in the car recovering from surgery. Had to pull over and get a ride home.

NHTSA #: 11353269
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jun 2020

My car stalled on me in the middle of an intersection. I almost got hit by an 18 wheeler. It would not move, all kinds of things started going off on the dash and codes .

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NHTSA #: 11330207
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2020

The driver side rear sliding door will not open. It appears to be stuck in the locked position and any attempts to unlock it, either with the fob, all driver (door & overhead) lock/open buttons, or manually trying to move the lock, fail to release it.

NHTSA #: 11327106
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2020

Regarding 2016 dodge grand caravan, base model except for stow-n-go seats; no power windows. Vehicle purchased new in may 2017; probably had been sitting on the lot for close to a year. We've put on 32625 miles to date.

NHTSA #: 11319733
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Dec 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge durango. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power and the service power steering, service electric stability, and control service air bag warning indicators illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road and the vehicle shut off.

NHTSA #: 11288829
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Aug 2019

2c4rdgcg8gr[xxx] 2016 dodge grand caravan with >28,000 original miles. VIN # 2c4rdgcg8gr[xxx] 1st ' a few weeks ago the original key fob began not always unlocking the doors or starting the car. I had a new battery put in key fob but the problems continued.

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NHTSA #: 11246309
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2018

This is the 3rd time that while driving my engine shut off! The repair shop "fixed" the issue but the day I drove home it died again while driving and I had it towed to dealership service department. The repair lasted maybe 6 months?

NHTSA #: 11155130
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2018

Az - 2016 dodge grand caravan r/t, approx 63,500 mi. 2 weeks ago I went to start the vehicle and it wouldn't start. I assumed it was the battery because its a fairly new vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11131116
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle. In addition, the instrument cluster shorted out and all the gauges and warning indicators randomly flickered.

NHTSA #: 10917251
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

The slider doors and back/trunk hatch have many electrical malfunctions. -Driver-side sliding door: After we press the button to open the door, the door often begins closing on our kids as soon as it has fully opened. When I press the button to open it again, it will start closing again immediately.

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NHTSA #: 11717641
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11706795
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2025

We had an issue with an error message in the middle of driving that stopped the acceleration of the vehicle, this seems to be common, looking at forums online. The inspection request is acceptable. The message we receive is "Shift to P before changing gears".

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NHTSA #: 11697733
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2025

The Rear License Plate Light bulb (right) was out and I went to have the bulb replaced. I was quoted over $1100 from the dealer, as the LED racetrack lighting was not properly sealed and is collecting water. The collection of water within the light compartment has caused corrosion within, and the wiring to disintegrate.

NHTSA #: 11677230
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2025

Door buzzing noise when unlocking...sliding door will not unlock from inside the vehicle. Safety hazard for the passengers.

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NHTSA #: 11671166
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2025

Right side passenger sliding door makes a loud buzzing noise when it locks.

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NHTSA #: 11662239
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2025

Both back doors have failed lock actuators. I’ve gotten a repair quote of over $1400 per door to get fixed. Both doors buzz and one has actually locked shut.

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NHTSA #: 11646086
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

Looks like there's a design or defective part on the driver side (Left) window. It is unable to open. This is the second time that the window unable to open, the first time happened in around late 2019 early 2020.

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NHTSA #: 11631634
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2024

The rear passenger sliding door is making a buzzing noise when unlocking. I have had it lock up a few times where I can't open the door and this is a big safety hazard. I have kids and if something was to happen and I couldn't open the door.

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NHTSA #: 11619366
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2023

Loud buzzing noise when locking door. Seat position control buttons and mirror positioning control buttons stopped working. Had fixed and within a month, they stopped working again.

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NHTSA #: 11560183
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2023

Intermittent start/stop, or extended start after driving for extended time. Vehicle fuel smell during if vehicle goes into an extended start mode. I have complained to Dodge about this problem.

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NHTSA #: 11550084
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

My left sliding door has now locked shut after making noises that the other side had before it got fixed a year ago. And I can not open it at all.

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NHTSA #: 11539450
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

my passenger side, sliding door lock is making a loud buzzing noise when unlocking.

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NHTSA #: 11539030
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2023

When the auto lock or manual lock engages, a very loud buzzing noise happens. It is very distracting as it happens when you are driving.

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NHTSA #: 11528570
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2023

The power sliding rear door on the driver side is stuck in a locked position for 4-5 days now. This has happened previously to our power sliding rear door on the passenger side as well (before the current extended warranty) and we corrected that issue on our own by replacing the door actuator.

NHTSA #: 11527873
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Apr 2023

Passenger sliding doors will not open. In december 2021 Dodge dealership seemingly fixed issue. It is now 2023 and the doors will not open again.

NHTSA #: 11515332
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle was being hacked and she was being contacted with negative instructions. The contact stated that it was difficult to drive while the hacker was controlling the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11505447
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2023

Driver side power sliding door lock stuck in the locked position. The door CANNOT be unlocked regardless of the method used; Key FOB, driver side door electric unlock switch, power sliding door switch in the roof of the front seats or the manual lock on the door itself.

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NHTSA #: 11500256
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2022

There is a very loud buzzing noise that is detracting to when I drive. It is coming from the rear door. The first time I heard it I was able to stop it by opening the rear door but now it has started back up and won’t stop.

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NHTSA #: 11492427
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2022

Back passenger sliding door. Door makes a buzzing noise when the car is locked or unlocked. Actuator is going out or faulty

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NHTSA #: 11465586
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2022

The passenger side door lock actuator has failed to work with any button from either the remote or the car controls. I am still able to lock it manually, but it is a major safety issue and a costly repair. The driver side lock works fine, but passenger was intermittently working, yet has failed recently.

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NHTSA #: 11457223
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2022

Actuator of passenger side sliding back door was built wrong and makes a loud buzzing noise every time doors are unlocked.

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NHTSA #: 11453710
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2022

Passenger side sliding door lock, no longer locks/unlocks via lock buttons unless lock on door is manually locked/unlocked by hand. Driver side sliding door makes a grinding sound when using lock buttons to lock door. No sound when unlocking this door.

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NHTSA #: 11448595
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2022

A month, or so ago our passenger slide sliding door started making a loud buzzing sound when we unlocked the doors. That is annoying, but to me is not a safety issue, so wasn't too concerned about it. What is going on with our driver side sliding door now I do believe is a safety issue and needs to be part of a recall.

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NHTSA #: 11448673
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2022

Power locks actuators in sliding doors are failing, produce loud buzzing noise. Failure of locks could present risk of trapped passengers.

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NHTSA #: 11448524
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2022

Sliding passenger door actuator makes a loud buzzing noise when unlocking, and also will fail to unlock. In the event of an emergency, passengers will be unable to unlock the door and exit from the vehicle. No warning lamps have activated, notifying of a problem.

NHTSA #: 11446973
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2021

Loud buzzing sound when unlocking doors coming from sliding passenger side sliding door. At times cannot get door to operate. Safety issue!!

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NHTSA #: 11443436
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2021

Buzzing from driver’s side sliding rear door when power lock button is pressed to lock the doors or when car begins driving (when door locks are activated automatically). Many people have reported this same issue on forums about the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. Dealerships have told them it is a faulty door lock actuator.

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NHTSA #: 11441696
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2021

The right sliding door makes a very loud buzzing noise when it is unlocked. It does still work but when I have mentioned it to mechanics they have said they see this a lot with my vehicle and is likely a faulty door lock actuator.

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NHTSA #: 11441341
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2021

Side slider door lock actuator on passenger side makes lots of noise and the lock actuator on left side without notice has stopped working also at same time. This lock mechanism issue prevents the slider door locks or handles from working inside and outside the vehicle. Remote does not work for these doors either, but still work for front doors and hatch.

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NHTSA #: 11439797
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2021

The lock actuator in both rear sliding doors has failed. The first to fail was the rear passenger door. While the door and lock still operate, it makes a loud buzzing noise whenever it is activated (as described in the 2016 TSB issued by the manufacturer.) My mechanic inspected and confirmed this problem in September 2021.

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NHTSA #: 11437772
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2021

I have a 2016 dodge grand caravan and every time I unlock the door or lock it it makes this loud buzzing noise, the door works fine it opens and close. But when using the unlock button from the key everyone can hear the load buzzing noise. I think it is the door actuator.

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NHTSA #: 11437789
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Oct 2021

When the doors are unlocked, a loud buzzing noise comes from the vehicle. Upon research it seems like it is a faulty door actuator. This could cause the doors to be unable to open or close.

NHTSA #: 11436595
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2021

Passenger sliding door lock and latch failed. The repair cost $1,206.47 at the dealer. The dealer will only guarantee the new lock for two years!

NHTSA #: 11433343
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2021

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The passenger side sliding door makes a groaning or buzzing when unlocking. Cannot manually move passenger side lock switch mechanism either.

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NHTSA #: 11432152
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2021

Passenger and drivers side rear sliding door locks making grinding noise, both during lock and unlock movements.

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NHTSA #: 11429715
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2021

There is a loud buzzing noise coming from the rear driver's side door when it locks. I have researched this and see that this is a common problem with this model.

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NHTSA #: 11428309
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2021

Passenger side sliding door failed. Not able to open door manually, using key fob, or using inside door button. Driver side sliding door is operational and can be opened using all of the aforementioned methods.

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NHTSA #: 11425326
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2021

Driver rear sliding door stuck in lock position causing a major safety hazard for rear passengers in van. Door will not unlock or open using all unlocking options. Called repair shop and they said this is a common problem with Dodge Caravans.

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NHTSA #: 11421234
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2021

The door lock on the sliding door on the driver's side is stuck in the lock position. The door will not open and no amount of force will unlock it. A simple search online shows many customers dealing with the same issue.

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NHTSA #: 11420953
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2021

I have a 2016 dodge grand caravan and when I unlock the passenger side sliding door using the unlock button from the remote it makes a loud buzzing noise. Sounds like maybe a gear is grinding in the unlock mechanism.

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NHTSA #: 11416810
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2021

My 2016 dgc started buzzing when ever you lock and unlock door. It started a month ago and now it drained my battery. Mechanic thinks it's related to the door.

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NHTSA #: 11416398
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

Shortly after we bought our vehicle, when we would unlock the doors, the van made a loud buzzing sound. We had it checked with another warranty issue and they found nothing. Then, in december, the passenger side door stopped working and it was locked.

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NHTSA #: 11413347
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

Back passenger seat sliding door lock buzzes when unlocked from inside the vehicle, as well as with the key fob, while the vehicle is stationary. The assumption being made is that this is related to the electrical system. This vehicle only has 35,644 miles, thus this issue should bot be occurring.

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NHTSA #: 11407473
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

Loud buzzing noise from automatic locks either from key actuation or speed.

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NHTSA #: 11399142
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2021

The left passenger sliding door will not open electronically or manually. This is a major safety issue for passengers in middle and rear seats. It was repaired once by a shop.

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NHTSA #: 11395594
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2021

Passenger sliding door locks are failing. Make very loud buzzing noise when activated. Sounds like a wrong answer buzzer...

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NHTSA #: 11394909
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2020

A loud buzz sound happens when I lock my vehicle or when my door automatically locks. It doesn't matter if the vehicle is stationary or in motion. When it locks it makes a very loud noise

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NHTSA #: 11385134
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2020

Rear lift won't open sometimes and not manually either. Passenger sliding door makes a buzzing sound when unlocked

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NHTSA #: 11384077
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2020

Passenger sliding door makes a loud buzzing noise and will not unlock. Cannot manually unlock the car and unable to manually or automatically open. Unsafe condition.

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NHTSA #: 11383696
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2020

Both power sliding doors have a very loud & annoying buzz when opening using the key fob as well as when the vehicle reaches a certain speed where the door locks automatically lock.the diagnosis is defective power lock actuators. The repair is very expensive and if not repaired, will cause the power doors to freeze in a locked position creating a serious safety issue.

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NHTSA #: 11374565
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Oct 2020

Our sliding door has seized up in the lock position. We are unable to open it at all. After reading hundreds of other complaints it sounds like the sliding door actuator needs to be replaced.

NHTSA #: 11364904
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2020

The passenger side sliding door lock actuator makes a loud obnoxious buzzing sound when it is unlocked. It happens every time the actuator unlocks the door. We are concerned as it is a sign of a faulty part that could at some point fail completely creating a safety hazard.

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NHTSA #: 11364430
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2020

My 2016 dodge caravan recently started a loud buzzing noise after the door locks or unlocks. This buzzing happens when I unlock/lock or open the doors.

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NHTSA #: 11361353
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

The door lock actuator on the right rear sliding door has stopped working. My door is stuck on unlock, and is unable to be locked, manually or otherwise. My door also makes a loud buzzing noise every time I press the unlock button.

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NHTSA #: 11361305
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

When the doors are locked or unlocked they make a buzzing noise.

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NHTSA #: 11360347
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2020

Driver side slider door is locked shut and I cannot open it. I believe the actuator has gone bad. Dodge needs to stand up and take responsibility for the repair on this.

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NHTSA #: 11355492
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

The sliding doors make a buzzing noise when I use the lock / unlock button on my key fab or drivers door.

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NHTSA #: 11355166
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

My passengers rear door was not locking whether when the vehicle is parked, running, and driving. If someone was to attack me, or my family, I would have instinctively locked the door. It would not have had any effect on keeping people out.

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NHTSA #: 11354615
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

The sliding door on the driver's side has frozen. The door is stuck in the locked position and will not open. It will not open with the remote buttons or manually.

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NHTSA #: 11350352
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

The sliding door on the right side makes a loud buzzing noise when you unlock the door.

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NHTSA #: 11348693
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

2016 dodge caravan with 53,000 miles on it. Both sliding doors stopped working. One was in the locked position and one in the unlocked position.

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NHTSA #: 11344191
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2020

Driver's side rear sliding door will not open. Per dealer, "found actuator internal fault. Replace left sliding door lock actuator and c pillar appliques."

NHTSA #: 11342982
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

2016 grand caravan drivers side, passenger sliding door was stuck in the locked position and would not open manually or automatic. This was repaired with the lock actuator being replaced. Within 2 months the door would not open automatically pushing the inside button or key fob.

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NHTSA #: 11341081
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

Loud buzzing noise when unlocking and locking the doors I have a 2016 dodge grand caravan and every time I unlock the door or lock it it makes loud buzzing noise, the door works well. But when open dtiver door, the right real sliding door makea a loud buzzing noise.

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NHTSA #: 11341030
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

When unlocking the doors using the key fob, the passenger sliding door makes a very loud buzzing noise. It started in 2019 and occurs every time the passenger door unlocks.

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NHTSA #: 11331796
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

Once I returned home after the store, I pulled in my driveway and noticed not all locks sounded when parking. I used my buttons on my overhead to open my 2 side doors. The right side sliding door opened fine, but the left sliding door wouldnt open.

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NHTSA #: 11331377
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

Stationary, passenger side door makes buzzer noise when you unlock or open door.

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NHTSA #: 11329294
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

The passenger sliding door makes an awful whining/grinding noise when unlocking and locking the door. It appears to also try and open at times when driving down the road. It seems very unsafe and also very obnoxious to listen to.

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NHTSA #: 11327531
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: May 2020

The automatic rear sliding doors quit working and are stuck closed. They can't be opened with the remote, manually from the inside or with the inside buttons on the b pillar post or by the driver from the overhead driver's console. Apparently this is a common and very dangerous safety issue for these vehicles.

NHTSA #: 11326377
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: May 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door lock ceased in the lock position. The contact also stated that the driver's side rear door ceased in the unlock position.

NHTSA #: 11326194
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: May 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door was inoperable and no longer operated as needed. There was no warning light illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11325280
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: May 2020

I loaded all of my children in my van to go do a walmart pick up. All of the doors were working fine. We got home from doing our pick up, and the back driver side door would not open.

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NHTSA #: 11324197
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2020

Left rear door lock is inoperative. Door will not unlock with remote (power lock) or manually. About a month ago, the power lock started failing intermittently.

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NHTSA #: 11323616
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2020

My 2016 dodge grand caravan has 44000 miles. My driver side sliding door is stuck in locked position. I can-not unlock it manually.

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NHTSA #: 11323303
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

My 2016 dodge grand caravan is having the same issue that hundreds of people is complaining about about two three days ago my back passenger electrical side door starting making a loud buzzing noise and from looking online it seems all of our 2016s are starting to have this same part fail. The part is the door lock actuator which of course is never covered by any warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11322234
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

Whenever the door unlocks it makes a weird noise around the window/unlock. It also does it sometimes when window is rolled down

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NHTSA #: 11320849
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

When pressing the button to unlock my doors, my right rear automatic sliding door makes a loud buzzing sound. It only happens when the button to unlock or when I open my door from the front, the car automatically unlocks all the doors. Basically when ever the doors are unlocked in any way.

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NHTSA #: 11320263
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2020

I have a 2016 dodge grand caravan and every time I unlock the door or lock it it makes this loud buzzing noise, the door works fine it opens and close. But when using the unlock button everyone can hear the load buzzing noise.

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NHTSA #: 11316757
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2020

While driving the vehicle the sliding rear driver side door pops open and close causing the dome light to come on and a door ajar message appear on the dash. Need to pull over and push rear sliding driver side door shut to reset door. When using dual climate the front passenger vents and rear vents blow hot air even when switching to a/c.

NHTSA #: 11316126
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Mar 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vents would blow out hot air. The contact had to turn the indicator off in oder for the hot air to stop.

NHTSA #: 11316128
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Loud buzzing noise when unlocking right side automatic door.

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NHTSA #: 11311161
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

There is a loud buzzing noise when the rear driver side door locks, the door works fine it opens and closes. But when using the unlock button or aut lock you can hear the load buzzing noise. I believe this is a common problem that should be a recall to all of these cars so that they can be fixed

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NHTSA #: 11309846
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Both electric door locks on the sliding doors make a noise every time the doors lock and unlock. One of the doors stuck in the lock position and would not unlock or open. Had it fixed but is making the noise again along with the door on the other side.

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NHTSA #: 11309411
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

The driver's side rear door would not unlock with fob or manually. I had to have the actuator replaced for $500. A safety issue for passengers.

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NHTSA #: 11309200
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Doors buzzing noise when lock or unlock

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NHTSA #: 11308245
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Driver's side back sliding door is stuck shut and in locked position. Will not open with remote or manually. can't get it opened at all.

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NHTSA #: 11308082
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2020

We stopped to get gay gas while on vacation, everyone exited the van and shut all the doors. When we came back and I pushed the button on the key fob to open the slider doors open o ly the passenger side door opened. I went to open it from the inside and it wouldn't budge.

NHTSA #: 11307122
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

Sliding door lock actuator is making a grinding or buzzing noise.

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NHTSA #: 11302828
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

The passenger rear sliding door, makes a very loud buzzing noise anytime I lock or unlock it. It also does not actually lock, you can open the door while it's locked and it will set off the alarm.

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NHTSA #: 11301918
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2019

THE ACTUATOR ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THEY BOTH HAVE BEEN STUCK WHERE THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE AND LOCK. ALSO THE DOOR HAS BEEN CLOSED BEFORE WHERE MY CHILD HAS BEEN ALMOST HURT DUE TO DOOR NOT OPENING BACK UP DUE TO SAFETY OPTION WITH THE DOOR. I HAVE HAD OTHER ISSUE WHERE THE THE TAILGATE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN AND CLOSE IN THE BACK IT WORK WENT WANTS TO. MOST INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN STATIONARY AND MOTOR RUNNING CASES. THE ACTUATOR LOCKING MECHANISM HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. IF LOCK THE DOORS THIS OCCURS TO. HAD DEALERSHIP LOOK AT THESE ISSUE AND THEY CHARGED TO FIX ONE OF THE SIDES ALREADY. NOW THE THE OTHER SIDE IS HAPPENING. THEY WANT ALMOST A 1000.00 TO FIX. HAVE BEEN READING COMPLAINTS OF OTHER OWNERS OF THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL OF CAR. NEEDS BE ADDRESSED AND FIXED OUT THE DODGE MAKER NOT THE OWNER.

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NHTSA #: 11291163
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2019

LEFT HAND SLIDING DOOR LOCK WILL NOT UNLOCK, I CAN HERE THE LOCK TRY TO OPEN BUT DOES NOT OPEN

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NHTSA #: 11290924
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2019

BACK SLIDING DOOR HAS BEGAN MAKING A LOUD BUZZING SOUND ANYTIME I HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON. IT IS REALLY LOUD.

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NHTSA #: 11289752
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2019

DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK WILL NOT WORK. THE LOCK ACTUATOR FAILS AND DOES NOT ENGAGE THE LOCK. THIS OCCURS AT 15 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE DOOR IS SUPPOSED TO AUTO LOCK.

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NHTSA #: 11288592
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2019

SAFETY ISSUES WITH BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS. THE PASSENGER DOOR STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. IT IS CLOSED AND WILL NOT OPEN USING AUTOMATIC OPENERS OR EVEN BY HAND. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDEING DOOR NOW MAKES A LOUD BUZZING NOISE ANY TIME YOU UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE DOOR STILL UNLOCKS AND LOCKS NORMALLY AND OPEN AND CLOSES NORMALLY BUT THE BUZZING NOISE JUST STARTED ABOUT A WEEK AGO. IT DOES THIS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OR NOT. ONLY MAKES THE NOISE WHEN UNLOCKING THE DOOR, NOT LOCKING.

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NHTSA #: 11287890
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2019

I LIVE IN MAINE AND WHEN IT IS COLD OUT THE AUTOMATIC DOORS FREEZE UP YOU CANNOT OPEN IT BY YOURSELF IT CLICKS AND CLICKS. DOESN'T SEEM LIKE A BIG DEAL BUT MY KIDS HAVE TO JUMP THROUGH THE FRONT TO GET IN AND I HAVE A NEWBORN BABY WHO WE HAVE TO STICK THE CAR SEAT THROUGH THE PASSENGER DOORS THE SCARY THING IS I WONDER IF THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY AND WE HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR SO THE CAR IS SMOKING OR SOMETHING THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN I WOULD HAVE TO TRY TO PULL THE INFANT SEAT OUT THROUGH THE FRONT AND THE KIDS WOULD ALL HAVE TO JUMP OUT THROUGH THE FRONT I DON'T GET HOW THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED.

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NHTSA #: 11279754
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2019

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WITH KEY, KEY FOB, OR MANUALLY. WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR I GET THE MESSAGE TO 'UNLOCK TO OPERATE'. DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE! MY SMALL CHILDREN RIDE BACK THERE AND I NEED TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS THEM QUICKLY IF SOMETHING HAPPENS.

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NHTSA #: 11279706
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2019

Passenger rear sliding door makes extremely loud buzzing noise when any doors lock or unlock. There had been no damage done to the vehicle and this came completely random. Very disappointed in dodge!

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NHTSA #: 11268661
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

Rear passenger sliding door makes buzzing noise when unlocking. The lock and unlock doesn't always work.

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NHTSA #: 11268759
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

Shortly after purchasing our used 2016 dodge caravan r/t with under 30000 miles, the passenger side sliding door lock began making a loud buzzing noise whenever locking or unlocking. Now at 33000 miles the drivers side sliding door is doing the same thing.

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NHTSA #: 11266645
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

Buzzing noise in the passenger side rear sliding door every time that I unlocked the door, from inside the car and with the key.

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NHTSA #: 11258442
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

Driver side sliding door actuator makes a buzzing noise when doors are locked

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NHTSA #: 11253162
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

Electronic door locks make a buzzing sound when locking and after several weeks the door locks are completely jammed shut. Both rear doors affected and numerous mentions online of the exact same issue in dodge grand caravan and chrysler town and country models. In the event of an emergency doors can not be unlocked manually or via remote to allow passengers to exit the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11253031
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a win module was needed.

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NHTSA #: 11252930
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door made an abnormal noise, wires were exposed, and the rear passenger door did not open.

NHTSA #: 11252238
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver's door was stuck in a locked position. Enterprise car sales (5718 s lindbergh blvd, st.

NHTSA #: 11243183
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

The driver side rear sliding door is locked and will not unlock. I took it to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong. Two days later, the same issue happened.

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NHTSA #: 11243423
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

About 6 months ago, the rear passenger door began to stop responding to the key fob, but could still be locked/unlocked manually. It made a buzzing noise one day then stopped opening altogether. We declined the repair because we were quoted over $3000!!!!

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NHTSA #: 11241781
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2019

Driver's side sliding door mechanical latching mechanism for the sliding door's lock is malfunctioning and causing the door to become stuck in the shut position, with the mechanical lock physically unable to be operated, resulting in the door being bound in the shut position.

NHTSA #: 11241879
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

On 7-24-19 I noticed that the rear slider door on the driver side would not open. It would not respond to the key fob, the overhead console button, the interior door switch or the exterior handle. It just would not open.I took the car to my local mechanic (the car was no longer covered by the manufacture's warranty).

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NHTSA #: 11240349
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

Sliding side door locked shut and cannot open. This happened to the passenger side first. Dealer quoted $900.

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NHTSA #: 11235299
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

Ret'd from a week long trip into my driveway, ready to unload clothes, etc. Driver side sliding door would not activate, nor could I open it manually. Tried, tried, tried - both manually and with key fob & with button above dash, to no avail.

NHTSA #: 11229987
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

Left side sliding door locking actuator will not unlock with keyfod, overhead door open button or even the manual button. So the door will not open at all stuck shut and locked. This is a safety issue due to if there is an emergency and you needed to get someone out of that side they are stuck.

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NHTSA #: 11229062
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

'takata recall' problem when shifting, the check engine light and it said that there is a problem with the sensor. It always happen whenever im running in freeway. It's like shifting and whenever I put it on reverse I get stuck on neutral whenever I switch it to drive or park I had to turn off the car to make it work again

NHTSA #: 11223166
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2019

Driver side rear passenger door randomly froze and stopped working and is stuck in a locked mode. Manual button will not release door and also all controls on remote, door panel or button on ceiling will not open door. Safety issue if grandkids or passengers can't exit through door in an emergency.

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NHTSA #: 11222326
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2019

This is regarding my 2016 dodge grand caravan (only 45k miles). Both sliding doors were working fine, then on may 20, 2019 the driver's sliding door just froze--can't open it electronically or manually. The lock is stuck in the locked position and the power door lock switch won't move that door's lock to the 'unlock' position.

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NHTSA #: 11217454
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2019

The drivers side sliding door is stuck in the closed position. It will not lock or unlock even manually. The passenger sliding door is now making a grinding noise everytime the front doors are locked or unlocked and could fail soon causing my children to be locked inside the van.

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NHTSA #: 11208572
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2019

Passenger rear sliding door intermittently stopped working. Would not open, make a buzzing noise. Took to dealer to have it diagnosed.

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NHTSA #: 11207915
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. While the air conditioner was activated, the front passenger side vents blew out hot air without warning. The vehicle was taken to mcclane motor sales (618-783-2372, located at 702 e jourdan st, newton, il 62448) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the passenger side actuator.

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NHTSA #: 11195428
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Apr 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. After the vehicle was parked, the rear driver's side sliding door failed to open. The contact stated that the failure recurred once.

NHTSA #: 11193886
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door failed to unlock electronically. The failure progressed without warning.

NHTSA #: 11189713
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2019

Passenger side headlight assembly/right turn signal and day time running light (strip) both "blink" when right turn signal is used. Issue linked to water/moisture found in a compartment under the hood and was addressed by the servicing dealership february 2018 by disconnecting, cleaning, and reassembling the mentioned compartment and its associated electrical connections.

NHTSA #: 11183425
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2019

The driver's side passenger sliding door is permanently locked due to a faulty actuator. This poses a serious safety issue for those riding in the back of the van, if the other slider is damaged, the passengers could become trapped in the vehicle. In researching this problem I have encounter thousands of others with the same probably in model years 2014-2017.

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NHTSA #: 11170133
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2018

Been for repair twice in 3 months first time sliding door on drivers side would not unlock .second time sliding door on passenger side won't lock . I feel these are safety issues

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NHTSA #: 11161149
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2018

The first time I had an issue with my car, my husband and I were driving on the nj turnpike in the left lane, with cars coming up behind us over 85 MPH, and the car stopped accelerating and we had to pull over and the car died. After an awful mess dodge took it in for repairs on the radio and electrical issues.

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NHTSA #: 11062546
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Nov 2017

My car is 16 months old, leased for 3 years. Electrical malfunctions such as camera not working properly, lights not turning off inside the car, software in the car malfunctioning and creating random error messages on the screen, and turn signals burning out within the first year of the life of the car happened very often.

NHTSA #: 11048023
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Jun 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. Upon attempting to open the vehicle's sliding doors, the sliding door on the driver's side failed to open. The passenger side sliding door failed to lock and made a loud buzzing noise when the contact attempted to lock the door.

NHTSA #: 11000430
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Nov 2016

When the outside temperature is 85-90 degrees, our van has a computer glitch. It has occurred both when first starting the engine or going down the road. It has happened several times beginning july 2016.

NHTSA #: 10924156
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2016

Autonomous acceleration. The vehicle without driver assist accelerated twice when pulling into parking spots. In both cases I was making a left turn into a parking spot when the acceleration commenced.

NHTSA #: 10916715
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2016

After purchase, immediately we started having problems with headlight not working, then a rear light and brake light not working. Took in for recall on another part and they discovered it was the electrical, while driving and sitting at lights. Lights on dash, radio, headlights, etc, not work properly or all sudden decide not to work at all.

NHTSA #: 10884582
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2024

Driver side sliding door stuck locked. Not able to open the door. Extreme safety issue.

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NHTSA #: 11629709
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2024

Doors buzzing when you turn off car n open door.

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NHTSA #: 11617045
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2024

Every time I lock right rear slider with power lock loud buzz is heard.

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NHTSA #: 11577816
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2024

The actuator on the left passenger side sliding door is buzzing every time the doors are opened.

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NHTSA #: 11570789
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2023

The sliding doors does not unlock on its own. Needs to be manually unlocked and makes a buzzing sound when pushing the lock button.

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NHTSA #: 11548788
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

The sliding door on the passenger side buzzes when the electronic locks are locked or unlocked. This is a shock to the driver as the locks engage while driving away from parked.

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NHTSA #: 11537622
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2023

Actuator in left sliding door went out so now the door will not close or latch unless it’s unplugged… however still will not lock. Now the right side is doing the same.

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NHTSA #: 11533778
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: May 2023

Vehicle turns off while driving. The ignition button goes to acc. The cluster board then says to press brake and put vehicle in park.

NHTSA #: 11522749
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2023

Passenger side sliding door, erratic actuator which eventually fails and door will not open.

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NHTSA #: 11516962
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2023

Passenger sliding door fails to unlock and/or buzzes when locked.

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NHTSA #: 11509867
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2023

Rear door actuator failures, 2nd time this has happened. Currently the driver side rear passenger door will not open or unlock, manually or with key fob. It will not open in any manner.

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NHTSA #: 11507432
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2023

Sliding electric door on driver side will not open. It is locked into the closed position and I can't open it manually. Will not open no matter what I try

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NHTSA #: 11501706
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

Passenger side sliding doors want open

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NHTSA #: 11496371
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

driver passenger rear door will not open automatically or manually. huge safety issue. it makes a buzzing sound on the passenger side back door when unlocked

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NHTSA #: 11495719
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2022

When your turn the vehicle off and open the door a buzzing sound comes from the right rear of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11494460
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2022

The sliding doors are not opening. Either by pushing the buttons or trying to hand pull it open. It is completely stuck.

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NHTSA #: 11479215
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2022

Drivers side door is stuck in the locked position and will not unlock or open no matter what is done.

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NHTSA #: 11477743
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2022

An electrical failure creates a buzzing sound when unlocking the car doors this has also LED to failure of the back sliding door behind the driver seat to open.

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NHTSA #: 11475577
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2022

Driver side passenger sliding door is stuck in locked position and will not open manually or electronically. This poses severe safety risk in the event that passenger needs to exit vehicle quickly.

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NHTSA #: 11474054
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2022

When van is unlocked door actuator buzzes and doesn’t always unlock

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NHTSA #: 11473785
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2022

The passenger sliding door actuator is faulty and the door often gets stuck or is unable to lock/unlock.

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NHTSA #: 11469953
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2022

Passenger side rear siding door will no longer open manually, using the button on fob or using the open door button at the top near the overhead console. This poses a safety issue not allowing passengers to exit the vehicle as the door will not even open manually. Appears to be in lock position and will not move.

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NHTSA #: 11464928
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2022

The rear driver's side door is stuck closed in the lock position. We can't open it at all, even from the outside. This is a major safety issue.

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NHTSA #: 11460572
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2022

The driver side sliding door is stuck in the locked position and the passenger side sliding door is stuck in the unlocked position. The driver side door cannot be opened at all.

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NHTSA #: 11457604
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2022

dodge grand caravan 2016 right push door lock gets stuck . don't lock. Left push door don't unlock.

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NHTSA #: 11456706
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2022

My passenger sliding door will not unlock. I have tried to move the lock but it will not move. I have tried using the keys it will not unlock.

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NHTSA #: 11453128
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2022

Sliding door actuator will not lock

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NHTSA #: 11447979
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2022

Sliding door buzzes when locking from front driver and passenger side automatic locks. Not sure if it closes as we have child safety locked so not able to open from inside.

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NHTSA #: 11445958
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2021

According to research there is known problem with the slidding Van Doors for the 2016 Dodge Caravan. Both of my van doors have went out and is stuck in lock mode, to where it will not unlock or open. This is a safety issue especially when you have children that cannot unrestrain themselves from a seatbelt or car seat.

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NHTSA #: 11445177
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2021

The car will just turn off, requiring it be placed in park and restarted.

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NHTSA #: 11443486
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2021

The driver's side sliding door no longer opens automatically or manually. The button fob or the interior will not open the door.

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NHTSA #: 11441845
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2021

Passenger power sliding door made buzzing sound when unlocking and the next day was stuck in the lock position. The door cannot be opened from the inside or outside.

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NHTSA #: 11438834
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2021

Driver side middle sliding door will not open

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NHTSA #: 11438371
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2021

I have a faulty door lock actuator on the back left sliding door. It is making a buzzing sound. Not sure if it is actually locking or not.

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NHTSA #: 11434679
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2021

The driver side sliding door makes a loud buzzing sound whenever the doors lock. I have read up on this and it is a faulty door lock actuator. This sound is sudden and loud and has on multiple times caused the driver to get startled.

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NHTSA #: 11433751
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2021

Portions of the rear LED taillight have shorted out due to water accumulation in the housing

NHTSA #: 11432375
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2021

Lock actuators on both sliding doors are making a loud "buzzing" or "clicking" sound when the doors are locked and unlocked.

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NHTSA #: 11431396
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2021

Both sliding doors are not locking or unlocking. Problem started a year ago with the passenger side sliding door not locking. 3 weeks ago, the driver side sliding door will not unlock.

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NHTSA #: 11427985
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2021

The doors keep buzzing on door lock and unlock, the sound scares ppl and also not sure if the lock function is functioning correctly after the buzzing sound

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NHTSA #: 11425907
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2021

Both of our sliding Door locks were unusable after they locked themselves and we could not open them manually or electronically . We had to replace one of the driver passengers door mechanisms, on June 5th, 2021 and the other passengers slide door will not lock at all. This has caused the window mechanism to malfunction repeatedly on the driver passenger sliding door.

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NHTSA #: 11424754
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2021

I already filed a complaint no: 11351148 about the side power door on the left side being stuck in the locked position with no way to open it. I have now discovered the the power door on the right side isn't locking. I have to manually lock the door with the toggle switch because the electrical locking feature isn't working.

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NHTSA #: 11424380
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2021

Every time a door is unlocked and sometime locked a loud buzzing happens. It concerns me that the doors will malfunction and not act as they are supposed to which is a big concern with children in the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11422410
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2021

Our van makes a loud buzzing sound each time we open our doors or unlock them.

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NHTSA #: 11422011
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

Alternator has a major malfunction causing a all systems failure. After going to multiple certified dodge mechanics this issue is still unresolved.

NHTSA #: 11414074
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2021

The driver side, rear sliding door on my 2016 dodge grand caravan wheelchair van with 38,806 miles is locked shut. This happened on april 10, 2021. Cannot access the person in the wheelchair in the rear of the vehicle quickly in case of a medical emergency.

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NHTSA #: 11408030
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

Passenger sliding door lock actuator making loud buzzing sound.

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NHTSA #: 11406560
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

My 2016 dodge grand caravan has 67,842 miles. I am the original owner. Loud buzzing sound every time I park 2016 dodge grand caravan and press unlock to unlock doors.

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NHTSA #: 11403113
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2021

Faulty door lock actuator on both power sliding doors and have done nothing to provoke the issue just went out on a van that's 4 years old absolutely insane

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NHTSA #: 11397827
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2021

My transmission is going out car goes into 5 RPM when only going 30-40 MPH back seats don't unlock to fold away back sliding doors don't lock even after alarm is activated and have had a brake in

NHTSA #: 11396730
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2021

Driver side door lock actuator has faulted resulting loud buzz sound due to the electrical motor in actuator to not properly move. Fearful of a electrical short occurring especially since this where my 4yr old daughter has to sit. Also if the lock possibly goes completely out I'm fearful of 2 things 1.

NHTSA #: 11390438
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2021

Both of the sliding doors are stuck in the lock position

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NHTSA #: 11389269
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2021

The sliding doors make a loud buzzing sound when trying to lock or unlock.

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NHTSA #: 11388289
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2021

The rear driver side door will not unlock. It does not unlock with the key fob, or by manually trying to unlock the mechanism. Therefore, my children cannot exit the car from the drivers' side.

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NHTSA #: 11387033
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2020

The electric locks on both of the sliding rear doors have a buzz when opening and closing the doors, also when unlocking them.

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NHTSA #: 11383648
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2020

Both rear sliding door actuators have failed within a month. The door acre completely unusable and cannot be open

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NHTSA #: 11377715
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2020

The right side door makes a buzzing sound when the door is unlocked. The door lock actuator is faulty

NHTSA #: 11373653
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2020

Lock actuator in passenger side sliding door does not function, buzzes loudly. Whether vehicle is stationary or moving, lock fails.

NHTSA #: 11365111
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

I had to go to town at night to get groceries for dinner I put my child in the backseat. We got to the grocery store I parked right at the store doors because some people were walking around in the parking lot, I got out of my van and went to get my child out and the door was locked and would not unlock.

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NHTSA #: 11361073
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

Every time I lock or unlock the doors a loud buzz comes from the passenger sliding door

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NHTSA #: 11355209
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

Both latch assembly's on sliding doors do not work

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NHTSA #: 11354204
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

The driver back door makes a loud sounds when is being locked.

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NHTSA #: 11353786
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

My taillights have a shortage with water in it and my taillight isn't flushed with the body of my vehicle. Got pulled over by louisiana state police because of light flickering off and on.

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NHTSA #: 11350163
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2020

Can not unlock or open my left slider door at any time.

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NHTSA #: 11348723
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

When I unlock doors, there is a buzzing sound. Passenger sliding door, actuator is going bad. It is loud, annoying and it could lead to a safety issue with lock working.

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NHTSA #: 11342574
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2020

The sliding doors both of them buzz when they either lock or unlock. I have heard it is the door actuator and a lot of people with 2016 dodge grand caravnas are having this problem. There needs to be a recall on this.

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NHTSA #: 11341591
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

Drivers side door buzzes when locked. Appears to be a known issue. I am worried about lock failure as my kids use the sliding doors exclusively.

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NHTSA #: 11341392
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

When locking the car there is a buzzing sound from the drivers side door. The passenger side sliding door will not lock. After it is locked it is able to be opened.

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NHTSA #: 11339397
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

Both rear sliding door actuators have failed. Doors will not lock. We learned of the issue when my child was able to open the door while we were driving.

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NHTSA #: 11339415
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

Door locks are making buzzing sound on passenger rear door all of a sudden and locks are having a hard time opening now.

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NHTSA #: 11337457
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

Unlock the kids rear doors are making do you play sound in the lock and not sure why they are locking and unlocking every time we turn on the car? Upon researching it online there's tons of complaints that the doors are buzzing when we get into the car. This problem seems to be with all 2016 models.

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NHTSA #: 11329807
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2020

Passenger side sliding door won't lock with remote, or by button on driver's door. It will only lock manually. When the car is locked by remote then, the alarm sounds any time someone tries to open the unlocked sliding door.

NHTSA #: 11329647
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

Side sliding door lock is stuck and the door can not be opened electronically or manually. Passengers can become trapped and unable to exit the vehicle. Luckily this happened in a non-emergency situation and the children were able to slowly climb out a different door.

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NHTSA #: 11328552
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2020

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.

NHTSA #: 11328590
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2020

The driver's rear sliding door will not open with remote or manually and I'm not happy about because of the safety of my child.

NHTSA #: 11327489
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2020

The drivers passenger door does not open or close manually or electronically. It is a safety hazard when you are not able to exit in an emergency.

NHTSA #: 11327278
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2020

Drivers side sliding door seized in the 'locked' position. Vehicle was parked in driveway and had been used normally earlier in the day and without issue. The door could not be opened manually from the inside or the outside or with any remote or interior button.

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NHTSA #: 11325907
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: May 2020

You cannot open or close the drivers side sliding door. This cannot be done manually or electronically.

NHTSA #: 11323954
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2020

I have a 2016 caravan, passenger side sliding door will not open, stuck in locked position.

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NHTSA #: 11323614
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2020

The driver side rear door will not open. I was not driving, simply tried to open my car one day and it stopped opening and is a safety issue.

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NHTSA #: 11323641
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

Driver side sliding door stuck in the locked position (lock actuator failure). Door can not be manually unlocked or opened. In an emergency situation, passengers could become trapped.

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NHTSA #: 11321835
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2020

Sliding door lock will not unlock. It is stuck in the lock position. Can not unlock it through remote, interior switch or manually.

NHTSA #: 11318047
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Sliding doors locks fail and make it impossible to open doors. Causing a safety hazed when trying to exit the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11311381
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Driver's side sliding door is locked an unable to open using any method such as manually, electric locks or remote fob. The van was stationary

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NHTSA #: 11311101
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2020

I have a 2016 grand caravan with 52000. The driver side rear sliding door is stuck shut in the lock position. I can not get it unlocked to open door.

NHTSA #: 11309560
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Van makes a loud buzzing sound when lock and unlock or open doors . There has been many complaints by owners of same model posted on carguru.com etc. It appears this should be a recall item as it is very loud and frightening to passengers etc

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NHTSA #: 11309510
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2020

Driver's side rear sliding door, all of a sudden, will not operate. Notification on panel says "unlock door to operate" even though all doors are unlocked. This is a safety issue as the door will not open and passengers can not escape on the driver's side in the case of an emergency.

NHTSA #: 11302341
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

While at a stop light, the engine shut down completely. I had to shift to park and restart the truck, then shift to drive. This happened at least twice.

NHTSA #: 11297917
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2019

2016 dodge grand caravan, driver side rear sliding door. Door lock makes a loud buzzing sound when it locks automatically, or using the fob. It happens while driving and the van hits 15 miles an hour with the auto lock, and when stopped using the lock button on the arm rest or with the fob.

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NHTSA #: 11291255
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

The passenger rear door makes a buzzing sound and does not lock or unlock.

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NHTSA #: 11270652
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2019

The lock switch went out on vehicle after having it for 2 years. The AC unit in the back half goes in/out. The transmission is going out on the car after having it for 3years in may.

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NHTSA #: 11270386
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

Passenger rear sliding door will not unlock or open. I cannot open the door to get my kids in or out. The door unlocked and opened with no problems when putting my kids in.

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NHTSA #: 11270022
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2019

The sliding door makes a buzzing sound upon locking the door. The vehicle was stationary.

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NHTSA #: 11270019
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

Drivers slide sliding door stuck in the locked position. Door completely stuck shut

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NHTSA #: 11268071
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

Passenger siding door wasn't locking at all with power lock. Now it will lock and unlock, but buzzes loudly when doing so. This is a very common problem for this make and model, and appears to lead to the door not working at al.

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NHTSA #: 11266419
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

When the vehicle is shifted into park and turned off there is a loud buzzing when the electric locks unlock. It began about a week ago. It does it every time you shut off the vehicle when the locks disengage.

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NHTSA #: 11257749
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2019

Sliding door on driver side is not opening, will not even unlock. Concerned for kids safety, but have no other vehicle

NHTSA #: 11257232
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2019

Drivers side sliding door locked and will not unlock manually or with the electronic mechanism. This causes the door to not be able to open. Thank god there was not an emergency that required quick access to my 17 month old daughter as I had to crawl through the other door to get her out.

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NHTSA #: 11254833
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

Sliding doors loud buzzing when locking or unlocking the vehicle passenger back sliding door started first then 2 month later driver back sliding door. While driving or in parked position with key in egnition or without the key

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NHTSA #: 11253918
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2019

Both sliding doors have failed. The passenger side accuator is failing and the locking mechanism on the driver's side is stuck in the locked position. I cannot open the door at all and this is a major safety issue.

NHTSA #: 11246576
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2019

The vehicle was operating as normal, and without warning, the driver's side rear sliding door will not open. It won't open with the key/fob or manually. It is permanently locked.

NHTSA #: 11246186
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2019

Driver side door will not open the lock is stuck in the locked position. This creates a safety concern for me and my family.

NHTSA #: 11244114
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Aug 2019

"takata recall" I brought my 2016 dodge grand caravan sxt, on 04/17/19 it has 30,000mile on it. Passenger side sliding door locked again last time it happens 2 months ago I spend $1200 it happens again

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NHTSA #: 11243421
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

A few months ago the passenger side rear sliding door on my 2016 dodge grand caravan stopped operating with my children in the vehicle. The door is stuck in lock position and I am unable to open the door at all. Today the other sliding door (driver side rear sliding door) stopped working, locking my 4 month old, 2 year old and 4 year old in the rear of the van.

NHTSA #: 11242995
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

Drivers side sliding door does not unlock. Causing vehicle door not to open on command. Was told it has faulty actuator.

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NHTSA #: 11234166
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

The latch system in my sliding doors are going out. Apparently this is a very common problem with dodge vans, especially 2016 models. I only have 58k on the van and have only owned it 2 years.

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NHTSA #: 11232064
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

The car was parked in the parking lot at my son's daycare. I went to open the passenger side rear sliding door with the key fob, and the door did not open. It was fully functioning that same day, and now the door is stuck in the locked position.

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NHTSA #: 11232079
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2019

On june 21 2019 my wife and I drove to our ivf doctors appointment from our home in waco texas to houston texas. On our trip back home the air bag light came on as she was driving our 2016 dodge grand caravan.

NHTSA #: 11221875
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

My passenger side sliding door stopped working. I tried opening it manually and with the key off and dome switch, but not doing anything. Even with vehicle in start and also parked.

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NHTSA #: 11220511
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

Driver's side rear sliding door stuck shut and locked. Will not unlock. Will not open.

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NHTSA #: 11218582
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2019

The sliding driver's side door will not unlock either electronically or manually. This is a safety hazard as that door can no longer be opened. Also, the sliding passenger door will no longer lock except manually.

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NHTSA #: 11218566
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2019

Driver side sliding door is stuck in the lock position. It wont unlock with the remote, button inside or manually. Keeps showing error messafe if you try to open it that the door needs to be unkocked but will not unlock.

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NHTSA #: 11210375
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2019

Takata recall, marine corps. Veteran and my 2016 dodge grand caravan r/t driver side rear sliding door stuck shut on lock position I have tried removing fuses and still nonthing. After only 10 this is a major safety issue due to the fact I have 6 children that occupy the rear.

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NHTSA #: 11209637
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: May 2019

2016 dodge durango. The tailgate lights gets water in them every time is rains. The bulbs burn out and you can't replace the bulbs yourself.

NHTSA #: 11205968
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: May 2019

Water pooling inside the racetrack tail lights.

NHTSA #: 11205541
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: May 2019

Water pooling inside the racetrack tail lights, causing the lights to fail.

NHTSA #: 11205534
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2019

Left power sliding door stopped working and unable to open manually affraid my grandchildren will be endangered if I'm in a situation and need to get them out from the left side

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NHTSA #: 11196889
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2019

Takata recall - our problem is that the sliding side doors will not open. One played out about 6 months ago and the other played out a week ago. I've took it to be checked out at auto zone and none of the fuzzes were blown out.

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NHTSA #: 11196931
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2019

The passenger side sliding door will not open or unlock. I have tried manually unlocking the door but it will not open.

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NHTSA #: 11195038
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Apr 2019

The passenger sliding door has locked shut. I am unable to open it at all. This occurred randomly, while my wife was by herself, 39 weeks pregnant with a small child and a toddler inside the vehicle..

NHTSA #: 11194781
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2019

While in my driveway (vehicle was stationary), I attempted to open the driver side sliding door. The door was not working manually or electronically. Dashboard screen said unlock door to operate, but the door is stuck in lock.

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NHTSA #: 11191124
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2019

Not sure about the mileage as to when this happened (since I am not currently in my car) 1the car had been parked at home before attempting to unlock the door, when the sliding door (drivers side) made a "buzzing" sound and now the door won't unlock. We have tried to get the door open by manually moving the locking switch and it just doesn't move.

NHTSA #: 11190271
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

Passenger side air vents blow only hot air on vent and air conditioner settings with the dial on cold. The driver's side works fine.

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NHTSA #: 11187270
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2019

Passenger side rear power sliding door is locked shut. It will not unlock manually or via key or interior unlocking button. There is no way to open this door.

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NHTSA #: 11186965
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

Driver side sliding door will unlock with the key fob, nor manually, it will not open at all there is no way to get out other than the passenger side. This is a defect an should covered. It is also a safety hazard.

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NHTSA #: 11185073
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2019

The rear taillight or as it's called the rear racetrack light fills with water in the lower right and left corners when it's raining. This has caused some electrical issues and now some of the LED have shorted. Visibility of my rear lights has decreased because of the moisture inside the taillight.

NHTSA #: 11183410
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2019

Please add to #11183410. Lost complete functionality of the center track light assembly to include reverse lights. This is now a safety issue!

NHTSA #: 11183572
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2019

The rear taillight or as it's called the rear 'racetrack' light fills with water when it's raining. This has caused some electric issues and now some of the LED have shorted. Visibility of my rear lights has decreased because of the moisture inside the taillight, and it's only matter of time before all of the remaining LED bulbs are shorted out as well.

NHTSA #: 11181235
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2019

When vehicle is parked, side door ceases to function and will neither unlock or open. Has happened to both passengers doors and is extremely dangerous as it is impossible to exit the car through the passenger space at any time.

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NHTSA #: 11174884
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2019

My 2016 dodge grand caravan blows only hot air on passenger side. I tried to turn AC on and found driver side is blowing cold air but passenger side is still blowing hot air. Should this be a recall?

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NHTSA #: 11173835
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2018

Tail light bar across back collects water (bad seals). Now has shorted out and tail light bar and tag lights do not work. Not covered under my extended warranty

NHTSA #: 11163449
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Oct 2018

Driver's side sliding door will not unlock or open in any way. It cannot be unlocked with keyfob, electrical unlock button, or manually pushing the lock. The door cannot be opened by pulling on the handle (inside or outside), pushing on the door open button next to interior handle, or pushing the door open button on ceiling control panel.

NHTSA #: 11139026
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2018

The drivers side rear sliding door will not unlock preventing the door from being opened. It is stuck shut and will not unlock manually, electronically, or with the fob.

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NHTSA #: 11103607
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2016

2016 dodge grand caravan. Consumer writes in regards to an abnormal amount of pressure that must be applied to operate the horn. *smd updated 07/07/16.*jb

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NHTSA #: 10854713

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