1994 Dodge Caravan latches/locks/linkages problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1994 Dodge Caravan — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I tried to open the hood of my minivan and the release broke off. The release was on the inside of the 1994 dodge minivan and I don't know what caused it to break off. I've checked the safety defect notifications for "1994 dodge minivans" and could not find any other mentions of failure of the hand…”
filed Jan 27, 2008
“Driver side door opened while rounding a bend causing me to almost fall out of the vehicle. If it hadn't been for the seat belt I would have fallen out. After the door opened I swerved loosing control however there wasn't an on coming vehicle at the time. From the force of the door swinging open…”
filed May 1, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 Caravan | 203 | 38% |
| 2004 Caravan | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Caravan | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 Caravan | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.