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2006 Dodge Grand Caravan structure problems

36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan13% of all complaints for this model year.

36
Structure complaints
13%
share of all complaints
65,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 2
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Driver side sliding door stuck in locked position. Unable to unlock using door lock switch, upper console door switch, key fob or manually. Passenger stuck and had to crawl out different door.

    filed Apr 20, 2019

  • Sliding door lock actuator froze up. This renders the sliding door completely inoperable. If that door was needed foregress, it wouldn't be available.

    filed Jan 6, 2019

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

    3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

    3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

    3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
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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.