2015 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 6, 2026CAElectrical System

   The passenger side sliding door is locked into place the power actuator has gone out. An entry way is locked putting people in danger, one way in one way out for 5 rear passengers. Multiple model years have a reoccurring issue.The failure of the sliding door lock actuator is so common that it prompted thousands of owner complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While it never led to a formal safety recall, NHTSA did open a preliminary…

   NHTSA complaint #11748543 · source
2. Filed Dec 18, 2024MSBody & StructureElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

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

   NHTSA complaint #11631326 · source
3. Filed Dec 15, 2024ORElectrical System

   Went to roll down the window on the drivers side panel and it started to smoke and short circuit. We removed the panel because we believed of could have caught fire. Problem has not been replicated due to dealership service department being closed. There were no warning lamps or messages and had occured randomly when using the panel.

   NHTSA complaint #11630828 · source
4. Filed Jul 2, 2024149,992 miMDBody & StructureElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that whenever the passenger’s side sliding door was opened by the fob or from inside the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud clicking sound heard. The contact stated that while inspecting the door, the contact became aware that the door had failed to close securely. The contact released the child safety lock on the door enabling the door to be locked securely; however, the clicking sound remained. The vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11598321 · source
5. Filed May 5, 2023TXBody & StructureElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   There are multiple whirring and clicking noises in the walls of the cargo area, mostly in passenger side. This happens when I lock/unlock the auto, and close the doors. I also hear what sounds like a moan coming from the dash, at least 2-3 times after I've closed and locked it, from the inside. I just purchased it used, with around 98k miles on it.

   NHTSA complaint #11520550 · source
6. Filed Dec 12, 2022COElectrical System

   The driver side passenger sliding door lock actuator is frozen, keeping the door perpetually locked. The passenger sliding door actuator will not lock at all, so the passenger sliding door is perpetually unlocked. I've been told by an auto mechanic that the passenger side sliding door is in danger of permanently locking as well. If that's the case, passengers will have to enter by the front doors (or the back hatch, which is too inconvenient). In the case of an accident, I'm…

   NHTSA complaint #11497022 · source
7. Filed Aug 16, 2022CAElectrical System

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

   NHTSA complaint #11479479 · source
8. Filed Jul 8, 2022IAElectrical System

   I am inquiring about the failure of my 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Sliding Door Power Lock Actuator. My Drivers Side passenger sliding door recently became stuck, and could not be opened from the outside or inside. This is a massive safety hazard, and could possible result in death or injury. What if there was a fire or an accident and we had to get out. There is a service bulletin 23-036.21 that covers replacing the actuators for this very reason, but my vehicle is not listed.…

   NHTSA complaint #11472925 · source
9. Filed Mar 29, 2022WIAirbagsElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   transmission went totally out, sliding door makes loud buzzing noise when unlocking and locking air bag light on dash wont go off

   NHTSA complaint #11458909 · source
10. Filed Jan 31, 2022TXFireElectrical SystemEngine

    When drive over 60mph I smell burn from front hood. I took to Dodge dealership. They said oil leaking so paid $950 , 3 weeks later car broke down like can't go over 30mph, Aqcell won't go up , I took to dealership again , he said transmission I paid $4600( October) it used transmission. After change transmission drive was uncomfortable, not smoothly like before. I took dealership he said It because differen transmission, so need takes a while to get use to it. (Idk it true…

    NHTSA complaint #11449560 · source
11. Filed Dec 8, 2021FLElectrical System

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

    NHTSA complaint #11443112 · source
12. Filed Jul 19, 2021CAElectrical System

    The passenger driver-side slide door is permanently lock and will not unlock. Door will not slide open at all. I believe the manufacture door lock actuator is the problem. The vehicle's ODM only have 36,000 miles on the it. Since the door can't be open, it is a safety issue for any passengers riding in the car. Safety issues that will put my two kids at risk since the passenger door can't be open when there is an emergency to exit the car. My two kids are the passengers in…

    NHTSA complaint #11425506 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology