2005 Dodge Caravan Latches/locks/linkages Problems
NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How latches/locks/linkages ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 537 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Dodge Caravan overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. HE STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DISCONNECTED THEN…”NHTSA complaint 10227668 — filed 05/13/2008
“2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THEY DO NOT LOCK WHEN YOU REACH 30 MILES AN HOUR. AND THE LOCK BUTTON DOES NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10226717 — filed 05/05/2008
“THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON MY RECENTLY PURCHASED 2005 DODGE CARAVAN. THE PROBLEM IS, THAT THERE IS NO KEY OPTION ON THE PASSENGER…”NHTSA complaint 10224724 — filed 04/16/2008
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Latches/locks/linkages complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Dodge Caravan have latches/locks/linkages problems?
Latches/locks/linkages is the most-reported problem area on the 2005 Dodge Caravan: 193 of 537 complaints on file (35.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Dodge Caravan have in total?
537 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
