1989 Dodge Caravan latches/locks/linkages problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1989 Dodge Caravan — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There has developed an unusual and unsafe condition in the front passenger door lock mechanism that on a regular basis causes the door to lock by itself whereby it is unable to be unlocked by any means from inside the vehicle. The only way to unlock the door when this happens, is from the outside…”
filed Apr 4, 2007
“Consumer's tailgate latch was recalled and she has repaired it on aug./96, dec/96, jan./feb and 97 23-mar-97, liberty motors dealer's# 916-736-8333/916-477-5454 repairs, mrs. Daniels vehicle. The key nor the remote works 90% of time. Sometimes vehicle pops open by itself. *ak”
filed Mar 25, 1997
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 1989 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.