North Miam, FL
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
HATCHBACK WON'T STAY IN RAISED POSITION ON ITS OWN. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #484257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
1987 Dodge Caravan door lock problems
15 of the 83 complaints about the 1987 Dodge Caravan are about the doors, latches and locks — 18% of everything reported for this model year.
15
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Lock
13
86.7%
Latch
1
6.7%
Latch
1
6.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks across every Dodge Caravan year
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Caledonia, MI
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
LIFTGATE LATCH FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #489085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lehighton, PA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
HOOD LATCH ROD BENT AND DISCONNECTED FROM HOOD INSERT SLOT, CAUSING HOOD TO FALL ON DRIVER'S ARM AND SHOULDER. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #489294 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lagrange, KY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
REAR HATCH WILL NOT OPEN WITH KEY.
NHTSA complaint #965880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Green BAY, WI
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
REAR HATCH CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. KEY WILL NOT WORK. TT
NHTSA complaint #964171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lowellville, OH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
THE REAR HATCH LATCH FAILED AND WARNING LIGHT KEEP SCOMING ON INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #963449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brookfield, WI
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
DIFFICULTY LATCHING THE REAR LIFTGATE. TT
NHTSA complaint #962918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW York, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
REAR HATCH LATCH HAS BROKEN. TT
NHTSA complaint #962904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
California, MD
Crash
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
REAR LATCH FAILED DURING A REAREND IMPACT, RESULTING IN AN EJECTION OF REAR OCCUPANT SEATED IN A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. TT
NHTSA complaint #962769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moreland HIL, OH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
WHEN DRIVING, THE REAR HATCH LATCH COME OPEN, CONSUMER TOOK POWER LOSS AND DOOR STILL OPENS, NOW IT STOPS. TT
NHTSA complaint #961432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boston, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
REAR LIFTGATE OPEN ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CAUSING OWNER TO LOSS BAGS ON THE ROAD IN ONE CASE. TT
NHTSA complaint #961215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
Crash
2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
CAR WAS IN A REAR END CRASH AND THE HATCH LATCH OPENED. TT
NHTSA complaint #961076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mont Calir, NJ
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN CAR IS PARKED REAR HATCH LATCH OPENS. TT
NHTSA complaint #961048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ballwin, MO
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
REAR LATCH GATE CAME OPEN DURING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
NHTSA complaint #961029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Detriot, MI
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
REAR HATCH-LATCH WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL WHEN CLOSED CAUSING STORAGE ITEMS FOR FALL OUT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #961005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.