2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Problems

Vehicle: 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Component/System: Sliding door lock actuator Is the part available for inspection upon request? Yes Description of the Issue: The sliding door lock actuator failed, causing the door to remain locked at all times. The door cannot be opened manually or using the power door controls.

The issue is with the door locking system making a very loud buzzing noise when the doors either automatically lock/unlock or the lock/unlock buttons on the key fob are pressed. Not only is it irritating, but it is incredibly distracting as the loud noise is unexpected.

Hello, My van is having a pcm issue that some vins have that theres a recall is on. While driving the vechile will randomly shut off and turn back on. This has almost cause a accident with my kids in the car.

Unable to open rear left sliding door, lock actuator is failed. Burning smell from left sliding door 1 year ago. Right sliding door make buzzing noice from the lock actuator area, sometimes unable to open sliding door.

The automatic sliding rear door is stuck in the lock position causing it to not be able to open automatically or manually. This poses a huge risk of there was a vehicle fire or other incident that wouldn't allow my back seat passengers to get out of the car. The door will not lock or unlock.

The drivers side door remained locked when all other door are set to unlock. The drivers side door will not come unlocked whether by remote or manually pushing unlock. This happened on its own.

Driver's side power door has completely seized and will not open. This is a serious safety concern on this vehicle as it is used for the transportation of several children and should an accident happen the chance of being trapped is 50% since the door will not open at all.

About 7 months ago the drivers side rear door would not open , after about 2 months I took my Van to Bryden's dealer in Beloit WI. The people in the repair area, said it would cost $800 or more to repair. I could not afford that.

The driver rear sliding door locking mechanism failed in the locked position preventing the door from functioning. The passenger front door lock actuator has failed preventing normal functioning of the door lock causing the car to remain unlocked after pressing the door lock buttons as well as preventing the door from unlocking if the door lock was manually locked.

I attempted to turn off my engine and removed and key as usual and walked away. Fire department calls me and says my van is smoking. Turns out even though I removed the key the engine kept running but the fans turned off causing my van to over heat and parts of my engine cracked leaking oil and coolant.

Drivers sliding back door stuck in lock position. Will not unlock or open even manually. I have two special needs kids and I bought the double doors for safety in a crash.

Passenger side rear sliding door is stuck closed. I transport my grandchildren in this vehicle and this poses a SERIOUS safety hazard if involve in an accident or fire!

The passenger sliding door power lock has failed, and will not operate. Yes it is available for inspection upon request. The lack of power locks on the passenger sliding door is a danger because it's supposed to lock automatically when you get up to speed to prevent accidental openings.

The driver side passenger door is stuck on lock, it will not open from outside or inside or with the fob, this creates a safety issue for removing my children in case of an accident or being able to get to them in case of an emergency.

I was sitting in my van, with it running at Sonic, and I started smelling a terrible smell. I thought the smell was coming form outside so I rolled up the windows and the van started filling up with smoke.

In dec, the engine light came on. The car would do like going over speed tacks, shake, when it was between 45 to 60 MPH. Took to dealership for reading, they couldn't get a good reading, it stopped.

For no reason my right sliding door started making a buzzing sound when unlocking it. So, now every time I open or unlock the door I hear this very loud buzzing sound. I have read that this is very common with dodge grand caravans.

Could mean the difference between life and death. 2017 dodge grand caravan driver's side sliding door will not unlock. This a safety issue because it prevents the passengers in the back from exiting quickly in case of emergency.

My wife hit a deer going 70 MPH driving northbound on i65 right after crossing the tenn. State line. The deer hit the front center and passenger front of the van and the airbags never deployed.

My problem with my car is that the driver and passenger airbags exploded without having a car or a car that crashed me I was driving my normal car and suddenly the air bags exploded.

The actuator on the sliding back door has stopped working properly. The door will not unlock or open, causing a major safety issue. This could potentially trap me or my family in the car during a fire or wreck.

My driver's side rear door is stuck in the lock position. I can't un lock it manually, I can't un lock it with the key fob or the panel button on the roof. The door will not open.

I bought this dodge carvan 2017 it has 41700 miles after I start the van and move it about 20 feet it automatically locks the doors and the right side sliding door in the back makes a big noise this has been going on for a week now the back sliding door is stuck and cannot be moved , took it to dealer said it will cost $1100 . It I have an accident and my child is trying to get out and cant .

'chrysler's tipm is a computer run amuck ' owners report that their vehicles act as if possessed and leave them in dangerous situations ' stalled vehicles stranded without warning on the highway, fuel pumps that won't shut off, windows that open and shut, airbags that won't deploy.

Engine light was on, code read as a misfire in coil #2, paid $400 to have coil replaced and the light is still on. The van still shakes while driving and while in idle.

The rear power outlet (between the middle rear set and rear set on driver side) caught fire. We were driving in ocala, fl entering the i75 highway on ramp when we saw smoke and then flames shooting from the rear power outlet. We got the kids out of the van and the fire took over the entire van.

Your vehicle jerked when slowing down or stopping, and a diagnostic scan showed a catalyst system efficiency code (P0420). After bringing it to the dealership and approving recommended maintenance, your car shut off while driving shortly after pickup. The dealership then diagnosed a failing catalytic converter that needed replacement, but even after paying for the repair, your car continued to jerk and show the same diagnostic codes, suggesting the root cause may not have been properly identified.

The contact owns 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that upon reversing and shifting to drive(D), the vehicle lost motive power. The contact turned off the vehicle, and four bystanders assisted the contact in pushing the vehicle into a parking spot.

While stopped at red lights, stopped in traffic or drive-thru services the vehicle to stall out and must be restarted to drive again. I took the vehicle to the auto repair shop, The KAR Shop in Rogers, AR. The board certified mechanic tried to diagnose the reason for the stall and stop and could not find a reason for the problem.

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated when she attempted to start the vehicle there was no sound of the starter motor and the instrument cluster remained black when she turned the ignition on. The contact had attempted to jump start the vehicle and had to have the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic.

We just bought a 2017 Grand Caravan from a dealer. The door makes a loud buzzing sound when you use the lock or try to open the door. After research, it seems to be the lock actuator and is happening to many people.

Vehicle had prior issues of stalling when stopped in traffic which resulted in transmission being replaced under warranty. Several months after transmission was replaced, the vehicle would not turn on at all after just having driven the vehicle 30 minutes prior. Both the battery and alternator had to be replaced.

The van stalls while running and sometimes won't start while the interior lights flicker. While driving, the headlights dim and flicker while the interior lights are normal. I checked my battery, starter, and alternator and the mechanic tested them and said they were all good.

The power locks on your sliding doors aren't working properly. Dodge has issued a warranty bulletin extending coverage for this problem to 10 years/100,000 miles, but your 2017 Grand Caravan with 44,000 miles hasn't been included in the affected vehicles list. You're requesting that your vehicle be added to this extended warranty coverage. The fix will likely involve replacing or repairing the door lock actuator mechanism.

The driver's side sliding door lock has seized up and will not let you open the door at all. It won't open with a remote or manually it is solid as a rock. The passenger side sliding door motor makes a horrible sound every time it locks or unlock.

Check engine light codes match possible recall for vehicle now I'm having the same issues

I first had this happen months ago and now I found another place to post about it. The locking and unlocking motor on the passenger sliding door is making a horrible noise and buzzing sound. This happens every time you lock or unlock it.

Door lock actuator on passenger sliding door beginning to make noise before it likely will fail and not automatically lock door as vehicle accelerates. This is a recall item on the two prior years of this same vehicle.

Driver side sliding door lock jammed shut! No way to use the door causing safety issue in an emergency. Lock will not release.

Power door is broke and won’t open. There was a notice sent out about it but no repairs appeared

A few weeks ago, our passenger side rear sliding door stopped locking. Yesterday when I unlocked the doors, a very loud noise came from the door. It has happened every time I have unlocked the doors since & it scares my kids every time.

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver's and passenger's side sliding doors failed to unlock as needed. There was no warning light illuminated.

The driver's side sliding door is stuck in the locked position and the passenger side sliding door is making a loud buzzing noise when unlocked which means that one is next to go out from what I read. If both of them get locked this poses a major safety issue getting small passengers out of the back in case of emergency.

The passenger sliding door starting making a squeaky noise and now won’t open or even unlock. The lock actuator is not working causing this to be a safety issue. I know it was a recall on certain caravan but mine was not.

The drivers side door remained locked when all other door are set to unlock. The drivers side door will not come unlocked whether by remote or manually pushing unlock. This happened on its own.

When locking and unlocking the doors or using the automatic lock when the car is in drive, the driver side sliding door either will not unlock at all (even manually) or when it automatically locks and unlocks it makes an aggressive vibration sound and does not work. I have to go through the passenger side sliding door to take the car seat out of the van.

This appears to be a known problem in these but my vehicle was built AFTER the period Chrysler acknowledged a problem for. My van was built in June 2017 whereas the settlement states vehicles built until January of 2017. I paid $400 to have the dealer replace the lock actuator in the passenger sliding door in July 2021.

Passenger sliding door buzzing and locking shut, creating a major safety issue not being able to get out quickly in an emergency. The door actuator on same year grand caravans were affected according to NHTSA recent probe. Chrysler is repairing those with inoperable doors, but my VIN is not included in the 2022 bulletin!

The driver side sliding door imakes a loud buzzing sound when the door locks. This occurs when the locks are manually activated (by door button or remote) and when the door locks are activated due to movement/speed. This is a potential safety issue as if the door fails to open in an event of an emergency, this could put life in danger.

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with message "NO FUSE" displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was jump-started however, the check engine warning light illuminated.

A loud buzzing noise when locking or unlocking doors. Sounds like it’s coming from the automatic sliding door on drivers side.

The component that failed are the passenger sliding doors. The actuator has failed. Both passenger sliding doors do not close automatically.

Three months ago my left passenger sliding door just stopped working. It can no longer be opened via keyfob or manually. I'm afraid to let my family ride in the back now for fear they'll be trapped due to this door or the other door failing.

The sliding door drivers side has malfunctioned. Stuck in lock position. Cannot unlock or lock.

The right door electric lock actuator makes bussing noise when you unlock the door.This seems to be a common problem with many vans . I have 65000 Klms on the vehicle from my research it will cost around $600 to fix . I am concerned that eventually the lock will fail and compromise my vehicle.

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and electrical functions. The vehicle was able to be restarted and functionality was restored.

Both sliding door locks on my Dodge Caravan are not working. The driver’s sliding door will not lock with the key fob or with the button inside the car. On the passanger’s sliding door side, the door is stuck in the unlocked position.

The drivers side rear passenger sliding door is stuck in lock mode. The locking mechanism is stuck shut and cannot be unlocked either manually or with the remote unlock button. Therefore the door is stuck closed and can not open.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the sliding door failed to open from inside or outside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer.

Everytime I unlock the door or open the door (sliding left passenger door in the backseat) it makes a loud buzzing noise. It seems to be getting louder and louder and is so loud it is a distraction and can be heard from outside of the vehicle.

I own a 2017 dodge grand caravan gt and my rear sliding driver side door just stopped working for no reason. It is locked in position and the door won't open. I got in the vehicle one morning and while warming it up I went to open the door and it just would not open.

Rear power sliding door stuck closed. The rear power sliding door appears to have no manual method of opening. When electrical components fail the passengers have no way of forcing open.

While driving on the highway,, the check engine light came on along with the traction control warning light. Also, the vehicle would not come out of the park position and the brake pedal could not be used to cancel the cruise control. When this was investigated it was found the brake switch/circuit needed to be replaced.

Driver side sliding door will not open and is in the unlock position. Seems to be a common problem on these. Have 4 kids so this very unsafe/ hug inconvenience.

Van may or may not start, or shuts off randomly. I have replaced the battery 3 times and changed an alternator. I have noticed that other vans have been recalled for a non start, but for some reason my fan isn't included.

Front passenger door unlatched while the vehicle was in motion and will not latch. Door can not be shut and remain latched rendering the vehicle inoperable. This also happened to the driver side door and was repaired on 01/06/20

Driving on highway about 75 MPH with cruise set. It was almost as if the vehicle shut off, I lost all connection and my computer went whack. All the check engine lights came on etc .

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door failed to function properly. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off and could not be immediately restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

Are 2017 dodge grand canavan has shut of when we are driving on multiple occasions. The first major issue we had with the van, was when my wife park at the local retailer store and removed the key and it did not shut off. We took it to the dealership and they couldn't find anything wrong.

I believe my door actuator on the driver’s side has failed as of 2/23/26 The door will not unlock. I cannot open or close it. The court case that was open has closed as of September 2025 and the recall is no longer active.

Sliding door lock actuator

The driver’s side sliding door is stuck in the locked position. It can not be manually unlocked or unlocked using the fob or unlock button. There was no indication the system was failing.

We found a warranty extension for Dodge Caravan Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators, but when I searched for our VIN, it is not included, but we are having the same problem. All of a sudden, our driver side sliding door was stuck shut, and would not open manually or with the key fob.

The driver side sliding door lock actuator has failed. I found MOPAR Warranty Bulletin number D-21-15, dated November 10, 2021 that indicates Dodge has extended the warranty for this part to 2015-2017 year Grand Caravans because this part commonly fails. However, Dodge is refusing to cover the replacement of this part for my vehicle.

Key fob will not function. No acess to inside vehicle.

There appears to be an electrical problem when locking/unlocking the doors, and a loud buzz occurs and at times, the doors hesitate to lock or unlock, which in my opinion, is a safety hazard.

Both electrical doors don't want to open.

The rear drivers side slider door has locked shut and no amount of tries to release the lock will work. This is a major safety concern being that we cannot open the door manually or otherwise in case of emergency

The passenger's side sliding door lock switch is stuck in the locked position, so I can't open that door. There is a huge safety issue because the passengers can't open that door to exit, in case of an emergency. The car manufacturer issued a recall (Mopar X98) for this very same issue but it didn't include my car serial number, because my car is newer by about a month.

The rear drivers side door is locked shut. This is is serious safety issue in an emergency. Especially with small children.

The front passenger door started to not unlock when using the fob. Now it won't lock or unlock at all. Starting this week the front driver-side door started to have the same issue.

Every time I open the door - either from the inside, or the outside, or even using the automatic opener from the keyring there is a loud buzzing sound. It's a risk as I am not sure that the door is working properly.

Our vehicles right sliding door has been making a buzzing sound when unlocking said door. Many other caravans have had this problem with the same part, the lock actuator. Our buzzed until one day the door completely stopped unlocking and now we cannot use the door for entry or exit.

The passenger side sliding door lock is stuck in the unlock position, so I can't lock the door. The driver side sliding door lock is stuck in the locked position, so I cannot open that door. Both locks cannot be changed manually.

The driver side sliding door of the van is stuck in a locked position. It cannot be unlocked manually or remotely. There is no way for a passenger to open that door in event of emergency.

The passenger side sliding rear door just suddenly doesn't open, doesn't unlock, you are unable to open it even manually.

The passenger side automatic sliding door has stopped working. Can’t open it manually either. The door is stuck in a closed position and can’t even unlock the door.

I've noticed several other complaints about the sliding door lock actuator failing, making it impossible to open door. Mine hasnt failed completely yet, although the gears are making a loud buzzing.just reporting.

Component: Front Drivers Window Regulator Safety: Window popped and fell straight down while driving. Me, and my children where put at risk of it breaking and glass flying everywhere. It has happened not only once to me but twice, in my other Van of the same style different make (Chrysler Town & Country).

Our 2017 back sliding doors won’t open we had to get people out by the front passenger door. It will not open manually. This was very scary!

The driver's side automatic rear door will not open or close. The locking mechanism appears to be stuck and will not lock or unlock.

The driver's side door will no longer open, whether automatically or manually. You cannot manually unlock the door from the inside or open it from the inside, which poses a safety issue, in my opinion.

The lock actuator on the sliding door is stuck in the lock position and the other side is going out making a loud sound. Only 63k miles. If both go out how could a person who can’t walk get out?

Passenger rear sliding door will not open even manually

Drivers side passenger door lock stuck in locked position. Door will not open automatically and can not be opened manually.

Rear sliding door is stuck shut and will jot open with any power buttons nor manually. This poses a safety hazard should there be an emergency.

Rear door makes a buzzing sound when door is unlocked. Door also does not seem to function properly when closing and opening.

The sliding door on the passenger side stopped working and will not open manually or with the buttons on the remote or the buttons in the car.

The passenger side electronic locks stopped working and will not allow the doors to open. Passengers could be trapped in car and unable to be removed from inside

Since I purchased my 2017 Dodge Caravan, a piece of the door panel came off while driving down the road. The rear air cuts in and out. The horn cuts in and out.

The door lock actuator on the sliding drivers side door is making a loud buzzing sound when the doors are locked and unlocked. The door lock actuator on the passenger side sliding door has quit working.

Passenger side sliding door actuator stopped working and is stuck in the locked position preventing opening of the door from the outside or inside or with the key fob. Door will not open at all which is a huge safety risk in case of emergencies and someone needs to get inside or out of the vehicle quickly.

Driver’s side sliding door is stuck shut and will not unlock with key FOB, the unlock buttons on the passenger and driver side doors, and also will not unlock manually. Tried opening the door with automatically with key FOB button, the button located by the rearview mirror, and also opening it manually from the inside and outside, but door does not open.

The rear sliding door on the driver side is stuck in the locked position and cannot be opened either manually or electronically.

There is a loud buzzing sound coming from the passenger sliding door whenever the vehicle is locked or unlocked. Door actuator is failing.

The driver side sliding door will not unlock to open. I have paid 725 at a mechanic for an actuator and labor, when I got home the door still dodnt open. I took it to an auto body shop and paid $89.00 for it to open once after greased then it jammed again.

The drive side sliding door the door won't unlock.

The drivers side passenger sliding door is stuck in the lock position. I can not manually unlock it, it will not unlock with my key fob or the buttons on the interior. The door is stuck closed and locked.

The rear sliding doors opened, I loaded my child and gear into the van. When we reached our destination, the dies would not unlock or open, trapping her in the car. We had to have her climb into the passenger seat and exit that way.

The driver's side sliding door became stuck in the lock position. It will not unlock manually or electrically with the power lock button or key fob. The door will not open at all.

2017 dodge grand caravan driver side door just stopped operating. Cannot open with key fob or manually inside or out. This poses a safety concern as you cannot get in or our of vehicle on that side in the back seats.

Driver side door does not lock or unlock with button inside or button on key fob

Each and every time my vehicle is locked or unlocked it makes a high pitched buzzing sound. This also occurs when doors are opened after the doors have been locked as part of the automatic security when it has been operated or when they were locked when the vehicle was stationary the whole time.

The temp control panel turned on by itself, I can shut it off and it will come back on. I can turn it down and it will turn the fan on full power again automatically. I have a 3 minute video of it happening all on its own.

Door stuck in locked position, 78000 miles. Can not manually unlock or unlock with automatic opener.

Passenger side rear sliding door would not lock. Had to get a new actuator. One month later, the driver side rear sliding door was stuck in the lock position.

Rear passenger door actuator buzzes, door sticks open and won't close. Started randomly.

The drive side sliding door locking mechanism gets stuck and will not open, close, or unlock correctly, presenting a safety issue if something were to happen and you could not get out quickly and safely. The only way to get the door working properly is to hold down the manual lock and press the button on the fob to open the door at the same time.

My AC went out only in the front 1/3 of the van about 3 months ago and started to have a slight buzzing sound under my dash a couple weeks ago when any electrical device is plugged into an outlet or the AC is turned on.

Lock actuator is stuck in the unlock position which means my kids could open the door manual while driving. Door will not lock at all on that door. Only notice it today when my son tried to open the door while that car was locked and had set off the alarm.

Both rear doors will not open at times from any source (ie. Handle, key, or button on upper dash). Worked fine then all of the sudden the door won't open.

The sliding back passenger doors do not open with the remotes. They also lock up and cannot be unlocked or even opened manually. This is a huge danger as in the event of an emergency passengers cannot get out of the vehicle.

Driving down the road and the radio just randomly shuts down. Screen goes black for about 10 seconds, then restarts itself. All pre-saved stations are still there but it's almost like we turned the car off, then turned it back on.

The passenger side door slams really hard when closing while on a hill and the sensor doesnt stop the door from shutting. The door slammed on my daughters foot. The vehicle was parked in my drive front facing downward.

Sliding door behind drivers side stuck in "lock" position. Will not unlock. This is a very widespread problem with 100s of complaints online.

Driver side rear sliding door got stuck in a locked and closed position rendering the door unable to open while in a stationary position (in park). Mechanism to lock/unlock the door stuck in the middle position unable to be engaged into either a firm locked or locked position. Problem is suspected to be with the door actuator.

Passenger side sliding door stopped locking and unlocking causing a safety hazard for children and passengers in the back seat.

While coming to a stop the vehicle will shut down. There is a ding like the a seatbelt isn't buckled, the lights flash and the vehicle just shuts down like someone turned the key off.

Ignition switch fail to star .when you initial is frequent almost most the time

My son was almost closed in the door getting in the van doors failed to open back up and literally almost closed him in. I had to tell him to move quickly

The blower only works on heat, and only rear controls. Still not normal amount of heat. Front do not not work unless it is on defrost, barely enough heat displaced on wind shield causing visibility in the winter to be horrible.