1994 Dodge Caravan Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock Problems
NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 644 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1994 Dodge Caravan overview page.
What owners report
“CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND STOPPED THE REAR HATCH LATCH CAME OPEN . TT”NHTSA complaint 977835 — filed 01/19/1996
“PURCHASE CAR NEW THE REAR HATCH LATCH MAKES NOISE WATER GETS IN THE CAR REAR DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE RIGHT . TT”NHTSA complaint 976707 — filed 12/14/1995
“THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR RIGHT QUARTER PANEL AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAME OPEN. PLEASE DESCIRBE. TT”NHTSA complaint 976160 — filed 12/06/1995
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1994 Dodge Caravan have latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock problems?
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1994 Dodge Caravan: 34 of 644 complaints on file (5.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1994 Dodge Caravan have in total?
644 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 91 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 101 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
