tailgate latch question

Sounds like a faulty latch. Cant remember what year it was introduced but does this vehicle have the power liftgate?

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech

Its the latch. easy to replace, don't know the cost of the part.

An application of lubricant at the latch sure can't hurt. I like to use Nevr Seize for this type thing, though a spray grease also works.

The power liftgate latch has switches in it that tells the computer if the door is open or closed. when a the switch goes bad it cant tell the computer what position the door is in so it just pops and doesn't unlatch. A common problem with the system

Glenn

Sounds like it could have the potential to be costly?? Dodger

Sounds like it could have the potential to be costly?? Dodger

You wont know until you call your local Dealer to price the latch

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I may be ab it confused on what powerv tailgate means exactly but I THINK mine may be "manual".....in that the tailgate locks and unlocks via the power locking system BUT does not open that way. To open it you have to depress the latch (underneath, by the licence plate) and lift manually. I admdit I was a bit confused by "power" but I think the tailgate operation, as I described above, must be "manual". I admit to knowing not all that much about vehicles and terminology. Thanks....dodger

I may be ab it confused on what powerv tailgate means exactly but I THINK mine may be "manual".....in that the tailgate locks and unlocks via the power locking system BUT does not open that way. To open it you have to depress the latch (underneath, by the licence plate) and lift manually. I admdit I was a bit confused by "power" but I think the tailgate operation, as I described above, must be "manual". I admit to knowing not all that much about vehicles and terminology. Thanks....dodger

Dodger, take your vehicle to the dealer or a shop and have it checked out.

Glenn

I have the same problem with my 2001 Town & Country! Have not called dealer for a price yet. Maybe today.

Larry