Dodge Caravan Automotive Locksmith

The Dodge Caravan was produced 1984–1995, 2002 and again 2004. A nameplate that ran, stopped and returned is worth flagging when you call: the two runs are usually different vehicles underneath, with different key systems, and the model year decides which one you have. It is a discontinued van or minivan, which mainly affects blank and fob availability rather than whether the work can be done — older platforms are frequently easier to key than new ones, not harder.

The Caravan’s 1984–2004 run crosses two key generations: model years 1984–1995 predate transponder immobilizers in the US market, so a replacement there is usually a cutting job rather than a programming one; and 1996–2004 sit in the transponder era, where the key carries a chip and often a remote head, so the work is cutting and programming together. Which one applies to a particular Caravan is decided by its model year and trim, not by the nameplate, so have the year ready when you call.

A Dodge Caravan of this age is at the point where original keys start to show wear and remote batteries have often been replaced several times. If the key has become gradually harder to turn, that is the vehicle reporting cylinder wear rather than a sudden fault.

Eligibility for the Dodge Caravan is confirmed against the exact model year and trim before a job is treated as scheduled, and proof of identity and vehicle ownership or written authorization is required before any key is originated or programmed.

Other Dodge models from the same era

• Dodge Daytona 1984–1993
• Dodge Mini Ram 1984–1988
• Dodge Royal Mini Ram Van 1984–1987
• Dodge Charger 1983–1987 and again 2006–2027
• Dodge Raider 1985–1989
• Dodge Shelby Charger 1983–1988
• Dodge Rampage 1982–1984
• Dodge 400 1981–1983