Don't laugh. Can the doors on a Dodge Avenger lock with no driver action?

Question

Don't laugh. Can the doors on a Dodge Avenger lock with no driver action?

Answer 1

If the doors are unlocked when you start the car, they will likely lock after your car hits about 5 or 10 MPH.

Answer 2

yes it can. usually when the car is placed into drive the doors automatically lock. then they may unlock when placed back into park. this is how my toyota camry works anyway

Answer 3

the doors on most of them lock now without you having to do anything ,its called automatic locks,they do that at any speed past 10 miles per hour,good luck.

Answer 4

Recall ID # 07V104000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH  - Hide Details

Recall Date: MAR 15, 2007

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Model Affected: AVENGER

Potential Units Affected: 11191

Recall Date:

MAR 15, 2007

Model Affected:

2008 DODGE AVENGER

Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.

Consequence:

DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR OPENING COULD CAUSE AN UNBELTED PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Remedy:

THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE INTERIOR FRONT DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected:

11191

Notes:

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION G12

Answer 5

Im pretty sure they dont. Unless you turn the car on.

Answer 6

Sure, some locks will lock when you shift in to gear. Also remote locks/ alarm remotes have been known to act up.