Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 2008 Dodge Caravan.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
All gages are flashing with a binging sound all gages are jumping and turning signals only work when they want while parked and driving. Also driver side window buttons and locks are not working.
Just resolved an ignition recall problem on the vehicle because of problems with independent wipers going off, horn going off,vehicle stalling while driving and doors locking and unlocking. . Dodge replaced ignition and win module but problem began when I tried using ac or heater. . I just brought the car 2 months ago and it has stalled on hgihway 3 times and on the road numerous times. Im afraid to drive the car. The check engine light turns on but goes out intermitently. Sounds like the itpm problem everyone is having . . Cant afford another 2000 dollars to fix.
If vehicle is turned left or right while under acceleration then esp activates the abs system and causes front brake calipers to activate in the corresponding turn and abruptly stops the vehicle. This is a safety concern as this occurs when crossing another lanes of oncoming traffic. I feel this issue caused caused by the failure of the steering angle sensor within the sccm of the vehicle.
My wife was driving out the complex apartments to drop off the kids at school, when she hit a speed bump and the van suddenly shuts off by itself, she said the power steering was hard to move so she set the van in parking and after the third try it started on. Before that I had trouble starting it and took the battery for a check up and it was good, then I went to the dealership and said it need it an computer update, so they did it. After a few weeks I had the same problem. A month ago I took it to another dealership because I heard on the tv about the safety recall on this models and told me they order the part and that it will take three days to get it. . . Its bean over a month and had no answer from them.
When starting my car in the am the horn beep wipers went off with washer fluid as I started to drive I noticed the car wasn't shifting out of 1st gear. Got to work about half a mile away and when I put the car in reverse it did it all again this time non stop and the doors locked and wouldn't let me unlock them. Took it to dealer and the said it was my anti theft so they just reset it. Everything was fine till the last week of August when it did it again this time while I was driving on the highway. Went back to the dealer and they replaced the tip module. And so far so good. Fingers crossed hope it doesn't happen again!!.