Car Will Not Start problems of the 2008 Dodge Caravan

Four problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The contact would have to wait several minutes before the vehicle was able to start. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

2 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge grand Caravan. The contact stated the key would not release from the ignition and the vehicle failed to start. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number 14v373000 (electrical). However, the parts needed were not available. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer advised the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Pam.

3 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2012

All of a sudden, "bad key" message appeared on dash when using key and car would not start. Dealer saying replacement of win module and key is necessary. Other VIN #'s for other 2008 Dodge Caravans have recall on the remote keyless entry transmitters, Dec 2008, but not my VIN number for some reason.

4 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2011

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000: (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.




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