general problems of the 2009 Dodge Caravan

Nine problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2009 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2017

My Dodge Caravan just stalls while driving. It has happened about 5 times this past year. The engine cuts off and I have to pull over and restart. It has only happened while driving between 20-40 miles per hour. It has not happened on the highway I had the ignition switch replaced so I know it is not that. Sometimes when my car will not start I have to put it in neutral and it starts. Our mechanic cannot find anything wrong but did see the engine failure while running a diagnostic.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2016

Every time I used my vehicle, my key would get stuck forcing me to pull the fuse so the key would release. I got the recall completed on February 18, 2016 to fix the problem. It was working fine until recently (March 24, 2016), my key has been getting stuck several times, not just a one time occurrence, in the ignition again, it eventually releases, and I haven't had to resort to pulling the fuse, I'm just afraid it will eventually lead to that again.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2015

This is the third time this year I had to replace this hose. Please check to see if the hose is damage or if there is some reason that that I would be replacing this hose so often.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand Caravan. The contact stated that when she went to start her vehicle it was unable to start. The vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 93,000. I referred the contact to the manufacturer 800-992-1997 and the ftc 877-382-4357. Kc.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2015

I have been having issues with the wireless control module for quite sometime. It came to a head this past Tuesday 3/24 when my vehicle would not start--had to have vehicle towed twice due to issues with control module. This experience the past year has been frustrating. Doors locked by themselves when the car is shut off; there are times when the windows would come down by themselves due to issues with control module. I am unable to use my key even after changing the battery.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2014

Received a safety recall notice l25/NHTSA 14v-373 stating that the fobik may not seat fully in the 'on' position and inadvertently move to the 'accessory' mode causing unintentional engine shut off. As of this time, I have not been notified of any fix other than to remove the key off the key-ring every time I wish to drive, and apparently they have no fix in sight. Is there anything that can be done to expedite this repair. Thank you for your time and consideration.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2014

The described occurrence happened at least three times. I had stopped preparing to enter a street from a parking lot. Upon accelerating to pull onto street, the engine died. . . I had to turn the key and engine restarted without issue. If one is in a busy traffic situation, this could be very dangerous. Another time, I was stopped for traffic signal and preparing to make a left turn. Upon getting the green light, I started into the intersection and the engine abruptly died. It was easily restarted again by turning the key. I have went into my dealership two or three times but they cannot find a problem. . .

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2014

This is the first time that my van lost power will I was moving. The worst part was losing power steering. I had it happen around 5 or 6 times since this time. Usually when I hit a bump or something like that. I have since got a recall about my key shutting off inadvertently, and that they will replace it. I have tried to find out when and they just say the part is not available. What dose a person have to do get killed before they will do anything. Lucky for me it has been at low speeds when it happened. Is there any action I can take to get this resolved?? I've done what they advised to do but it happened one time since. Thanks!.

9 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2011

I received a recall notice for wireless ignition node module. This part months ago but have been having trouble with the car stalling for a very long time. Every time I brought it in they could not pin point the problem. I have been waiting for the part from Chrysler dealer since I received the recall notice.


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