general problems of the 2010 Dodge Caravan - part 1

I was driving at approximately 45-50 mph and all the warning lights came on and in the next second the car just lost all power. Nothing! I pulled over and it started about 5 minutes later. Having to drive an hour back home on the highway was scared and my father being a disabled vet - this is the vehicle that is used.

This is a 4. 0 engine, and will die out every time in traffic, every time (regardless of outside temperature or dampness). It will restart, but can feel it still wants to cut out, as the tachometer bounces around to 500 rpm, and sometimes almost zero, then 'catches itself' to a normal idle. This is especially concerning because I live near a curved road that drops off into a ravine, and for this reason, my wife won't drive it anymore. This problem has happened at speeds 10-40 mph. It dies out (again regardless if cold or wet outside). I can restart the vehicle, and won't die again, until the engine gets cold again (usually 3 hrs. ). It is unbelievable that once it restarts, it never happens multiple times in same occurrence. Something is telling it to shutdown, which is dangerous. No power steering and brakes have to be pushed hard (no power, and is why my wife won't drive it). I had this diagnosed at m&w service center (a highly rated place). Brookfield Dodge was overbooked, and I felt I needed to get it addressed ASAP. I paid the diagnostics fee. They recalibrated the throttle and cleaned the fuel injection system. They said this a great running vehicle. There is nothing left to do. I already have $370 invested in this problem, it didn't fix it. Prior to the issue, the timing belt and sparkplugs were replaced. It ran great for several months after those components were done. I have had this problem for the last 4 weeks. I am going to have to take this to brookfield Dodge, and pay the diagnostic fee again, and hope they find the problem. It is amazing to see that there are actually dozens of complaints on-line just like mine, and they are saying the problem has not been found. This is not good news for a vehicle that is supposed to be safe for the family. It seems to be engineered to shutdown, instead of just not start, which is dangerous, since 10/25/2018.

"takata recall" 2010 Dodge grand Caravan 4. 0 sxt . Power shutting down while driving on a city street . Lights flashing on and off in the dash. No check engine lights coming on. No codes showing when diagnosed. Has happened 3 times in the last week.

Vehicle dies when going down road other sources show a recall for the 2010 Caravan.

During cold weather vehicle will shut off while driving, usually happens within first 5-15 minutes at low speed with cold or cool engine. It happens while driving straight or turning. There is no warning, no shudder, and no engine error light. Immediate loss of power steering and power breaks. Many reports online from other owners. No issues in warmer weather. Local dealer could not replicate issue after holding vehicle for 3 consecutive days.

The key is stuck in the ignition nothing works and it is staying "on" when key is in ignition killing the battery even though nothing is now working. There was a recall on this for 2010 Dodge van but my VIN number didn't show up. I find it very strange when doing research that this is the same exact problem as the ones on recall. My van was parked in my driveway ran perfect one evening the next morning nothing and key got stuck.

All of my problems started about 30-45 days ago. I was drivin along at 65 mph and lights started lighting up on my das and then started flickering. Not long after that the dash would light up and the all of a sudden die and have no power at all. Everything stopped working, radio, clock, sppedometer, etc. Since then the van has been back to the dealership. The first diagnosis was a brake swith relay and they said that should fix it. Well the same problems occured a few more times with no common denominator as to why it was not running. I took it back to the Chrysler dealer and they unplugged the tipm (total integrated power module). They said that cleared all codes and a reset fixes the problem some times. I picked it up the next and everything was for my trip to st. Louis and back. I got in the van later that evening and while driving down the driveway the engine shut off and the van lost all power. I almost too out my fence when this happened. I put it in park and the key wouldn't come out. After a little while the key came out anbd the van finally started. I called the tow truck and had it hauled directly to the dealer. After a few days the determined it was he tipm and the bill was app. $1000. 00. I have a case opened with Chrysler (case #: 31057897) with theresa. After googling the tipm I have discovered that this is a common problem with Caravans, town & country's, Dodge rams, durangos and some Jeep models. This is a very dangerous problem and needs to rectified by chrsler. All of these incidents have occured in various location (pakking lots, driveway, rural highways with no shoulder, stop lights and stop signs. ).

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. When the vehicle was taken in for a routine oil change at an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the fuse block (tipm) failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, while driving 55 mph, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 120,791.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

All the warning lights on the dash light up, the wipers start and can't be stopped, all the windows won't go up or down, the door locks won't work and worst of all the gas gauge, speedometer, and other dash indicators go dead showing no action. This all happens unannounced at any time driving or still. It can happen with just turning the key on to start the car. The most recent time, 2/10/16 the dealer repair said there were a total of 24 different codes saved that did conflict with each other.

Tipm electrical fire while van was parked. Started after pushing the door lock on my key fob. Chrysler sent an independent adjuster out on 2/2/16. Have not heard from Chrysler yet. This is the 2nd time my van has had an electrical fire. 1st time was October 2014 - had to replace entire electrical system in the van. I saved the 2 boxes worth of burned harnesses/parts just in case. I paid $6,000 out of pocket last time. Fire department came and disconnected battery and fuse box. No flames or injuries.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph the engine stalled and the instrument panel illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part 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 failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Tw.

September 7, 2015, was entering interstate, car continued to accelerate with accelerator depressed, pressing on brake was minimally functional, managed to get car on offramp and to parking lot, however brakes were extremely hot and brake light was on. Turned off the ignition, and restarted car. Accelerator was still depressed so turned car off. Came back after two hours and car functioned normally. Took car to Dodge service repair, showed a code p2299, brake pedal position-accelerator position, and code c0021 brake booster performance. Mechanic cleared codes, stated that handicapped hand controls were engineered improperly and allowed both brakes and accelerator to be used at same time. Service manager stated they had never heard of a wireless throttle body control problem and that I was the first to complain. Later stated that several other hand control units they had worked on functioned improperly. It was extremely evident they were covering a stuck throttle body problem that has been seen by a number of non-Dodge authorized mechanics.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 ( electrical) however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experience a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ng.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge grand Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v373000 (air bags, electrical) however, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bag, electrical system) however, the part 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Tw.

2010 Dodge Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete recall notice repairs. Recall # 14v373000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000(electrical system) was received in may of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle with no issues. On a later date, while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the key fobiks and win module were repaired at the owner's expense. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The dealer stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was contacted several times, but was unable to advise the contact of when the necessary parts would become available. The failure mileage was 80,000.

My van, on at least 5 occasions has had the radio cut out, the windows not be able to open, and the worst no wipers, radio, lights in or outside, heat, defroster for the vehicle during a down pour. Getting off the road meant I had to open the window and stick my head out in the rain all while I try to cross a busy milwaukee intersection and pull the vehicle over, turn off the engine and then restart it. Nothing else will work.

I took my van to the dealer because the windows would either roll down on their own and the switch on the door worked sometimes. I purchased a battery for my key fob because the doors would not lock or unlock all the time. The dealer fixed the recall switch for the vent windows, and I was charged $4. 03, $400. 00, labor and total of $179. 56 in parts. They did not offer a loaner car while my van was being worked on. I had to pay 82. 00 for a rental. I had 3 quarters of a tank of gas when I dropped it off, and when I got the vehicle back it was a little under the 1/2 mark and no one offered to replace it. The dealer did take $200. 00 off, and I was told that they did it because I was a good customer. Well, I don't think good customers should be treated this way. The windows and mirrors do work now, however; they must have broke something else because my side doors will not lock, they changed the battery in the key fob and it still does not work. I've had problems where as the front windows would go down 1/2 way on their own. I have read where there have been numerous reports about the windows going down on their own and it would seem to me that this is were the problem stemmed from. The windows go down whenever they want to and moisture gets in side the vehicle and causes this type of problem. I called the dealership back on 3/13/2015 and no one answered and I could not leave a message. I called back on 3/15/2015 and spoke with a very nice young lade named courtney and she says they would not have a loaner until Thursday, 3/18/2015 even though they have a relationship with the enterprise rent a car company. What am I looking for?? I am expecting to be reimbursed for the $381. 55. I feel strongly that this was a factory issue and the Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealer should be responsible for all charges, including the money spent on a rental car.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received a recall notification the campaign number was not provided. However, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Bm.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the passenger door locking mechanism independently shifted on it's own for a brief period of time while driving 10 mph. The contact also state that it took numerous attempts when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhsta campaign number :14v234000 (electrical system)however, the part 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 vehicle approximate failure mileage was 63000. Kh.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system). However, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system); however, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

My van has repeatedly stopped while driving, approximately 10 times from November 2014 to January 2, 2014. I lose all power steering and brakes without warning and have to carefully get myself to the side of the road. This is a very dangerous situation and scares me especially when my family is in the van with me. In all instances I have been lucky and have only been going 20-40 mph and has been in places that I'm able to get over easily. The next time I may not be so lucky. When I get pull over I put the van in park, turn the key to off and restart with no problems. I had the van in the dealership for an entire day with no luck. They took it out several times and could not get it to recur. They did some updating on the computer system. They checked all kinds of things out and everything was coming back alright. They also could not see any codes that there was a problem. I did not have it occur again for almost 2 weeks in the shop so I thought maybe it worked, however on Jan. 2, 2014, it occurred again. This problem really concerns me especially after recently reading how often this has happened to other people with the same vehicle.

The dealership in dothan, alabama has refused to repair this recall. The excuse that they are waiting on approval and parts has been used several times. Someone has to take immediate action.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 10 mph on a bumpy road, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the key failed to start the ignition. The contact also stated that the key was difficult to remove from ignition. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Mm.

While driving on the highway in north east florida, I drove into a very heavy thunderstorm. Tried to turn on wipers and nothing happened. I was traveling in the center lane and could not move off the road. My visibility was reduced to zero. . . I could not see past the windshield. I was forced to slow down rapidly causing panic with traffic behind me. I had to drive using my 2 side mirrors to guide me and only knowing that I was in between the 2 white lane stripes. I eventually made it to the side of the road but could not proceed until the rain stopped. 2 weeks later, I was on official travel and the exact same thing happened again, almost causing an accident. The dealership service shop changed the wiper motor costing $450 on the first repair. Now they are saying that it is the "tipm, totally integrated power module", which will for the part alone cost nearly $1000. The dealership will not credit the first repair that they charged and got wrong and it has been 6 days on this repair and they still do not have the part needed. I did do some research and found that the tipm has pending lawsuits and controls many items in the vehicle that could cause a major safety issue. Recommend staying away from these vehicles with tipm issues. Recommend also that gsa get a refund on the first repair.