Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2011 Dodge Caravan

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2011 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook and a grinding noise was heard. The contact smelled a burning rubber odor when attempting to apply the brakes. The vehicle suddenly stalled. The failure occurred several times. The contact took the vehicle to the carmax dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission, tipm, alternator, and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2016

When the alternator is bad the car will go off in the midst of driving in motion on a city street. I was unable to use the hazard light or tell the cars behind me that I was in trouble, the key gets stuck in the ignition. You are just stopped wherever you are. My family could have died it cut off in the middle of the street.


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