Starter Problems of Dodge Caravan

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part for the repair. The contact stated that the starter switch made a loud grinding sound. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

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Takata recall -- I have changed the alternator, starter , had the electrical box worked on by my mechanic. At this moment my vehicle does not start and hasn't started for a week. 3 years ago the vehicle stop in the middle of traffic while my daughter was driving. It would not start or turn over. , had to be pushed into a parking lot.

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Since 2013 my Dodge grand Caravan has failed to start on numerous occasions. It will work ok when suddenly you turn the key and the dash lights come on but the engine will not turn over. A Dodge dealer changed the battery but the problem has persisted. Sometimes you can turn the key to on shift into drive and back into park and it will start. Sometimes you can shift into neutral and it will start. Other times neither of these fixes work. Researching this problem shows it has long been a longterm problem with Dodge and Chrysler covering several year models. Numerous people have reported starters, batteries, tipm modules, win modules, fobs and neutral safety switkennethches (transmission range sensors) being replaced with no relief from the problem. Chrysler and Dodge dealerships are unable to diagnose the problem and correct it. It has left us stranded in both cold an hot weather sometimes with our 3 small grandchildren in the vehicle. I feel that the safety issue of this problem is something the manufacturer should be required to identify and correct.

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Several occasions prior to this, radio would not come on,and then suddenly start working, several times in the past 6 months, the car would not start right away. After waiting and several attempts it would then start. Mechanic checked and could not see anything wrong with battery,alternator or starter. Traveled to florida and the engine light came on, all systems working, but light stayed on. Went to a service station,but the light just went out,so we didn't worry. Now, in the parking lot of my sons baseball, all the electrical systems stopped working, the vehicle just shut off, I could not get it to start, it finally started and I drove it to autozone and the systems check showed again battery, alternator and starter are fine. It did start up today after sitting for a day and now the doors and tailgate are not operating. I am frustrated and nervous to drive this van. It is only 4 years old and I have read all the issues and complaints and this is a major safety issue. If the electrical system shuts down while driving, we could get in a fatal accident. I travel a lot with the children and I have great concerns now about the safety of this van. I read about the l25 recall on the win module for the 2010 Caravans. I believe this is the defect in my 2009. This is manufacturer issue and should be covered for repair.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Caravan. While putting grocery into the trunk of her vehicle, the vehicle started then stalled on its own. She was holding the keys in her hand and there were no occupants in the vehicle at the time. She also does not have a remote key starter. The failure occurred twice. While driving approximately 20 mph, the automatic door locks activated and within a few minutes while driving the alarm engaged. The manufacturer was unable to offer any assistance. No repairs were made to date. The failure mileage was 101,000. The current mileage was 102,062.

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1997 Dodge Caravan 3. 3 liter v6 with 93000 miles. Started vehicle and the starter mechanism locked onto the flywheel or failed to disengage, making a screeching noise. Turned ignition off and engine shut down but starter kept cycling engine. Removed keys from ignition and van was still attempting start by turning the engine over and over. Strong smell of burning electrical components as the starter continued to cycle engine, unabated, with keys out of ignition. Hood was popped and battery cables were disconnected shutting the starter off. The starter cranked the engine, nonstop, without keys in ignition, for approximately 10 minutes. The only way to stop this was to disconnect the battery. Upon immediate inspection of the starter it was found to be red hot. The cables/wires coming out of the starter were red hot and smell of burning plastic filled the air. The starter was removed and found to be original equipment ( with Chrysler corporation logo intact). The starter was found to be locked in the extended position and would not retract. A new starter was purchased and installed due to the original being inoperable. Old starter was turned in to pep boys in raynham, MA for core refund. There is no doubt that if the battery was not disconnected, the starter would have continued to start the engine until it eventually(starter)overheated enough to ignite the wires and start an engine fire.

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1991 Dodge Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to anti lock brake system recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated he paid for the repairs on April 20, 2006 and was charged $376. 73, even though a recall had been issued. The consumer experienced abs problems again in December 2013. The consumer stated the recall letter stated if the problem occurred again, Chrysler would cover any repairs. The dealer informed the consumer, he had to pay $112 for a diagnostic test, to see if the problem would be covered, under the recall. The dealer then informed the consumer, they didn't have the equipment to test his vehicle, due to the age. However, a few days later, the dealer informed the consumer, they had the equipment, but it would cost $336. The consumer declined the test. Also, the transmission, starter, fuel pump, ignition coil blocks , serpentine belt, pulleys, power steering pump, and radiator were all replaced. Updated 04/16/14.

My 2003 Dodge Caravan will not start, since fri. May 20,2005. It is now at supreme CO. 281-996-7888 frank found the problem to be the ignition switch. The ignition switch destroyed the starter and relay and the ignition switch can only be purchased thru the dealer. Why is a 2003 Dodge Caravan have such a problem? has such a problem been reported? why should the consumer have to pay for such defect?.

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Starter caught on fire, fire started in the alternator/ignition system, claim 18-0315-533.

The engine is just the most recent problem. We went ahead and bought the extended warranty even though it is usually never used. This time we used it numerous times. We have had problems with the electric windows, the starter has been replaced, the fuel pump, the engine head, the electronic locks currently do not work. It has just been a real lemon. We just do not know what to do. This time the engine blew and there was no clue that anything was wrong. We have been stranded several times and last night just barely made it home.

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The consumer states that the starter needed to be replaced.

Engine had leaking seals which caused exhaust manifold to leak. Fumes would come from blower (defroster) when it was turned on. There was an electrical short in engine. Also, windshield wipers were erratic & would come on or off by themselves, and having a lot of problems with starter. Gasoline leaks from the tank due to the seal failure. Inside door panel on drivers side is broken.