Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Dodge Caravan - part 1

Started the vehicle one morning and drove up to a stop sign. I was in a city street making a left turn. Saw clear from both directions of any traffic. Accelerated and the bas,esp light, and traction light came on. At this point the vehicle wanted to stall, lost power, and steering became difficult. Stopped the vehicle and restarted the engine and accelerated again to about 20 mph and the vehicle repeated the stalling and hesitated to accelerate, once above 30 mph all lights continued on and the vehicle kept driving accordingly. Every time the vehicle is started up and drove from that date of Jan. 26,2021 the vehicle malfunctioning continues. I find this to be a severe mechanical problem and a danger to me, my family, and the public.

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Driving down a crowded interstate and the dash cluster started going crazy then stopped working. Mechanic said it was a kniwn wiring issue with the cluster and anti theft device.

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Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Caravan. While driving 60 mph approaching an intersection, the vehicle accelerated without warning when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the failure went away. The vehicle was taken to Dodge of burnsville (12101 hwy 35 w s, burnsville, mn 55337, (952) 894-9000) for diagnostic testing, but no failure could be found. The dealer informed the contact that they would update the computer software; however, the failure could recur. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 10,350.

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~tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge grand Caravan. The contact stated that their vehicle was after being filled with gas, they attempted to accelerate onto the hesitate the vehicle hesitated before picking up speed. The vehicle's failure began to occur within approximately 2 minutes of starting the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (mountain valley motors, inc. 7535 appalachian hwy, blue ridge, GA 30513; (706) 516-1053) who informed them that the check valve failed and needed to be replaced, therefore, the entire tank needed to be replaced due to where the valve is located. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case number. The manufacturer informed the contact that their vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

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I was sitting in traffic waiting for the red light to turn green. My right foot slipped off the brake and the van immediately lunged forward. I stepped on the brake ASAP, but the car sitting in front of me was hit in the rear. I have no idea why this rental vehicle lunged forward quickly for no reason. I researched other incidents with this same make and model vehicle and found lots of incidents that were very similar. Some surged in speed for no reason and some lunged forward for no reason; as well as many other scenario's that were similar. Some say it relates to a problem with the tipm and fuel pump and other reasons were cited.

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Driving on the interstate when dash board lights started to flicker on and off, the engine stalled for a few second, but did not lose power. What going on, why is this happening.

After jim riehl's friendly Chrysler in warren michigan replaced my tipm module for a faulty light problem my van would not decelerate when I took my foot off the accelerator pedal. Thank god it slowed down when I applied the brakes. There are other fault lights on the instrument cluster and I am going back to the dealer to seek a resolution. It was 3am and raining to make matters worse. What were they thinking releasing a defective van back on the roads?.

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While turning into a parking space I touched break and the van accelerated to full throttle. The van jumped the curb and was heading toward 3 people, I turned the steering wheel enough to hit a light pole instead of them. The van quit racing for a few seconds and then revved up again. The light pole fell and I was again headed toward the people. I put both feet on the break and was able to stop the van, but not before hitting the people. Luckily they were just bruised because I just bumped them and didn't run over them. This all happened in a matter of seconds. I almost killed some people and no longer have transportation because the van was totaled.

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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle accelerated and the abs brake system failed to engage. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact shifted the vehicle to a lower gear in order to slow the vehicle down. The contact was forced to place the vehicle in reverse gear in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and turned off. When the contact restarted the vehicle the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but did not provide a remedy. A local mechanic diagnosed the failure and confirmed that it was an abs hydraulic control failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000. The VIN was not provided.

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As I was driving from the airport, before I just was about to get on the expressway, my speedometer was indicating that I was driving 90 miles per hour when I know for a fact that I was maintaining a speed of 35 miles per hour (keeping with the flow of other vehicles). My dashboard was a mass array of flashing lights. Speedometer was erratic going from 20 to 90. I then suddenly realized that my electrical windows failed to work as well as my doorlocks. I did not know what was happening nor what to expect. I was just praying that I would get home safely. This has happened since then with the speedometer (pretty scary). However, my electric door locks and windows fail to operate since that time. They're dead! nada, zilch! . I purchase this vehicle in illinois and am so sorry that I did. My brakes locked up and my left rear tire was ruined from the tow onto the flatbed, where it was towed to my mechanic. This vehicle has some severe electrical problems.

I was driving to work and the van started speeding up and I was going almost 50 mph, I turned the key off, pulled over to safety and stopped. The smell was very strong. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and I was told could not duplicate concern.

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I purchased a new van on July 5, 2013. On July 8, 2013, I drove 4 miles, and stopped at a red light. I accelerated to approx. 40 mph, when suddenly the van shifted to the right momentarily, upon which I regained control immediately. Suddenly, the van jolted right again, jumped the curb, climbed an embankment, and would not stop accelerating. I kept pushing the emc controls forward. . . . But it would not stop the vehicle. It is not that the vehicle kept accelerating, but rather, the vehicle would not stop accelerating. As a result, the vehicle only stopped when I crashed through a large evergreen tree (front right passenger area). The van continued to accelerate until I ran head first into a hardware store, which ultimately stopped the vehicle. There was an analysis performed, and I expressed great concern over the lack of information disclosed in the report. The accident occurred on July 8, 2013. Today is December 31, 2013, and I cannot believe that it is taking this long to replace a new van. There was information discovered from the initial mechanic who received the van after the accident, inclusive of photographs, who was told by adjusters to withhold and not disclose the noted information. This concerns me greatly. I do not want another person to endure what I endured, or worse, an innocent person hurt by equipment, or installation of equipment, that may cause a driver not to have control over his/her vehicle. In the report, the specialist used language indicating that the driver "lost control over the vehicle. " that is a completely erroneous statement. A thorough investigation needs to be engaged to determine why an experienced driver, who has an excess of 13 years driving experience with emc/aevit controls was placed in a perilous situation, where the braking system would not stop the vehicle, and the van continued to accelerate, until impact.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to surge in a jerking motion. The speedometer reading also fluctuated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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On several occasions the van has shut off when driving. I have to go to the side of the road to a complete stop and then restart the van. I have had it in to several mechanics to try to find out what the issue is and have been told to bring it in when it happens again, which always seems to be when I am on the highway or after hours. I received a recall notice for this issue (l25/NHTSA 14v-373) and have called the dealer several times and was told the part was not available and they would call me as soon as it became available. The last time I called I was told they no longer are making the part of this year vehicle. My question is, that if I have an accident and am injured or killed because this issue has been unresolved who should I let my family know to contact, for damages? I don't feel we should be forced to buy a different vehicle just because the corporation has failed to make sure this vehicle is safe. Please advise.

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I was backing out of a parking space in 2012, when the brakes completely failed, I had to put my vehicle into gear in order for it to stop. Even though I was only going 5 mph or less, I was on a downhill slope. There wasn't an accident nor any damage, so I don't have that to report. The van was taken to towbin Dodge in henderson, nv that weekend I believe and I was told that the recall defect had been fixed. However, the horn, airbag light and abs still do not work. My VIN #1b4gp45l7wb761901, my question is this. If the recall problem is still defective even though it's been repaired, what am I supposed to do?.

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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The contact noticed that the accelerator pedal was detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle by depressing the medal part that was connected to the pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the pedal would have to be replaced but the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. She stated while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to speeds of 40 mph. The contact forcefully applied the brakes unto the vehicle decreased in speed. The manufacturer filed a claim and advised that someone would contact her to further assess the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was it repaired. The failure and current mileages were 59,840.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that after starting the ignition, the vehicle would make a loud sound and the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic throttle control was defective and needed to be serviced. The vehicle was serviced however, the remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 97,280.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact was parked on an incline. She started the ignition the gear was shifted into reverse. The driver heard a loud noise coming from the outside of the vehicle. Suddenly there was an unintended surge which resulted in the vehicle crashing into a wall. The driver sustained minor injuries to the neck. The vehicle had moderate damages. The police was not called to the scene. The vehicle was coasted to a nearby independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the cv joint. The vehicle has not been repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 13,093. Bl.

Have to stomp on gas pedel to unstick it after using cruise contol the 2005 crysler town & country at my church has the same problem.

When starting my 2001 Dodge Caravan sport, the speedometer bounces around and "flips" back behind the piece that is underthe 0 mph, preventing the speedometer from working. It is an imtermittent problem that has become increasingling worse in the last 3 weeks (3 times). The first couple of times I could hit on the dash when the car was off and it would "reset" and work fine, but this does not always work so when I'm driving I can't tell how fast I'm going. No injuries or tickets yet-I haven't been able to take in to be looked at while this was occuring so I could get it fixed. I have also had problems with the driver side window (power) getting stuck down (2 times in last 3 months). I have also had a "rattleing" noise that occurs when I'm driving at a steady 45 mph under the front end. I had a dealer "fix" it under my extended warranty, but it started doing it again after about a week. I have not been able to take it back in to be looked at.

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Vehicle lunged forward. I was unable to control speed due to lunging and stalling. Does this with or without the air condition on and only upon acceleration. Does not matter if it is on an incline or not-always upon acceleration. Very unsafe and I am very worried as I travel alone with a toddler in this daily.

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While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. The driver was able to restart the vehicle, and drove to dealer. The mechanic noticed that the idle control sensor needed to be replaced.

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Vehicle was parked in the driveway and without warning vehicle rolled backwards, hitting a nearby tree. Consumer has contacted dealership.

While in the driveway the vehicle was in park, the key was taken out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled backwards. The owner of the vehicle had gotten back into the vehicle and applied the brakes, then the vehicle was placed into reverse, there was a loud noise. The owner then placed the vehicle into drive and the vehicle immediately accelerated, went into the garage, and hit the washer and dryer. Owner stated there was no way to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.

It is an intermittent problem. The speedometer gets stuck on a number but the car is still going faster or slower than shown on the display. It stays stuck for a few minutes when it happens. I try not accelerate and even apply the brake, however, the needle remains stuck. Then it eventually goes back to normal. It just recently happened again, so I was checking to see if a recall was issued for this problem. It was investigated as I see here, however, it was not recalled. This is a defect. I am sure, not positive that other people are having the same problem with their Caravans. Note, automobile stills accelerates and slows but the actual speed is not known because the needle is stuck.

Consumer placed vehicle in reverse and vehicle took off backward, hitting a truck. Dealership was aware of problem.

When driving vehicle will have trouble accelerateing, and then will shut off. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find the cause.

Consumer was parked in driveway in the park position, while turning the ignition, still in park, the car took off in reverse down the driveway across the alley and landed in the neighbors pool.

Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and came to a off ramp, he stopped at t stop sign and made right turn into traffic. Roared and surged into traffic. Had foot on brakes, and the vehicle continued to go. Had to shut vehicle off. Dealership was aware of the problem. In first incident vehicle ran into a tree. There were injuries.

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When entering a highway my van accelerated so fast and made a roaring noise. I tried to brake but it kept accelerating. I put the gear in neutral (noise even louder) and pulled off the highway. I turned the van off and tried to restart it but it would not start. I made several phone calls and after about 10 minutes I got it to start. This has not happened again but I would like to know what would have caused this to happen. Had someone been in front of me there would have been no way for me to have avoided an accident.

Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and vehicle started picking speed and landed in a ditch. Driver had to turn vehicle off. Brakes burned up and vehicle had to be towed. Nothing was being done, and consumer will talk with a lawyer.

Once at a stop vehicle starts to race, dealer was contacted. Consumer took vehicle in for a oil change, while vehicle was up on grease rack, engine started to race, came off the rack. Consumer states that on 24-Jul-2001 dealers reported it as a surging problem and replaced the ais motor, this has not stopped the racing of the motor. The vehicle is equipped for the handicapped and she is a paraplegic in a wheelchair, concerned about her safety.

Consumer put speed control on average control and vehicle went down to down hill like there was not a smooth speed. Dealership was aware of problem. The vehicle down shifted three times and the consumer was scared it could cause accident.