Wiring Problems of Dodge Caravan

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that there was an electrical fire in the van and the vehicle was totaled by the contact's insurance company. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was parked and the module in the backdoor ignited and melted all of the electrical wiring that were attached to the module the vehicle was taken to the dealer milford Chrysler sales 500 us-209, milford, PA 18337 (570) 409-4046 and they told the contact to call the insurance company usaa. They sent a rep who then inspected and totaled the vehicle. The contact did not agree with the amount the insurance company totaled the vehicle for. The failure mileage was 118,000. Tf.

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Fuel wiring harness is to close to exhaust caused melting of wires while going down the road. I noticed a burning smell in the cabin of Caravan. It happened approx. A mile from my house at approx 45mph and a strong odor of gas was noticeable. This is a serious issue that needs to be corrected. Vehicle began to stall coming up drive way. We still have the Caravan but have parked it. We believe when the melting occurred it caused other possible issues and are scared to have it fixed, not knowing what other issues this may have caused that we will not know until we are going down the road, it's not a risk I'm willing to take. . . Especially with gas being flammable and shortening of fuel electrical wires. That's a fire in the making, it's not worth risking our lives or anyone else's on road. I have seen several other complaints on review pages and mechanics blogs/posts. This seems to be a continuing issue that has not been addressed. I have seen that other year models were recalled due to the same issue but not the 2003 Dodge Caravan sport. Can you please investigate this matter? it could be a simple fix by moving wires away from exhaust but you are unaware that, it's a issue, until it happens. Because it not a visible harness that you can see just by raising hood. It's only when you have problems that you really get to looking and that's when you see it melted and burned with strong odor coming out from under hood when we checked it. Also catalytic converter was hot this should not be a consumer expense when it happens. Due to wires to close to exhaust it seems to be a issue for Dodge, since this is due to their fault and not the consumer, Dodge should be held accountable for cost when fuel harness wires melts and any further damage caused by the wires shortening out . This is a dangerous/serious issue that I hope can be addressed soon. . . Before a life is lost.

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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The failure occurred only after being repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained for forty-five consecutive days for further investigation. Additionally, the thermostat housing wiring harness was replaced, but the failure persisted. Prior to the recall repair, the engine would shut off if the gear lever was slightly touched. Also the key became difficult to remove from the ignition, but the recall repair corrected this issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

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Installed a curtis towing hitch and wiring harness for trailer lights, two wiring harness modules for trailer lights have gone bad after only a short time of use, curtis manuf. Says that they are experiencing this problem only with certain Dodge models and seems that mine is one of them. They said that a recall may appear dealing with the ecm and system under the heading of "tipum". I have contacted Dodge about this but they don't reply. This has been on on-going problem for about a year. Curtis manuf. Has replaced the light module unit twice. If the problem is with the car replacing light module isn't going to do a thing except keep going bad. If the problem is with curtis manuf. And they aren't owning up to it, what would be my option to proceed? thank you for any help you can provide. Also the vehicle hasn't had any issues before or now even after having two light modules for the trailer lights have gone bad, with the lights or electronics on vehicle.

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There is a recall on the rear quarter window switch that may overheat . I received the letter on Thursday and by Sunday my door caught on fire, now not only the switch must be replaced and I suppose all wiring and rest of the switches and the door interior panel should be change because of damage. I called the recall center and after two days I'm still waiting for a call with instructions as to what to do not to mention the scare me and my wife got and the expenses it will cost me because I need to rent a car until the issue is resolved.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear driver's side sliding door opened without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the left sliding door wiring and the harness needed to be replaced. In addition, the modules were updated and the fault codes were cleared. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,255.

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Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the entire instrument cluster failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the wiring harness was rusted and would need replacing. In addition, the front strut tower assembly was also found to be completely rusted. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle could not be aligned and was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Kmj.

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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number 10v235000 (electrical system:wiring), but the air bag warning light continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 85,097.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. On April 24, 2008, while driving approximately 25 mph, the check engine light on the instrument control panel illuminated, and the temperature of the vehicle increased. The contact pulled over to allow the vehicle to cool. He restarted the vehicle and drove home. The dealer instructed him to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not in driving condition and no longer covered under warranty. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The failure mileage was 91,000 and current mileage was 91,929. Updated 07/07/08. The fan relay switch was replaced twice. The dealer replaced the wiring harness. The headlight had condensation on theinside. Updated.

While driving the consumer would smelled burnt wires. Also, the interior lights would flicker intermittently. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. There was also a buzzing noise while driving.

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The consumer stated that battery acid had leaked onto the wiring harness, causing electrical failure. The dealer confirmed this problem. The manufacturer offered to pay for half of the repairs. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs yet. (11/21/05) the driver's side window intermittently failed to go up and was reported numerous times to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The reverse light had become intermittent while the vehicle was in motion. Also the fan, windows and the radio failed to operate when the a/c or defrost was turned on. This all linked to the battery dripping acid onto the wiring harness. Also, the rear driver side tire had a slow leak. The vehicle had been repaired on 10/21/05.

I own a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The air bag light is on. The cruise control and horn does not work. I've check all fuses and links. I web search revealed this is a noted problem due to a "clockspring failure".

While driving 20 mph vehicle caught on fire. There were no injuries. While driving a red light and the cruise control light illuminated. The consumer pulled onto the shoulder. The consumer added coolant thinking the vehicle may have been overheating. While the hood was open the consumer saw smoke the heard two explosions prior to seeing the fire. An inspector was hired by daimler Chrysler to inspect the vehicle. The inspector determined that the first explosion was caused by an electrical fire. The second explosion was the gas or fuel line. Nthe vehicle was totaled.

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Vehicle caught on fire inside of the engine compartment without prior warning while sitting at an intersection.

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Consumer purchased a 2002 Dodge Caravan in 2001, and drove it on a trip. While on the trip back driver side rear speaker caught on fire. Put fire out with bottled water. Consumer and husband took vehicle to the Dodge dealer in mobile alabama, and had it repaired. Dealer told consumer that the cause of the fire was defective wiring. Dealer in mobile, alabama had vehicle, and will not release it until consumer signed a statement clearing the dealer from any liability.

1996 Dodge Caravan suffers from intermittent "body control module". One of the possible symptoms of this failure is random failures of the windshield wipers. This failure is unpredictable and apparently widespread over several model years. The body control module is replaceable only at Chrysler dealers who charge over $700 to replace this module. They have contracted with some national service facilities to repair the modules (including "united radio" in syracuse NY) but these service facilites are contractually prohibited from performing repairs on modules submitted by anyone except daimler-Chrysler. This failure is dangerous and daimler/Chrysler is using it as a cash-cow instead of repairing it at no charge.

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While parked vehicle caught on fire without warning. Dealer notified.

Wiring harness is bad on vehicle. Vehicle caught on fire.

I purchased my vehicle used, and since then, the windshield wipers came on without warning, and at the oddest times. Also, my airbag light turned on and my horn stopped working because of it. Suddenly, about 3 months ago, the car started smoking. I took it to get it serviced and asked them to check the source of the smoking. The service men told me that it was because the vehicle was burning oil. I was told by other mechanics, after the fire that I describe below, that if the vehicle burns oil, the smoke would be temporary, and it would go away after it burns off. Well. . . It didn't, and this is what happened: on April 20th, I parked my car on the outdoor parking lot of the whole foods market, in glendale, CA. I heard an announcement over the PA, that there was an emergency in the south parking lot, and that everyone there should move their car. I was parked in the south lot. On the way out, a lady told me that there was a car on fire, and the fire dept was on its way. I continued on my way outside, and when I got to the parking lot, I saw that it was my vehicle. The fire did not burn through the firewall, but everything under the hood was destroyed. The fire dept from glendale, sent an arson investigator, since the car was parked and there had been some car fires in the area. Turns out, the arson investigator tells me, that the fire was caused by something electrical. The van did not overheat. Everything seemed fine, until the thing caught fire on Sunday.

Consumer states the vehicle was parked over night, when something ignited and caught fire. Consumer states it was the electrical wiring system in sliding door caught fire. Consumer states dealer is replacing door, consumer feels vehicle is not safe. Please provide any further information. Mr.

Was driving vehicle when distributor bearings seized up and caused transaxle to loosen up. Transmission then failed. Vehicle is an all wheel drive. Towed to dealership. Mechanic indicated plug on transmission canister cap had melted. This happened at 78,000 miles. Had transmission replaced with new transmission. Problem reappeared in new transmission. Had previously smelled sulfur like fumes inside vehicle. Vehicle gave big jerk , and made a loud noise before coming to a stop. Also, noticed grayish smoke in rear. At dealership, mechanic noticed plug, made of plastic, had melted like the first one.

While driving the vehicle, the instrument panel shuts off without warning and for no known reason. Dodge told us that it was a short in the wiring in the dash that caused the computer to shut down. The technicians insisted that the problem would be impossible to find, especially since it could not be replicated on demand. This has continued to happen periodically, most recently in January 2014, when the computer went out, shutting down the instrument panel and the wheels on the passenger side of the vehicle. The driver's side continued forward, which pushed the vehicle into a curb, flattening two tires and damaging those respective rims. Although no one was injured, had there been a vehicle next to the van, as opposed to a high curb, the defect in the vehicles wiring and computer would have caused a collision. There is never any warning prior to the electrical and instrument panel going out. There is no known trigger that causes this problem. It is not triggered by going over a bump, driving at any particular speed, stopping or accelerating. I wanted to report this, because a witness (who happened to be a police officer) to the most recent incident advised us that this is a known and common issue in Dodge Caravans built in the late 1990s/early 2000s.

For no apparent reason, while the van was parked in the driveway with the ignition off, it caught on fire in the engine compartment. Van had been parked for about 10 minutes before it caught on fire. The fire was put out the the fire department. Van was totalled. Please provide any further information.

While driving, all electrical functions ceased; controls, turn signals, etc. Dealer replaced a blown fuse. This happened 2 more times. Consumer's private mechanic then determined a wire under the fender was exposed and kept shorting out, blowing the fuse.

Consumer had been having electrical problems with vehicle. Vehicle has been in and out of the dealer for repair for the wiring and electrical unit 4 times. While the vehicle was in the possession of the dealer, it caught on fire.

While driving vehicle caught fire for no reason. Seems to be electrical. Owner is very concerned for safety. Vehicle was a total loss.

While driving electrical wiring went out, and lost all power on vehicle. Dealer contacted.