Ignition Switch problems of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

While in motion, the van will completely lose power for no apparent reason. There are no warnings, strange sounds or any indicator that it is about to shut off. The car just shuts off--the power steering is gone, I can't accelerate or keep moving at constant speed. The car is completely off and control is barely possible. It can happen anywhere, including at stop signs, driving along the road, the middle of an intersection, which makes it a severe safety issue. Once it is in park, it can be restarted, usually aided by pumping the gas, and then it goes on as if nothing happened. However, shifting into park isn't always an option when you are driving in the middle of the road. The check engine light does not come on, so no error code is produced. It has been taken to a dealership service center twice, but the problem is intermittent and cannot be duplicated easily, so they don't know what to fix, tell us nothing is wrong and send us on our way. It is alarming that they don't give more urgency to finding a source, considering that the car turns off while driving. Our ignition switch/key have been replaced after the recall, which we were hoping was the cause of the problem, but it was not. It is still occurring. I have done an internet search and it seems that this problem is not unique to me. Other drivers are experiencing the same issue. Minivans often carry children in them. If this problem were to occur in a busy intersection, the results could be devastating. I urge you to seek a solution/source to this problem quickly! I wish we could simply go buy a new car to keep our family safe, but unfortunately, that isn't our reality, as we are still working to pay off this one, so we are hoping the problem will be researched and resolved promptly. You are welcome to use our van to do so!.

I am the operations manager for a livery service on cape cod that uses Dodge and Chrysler minivans for public transportation service. I've been trying to get the parts for the ignition switch recall since June 2015, and my local dealer keeps telling me the parts are not available. Fca keeps sending me notices, and I find it disgusting that anyone should wait over nine months for the parts for this vital recall. Fca should be ashamed of themselves for not making these parts available in a timely manner.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000(electrical system: ignition switch); 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 the failure.

'takata recall' once the car was parked and ready to turn off the ignition switch wouldn't let the key go . The car was parked on the street and when I went to go turn it on it wouldnt turn on the ignition switch was locked.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the ignition switch are very lose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the part for the repair were not available. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. All warning lights and interior lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed to 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 failure. The failure mileage was 137,000. Oo.

I received a safety recall for my vehicle (ignition switch) earlier this summer, around June. I called my dealer and they said they can not get the parts. I emailed recalls. Mopar. Com and they said the dealer should be able to get the parts. I called back to the dealer and they said go to another dealer which I would have to find one myself. Basically they did not want to know about it. Keller Dodge in lititz, PA is my dealer. Yesterday the ignition switch which had been giving me trouble failed altogether leaving my vehicle inoperable and not at home. Note: I could not enter a date in the space above - 08/20/2015.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While accessing the key in the ignition switch, the ignition switch failed to function. The contact received a recall 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 unknown.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that it took several attempts to remove the key out of the ignition switch without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. 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 approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while park, the vehicle was unable to start. In addition, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The contact received a notification of campaign number: 14v373000(air bags, electrical system) however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Jo.

While driving the vehicle, the engine stopped while making a right turn. The vehicle could not be steered and braking was difficult. Once the vehicle was brought to a stop, the engine was restarted and continued without fail. This is the second time in two weeks that this failure has occurred. It is related to the recent recall notice. I am very unhappy with Chrysler as, after calling them, we were told that there is no plan yet for the fix. We can certainly do the fix ourselves, but at our cost. When calling the dealership to get the new ignition switch, we were told that there is only one in the entire state and it may be difficult to get that part. This is a safety issue and could easily have caused an accident, had another car been coming around the corner.

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to replacement key not available to complete ignition switch recall. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled, due to a faulty ignition.

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice regarding ignition switch. The consumer also stated the recall repair, that was performed on the door, did not rectify the problem. The door is still inoperative.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly loose all power and shut off. The contact indicated that the failure would occur after driving over a bump in the road or when the vehicle experienced a suddenly jolt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that failure was due to a faulty ignition switch but parts needed to repair the failure was not available. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 14v373000 (electrical system) was received in September 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer 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 failure mileage was 102,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph over a bump, the key moved into the accessory position and released from the ignition switch as the engine turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed to perform 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Week after week I wait to have the recall work done on my vehicle, and the local dealership repeatedly explains that the replacement parts are unavailable from the maker. Chrysler corporate offices confirmed that the parts are unavailable and that there is a long list of people waiting for their parts. With this extremely unsafe condition of the ignition switch cutting off and the steering wheel locking and lack of power breaks, it is hard to believe that Chrysler has spent nearly a year since the initial complaint and still cannot correct the issue. The recall is out, but it is impossible to get the problem fixed because they are not supplying parts to their dealerships.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the ignition switch was turned to the off position, the key was difficult to remove. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while in park, the key failed to eject from the ignition switch and remained in the accessory position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the key was loose when inserted in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. Two dealers were contacted where the recall part was not available as a result the vehicle was placed on awaiting list. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off, the key failed to disengage from the ignition switch. In addition, the contact stated that when the spare key was put into the ignition, the bad key warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition needed to be lubricated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the driver was unable to turn the key to start the engine and the steering wheel remained in the locked position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. The contact indicated that the notice for NHTSA campaign number 11v139000(electrical systems) was received in April 2014. After taking the vehicle to the dealer for the failure listed in the recall the contact was informed that the parts needed to provide the remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. Pam.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving over an uneven road surface approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted immediately and resumed in operation. The failure recurred four times when encountering a small bump in the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.