Wiring problems of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Seven problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2008 Grand Caravan.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2017

Took my van into jeff wyler eastgate auto mall, in batavia, OH 45103, to have the two recalls fixed on my van and when I call to check up on the progress I get told that the tipm needs replaced and they are wanting to charge me $1,337. 60 to fix it before they will even be able to fix my recalls. Both recalls are the ignition and the air bags, both of which are caused by the faulty tipm. So what are they repairing and replacing on my recalls knowing that the tipm is the main reason my van has recalls to begin with. The recall for my air bags is as follows: the airbags will either deploy at will or not deploy at all. The letter I got informing me of my recalls stated that it could be in the wiring harness or other places connecting my van to the airbags. The recall for my ignition is as follows: the airbags will either deploy at will or not deploy at all. The letter I got informing me of my recalls stated that it could be in the wiring harness or other places connecting my van to the ignition.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

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.

3 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact attempted to close the driver's window when it became stuck and smoke started to emit inside of the vehicle. The entire instrument panel illuminated, the windshield wiper activated, and the two front windows opened independently. The contact who was a certified mechanic and inspected the vehicle. The contact found the wiring harness had broken wires. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

4 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2011

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v235000 (electrical system:wiring). After the repairs were completed, the contact noticed that the wires were left exposed and deteriorated. As a result, the windows would no longer open and the doors would not unlock . The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 129,060.

5 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2011

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system:wiring recall for sliding door. Because of a few months on recall dates my vehicle has not been part of the recall ,my clips have completely broken and wires broke apart when door was opened. The complete sliding passenger door no longer works and this should be part of the recall seeing so many people has this problem. This is a big issue and should be addressed. Built with an improperly routed wire harness that may have a condition where the lower sliding door hinge bracket can make contact and wear through the wire insulation.

6 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2009

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to open the passenger rear windows, the system failed to respond. Also, the contact stated that both rear sliding doors failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 10v235000 (electrical system: wiring). The failure recurred several times after the vehicle was initially repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.

7 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2008

The contact 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contac stated that the rear liftgate opened independently while the vehicle was shut off. The contact believed the electronic key fob caused the doors to open due to friction but without depressing any buttons. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v235000 (electrical system:wiring) and was repaired. After the recall repairs were performed the electronic sliding door continued to experience failures. The contact stated that the driver side automatic sliding door would not close when depressing the key fob or while attempting to close it manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25.




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