Five problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2009 Grand Caravan.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the ignition key turned from drive to the accessory mode independently. The failure recurred two times. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were not available to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer determined that the ignition cylinder would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,579.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the ignition key, which was equipped with a remote to lock and unlock the vehicle, was defective and would not start the vehicle. The dealer replaced the key. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs. The failure and current mileages were 67,311.
The events leading up to the failure = while vehicle in motion engine lost complete power and died on street---the failure how often it occurs = one time--- its consequences = towed to dealer for repairs---additional problems with the vehicle = 1-while Dodge caravan was in motionon the streetDodge caravan engine power was totally lostDodge caravan came to a stop while holding the brake pedal down very hard! 2-transmission shift lever stuck in park with engine running - I could not move gearshift lever to drive- I had to turn off ignition and start engine again. 3-intermittent electrical operation of left and right sliding doors to open or close. 4-intermittent transmission jumps and a clunk noise at approximately 21 miles per hour speed. *(on 04-06-2010 vehicle bought in for same problem). 5-security system head and taillights do-not flash when car is armed or unarmed. 6-intermittent low tire pressure light symbol intermittently goes on/off or stays on . 7-engine idles high. 8-very low gas mileage. Approximately 12 miles city and 14 miles highway per 18 gallon tank = approximately 240 miles per tank-----vehicle id [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Problem mentioned in safety recall 11v139000 happens with 2009 Grand Caravan manufactured in August 2009. Fobik is loose and car will turn off if on bumpy road or wallet is attached to key ring. Has happened more than once.