Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2010 Grand Caravan.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2018

I have had the battery and alternator replaced. A few days after the alternator was installed, the car would not start again. Nor the next day. The mechanic kept the car for two days and could not replicate it not starting. A few days later it would not start again, and it continues to not start intermittently. All diagnostics come back fine. The left sliding door works intermittenlty and the window on the same door wouldn't close, but now does. The abs/stability light was on solid, but is now off.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2017

Beginning September 2017 to December 2017 (present): multiple issues related to electrical: (1) engine stalled while driving at 30 mph (city street, driving straight), and lost power steering and brakes; (2) electrical system warning light has been coming on from September 2017 to December 2017 (present). Light often comes on when power window buttons are pressed; battery has been checked; alternator has been replaced twice (!) in December 2017 and warning light still comes on; (3) windows roll themselves down when vehicle is not running; this happened multiple times in winter and cold weather, there is no chance the window was left down by the driver; (4) head and tail lights blink when vehicle is not running; (5) rear seat power outlet not working; (6) rear defroster not working; (7) side mirror defrosters not working. Research into others with similar problems suggest defective tipm.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2016

I have had my 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan for 1 year. First the alternator went out then the key module then the transmission then the shifting harnesses cable and now the lights keep blinking on and off and the van feels like it has no power the battery was just changed a month ago. This has been the worst vehicle ever and we are scared that it is going to cause a deadly accident. The vehicle gets stuck in gears. And and now keeps shutting off and the headlights keep blinking on and off as well as all the lights in the van. If these are know issues why has there not been a total recall on all these vehicles before a deadly accident does happen. Or is it going to take someone to actually die before something is done about all the known issues the makers of these vehicles are aware of.




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