general problems of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan - part 1

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the water pump was replaced. The contact stated that several months later while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to an independent mechanic where a power steering flush was performed; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic replaced the steering pump which seemed to correct the failure. The contact then stated that the whining sound returned without warning. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the valves inside the engine connected to the fuel injector were defective and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that after the diagnostic tests the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

V51 recall cause problems with power control module. Poor fuel economy trouble starting/ restarting engine not receiving power.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the engine turned over, but the vehicle failed to start. The contact became aware that the jumper ends were burned. There was no fuel entering the engine. The contact stated that the silicon on the relays needed to be replaced and the fuel pump had failed. Additionally, the driver's side window became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Dealership still cannot pinpoint exactly what is wrong but the car does not start. One time it’ll start and the next it won’t. It’s actually left me stranded in the cold because that seems to be the only time it won’t start. It’s happened to many other Grand Caravan owners too. No mechanic I’ve taken it to can solve the problem I’ve spent so much money replacing parts on this car.

Vehicle randomly dies completely like no battery connected either while parked or in motion. Then after a few moments vehicle starts like nothing is wrong. No codes no warning.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road, where he successfully restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that after the vehicle had been repaired, the vehicle would fail to start intermittently, and would only start after several attempts. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

This vehicle always fails to start in the colder weather. After a review of this condition. It has been found that the fuel pump relay does not send proper signal. This relay is a part of the totally integrated power module (tipm). When it fails to operate, the vehicle will experience long crank times. With its ignition switch style, as soon as you turn the key, the vehicle will continue to crank unless you manually turn the switch all the way back to the off position. This condition will cause the starter motor to overheat or burn up. Eventually the vehicle may start then die. Fuel delivery is too inconsistent when colder weather arises. You can't just replace a plug-in-style replacement fuel pump relay since it is a part of the whole tipm. This vehicle has not yet died in traffic or on the highway thank god. There is never any cel illumination or any stored fault codes. It started doing this the first winter I bought it. This is my second year and it's only just fall and it is acting up again. This is a known issue among these tipms that are on more than just this vehicle but many other Dodge/chryslers with this same tipm. Someone needs to take accountability for a faulty product that needs redesigned before these issues continue to affect the consumers that trust in their product. I hope that this issue is addressed and resolved before others continue to complain about vehicle faults, or even worse experience any catastrophic conditions resulting in death of consumers based on this faulty tipm, that controls most aspects of the whole vehicle.

My car was fine until one day in rain the whole dash and radio shut off and came back on repeatedly, spedometer bouncing each time. Took it to dealer/jdbyrider and "they dont know prob/happens all the time" w a very "OH well" attitude. They did nothing. I called again when car also started shutting completely off at long red lights. I was told next appt available would be 23 days! thats still 4 days away. Now in addition to dash/radio/spedometer problem the van doesnt just die at long lights, it dies if I have to stop for drive thrus, stop signs, short lights. The headlights have also started flickering very very badly. Im upset that repairs are supposed to be covered by jdbyrider and theyve had me driving this dangerous car for almost a month before trying to fix it. Im not allowed to get work done on it elsewhere or else it makes future repairs on parts not covered by jdbyrider. I have 4 kids and this car is not safe on road and im literally not allowed to get someone else to fix it if I want it to continue to be covered by jdb. Jdb blames Dodge. My car purchase was supposed to cover repairs and instead im being forced to drive 4 kids around in car dealer cant fix and they claim Dodge dont know how to either. I should have never been expected to wait almost a month for this to be addressed.

Battery light turned on and vehicle immediately shut off. Got car jump to make it home and all electrical components went hay wire - all dash lights blinking - transmission wouldn’t not shit and accelerated by itself, headlights wouldn’t go on, windows wouldn’t go down. Dodge recalled every other car model in their line for a bad alternator rapid failure, except caravan, which should absolutely be included. It’s a know issue - car shouldn’t be dying while driving with under 100k miles.

I was driving on the highway and about to increase speed from 60mph to 65mph then the vehicle shut off. I lost power steering and ability to brake I was near an exit and was able to roll into a safe spot. Vehicle would crank but not start. I contacted aaa for tow service. When aaa arrived the vehicle started. I had it towed anyway. Since the incident the vehicle starts. I am afraid to drive. I had passengers with me that night and this vehicle (engine) failure could have resulted in multiple injuries or fatalities. I purchased this vehicle from a used car dealership in October of 2020. Within a week the vehicle broke down. It would crank but not start. The used dealership had the battery replaced then the tipm and finally a bypass was performed on the fuel pump relay switch in December of 2020. I've had no issues of this nature since those repairs. Now I have another serious safety hazard issue.

Purchased van no problem mechanic gave great review following week wouldnt start mechanic said tipm is bad we had tipm rep[laced already 3 times and now its bad again this time I was with my family when van completly shut off on highway doing 70 miles a hour we have to carry a jumper battery pack with us to start van I called crysler and they informed me there is no problems with my vans tipm well thats funny google has over 45 thousand articles about these problems and nobody does anything about it till people die.

The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull off to the side of the road where she saw smoke emerging from the front of the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact opened the hood to see the fire behind the engine. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact has not notified a local dealer. The vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

I was driving on the road at about 30 mph going straight (with my wife/kids) and the car just turned off completely. There was no electrical, no propulsion, power steering went out. The electrical blinked on and off a couple times like it was trying to come back on but I had to pull over (luckily we were on a rural road) and turn the car off and back on.

While on the highway the engine began to lose power/speed. The dealer stated that the engine was losing compression in the cylinder due to a defective lifter that causes damage to the cam.

Found a puddle of oil in my driveway, took to mechanic, informed me the engine oil filter housing was broken, and he had 10 of these recently. Also told me when he contacted dealer for parts, they said this is a common occurrence, thats why they keep a lot in stock.

Van doesnt always start, taking many tries to turn over. Has been to Dodge and other mechanic several times. Been told that the tipm/ fuel pump relay is the issue. Van has shut off intermittently on the highway on two occasions.

Wireless ignition node (win) module position fails compromising the ability to start the engine with key fob. This was repaired once for 122 dollars. Three months later, dealership wants 1200 to fix it. Vehicle was stationary and tow truck was required.

I think the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan mainstreet should be recalled. The cars electrical system is always falling lights come on while im driving and won't turn off for a half hour layer no matter what I do. The air bag lights are always coming on and the transmission is failing when you shift into gear there's always a big gumping sound and the shift gets stuck in parked gear for minutes before it wants to shift into gear. I've read a lot of the same problems with this make and model car they should be recalled its dangerous.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the while putting the key into the ignition and attempting to start the engine nothing in the vehicle will operate. The contact stated that they have to turn the key a few times before the vehicle works. The contact stated that the same failure occurred intermittently. The burns motors 1300 us-83 bus, mcallen, TX 78501 where they stated that they were unable to repair the vehicle because it was not included in a unknown investigation recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Am.

Car will be in motion and loses all power without warning. Per forums I have seen this is a well known problem but there is no recall.

The horn honks and the doors lock whenever they feel like it. Scared it will lock my kids in the vehicle. It started on its own last night. We had to unhook battery of fear it would start again. The tipm is causing the vehicle to do random things it wouldnt normally do. Like shut off while operating with no notice or just not start.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the engine was turned off, the fuel pump continued to operate. As a result, the battery died. The contact stated that the traction, abs, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home after a few occurrences. The contact planned to take the vehicle to frank fletcher Dodge Jeep Chrysler (3314 stadium blvd, jonesboro, ar 72404, (870) 277-2011) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the vehicle was turned off after driving, the fuel pump continued to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

The tipm in our van has failed, it is a known and common issue for Chrysler and they refuse to acknowledge the issue or do anything to fix the issue. It causes multiple electrical system failures and ultimately renders the engine useless at random times when the relay fails. My car will no longer start due to the failure of this part, and the known issues with it.

Vehicle completely shut down while in motion - tremendous safety issue with wife and 4 kids in this vehicle. This is a highly reported issue and obvious defect in model year for this manufacturer. Vehicle has had escalating electrical issues for more than 4 years.

My van has had electrical type issues since we purchased it, but in the last couple years they have imagnified. Every issue starts with the car smoking and some sort of light coming on (engine, battery etc. . ) many times I take it in and the dash light is no longer illuminated or they can not find anything wrong with it and reset the electrical panel. I have replaced the battery numerous times, alternator three times (last time it was completely burnt out and the time before it was completely melted). Transmission lines and coolant lines. The last time my headlights were replaced the wires were charred and frayed. Last night my son was pulled over by the police because the officer noticed the car was smoking. He popped the hood to let the smoke clear (my son said the smoke had a copery taste). After it cleared the van started and drove fine. This is after having the alternator replaced (for the third time) just last week. The technicians at the shop have never seen these kinds of problems before and the guy at interstate battery said he has never seen a car deplete a battery like mine does. With all these issue being associated with the words melting, charring, smoking, it really concerns me that one day my van is going to catch on fire or blow up and this is not normal for any vehicle, but especially one that has been taken care of and maintained. I have friends with the same van and similar mileage (155,000) and they have not had any of these issues. I contacted Dodge who referred me to the NHTSA and the local dealership. Please help!!!.

I have been having problems with starting my vehicle. It wants to start but will not kick over. I have to call a tow truck and they bring it to Dodge and they continue to tell me there is nothing wrong. It starts again. This has been going on for months an finaly Dodge said it was my alternator. It was replaced and after a week the same thing has happened. It has done it a few other times but will start after a few times. The vehicle is parked.

Al encenderlo aveces no arranca tengo este problema como 7 meses y a la segundo intento prende o aveces une tercera vez medicen que ES el switch.

Tire pressure sensor light is always on, fuel pump runs after the vehicle is shut off, automatic rear doors open and close intermittently with out the push of the buttons. We have had to replace 4 batteries and 3 alternators, every time the dealership tells us this is a common issue with the tipm. Previously we have also replaced the transmission and the engine has needed repairs. Engine repairs were covered under a recall but not the transmission.

Takata recall : while driving, van would not go into gear and sent super high rpms and would not come down while braking. Have read about several of these issues with this style of vehicle. Dangerous while having kids in the vehicle on the road.

The vehicle stopped in the middle of the road as I was driving, the vehicle took a while to start at times. The vehicle would not start.

Wont start . Fuel pump doesnt run at times , no fuel no start . At times it runs & stops on road . Verry dangerous in traffic . Windows roll down by themself . Doors un lock by themself . Dealer doesnt know what is wrong I am told . The dealer says the problem may be the tipm computer but will not say for sure . But they will replace it if I want, for 1200. 00 no guarantee it will fix it . These vehicles with this type of computer should be recalled . They are a danger tothe public . When driving on road they will stop running because of fuelpump & tipm are not working correctlu .

I have reported this problem a year ago after seeing the lawsuit on Jeep cherokee and Dodge durangos. Having to replace the tpim module. I've seen several complaint about having to change the battery then the altenator then the tpim. I did all that and my vehicles electrical system still is giving me problems. The doors will not side open the air blows heat automatically when not even on and now won't even start. Problem after problem and still no recall. There has been hundreds of complaints about faulty tipm's and even a lawsuit. The dealership say's they don't know what the problem is but each person I've seen complain shares the same problem. First told it's the battery then the altenator then the tpim. Why has this not been recalled. Dodge knows this is a problem or they wouldn't have settled a lawsuit about the cherokee and the durango. This is not right at all and we need help fixing this issue ASAP.

My van is cranking but not turning over. There are several recalls for the same issue for other Dodge and Chrysler vehicles but not mine. It states when researching it's a tipm issue.

I've had my van since October 2016, 60000 miles on odometer at time of purchase. January 29 and February 1, 2017 the car has completely shut off while driving. On January 29, I was on the highway doing 65 mph. Feb 1, I was leaving my job's parking lot and later a grocery store parking lot. The lights flickered each time and the van then 'died'. It restarted when I tried.