Two problems related to engine knocking noise have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2012 Grand Caravan.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the vehicle was started, a knocking sound emerged from the engine compartment. The contact called an independent mechanic and the vehicle was towed to their facility. The mechanic diagnosed that the rod bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer (skyland Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge in ashville, north carolina) was contacted by phone. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and filed case number: 33531139. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was metallic debris in the engine. The vehicle was taken to motor village la Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (2025 s figueroa st, los angeles, CA 90007) who stated that they could do their own diagnostic test and repair the vehicle. The repair would be at the contact's expense because the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v487000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that while the parts were similar, the VIN was not included in the recall and advised the contact to return to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 110,641.