Seven problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2013 Grand Caravan.
The engine in the van stalled (simply shut off - did not sputter) while driving at a steady speed in traffic. Consequently the power assist for the steering and brakes failed. In that situation my physically challanged wife was completely unable to control the van. Thankfully the van rolled to a stop without hitting anyone or anything, or getting hit from behind. After putting the gear selector into "park" it restarted normally. This happened twice within 15 minutes during the same short trip home. There was no warning signs whatsover before this happened. (no check engine light, etc. ) an internet search of abundant identical Dodge Grand Caravan stalling issues indicates a very serious safety issue that the manufacturer is currently trying to evade - for far too many years, to the detriment of public safety.
Pulling onto the freeway the engine shut off and even with the key in the on position the power steering and brakes were not available. I reached about 5000 rpms when the engine shut off and there is no check engine light. The van will try to turn over for about 5 seconds aftee I stop trying to get it to start.
Tl the contact owns 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine light has illuminated therefore the vehicle was taken to kearny mesa Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram 8010 balboa Ave, san diego, CA 92111 (858) 560-7100 were the vehicle was diagnosed with a damaged cylinder head. The vehicle is not under warrantee and the manufacturer was has not been contacted. The manufacturers contact was provided to the contact 800-334-9200 ep.
Catalytic converter went out less than a month after I brought this vehicle at only 98k miles. Check engine light on couldn't get van inspected. Now the flywheel is cracked and that's going to cost me another $530. 00. I can't find any recalls but seems like a lot is wrong with this van and everything is so damn expensive.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to pick up speed numerous times causing the vehicle not to be driven over 25 mph. The computer kept randomly showing 10 dtc of which the failures have not been resolved yet. The first dealer egolf Ford of brevard (1235 asheville hwy, brevard, nc 28712, (828) 884-4151) was unable to replicate the vehicle, diagnose the vehicle and provided no test drive after they had serviced the vehicle more than 4 times. The check engine light was intermittently flashing. The vehicle was towed to skyland auto group 255 smokey park highway asheville, nc 28806, 828-667-5213 who indicated that the failure was associated with a factory failure on some vehicles of which the bolts had not been torqued properly so the manufacturer issued bulletin case # s1618000050 Nov 15 2016. The vehicle has not been repaired and the contact was uncertain if the manufacturer would provide a permanent remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 89,215. Dyd.
At just over 36000 my engine light came on, I was told that the car needed to have cylinder heads and another engine part replaced. When I went to pick the van up the check engine light was on- I was told the pcm (power control module) was bad. After approx. 10000 more miles, while driving on a local road, all of my lights appeared on my dash board- the vehicle went into some mode and I couldn't drive over 25 mph. I stopped at a local auto parts store and was told that my battery now had a bad cell, the alternator was bad- I took it to the dealership and I was again told the pcm was bad. Why is the pcm failing? an alternator and battery being bad at going at 46000 miles, just over 2 years old. I see many of the Chrysler products had recalled alternators- what about this pcm? why is continuing to fail?.
At times when you turn the air on hot air comes out or when you turn the heat on cold air will come on even after turn it off and back on or shutting the vehicle off. The suspension rattles a lot when going over bumps. The engine runs rough and idles rough usually when it is cold out or rainy but not always. Stalls at red lights and the check engine light comes on until it runs better.