Automatic Transmission Control Module Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and shift the vehicle into park(p); however, the vehicle was stuck in reverse(r), and failed to shift to neutral(n). The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and dtc: p1602 (pcm not programmed) and p0606 (error with pcm) were retrieved. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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The vehicle began to shake and sputter on the highway. We were lucky enough to be able to pull over safely. This could have caused a major accident on a very busy highway. The check engine light came on. Called roadside assistance and had car towed to a mechanic. The mechanic shop said there was a recall on the vehicle and I needed to take it to the dealership. The car was towed to the dealership and the dealership said while there is a "general" recall, the recall was VIN number specific and my VIN number was not included. The recall number is 18v-524 related to the pcm voltage. This is a known defect but Dodge did not include all VIN numbers. The recall needs to be expanded to include this vehicle.

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The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the traction control, abs, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact reset the pcm; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

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The van's engine shutdown while my wife was driving the van at night and barely had enough time to pull to the side of the road before losing control of steering. She had just made a right turn onto the highway. Towed the van to a local dealer and found the issue to be the diode on the alternator failing causing electrical feedback to the powertrain control module (pcm). So had to spend a lot of money to have the alternator and pcm replaced. I am aware other vehicle lines of 2011 have a recall for this specific issue and am unsure why the Dodge Grand Caravan is not on the list. There needs to be an investigation and have this vehicle added to the recall.

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While driving at a steady speed of about 25 mph, the transmission suddenly dropped to low gear reading '1' on the console. The engine raced. Later in the day this time at 35 mph the car did the same thing. Both instances caused car to shudder scared the driver. To get it back working right, she found she had to get off the road to put it into neutral, then back into gear. This creates a hazardous condition when moving in the flow of traffic. After this, the car was taken to a transmission shop for service. The shop was not able to duplicate the problem and no error codes were present. The shop recommended updating the flash memory in the transmission control module. This was done on 6/6/18 at the burlington Dodge dealer.

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At 46,000 miles tipm had to be reprogrammed after fuel pump failure due to relay. Repair cost was over $2300. 00. Now at 62,900 mile the alternator burned out and pcm has to be replaced and reprogrammed.

Over the past 5 months, vehicle disengaging from park and into drive is clunky. Recently on a highway (vehicle in motion with children in the car), transmission would not shift out of 2nd/3rd. Vehicle was parked the rest of the day. Next morning it seemed to drive fine. Later same day shifting issue returned. Took it to a transmission specialist for diagnostic. Took it to the dealer. Vehicle is just over 100k miles (no longer under warranty). The solenoid pack was replaced. Vehicle was purchased new with 14 miles. Pcm was recalled at 24k. Left side cylinder head replaced at 33k.

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Engine started missing, vibrations from engine. Diagnosis electrical fault. Wiring harness brittle form harness being placed on, over and next, snaked around exhaust manifold, causing premature wiring failure. Fuel injector wiring harness unshielded in side of intake manifold / plenum. Wiring harness poorly shielded. This is a deliberate, intentional design / engineering to snake wiring harness around exhaust manifold. Causing wiring harness failure. Using sub-standard wiring components and not using shielding to cause pre-mature failure. Installing pcm (computer) in wheel well for pre-mature failure exposed to salt, road debris, water, etc. Pcm installed in open area of vehicle prone to failure. Consequential safety issues.

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The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the transmission control module had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Updated 4/22/cn updated 04/28/2014.

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I bought my Grand Caravan brand new. It is a 2010, I bought in 2011. I have had multiple issues with it. Over the weekend, the traction control came on (perfectly dry roads), the car stalled, I lost power steering, and it wouldn't move until I stopped, put the car in park, and restarted it. This has happened four times now. I took it in for service this morning. I was told they would run diagnostics. If the diagnostics showed it to be a powertrain issue, it would be covered. If not, I would have to pay for diagnostics. After they ran diagnostics, they think it is the pcm. However, they won't fix it because they can't prove it is nothing else or duplicate the problem. They also still charged me for the diagnostics because they can't say for 100% it is the pcm. They told me I would have to continue to drive the car until it happened regularly and I would probably wreck the car in the process. I told them to expect a lawsuit if that happens.

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While entering a interstate hyway, our new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (less than 100 miles) stalled and lost all power. After almost being rear ended due to lack of power and due to her skilled driving, my wife was able to get the car on the side of the road. The van was unable to restart and had to be towed to dealer where it had been purchased only 6 days eariler. According to the dealer, there was a failure of the powertrain control module (pcm). Due to this failure, there was no limp mode of reduced power to keep the vehicle running for better control. Due to the repair being a warranty repair, the dealership kept the defective part.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle began to down shift and lunge forward. When the accelerator pedal was engaged the vehicle currently does not increase in speed. The contact had to quickly react because of the traffic behind the vehicle and drive onto the emergency lane and shut to the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle and it began to function normally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure. Immediately after the contact drove away from the dealer the failure recurred. The contact drove onto the emergency lane over to the side of the road and the check engine light came on. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer ran a diagnostic test and a faulty transmission control module is what's causing the vehicle to suddenly down shift and jerk. The failure mileage was 200.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair. After the repair was made, the mechanic stated that the pcm electrical board was failing, which could cause the vehicle to fail at anytime. The contact called Dodge customer service and was given the run around. Three weeks after the repair was performed, while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power and was towed to his residence. He jumped the battery and was able to restart the vehicle. He was informed that the only way to correct the failure would be to replace the entire electrical board. The vehicle is currently still at his home. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 98,200 and failure mileage was 97,000.

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2004 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt v6-3. 8l with appx 24,000 miles rough idle condition while stopped when transmission is in drive that multiple dealers cannot duplicate with computers, but can duplicate when sitting in the automobile. One service manager stated that the problem exists on all 2004 Grand Caravans with the 3. 8l engine. Spark plugs and wires have been replaced, and pcm has been flashed to no available. If the problem is so common, then why isn't their a recall on this?.

Well my van all of a sudden decides , no reverse, and then limp mode, and engine light on. Cant get past 30 miles hr, my vehicle un safe to drive, so I guess transmission or transmission control modular going bad or power train module. The 2 dealers I went to the first didn't scan for code they just said you need a new tranny, b/c of no reverse then open day my reverse came back and no limp mode, so that even made me wonder I need a tranny but now it works, except it start to like maybe shudder, not sure. Well the other dealer charge me 80. 00 came back and said they didn't know they would try change filter and update software, and I seen the codes 1790-1791- and I said I just cant you just reprogram it to see if it works and they gave me the run around and said no there no update that can be done or no bullentins for my vehicle and I said yes there is I read on the computer and they go we don't have them. So I see a lot of the tcm and pcm going bad and they wont take care of the problem and if it is a transmission issue then how can one go bad if you have it service right. So I decided not to fix it b/c I no they lying and they didn't want to fix it or take care of it b/c all they offer was and filter change and then at the end the guy goes OH I wouldn't want to put money in that and it don't work, why don't you just but a tranny. This is sad you cant find no one honest to tell someone what wrong with the van but want to say this and that and no properly diag or do and only give you partial the truth, why would you say to a customer that it might fix it we can re program it after the fluid change at 350. 00 and instead of reprogram to see and then say they cant sound like a dishonest person, also if they diag then they should know what the problem is, so they decide to take me a ride. I lost 80. 00 but not 350. 00.

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The check engine light came on. I had it checked and was told that it is a computer failure. (pcm has failure. ) the van only has 59,000 miles on it. The Dodge dealership says pcm is not covered under warranty and there is a $900 charge for replacement. The van has been serviced regularly and I feel that something this essential and expensive should not go out on a van this age with this mileage.

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan has excessive rust eating away at the inner strut plate on the driver's side of the vehicle. The dealer's technician was replacing the transmission control module when he noticed that there was excessive rust on strut plate.

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On 6/18/03, vehicle stalled without warning while driving. Dealer diagnosed problem with control module and replaced. The next day, vehicle stalled again while driving.

Automatic transaxle: within the first 5, 000 miles I complained to the dealer about a "jump" in the tranmission. I was advised by the salesperson and service department that is was normal. After driving other 2000 Grand Caravans, I noticed it to be the same. Within the following 10, 000 miles the jump still existed and progressively got worse. I again returned to the dealer and again was advised it was normal. After a total of 36, 000 miles, the transmission died. I now have to pay out of pocket for reapirs and want other consumers to know that the transmission sensors and powertrain control modules (pcm) are faulty and could cause injuries if not checked or replaced. A "jumpy" transmission could cause a vehicle to accel or decel out of control. My neighbor's 2000 Grand Caravan transmission sensor powertrain control module (pcm) went out after 15, 000 miles and had to get it replaced. It was not under warranty. He had to pay for the repair out of pocket.

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I experienced complete tire traction failure using my Dodge grand caravan equipped with the pirelli tires described herein. The tires were purchased 6/27/00 from lawrence hill getty in huntington, NY. I had asked for all weather tires. On December 31, 2000, and then again on Jan 1, 2001, I experinced no traction on the tires, and slid purposefully on two separate occasions into snowbanks, the first time to avoid hitting a car in front of me while travelling with my family of five, and then again to avoid sliding into a blind interesection. I brought the car into a goodyear dealer on 1/1/01, and bought goodyear aquatread 3's. The car handles admirably with these tires. I have contacted the pirelli manufacturer who stated that these tires are rated summer tires. I am shocked that any tire company would put any driver needlessly in danger by putting summer rated tires in an allweather situation, especially when I specifically asked for all-weather tires. The company offered an unacceptable remedy. I am reporting these incidents to you to attempt to deter pirelli from this misleading and potentially fraudulent practice. I was travelling no more than 10-15 miles per hour, allowing plenty of time and distance to stop. I also ride motorcycles and am very aware of road surface, stopping distances, and alternative avenues of escape. It was this experience that kept me from critically or otherwise injuring my family or another family while relying to my detriment on the reputation of the pirelli tire company in providing proper tires in my area. The company is apparently looking to divert any responsibility for their product. Are there any other reports of pirelli tire failure that I may see? thank you in advance. (tiresize: 215/65 16)( dot number: tire size: 215/65 16 ).

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Consumer was driving at 60-65mph on freeway and switching lanes when transmission slipped , rpm's went over 3000, transmission was stuck in 1st gear. Dealer told consumer that sensor needed to be replaced.