Cruise Control Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan - part 1

When approaching a red light going slow speed and slowing down, car suddenly accelerated as if it was regaining cruise control speed, therefore slamming into the car in front of me. Pressing on break did not help. Is this a recall issue? I see others on here with same issue. I received a citation. Car was totaled. This is not right.

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While driving on the highway in a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan with cruise control engaged at the posted speed of 70mph, the cruise failed to disengage with the depression of the brake, or by trying to turn the cruise off. The accelerator was stuck; and the floor mat was checked to see if this was jamming the system. It was not. Repeated depression of brake pedal failed to disengage cruise control. Repeated attempts to shut off cruise control failed. Finally I prayed, and the cruise disengaged. Used the cruise again the next day at lower speed of 45 mph on back highway and noticed some sticking. Was able to brake and disengage at lower speed after several attempts. Have not used the cruise control again. The vehicle had less than 30,000 miles on it at the time. In both instances the vehicle was going straight.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact disengaged the cruise control without his foot on the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle continued to increase rpms independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle decelerated. As soon as he removed his foot from the brake pedal, the acceleration recurred. The contact pulled the vehicle over and turned it off for ten minutes. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. Four months later, the failure recurred without the cruise control being operated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

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Air bag indicator illuminated, cruise control did not function. Manual & dealership confirmed cruise would not work if air bag indicator is lit. Vehicle ran hot during slow speeds in hot weather. Dealership first said driver's airbag sensor & tipm were bad, & bad tipm affects all electronic components from airbags, lights, brakes, wipers, horn, windows, temp control, & more. Learned that Dodge has had widespread problems with the tipm, and did not want to chance the airbags not working, so we had to replace it even though it was not under recall. We are reporting the problem even though it did not cause a safety incident - we can not wait until *after* a potential safety incident that involved malfunctioning airbags. . . The vehicle has spent 3 wks + at the dealership, and we don't have the docs verifying the work they have completed yet. We will gladly provide the paperwork after the work is finished.

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Returning home from vacation while exiting interstate to merge with oncoming traffic at approx 60/65 mph I tapped the brake to disengage the cruise control and the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. I applied the brakes with all my force but it continued to accelerate. I was finally able to get it to the side of the road put it into park and shut the engine off. , in a few minutes I restarted the motor and the car seemed ok. We drove a short way and stopped at a hotel for the night. The next morning as we started home the vents suddenly began to blow out very hot air . Neither the heat, air or fans were on. After pushing the hvac buttons no ne of which were lighted the air suddenly stopped. I turned the air back on in a few minutes and everything worked. We drove to our dealer hendersonville cdrj and got an appt for this fri morning. The man didn't seem to have any idea of the problem. On our way home the horn started to beep intermittently for a few seconds at a time. We have not driven since then and will not until we take it back to the dealer on Friday. Xwe are a retired senior couple, my husband is disabled and this van is our only vehicle and it is frightening to have been placed in such a very dangerous situation. Hopefully the dealer will be able to identify and correct this problem.

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On April 17, driving at highway speeds the cruise control failed to cancel two separate times. Applying brakes also did not cancel the cruise control. Then, engine stalled at highway speeds on same trip two times. Several days later, engine failed to start. After several attempts the engine started. Suspect tipm failure.

Within the first few weeks of driving this leased vehicle, I reported this to the dealer. The problem was that the cruise control was popping out of cruise without any interaction from me. I've reported this every time I went in for a oil change. I have 55,000 miles on this van. So, this has been reported at least 13 times! there was a change in cruise controls after the first report. The second was a reprogram. Thew third was a reprogram. I have a lemon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this year they made me pay a $90. 00 fee for servicing this. I was reimbursed because I called the service manager and complained. But he told me that no work was performed for the problem. Driving highway or side streets at different speeds this will happen 10+ times a day. Now, my transmission has bucked and slipped a few times during the episodes. The cruise control delays (and not stops) but now enough to finally go into a gear that is in between and this clunks into a gear. Not good! I initially wanted to buy this vehicle after my lease ran out. I even placed decals all over the van advertising hurst fresh. I need this dealer that is representing the Dodge to stop giving me the look that I'm wrong in what I'm experiencing. I heard that other recalls from this manufacturer for this cruise control is being taken care of. As for the transmission, this is a true experience. Please help me as I am going to get a lawyer if this doesn't get a recall. I'll never lease another vehicle from both the dealer and maker of this vehicle. Thank you for your service!.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 60 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle's rpm reading level increased and the vehicle began to slow down while the battery warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. In addition, the cruise control failed to activate. The contact received a manufacturer's recall related to the air bags, but the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage and NHTSA campaign number were unavailable.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that upon engaging and disengaging the cruise control the brake warning lamp illuminated several times as the failure was progressing. The contact slowed down, applied the brakes and the brake warning lamp went off. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. The contact was also included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and was unable to determine when the part would become available to schedule the recall repair for months. The contact continued to randomly experience a malfunction with the cruise control feature and the brake light warning lamp flashing when the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Using cruise control: upon hitting resume, vehicle accelerated rapidly to about 10 mph more that the expected recent cruise speed, then cruise control shut off. When I turned cruise back on, the light indicated it was active, but pressing the set button made the cruise turn back off. Only after turning off the engine completely could I get cruise to work again, but once again, upon using the resume button, rapid acceleration to at least 10mph more that last cruise speed, then cruise shut down. Vehicle is currently at dealer for diagnostics. And they just reported that they can not duplicate the problem, nor do they have a solution. I asked them to contact Chrysler engineers to see if there was a suggestion, because I do not want to go through another scary unexpected acceleration episode again. Nor do I want to have to drive from indiana to south carolina with benefit of cruise control again. Another symptom is that the dte display failed to drop below 40 after the gas fuel light came on - in fact, the farther I drove with the fuel light on, the dte even advanced to 41 and 42! almost ran out of fuel because I was relying on the dte display.

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Driving down the freeway, cruise control shut off and every light on the dashboard lit up. After turning off the car for a while, things went back to normal. On a later date, I pulled into a parking lot turned off the ignition and removed the key--but the car was still running. The car finally turned off after four or five attempts to reinsert the key, turn back to run, back to off, etc. , shifting from park to drive and back. Researching online, it appears that these issues are symptoms of a faulty tipm.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the cruise control malfunctioned. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000. Pam.

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My parents bought a 2010 Dodge caravan new, and we were on a family road trip in California this month. Mileage was only at 3500 (m/l) when we left washington. It had just been serviced at the dealership before we left. Used cruise control on I-5 south through washington, oregon, and California. The cruise control was fussy and inconsistent, but functional more or less. After arriving at family member's house in CA. , never used cruise control while driving because of windy roads. On Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 (during our trip) , I was heading east on hwy. 12, west of lodi, CA. There was a long merge lane, and I was accelerating in to traffic. I was not using cruise control. As I pulled on to the highway, the accelerator pedal went out from under my foot and stuck to the floor. I put both feet on the brake, and the engine was roaring, red-lined. I remembered hearing on the news to put the vehicle in neutral, which I did. The brakes worked, and I pulled over on the shoulder of the highway. The motor was still revving, so I then turned off the engine. After several minutes of conversation with family (and prayers of thanks!!!), we continued on our way. On Thursday, June 19th, I took the van to a Dodge dealer in folsom, CA. To have the vehicle diagnosed. Mileage was at 4308 in folsom, so vehicle was basically new, but off warranty. The only thing they found was a transmission code for overheating 6 starts ago. They said everything checked out fine. I have checked a few websites, and we are not the first people to experience this accelerator problem. I am so thankful that my 80 year old mom was not driving the vehicle when this happened, or there could have been catastrophic results. I really hope Chrysler takes this seriously and finds a solution for this, before people die from this kind of incident. Scary.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at 50 mph, the horn and cruise control failed to function and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

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As I was driving on the interstate in atlanta, my vehicle abs eps bas and esp light came on. At this time I was unable to use cruise control. Now it comes on intermittently and slows my vehicle down at odd times. I have taken it to the mechanic and they say they don't see anything wrong with it. I travel a lot and would hate for this to happen to me again especially with my children with me.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, he attempted to decelerate by engaging the brakes however, the speed continued to increase without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a brake and accelerator incompatibility. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 43,731.

Around 37,000 miles, check engine light came on, shortly after purchased, light would go off and on periodically. After a several weeks light stayed on and started blinking, at this time van was vibrating and sounded like it would cut off. Dealership ended up replacing engine head under warranty. A few months later light came on again, van did not want to accelerate, dealership could not find anything wrong with van. At times van does not want to accelerate as it should. After a delay, it will accelerate, but not like it should. Around 60,000 miles, abs light and traction light have come on and cruise control will no longer work. Back hatch door of van locked while open and would not shut. The door had to be tied down from the inside in order to drive it to the dealership. Dealership says hinges have been bent. Hinges have no marks of any kind, and there has been no damage to the vehicle. There's a whole lot going wrong for a 2012 vehicle.

The contact owns 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the cruise control was set at 60 mph, the rpms increased as the vehicle independently downshifted and deactivated the cruise control assist. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 36,000. Updated 12/4/cn.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when traveling with the cruise control set at any speed, the vehicle would accelerate beyond the set speed limit. The failure was most prominent when traveling downhill and the vehicle would continue to accelerate until the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that although the failure was common, there was not a remedy available to rectify the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 34,000.

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Tl - the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle suddenly decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,200 and the current mileage was 37,800. Kmj.

I have had so many major problems with my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan! I bought it used in 2008 w/ 68k miles. At that time the transmission had already been replaced. I had to replace the entire power steering system ($2000), auto window regulator, ac blower, tires, alternator belt, water pump, etc. The engine light has been on for some time now and mechanic says misfiring spark plugs. When serviced for problem(@ 170k miles) discovered original factory sp still in. Horrible corrosion/build up, had 2 fuel system flushes. Light on again. Newest & most dangerous problems,on multiple occasions now, van has completely turned off while driving, idling, and parked. It happens randomly and unexpectedly. More frequently while at lower speeds or parked but once while I was actually driving. When it cuts off the oil light remains illuminated. The car turns right back on. 5 times while driving 25-50mph has gone into cruise control by itself, and I loose control until it decides to give it back! today, for the first time, after parking and turning car off myself, it would not restart. Ignition not responding, no noise, nothing. Tried to jump it and nothing, notices that lights and other electrical components not effected. Fortunately an observer also happened to be a mechanic, he took out the starter fuse and stuck some wires in the socket and had me turn the key, it started!!! he said that it seems there is an ignition communication problem, a. K. A. Computer problem. I have 4 kids that are always with me and this is our only vehicle. If the vehicle is dependent on the computer to function, then I have zero room for communication problems. I have reviewed all of the complaints for this make/model/year, there are multiple complaints that are similar if not identical to mine. I wonder how many complaints have to be filed before action is taken? does someone have to die first?.

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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. Severely downshifted while using cruise control while going down hill. I has to turn the cruise control off to stop the downshift.

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer states problem with cruise control/transmission the consumer stated the problem he encountered occurred while driving with the cruise control engaged. We he approached the top of a hill, the cruise control reduced speed, but instead of coasting down hill, the vehicle seemed to downshift to low gear. The cruise control would not disengage with either the brake or the cancel button. The cruise control would not disengage until the speed was less than 15 mph.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. He stated that when activating the cruise control between 25 mph - 55 mph, the engine revs up to 5,000 rpm's. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician replaced the thrust bearing. Immediately after the repair, the failure resurfaced. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician concluded that because they could not identify the cause of the failure, they could not provide a remedy. The failure mileage was 22,000. The current mileage was 24,000.

Driving on i96 near coopersville michigan, with my cruise control on. A slower vehicle was ahead of me so I had to brake to stop the cruise function. It did not dis-engage. I had to pull out in front of a faster vehicle to my left, in the fast lane and accelerate. At that point it fully accelerated. Could not stop vehicle from accelerating. Heavily applying the brake did not dis-engage the cruise control or stop the throttle from being fully engaged. Pulled vehicle to shoulder, 7,000 rpm. Turn off key to shut off. Police in coopersville witnessed the incident. Dealer currently has vehicle in ontario waiting for parts to correct problem.

I own a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, which has cruise control installed. There are two buttons on the left side of the steering wheel, engage/disengage which engages the system, and set, which sets the system on the speed selected. There are three buttons on the right side of the steering wheel, accel/resume, cancel which cancels the last setting set, and decel. About 50% of the time when I 'cancel' the last setting engaged, after 1 to 3 seconds the system will re-engage and accelerate toward the speed previously selected. It will not re-engage if the system is DE-activated by either the brake application or by pressing the disengage button.

Traveling on the interstate for a couple of continuous hours with the cruise control set at a constant speed and mild hills. When I went to press on the brake pedal on a level area of freeway the cruise control did not want to disengage. After applying very strong force to the brake pedal for a second or two (and being in shock because the vehicle was not slowing and I was fast approaching a large truck in my lane) I finally disengaged it by punching the off button on the steering column. If the cruise control had not disengaged or if traffic would have been heavier an accident may have happened at the legal speed limit of 75 mph in a remote area with all of my family aboard heading on vacation.

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When the cruise control is engaged, and I pass another vehicle, the speed of my car will drop 3-5 mph below the preset speed after I have passed the vehicle, and then will increase to the preset speed. I have contacted the manufacturer and the dealer and was told today that the manufacturer is aware of this problem but feels repairs are not necessary.

While driving with the cruise control set on 72 mph vehicle accelerated up to 94 mph. Consumer disengaged the cruise control. However, vehicle continued to accelerate. As a result, consumer turned the vehicle off, and took the key out of the ignition. The vehicle finally stopped. No impact reported.

Cruise control automatically engaged without any action taken by the driver. This has happened on two occasions in the last week.

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Throttle was stuck while traveling at hwy speed of 70 mph with cruise control engaged. Vehicle commenced to accelerate up to 80 mph before driver could gain control. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Consumer states dealer replaced speed control , manufacturer was notified.

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As I was driving on interstate 83 in york PA. , my cruise control would not disengage. It accelerated to 80 mph. When I tried to turn it off, I was unable to do so. When I applied my brakes to disengage, nothing happened. I then cancelled the cruise and turned it off, it still would not stop accelerating. At this point I was trying to apply pressure to my brakes but was still unable to stop from accelerating. I managed to get over to the break down lane and slowly put on the emergency brake, which temporarily slowed me down. I had the emergency brake all the way in, and the car started to go forward again. At that point my only other option that I could think of was to turn toward the grass embankment and go on the incline and hit a sign so that it would stop my van. It still did not stop completely. It began to accelerate again. At this point I hurried and put the car in park, and turned off the ignition. Once it was stopped my daughter and I got out of the van.

Cruise control fails to hold speed and occasionally accelerates without cause.

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Cruise control failure.