Ignition Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan - part 1

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle did not start as intended. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally and then stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that electrical tape was placed on the tip of the key fob to allow the extra space where the key fob and key fob ignition were not touching. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated the key fob remained stuck in the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown component on the dashboard to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that she turned off the vehicle and left the ignition key in the ignition switch; however, the radio light and unknown instrument panel lights remained illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start and the contact had to manipulate the ignition switch for the vehicle to restart. The contact called zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of plainwell (1186 m-89, plainwell, mi 49080, (269) 685-5800) and was informed that the failure may be caused by the win module. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl the contact called on behalf of his son who owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to burdick Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram located at 5885 cir dr e #335, cicero, NY 13039, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,139.

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Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a win module was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 67,000.

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to ignition shutting down while driving.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the key was turned to the off position, the engine remained activated. The contact stated that in order for the engine to shut off, the battery needed to be disconnected. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,933.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the ignition key turned from drive to the accessory mode independently. The failure recurred two times. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were not available to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer determined that the ignition cylinder would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,579.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge caravan. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to turn off with the key in the ignition. The vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they performed the recall repairs but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.

Prior to 9/6/2012, engine light came on for what the dealer said no reason. Then on 9/6/2012, van broke and would not start. It appeared as if stuck in all gears and I was told this was an electrical problem. There is a recall on this type/year of van for electrical problems, recall #11v139000;however, no recall shows up for my van VIN #. I don't feel this vehicle is safe. The dealer has had my vehicle for a week now along with another one same make and model/year that they are having the same issue. There is a definite problem with this model vehicle. My vehicle is still not repaired or exact problem diagnosed. Yet, they expect me to drive it again when I get it back. These electrical issues need to be further evaluated. Yes my van was in a parking lot but that was lucky. Please look into this further. The dealer don't even understand the problem on these 2 Grand Caravans per our last conversation we had today.

After approximately 30 minutes of operation at 50mph my entire dash light warning system light up & then went dark. The vehicle engine died. As I was slowly coasting to a stop, the lights & vehicle spontaneously came back on & resumed normal operation. A check of the diagnostic codes recorded no incident & I cannot recreate the failure. About 2 weeks after that incident, I started my engine, began to reverse out of a parking spot, when the a/c unit stopped blowing & lights went out, clock & dash went dark. I pulled back into the spot, parked, turned off the ignition & restarted the vehicle, and the a/c, radio, panel has worked fine ever since. Still no codes reported during a diagnostic. Someone is going to get killed driving the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan! all the while, the manufacture denies that there is a problem with their vehicles. I purchased this vehicle new, this isn't the first time I've had problems with this vehicle. I am fastidious about service & maintenance of my vehicle, and have the receipts to prove it.

Rear passenger wheel gets extremely hot while driving. It appears that the caliper may be locking up. The rear wheel on the driver side also makes a high pitched whine, which is intermittent and usually goes away by tapping the brake pedal. We took it to the dealer and they said we needed a rear brake job. However, I believe this is due to defective calipers which are not releasing the pads from the rotors. The rear brakes on every car I have owned always last significantly longer than the front. The fact that the rear pads are worn excessively while front are not indicates a defect in the rear brake assembly. The ignition was repaired as part of a recall. However, after starting the car, the key does not return to the "on" position. This allows the car to run and be driven, however none of my lights or directionals work. I can wiggle the key to get it into the correct position, but sometimes it is not obvious that the key is in the wrong position. This results in me driving without headlights in the rain and thinking that I am signaling properly in turns when in fact everything is off.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA recall campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition); however, after the repair was performed the ignition key fractured when inserted into the ignition cylinder. The failure occurred six times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 07/06/12.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number:11v139000 (electrical system:ignition), the turn signals, windshield wipers and the power windows failed intermittently. The contact stated the failures were non-existent prior to having the recall remedy performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 7,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the ignition key, which was equipped with a remote to lock and unlock the vehicle, was defective and would not start the vehicle. The dealer replaced the key. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs. The failure and current mileages were 67,311.

While driving, the left headlamp stopped working. It started working again a few minutes later, and has continued to turn on and off for no apparent reason. High beams work ok. The same problem occurred with two different bulbs. When the ignition is off, I can turn on the headlights, but the left light has a slight delay turning on. When I turn the ignition on, the left headlight goes out. I cannot find any relays or fuses for the headlights. Two mechanics have looked at the problem, and have not been able to fix it. This seems to be a common problem on the web, but I can't find any solutions.

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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice concerning frequency operated button ignition key the consumer was informed, the parts were not available to fix the recall, even though he received a recall letter in the mail.

Power door locks failure!!! this problem started a month ago when the power-locks just quit working. So I followed the instructions in the car manual where you can reprogram the locks by switching the ignition key 4 times ending in the off position and then after 10 seconds turn the door lock on, a chime will sound, it did but locks still do not work. I thought it might be a fuse so I removed the iod fuse and put it back in 5 sec. The locks started to work again. This lasted about 2 or 3 times and then the problem seems to return eventually. This is a safety concern and the vehicle should be a recall. Dodge should be accountable for this and made to correct the problem.

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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the ignition unexpectedly switched into the accessory position and the vehicle stalled. After a few moments, the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer also stated that they would not perform the repairs associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition). The vehicle was traded in since the recall remedy was not performed. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I turned the ignition on, put the car in reverse and backed out of a parking space. I pushed on the brakes and put the car in drive. The car began moving forward for about 10 seconds and then it lost all power with no warning, just stalled. The car's heat sensor gauge was normal just below halfway and I had a half tank of gas. There were no warning lights on the dashboard prior to the incident. It didn't feel like the brakes were working either. I put the car in park and then started it up again with no problems. It drove to my destination without any further problems.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly lose all power. At times, he was unable to restart it immediately. The dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was repaired under recall number: . 11v139000 ( electrical system:ignition); however, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was awaiting a fourth diagnosis. The current mileage was 42,000. The approximate failure mileage was 41,500. Bw.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who found that the vehicle was not included in (NHTSA campaign id number: 11v139000; electrical system: ignition). The failure mileage was unknown but the current mileage was 15,000. Updated 06/01/lj.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the failure had only recurred once. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The dealer advised that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition), but the repairs could not be performed yet for an unspecified reason. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 28,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving over an uneven road surface approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted immediately and resumed in operation. The failure recurred four times when encountering a small bump in the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically without warning. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but denied any assistance with further repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. The consumer stated the vehicle continued to stall after the recall was performed. The consumer stated she no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 11/16/11.

The events leading up to the failure = while vehicle in motion engine lost complete power and died on street---the failure how often it occurs = one time--- its consequences = towed to dealer for repairs---additional problems with the vehicle = 1-while Dodge caravan was in motionon the streetDodge caravan engine power was totally lostDodge caravan came to a stop while holding the brake pedal down very hard! 2-transmission shift lever stuck in park with engine running - I could not move gearshift lever to drive- I had to turn off ignition and start engine again. 3-intermittent electrical operation of left and right sliding doors to open or close. 4-intermittent transmission jumps and a clunk noise at approximately 21 miles per hour speed. *(on 04-06-2010 vehicle bought in for same problem). 5-security system head and taillights do-not flash when car is armed or unarmed. 6-intermittent low tire pressure light symbol intermittently goes on/off or stays on . 7-engine idles high. 8-very low gas mileage. Approximately 12 miles city and 14 miles highway per 18 gallon tank = approximately 240 miles per tank-----vehicle id [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately. The contact stated the failure occurred approximately five different times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics testing yet the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,067. Updated 03/23/11 the dealer was unable to verify or duplicate the problem. Updated 04/22/11.

The headlights on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan went out while driving. Fog lights come on and go off randomly. Without key in the ignition. This happen shortly after we bought the van in 2005. The dealer said it was the switch and replaced it. But the lights have been coming on randomly every since. Now, the headlights went out while we were driving. A switch isn't that complicated.

Problem mentioned in safety recall 11v139000 happens with 2009 Grand Caravan manufactured in August 2009. Fobik is loose and car will turn off if on bumpy road or wallet is attached to key ring. Has happened more than once.

About one week ago I got back from buying groceries, and when I parked, got out and was going close the door, I heard the warning sound. The same sound that rings when you leave your keys in the ignition or the headlights on, but I had the keys in my hand and the lights were all off. From then on the power locks will not unlock or lock by either the remote or the door switch. I read online that removing the iod fuse for 5 seconds and replacing it would work, and it did, but many on the online forum also said this was temporary and that it would happen again. I'm sure thousands of people have complained, please make this a recall. :(.

I purchased my van in March of 2009 from lee Chrysler. It was a one owner with some warranty left on it. A week or two, maybe less my husband and I had problems with the keyless entry keys not opening the van. After several trips to the dealership that problem was resolved. From that time on, every few months there was another problem. I have all the documentation, as to when all the work was done and what. When I purchased the van the previous owners had already replaced the brakes and starter. I found this out when I had to replace the brakes October 2011 and the starter in the spring of 2012. Since these items were under warranty in 2008, the first time they were replaced, I think it was the dealerships place to tell me that this work had been done. In July 2013 the ignition stopped working and I had to have it replaced. Lee Chrysler doesn't have cars to loan, I had to rent one at my expense. They ordered and repaired the ignition, then my keys would not program to the new ignition, so I had to wait, paying for the rental another 3 days for them to order new keys, at my expense. The company should have know that old keys, the type I have, would not program to a new ignition. This is just the things that I have receipts for. The recalls I don't have all of them, but you have that list. I think since the company sold me a bad van in the beginning that they should help me get into a vehicle I could afford to replace this one. Ok I know you say why didn't I contact you or someone before now. I did write to Chrysler CO. In 2010 and they said they were sorry I was unhappy with my van, but there wasn't anything they could do. I also sent them a e-mail. They will not do anything, my van only has 70,000 miles on it. Thank you for your time.

The power door locks on our 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt stopped working, including the auto-lock feature when the vehicle hits 20 mph. The internal power locks did not work and using the remote to lock or unlock the vehicle also did not work. The internal auto side door opener mounted with the information center did not work as well as the chimes that sound when the key is in the ignition and the driver's door is open. After searching the internet, I found that pulling the oid fuse for 5 seconds had worked for a large number of other people who all have encountered this problem. Pulling and reinserting the fuse has corrected the problem for the time being. . Read more...