Ignition Switch Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan - part 2

Dodge Grand Caravan owners have reported 86 problems related to ignition switch (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the Grand Caravan.

36 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 08/15/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While accessing the key in the ignition switch, the ignition switch failed to function. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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37 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 07/27/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the key failed to remove from the ignition switch and remained in the accessory position. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

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38 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that it took several attempts to remove the key out of the ignition switch without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

39 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 06/30/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to turn off and remained in the accessory mode since the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The contact turned the key to the on and off position several times before the vehicle would power off and the key was released from the ignition switch. The failure recurred on several occasions. The failure mileage was 91,000.

40 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 06/05/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle had stalled and was able to restart. In addition the key to the vehicle had fractured in the ignition switch and the contact was unable to remove the key. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Kc.

41 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 06/02/2015

Tl-- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and it was determined that the ignition switch and the key fob needed to replaced. The dealer told the contact that there was a NHTSA recall campaign 14v373 (air bags, electrical system) however the vehicle was not included. The contact experienced the failure twice. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there was nothing that could be done to repair the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 90800. Rl.

42 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that there were numerous attempts before the key would release properly from the ignition switch. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

43 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while park, the vehicle was unable to start. In addition, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The contact received a notification of campaign number: 14v373000(air bags, electrical system) however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Jo.

44 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 05/16/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the key became lodged in the ignition switch. The contact was able to get the key out the vehicle after numerous attempts of turning the key into the on position and back off. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

45 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 05/12/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the vehicle was parked, the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

46 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 05/06/2015

Tl - the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags , electrical system). However, the parts needed were not available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised the contact that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. In addition, the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, all of the lights on the instrument panel and all other lights failed to turn on when the key was inserted into the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000. Pam.

47 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 05/04/2015

While driving the vehicle, the engine stopped while making a right turn. The vehicle could not be steered and braking was difficult. Once the vehicle was brought to a stop, the engine was restarted and continued without fail. This is the second time in two weeks that this failure has occurred. It is related to the recent recall notice. I am very unhappy with Chrysler as, after calling them, we were told that there is no plan yet for the fix. We can certainly do the fix ourselves, but at our cost. When calling the dealership to get the new ignition switch, we were told that there is only one in the entire state and it may be difficult to get that part. This is a safety issue and could easily have caused an accident, had another car been coming around the corner.

48 Ignition Switch problem of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 04/21/2015

Ignition switch that is under recall. . . . I've known about this for quite some time, yet whenever I ask dealer about it they tell me that the replacement parts have not arrived yet. I now have problems with the switch not turning off at times. I think Dodge is dragging their hind quarters on this recall. My dealer is mullane motors in lockport NY.

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49 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 04/15/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

50 Ignition Switch problem of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. After several attempts, the ignition switch failed to turn in order to start the vehicle. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that the part was ordered for the vehicle, but that was over one month ago. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 83,000.

51 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 03/18/2015

On multiple occasions the electronic ignition switch has failed to operate. The switch fails to start the engine and the switch will not rotate to the off position (will not turn beyond acc. Position). This is a family van used for many short trips, including starts and stops. Unexpectedly being unable to start the engine, and being unable to turn the vehicle off, remove the key, or lock the vehicle is a serious security issue and a hazard in some situations. A quick look at the internet shows that this is a common problem.

52 Ignition Switch problem of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 02/02/2015

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer is requesting new car due to unsuccessful repairs on vehicle, due to recall of the ignition switch. The consumer was informed there was no remedy for the recall.

53 Ignition Switch problem of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 01/12/2015

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that both fobiks had fractured. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch and fobiks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

54 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to replacement key not available to complete ignition switch recall. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled, due to a faulty ignition.

55 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

Ignition switch became "loose" started to have trouble with the switch being inoperable - could not start the van with the switch. A couple times the vehicle turned off while idling to warm up.

56 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice regarding ignition switch. The consumer also stated the recall repair, that was performed on the door, did not rectify the problem. The door is still inoperative.

57 Ignition Switch problem of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 09/15/2014

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 3. 6l - problems begin around September with issues cranking the vehicle. The engine would turn over but it was having trouble picking up the fuel. After several attempts the van would start and run fine in the beginning. The issue progressively got worse and more complex. On several occasion while driving, the vehicle lost fuel pressure and stalled momentarily , then picked up fuel again. In November the fuel pump begin not shutting off after the ignition had been switched off and other times it would not pump at all. Around the first of January the vehicle stranded us on vacation for 7 hours only to crank once we jumped the van with another vehicle. After that the only way I could start the vehicle in the morning is by jumping it with another vehicle. This week, thinking that there was a short in the fuel pump I replaced it ($300. 00 parts only) and the problem continued. The fuel pump fuse (m25) was not blown but there was no power on it. I bypassed the fuel pump fuse with the rear power accessory fuse (m7) and the pump came on with the ignition switch. While the fuse is bypassed the vehicle starts and runs fine. After researching the problem online it appears that I may have a common problem with the tipm. Hoping for a recall to help with this costly issue.

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58 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly loose all power and shut off. The contact indicated that the failure would occur after driving over a bump in the road or when the vehicle experienced a suddenly jolt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that failure was due to a faulty ignition switch but parts needed to repair the failure was not available. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 14v373000 (electrical system) was received in September 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 102,000. Jft.

59 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 08/24/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph over a bump, the key moved into the accessory position and released from the ignition switch as the engine turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

60 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 08/11/2014

Week after week I wait to have the recall work done on my vehicle, and the local dealership repeatedly explains that the replacement parts are unavailable from the maker. Chrysler corporate offices confirmed that the parts are unavailable and that there is a long list of people waiting for their parts. With this extremely unsafe condition of the ignition switch cutting off and the steering wheel locking and lack of power breaks, it is hard to believe that Chrysler has spent nearly a year since the initial complaint and still cannot correct the issue. The recall is out, but it is impossible to get the problem fixed because they are not supplying parts to their dealerships.

61 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the ignition switch turned from the start position while driving 65 mph. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. The driver suffered injuries to the right arm and the front passenger suffered injuries to the back and right arm. The passenger in the rear suffered injuries to the nose. Medical attention was received. The failure was experienced several times. A police report was not filed. The dealer stated that the part for NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) was not available for the repair. The failure mileage was 155,902.

62 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 06/26/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the ignition switch was turned to the off position, the key was difficult to remove. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

63 Ignition Switch problem of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 06/14/2014

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to parts unavailable to complete ignition switch recall.

64 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 05/12/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle would shut off when he toggled the key when it was within the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed the failure of the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,589. Lb.

65 Ignition Switch problem of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 04/29/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control sensor light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle would not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact also indicated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical systems) was performed to replace the ignition switch. After replacing the switch, several electrical systems in the vehicle suddenly shut off, including the door locks, power windows, power brakes, and power steering. While examining the vehicle, it was determined that the electrical systems would shut off but the engine would continue to operate if the ignition key was rotated slightly too far. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,501.

66 Ignition Switch problem of the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 04/17/2014

Both original keys and spares can be removed while the engine is running and in any gear. The van also has a failure to start that resembles a dead battery. I replaced the battery and the problem still exists and is completely related to the ignition switch.

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67 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 04/15/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while in park, the key failed to eject from the ignition switch and remained in the accessory position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

68 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 03/20/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the key was loose when inserted in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. Two dealers were contacted where the recall part was not available as a result the vehicle was placed on awaiting list. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

69 Ignition Switch problem of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 03/03/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off, the key failed to disengage from the ignition switch. In addition, the contact stated that when the spare key was put into the ignition, the bad key warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition needed to be lubricated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

70 Ignition Switch problem of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Failure Date: 02/19/2013

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan requesting reimbursement the consumer stated the ignition switch failed and the vehicle lost power.


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