Software Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the vehicle was turned off, the battery would drain and the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the computer software was faulty, which caused the radio to remain activated after the vehicle was turned off and drained the battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (Jeep Dodge Chrysler of teterboro, 469 us highway 46, little ferry, NJ) were notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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Vehicle has abruptly shut down during operation at speeds greater than 60 mph. I was able to safely guide vehicle to an available shoulder area and restart. The shut down came with dash lights of service engine soon and battery light. These lights have been simultaneous and intermittent. Vehicle was taken into the dealer and the dealer indicated that a ob computer software upgrade was required and uploaded. I was charged a diagnosis fee for this. The upload appears to have cured the service engine light but the battery light has returned.

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I purchased my 2011 Grand Caravan in July 2012 an have had several problems with it ever since. There have been multiple instances of the engine stalling while driving and/or my vehicle not starting. I have since troubleshot this down to the fuel pump relay being faulty in the tipm. I have also had issues of un-commanded opening and closing of the rear sliding doors while parked. I also get an random flicker of the airbag light on dash with audio tone. These issues were discussed with a mechanic at the local Dodge dealership when having a recall performed on the "misfire" issue. I was told that the software was updated and I should not have any more issues. That has definitely not been the case. One of the above mentioned issues occurs on a weekly if not daily basis. I do not feel safe putting my family in this vehicle!.

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Driving straight, approx 35 mph on 2-lane state highway passing through small town with rush hour traffic on both lanes and no shoulder. With no prior warning, all red instrument warning lights went on at once, including fuel pump/throttle, brakes and others. Car stalled dead and instantaneously lost power to steering and brakes, was impossible to control. Would not restart. Fortunately driver was able to steer vehicle partly off road into a driveway of busy store, blocking driveway to customers. State police were unable to get car in neutral to push to safe location. Police ordered car towed and it is currently awaiting diagnosis for totally integrated power module("tipm") failure at Dodge dealership. This was a life-threatening failure and if it had happened at nearly any other location or in adverse weather there would have been injury or death to driver and passengers. We have tow receipt. We don't know whether state police filed incident report. Many similar tipm failures of Dodge and Chrysler vehicles have been reported to NHTSA and you have recently rejected a center for auto safety petition for NHTSA intervention regarding this defect. Chrysler/Dodge is well aware of the problems with the tipm because 80,894 Jeep wranglers and Dodge nitro vehicles were recalled in 2007 for the same problems. In that recall, defective tipms had a software problem that could cause the engine to stall. Nhtsa should require Dodge to recall every model that has this same tipm installed and to immediately warn the public that their lives are in danger every time they drive their Dodge/Chrysler vehicle. It is unconscionable that the manufacturer and NHTSA have previously been informed of this dangerous defect and failed to protect the american public.

The 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2005 Chrysler town and country have a known software bug for the body control module that controls the power locks on the vehicle. Once this occurs on your vehicle, the owner is unable to lock the vehicle remotely or from the power lock switch or when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph auto lock feature. Known service bulletins are: 08-028-05 and 08-040-04 to permanently fix this issue with the locks the owner can temporarily fix the problem by pulling the power to the vehicle and letting teh body control module reset. This is only a temporary fix as the problem has re-occurred 3 times since the original issue came up. The permanent fix for this known software issue results in the consumer/owner of the vehicle to take into a dealership for diagnostics and repair a minimum of $130+tax. I believe this a safety issue for this vehicle (the auto lock at speed doesn't work), and it is also a theft issue in that the owner can not properly lock the vehicle.

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As I was driving my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, the dashboard flickered and then the car shut down. Power steering was disabled but I was luckily able to drift it to the side of the road. After researching online, it seems this electrical shut down is ongoing and problematic for this year and make. I had little children in the car and without warning the car dies. This needs to be a recall as it poses serious safety concerns for the driver of the vehicle and cars around it. Had I been on the highway, I would not be able to tell you about this incident. When I brought the vehicle in to the dealer, I was told it needed an electrical system software update otherwise it will get progressively worse. The dealer also explained that the other electrical issues that I have been having - tail lights burning out, sliding doors opening/closing, window not going down, power locks locking and unlocking) were also a part of this software update. Yet, it is not a recall because it is not considered a safety issue. I am appalled that we have to pay for this software update, that Dodge and the NHTSA have been aware of this issue and that is not considered a safety concern. Recall this make and model for this issue immediately. The car dying in the road is a major concern. The doors closing without notice could have killed my four year old, instead I threw my body in the middle to protect her. Please, please, please recall this to save lives. There are so many of this make and model car on the road with little children inside.

When the problem first occurred, the car power would blip: the gauges would go to zero, the clock would go off, the lights would flicker on and off. I took it to the dealer and they said they fixed some wiring. After the car was returned, the problem persisted and worsened. Now, when the car slowed down (at a stop sign or light) the power would turn off completely, the engine would stall, light would go off, clock would go off, etc. I had to turned the key off and on to start the car again. I took it back to the dealer. They replaced two different parts - the abs module and the main fuse panel for the car. When the car was returned, the problem persisted and got worse again. Now the car, when stopped or slowed down, power would shut down completely, shutting everything down as before, but now the key wouldn't turn. I couldn't turn it off or on or do anything for minutes at a time. The car power would suddenly turn back on on it's own. So, once again, I took it to the dealer. This time they did a software update to several modules. I just received the car back from that visit on 12/17/14. The problem still persists. On 12/22/14, I lost power in the car while driving at a normal speed (30 mph) going down a hill. The power steering and brakes went out and I had trouble getting the car to a stop. I was finally able to put enough pressure on the brakes to slow the car and pull to the side of the road at the bottom of the hill. Since then, I've lost power twice when stopped at stop lights. I've been able to turn the key off and then back on. I called the dealer again. They said that it's most likely related to a recall and there was nothing they could do because they didn't have parts. They advised me to remove all other keys and rings from the ignition key. Even after that, I still lost power once so far.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan passenger sliding doors will randomly shut after being opened and reaching the full open position. Video demonstration will be posted soon on youtube with the previous sentence as search title. Occurs when any button in the car, remote, or manual handle is used to activate automatic opening of the door. Symptoms have occurred in many locations and at all car ground slope angles. Problem began after the recall powertrain software update. Car has been to dealer many times and symptoms have been reproduced at dealership. Re-training an affected door may reduce symptoms. A door module was replaced but did not repair problems. Because it is random passengers are unsuspecting. Multiple incidents have occurred with doors closing on passengers who enter before the door has finished opening. Multiple incidents have occurred of unbalanced adults placing babies into child seats who have less then one inch clearance to their arm with the door in the full open position and have no time to react. When this occurs the adult may lose hold of the baby. A parent placing a child in a carseat may have the door shut on their torso. Children or frail adults entering or exiting the vehicle may be ejecting into or out of the car and may be seriously injured during the fall. Children or adults entering or exiting the vehicle may have a body part trapped in the door and seriously injured.

Power door locks are not working. Unable to lock or unlock doors with either key remote or button located on the door. This is a concern because the locks do not engage when vehicle is in mode of travel. This first started in August of 2012 with the passenger sliding door and now both sliding door locks are inoperable as well as the trunk hatch. Have tried changing fuses without success. I researched information online and found a site that indicated that a bcm software update could fix the problem but dealerships charge for the update. Should there be a fee involved when this mechanism is secondary to a software issue that creates a safety hazard? because safety issues are at hand should this be listed as safety recall?.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that both sliding doors stopped working. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, it prevented the front driver and passenger doors from working as well. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vehicle needed a software upgrade. The dealer also stated that if they disconnect and reconnect the battery, it will temporarily correct the problem. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. While parked the contact attempted to unlock the doors with the key fob but the doors would not unlock. The contact stated the door had to be unlocked with the key manually from the outside of the vehicle. The door locks in the vehicle would not unlock the doors either. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the software would have to be updated. After the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time. The technician stated the body control module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Da.

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The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated the seat belt warning light erroneously illuminated when the seat belt was engaged and did not warn the contact when the seat belt was not in use. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer could not diagnose the defect. The dealer performed software updates to the vehicle but none remedied the defect. The failure mileage was 126,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that none of the interior or exterior door locks would function. The contact replaced the vehicle's battery, but the failure recurred approximately one week later. The contact then replaced the fuses for all of the locks. The failure began to recur a few weeks later. The contact also stated that the automatic rear sliding doors no longer functioned and would only open and close when operated manually. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the electrical software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

When speed control is on and active at highway speed, when going down a hill the transmission will downshift 3rd gear level very hard and the engine will go into a high rpm rev. Turned off speed control or stepping on the brakes this condition continued for 30 seconds. Took car to dealership, there was no check engine light or error codes in the computer or any factory recall on this condition. This problem happened multiple times. Dealership has to get in touch with factory to get help with this problem. Can't use speed control where hills are involved, or not at all. This option or function is bad! the consumer was told not to use the speed control and to shut it off when traveling down hill. But, it was ok to use up hills or on level roads. The vehicle could shut off when the engine revving is too high, but it was not a safety issue. Having no power brakes or steering was definitely a safety issue. Chrysler informed the consumer they were going to look into possible software updates or a mechanical fix to correct the problem. They did not feel it would be a quick fix, so the consumer would have to live with the defect. Updated 07/13/10.

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan all doors like quit working. They have a bcm software update that fixes the problem. This should be a recall notification.

The other day my automatic locks ceased to work in the 2005 Grand Caravan sxt. The door switch, key remote and when the car goes over 20mph did not lock the doors at all. Have looked in the manual, no help. From what I understand, I will have to take the van in to the dealer to have them change the software in the body control module. Since there is no recall on this, I will have to pay $150-200 to have it repaired. Since this is such a safety issue, we will take the van in, but after reading the internet sites--many other people are having this problem. I have also had several problems with the lights going off without notice (while I have them switched on). Eventually they will come back on, but there are times they do not come back on while I am driving. Another safety issue reported on the internet by other users. This has happened several times a year since I have had the van. Electrical problems exist with this van and have since I purchased it new. Lights going on and off, doors not working when buttons were pushed (should be automatic after buttons pushed), windows not working at all when button is pushed (eventually work--happens several times a year) and now the locks do not work at all. The door controls were eventually replaced by the dealer under warranty because they eventually would open so slowly. This problem was reported to the dealer over six times in the first year of ownership. Replaced and have worked fine since.

2005 Dodge caravan - the automatic door locks do not work. I have investigated several solutions, have tried them,and they only work temporarily, such as battery disconnects, fuse replacement, software updates. I am very concerned because my grandchildren are small and I am afraid they will open the doors and I cannot not catch them in time because I cannot get to the back seat. I have read numerous complains about this problem. I feel that a recall is needed.

The automatic locks just suddenly stopped working, which is a huge safety issue on a minivan with kids. I went online and discovered tons of people had the same problem with 2005 Grand Caravan/caravan. There is a quick, temporary fix of removing the 10d 20a fuse or the negative cable on the battery, but the problem apparently recurs with ever diminishing periods of time in between. The permanent fix is apparently an update to the software, which clearly states that Dodge/Chrysler is aware of the problem, that it is a problem with their engineering, and that they are only too happy to take money from consumers to fix a safety problem inherent in their faulty design. It should be recalled and fixed by them before we start hearing about tragedies, especially as this occurs without notice.

Multiple electrical failures. Backup lights, door locks, interior lights, right side power window, and sliding side doors. The items do not function on our van. Upon pulling the battery terminal these items will work for a short period of time and then cease to function again. After extensive research on the internet and several hundred dollar in dealer "repairs" I have discovered that this is due to a software problem with the body control module on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravans. The fix is supposed to be a firmware update to the bcm provided by Dodge. The issue I have is that if this is a software/firmware update to the van's computer why should the dealer expect me to pay $70 so my vehicle will function properly the same as it did when purchased. No modifications have been made to the van and it currently has just over 60k mileage. These problems have been around prior the end of the 3/36k warranty but since such a long time has passed the dealer will no longer honor any type of warranty on this vehicle. My complaint is that if this is a known software issue/fault with the van's software then Dodge should upgrade them for free. It's not as if this is a wear and tear or customer induced failure. This is a fault in the core design of the vehicle.

Power door lock continues to blow fuses. Dealership failed to update the software in the body control module in 2008.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that all of the power door locks were inoperative. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it was a common failure with his year, make, and model vehicle. The bcm software would have to be repaired at the cost of $130. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance because there was no recall for this component. The failure and current mileages were 34,417.

(1) loss of battery power. (2) resulted in failure of power door locks to operate. (3) manufacture technical service bulletin 08-040-04 calls for re-programming of body control module due to updated software to correct the know failure. Known software related issue.

I have 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The automatic door locks have quit working and I understand that it is a software issue in the cpu. My main concern is that when you put it in drive and begin to move, the doors are supposed to lock when you get to 18mph or so. I have 4 year old twins that ride in car seats, and am not comfortable not having this feature working properly. It is also my understanding that the problem is very widespread among this model of vehicle. My hopes are that the problem can be addressed by Dodge as I feel it is a safety hazard. Thank you.

Electronic door locks failed to engage locks. Lock verification signaled lights and horn indicating the locks were engaged. As a result of the failure the van was entered illegally and property was stolen. This was also a safety issue when the electronic locking system did not disengage from the controls in the van. This resulted in the inability to remove 3 children from the van quickly in an emergency situation. The body control module (bcm) has been reset several times to correct the problem. The reset only lasts for a few days before the problem repeats itself.