2009 DODGE Grand Caravan Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
179 complaints
While driving on major (multi-lane) city street (40 mph) the vehicle began to slow, steering became difficult and a single amber caution for the traction control was illuminated. Tachometer indicated 0 RPM. After pulling over, the vehicle was restarted and driven without further issue. Recall on the ignition switch was addressed in 2009. Unexpected engine shutdown could have significantly reduced safety margins in heavy traffic. No third party inspected vehicle after incident. Owner notes that key fob does not have anything hanging of it that could aggravate unwanted movement of ignition switch
Dec 21, 2024
Key in into slips from run to accsry and causes van to stall. Has happened a few times. Very dangerous to have van stall while driving
Feb 02, 2023
On 10 October 2022 @ 21:05 hours, I was driving home (to Waconia) from Academy College (Bloomington, MN). Upon entering I35 W North entrance ramp, I had engaged my left turn signal; looking in my driver-side mirror as I merged, I seen the headlights behind me & proceeded to accelerate on the freeway. I was partially in the lane when I heard a horn & wheels screeching to my left. I was close enough to the shoulder & quickly turned sharp then the vehicle blew by me, barely colliding with my vehicle. (I stayed steady & did box breathing as I tried to calm myself). The next day I was driving my van and when I used my left turn signal, I noticed on my instrument panel it was not reflecting my turn signal light, so when I had the near collision the night before, they did not see my turn signal light! The electrical problem with this 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan while driving; at 4-7 minute intervals, this happens while driving; headlights; wipers all instrument panel lights come on; chime rings all at the same time! Days before the near collision, I brought my van in to the mechanics shop and told the owner what was happening. He knew right away that it was the TIP Module needs replacement, due to corrosion under the fuse panel. He sends customers to the Chrysler dealer, which costs $3000 to install & there is a waiting period for the part.(had put $1900 into the ATV-multi vehicle reseal side cover; oil pan gasket & water pump; l/r & r/r calipers; brake fluid; engine coolant/conditioner kit & cooling system flush(which I had to borrow from a friend, as I am only on SSDI). I looked up the part # online & order it, from my friend again; $410. Since it has to be programmed; I watched a You tube video on how to do it. I have not gotten it fixed yet, as I hurt myself at my part-time Davanni’s pizza delivery job, involving my brakes failing, nearly rolling over me. I file Work comp, then made a PIP Claim with my auto insurance for lost wages. I have 2-weeks off/Doctor. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealers for repairs but still is not working and really unsafe to drive.
Oct 28, 2022
While driving all electrical systems fail, warning lights flash on and off, power steering and brakes fail, all lights go out. If I do not pull over and turn the car off as soon as it starts, I will stall out in the middle of the road. This has been happening for months and every mechanic I take my car to states everything tests fine.
Oct 05, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at his residence, a fire started from the drivers side tail light. The tail light, the rear bumper, and part of the rear seat were melted, additionally the rear windshield shattered. The fire department was called and they extinguished the fire using chemical powder and water. The fire marshal wrote an incident report. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact did not take the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Mar 07, 2022
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
114 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH; HOWEVER, SEVERAL YEARS LATER, THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED BEGAN EXHIBITING THE SAME FAILURES INDICATED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION TO TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
Sep 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS), IT HESITATED TO START AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS FAILED. IT TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. GOLDY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (187 KINETIC DR, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701, (304) 781-0555) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Mar 19, 2019
THE AC DRAIN LEAKS WATER UNDER THE DASH WHEN THE AC IS ON AND MAY AFFECT THE AIR BAG WIRING OR OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THIS PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED IN 2011, BULLETIN K31, BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. I HAVE THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND PROBLEM AS THE RECALLED CARS. WHY IS MY CAR NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL?? I HAVE STRUGGLED WITH THIS RECURRING ISSUE SINCE 2014!!!
Sep 14, 2018
- ON 12/01/2017 THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD IS LIT. I NOTICED THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON. - ON 12/28/2017 THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. IT STOPPED WORKING WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN.
Jan 01, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND AN UNEXPLAINED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JD BYRIDER DODGE, DORCHESTER, MA), BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND AFTER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED ONE YEAR AGO. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Jun 15, 2017
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
26 complaints
DURING A SERVICE VISIT TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES REPAIRED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR PREMATURE FAILURE, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS ALSO NEEDED REPLACED, WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ADAPTER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS. THE MANUFACTURERS EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE REAR. THE PADS WERE NOT WEARING EVENLY, THE INSIDE PADS HAD WORN TO THE WEAR INDICATOR AND THE OUTSIDE PADS WERE WORN TO ONLY 50%. ADDITIONALLY, THE LEFT REAR ROTOR WAS WORN AT A MORE SIGNIFICANT RATE THAN THE RIGHT REAR ROTOR. *TR
Mar 28, 2012
MY VAN HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 2 TIMES WITH FRONT BRAKES SHAKING THE VEHICLE SO BAD IT IS HARD TO DRIVE. IT HAS STARTED AGAIN WITHIN 8000 MILES OF THE LAST REPAIR. NOW HAS 36000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE OWNED 6 CARAVANS AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE OTHERS. SOMETHING IS CAUSING THE ROTORS TO WARP. *TR
Mar 25, 2012
DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKE STAYED ENGAGED. OVERHEATED WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ANOTHER TIME APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MILES LATER. SUSPECT TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS APPLYING BRAKING TO THAT WHEEL. BRAKE RELEASED WHEN VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. *TR
Mar 09, 2012
THE REAR BRAKE PADS ON THIS VEHICLE FAILED COMPLETELY AT ONLY 34,000 MILES. NO TATTLE-TALE COMPONENT WAS ON THE ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS, SO THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THE BRAKES WERE WEARING UNTIL THE BRAKE SHOES STARTING GRINDING ON THE ROTORS. WE HAVE NOTICED EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST ON THE REAR WHEELS STARTING AT AROUND 7500 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FRONT BRAKES STILL HAVE 60-70% WEAR LEFT ON THEM. *TR
Dec 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY WORE PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT 31,000 MILES, HE WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE AT 45 PERCENT AND THE REAR BRAKES WERE ONLY AT 15 PERCENT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 31,000. UPDATED 01/18/12*LJ UPDATED 02/29/12
Dec 14, 2011
+ 21 more complaints for this component
TIRES
23 complaints
225/65 R 16 100 My van is available for inspection; the left front driver’s-side tire was repaired (under warranty) on 6 August 2022; a plug was installed to repair a ticking sound, which ended up being a nail imbedded in the tire. Once on the road again, I still heard an annoying sound( I realized the mechanic may not have cut the plug flush). I intended to go back to have them cut it off, but forgot due to my recent part-time work activities & starting College at night.(as well as getting Covid on 28 September 2022. I was scheduled to work at Davanni’s on 21 October 2022. I got into work around 12:33. I use an App on my phone to deliver pizza’ & hoagies. I took a large order around 15:30. I was nervous driving, because my van(previously reported on this site)was having the electrical issues, even when I put my vehicle in park. I messaged my customer when I was 2-3 minutes away(I was extra cautious because my signals wouldn’t show drivers behind me that I was turning, so my 1st text would usually be at a semi-fore, then when I park in driveway, I send a text I am there. The customer had a pretty high incline when I parked. After sending the text I proceeded to exit my vehicle. (my phone was in my right hand). I stepped out with my left foot, then the right; I was fully standing when all of a sudden I felt my door pushing on my left side, I braced my left arm, looked down & noticed the van was rolling back. I felt the tire start to hit my toe then instantly brought my right foot up to step on the brake. In doing so I had my right buttocks wedged against my seat base. I slammed my elbow & ribs onto the threshold of the door and my right arm/pit against the seat. I looked up by the steering wheel where the shift stick is, & realized it was down. I reached up with my left arm & pushed up 2- notches, couldn’t reach park. I texted the person that I need help. He came out swiftly, put it in park & help me arise from my wedged position. I went to ER next day
Oct 28, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL TIRES, SIZE: 225/65R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE SENSOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND, UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS FLAT. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FLAT TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OURISMAN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (12430 AUTO DR, CLARKSVILLE, MD 21029 (301) 596-9990) WHERE THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM AND A TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE IN THE REAR. ALSO, THE NUT VALVE STINT WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,725.
Nov 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TIRE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING INDICATOR BLINKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CALLED, BUT COULD NOT REPAIR THE TIRE AT THAT TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE A NEW TIRE AND TIRE VALVE WERE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TPMS WHEEL VALVE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATE 01/13/16 MA CONSUMER STATED TPMS TIRE VALVES ARE THE CAUSE OF THE TIRE BLOWOUT, VALVES CORRODED VERY EASILY DUE TO ROAD SALT AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS. UPDATE 05/21/18*JB
Oct 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATED THAT THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS LOW. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED DUE TO A FAULTY METAL VALVE STEM THAT HAD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE VALVE STEM TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. LATER, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE ADDITIONAL THREE METAL VALVE STEMS WERE ALSO CRACKED AND AIR WAS LEAKING FROM EACH TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Sep 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VALVE STEMS WERE CORRODING AND AS A RESULT, THEY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT ALL FOUR VALVE STEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Jun 25, 2014
+ 18 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18 complaints
I had a flat tire (drivers front). I Parked on a level parking lot. I put bricks behind other tires to prevent movement. Next I loosened lug nuts, I then removed the spare and original equipment jack. I began jacking the car up with the jack in the area indicated for jacking by the instructions. The tire was off the ground. I was beginning to spin off the lug nuts when the car dropped with a brrrrrt sound. The main screw in the scissors jack pulled through the threaded nut on the end. The jack was still upright but the screw threads failed. No one was hurt but the potential is high for the jack to fail suddenly and without warning. Note the van was not occupied or in any way loaded. The second picture attempts to show the screw threads deformed after pulling through the nut.
May 24, 2024
Key stuck in the ignition does not turn properly
Mar 09, 2023
I BOUGHT THE VAN USED AND THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE ON ITS OWN I HAVE TO FORCE IT SHUT OR LEAVE THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON OFF AND THERE ARE TIME IT STICKS AS I AM TRYING TO OPEN IT I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES.
Jun 12, 2019
DMV INSPECTION 2/22/2019 10V-235 K14 SAFETY POWER SLIDING DOOR (10/2018) 14V-373 R03 SAFETY WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE (2/2019)
Feb 22, 2019
THE AIR FLOW DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. NO MATTER WHAT BUTTON I PUSH THE AIR FLOW IS STUCK ON THE FACE AND THE AIR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BLOWS OUT HOT AND THE AIR ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BLOWS OUT COLD. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE DEFROSTER DOESN'T WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IMPAIRING VISIBILITY AND "VERY" DANGEROUS DURING BAD WEATHER.
Nov 11, 2018
+ 13 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
14 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while parked with the keys out of the ignition, the contact heard a loud pop coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side deployed without impact. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to inform the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The contact stated that the vehicle was not inspected. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Dec 08, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AFTER SHUTTING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG STRUCK AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CHRYSLER MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 251,000.
Jul 05, 2019
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, SIMILAR TO THE PROBLEM WITH EXISTING RECALLS ON EARLIER MODEL DODGE GRAND CARAVANS
Jul 21, 2018
THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER HAS FAILED. I WAS WONDERING, EVEN THOUGH MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL WOULD I STILL BE ELIGIBLE TO GET THIS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL?
Feb 17, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING, AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ORC MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V047000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. ...UPDATED 01/23/17 *BF *CN
Dec 22, 2016
+ 9 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
13 complaints
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.
Nov 18, 2022
Parked vehicle and put gear in park.Vehicle rolled down hill through chain link fence and did front end damage. No person was inside vehicle at time it rolled off.
Jul 13, 2022
WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED AND POWER STEERING GONE. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. I MANAGED TO STEER TO THE ROADSIDE, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND START AGAIN. YESTERDAY AFTER DRIVING FOR COUPLE HOURS I STOPPED AT THE STORE AND WEN I GOT BACK THE CAR DIDN'T START NO CRANK, NO SOUND ( ALL THE DASH LIGHTS ON, FULL BATTERY) CALL TOLL TRUCK.... WAITING FOR TOLL TRUCK ARRIVE, START LOOKING ON LINE FOR THE PROBLEM.... LOTS A PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM... I DID FALLOW RECOMMENDATIONS AND TRY SHIFTING FROM P TO N COUPLE TIMES AND TURN KEY ON AND OFF. THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED AGAIN... CANCEL TOLL TRUCK... BUT NO SOLUTIONS, NO CHECKING LIGHT ON... NOTHING.. JUST WAITING FOR THIS HAPPENING AGAIN....
Jun 20, 2019
WHEN I PUT MY VAN IN REVERSE 3 DIFFERENT TIMES THIS PAST WEEKEND, AND IN THE PROCESS OF BACKING UP SLOWLY IT SHUT OFF. TWICE I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, & IT SHUT OFF IN THE TOWN ROAD. I HAD TO RESTART IT AND CONTINUE BACKING UP. ANOTHER TIME I WAS TURNING OUT OF A PLAZA, WHERE I HAD TO TURN, AND WHEN I BACKED UP IT SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A TOWN ROAD. TRAFFIC STOPPED, FOR ME TO RESTART IT AND BACK UP. ON TUESDAY 10/23/18, I TRIED BACKING IT OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO BRING IT FOR SERVICE. THE RPM'S WENT HIGH, IT WASN'T MOVING, AND WAS SHAKING. I SHUT IF IT OFF AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE GARAGE. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN. IT IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE, AND I DIDN'T SEE ANY RECALLS FOR IT ONLINE, AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THE UNSAFE CONDITION! I SAW HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FOR DODGE CARAVANS SHUTTING OFF.
Oct 24, 2018
VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO FAULTY/CORRODED TIPM.
Mar 11, 2016
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
12 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle started to stall with the Anti-theft lock warning light illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled and failed to restart. The contact was able to push the vehicle into a gas station and the vehicle however, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a new computer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Dec 08, 2022
THERE IS A LEAK IN THE HEATING COOLANT HOSE. THIS MAKES A TOXIC SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.
Nov 03, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT HESITATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Mar 16, 2020
IN FEBRUARY 2015 WE WERE DRIVING OUR GRAND CARAVAN MINIVAN WHEN IT SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND STALLED, THIS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES IN TWO DAYS. WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO LOCAL DEALER . WE HAVE AN IGNITION KEY RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE .WE WERE INFORMED BY DEALER THAT DODGE IS CHOOSING NOT TO REPAIR THIS MODEL YEAR AND WE WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY HAVE TO FIGHT IT OUT WITH DODGE. THE DEALER WITHIN 24 HRS SAID THEY WOULD FIX THE VAN FOR US GAVE US NEW KEYS AND THE PART WAS TAKEN CARE OF.ON MARCH 25 201 I HAD YET ANOTHER OCCURRENCE OF STALING VEHICLE, CONTACTED DODGE .DODGE INFORMED ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A DESIGNED NEW IGNITION PART FOR MY CAR THAT THE FIX THAT THE DEALER MADE WAS TEMPORARY ,WHICH WE WERE NEVER MADE AWARE OF, WE HAVE RECEIVED CONFLICTING INFORMATION FROM BOTH THE DEALER AS WELL AS DODGE. HOW LONG MUST I DRIVE A VEHICLE WHICH IS STALLING OUT WITH MY FAMILY IN IT. WHY IS IT THE WELL FAIR OF MY FAMILY HAS NO VALUE AND DODGE CAN DRAG THEIR FEET COMING UP WITH A PROPER DESIGN AFTER THREE YEARS KNOWING ABOUT A DESIGN FAILURE. *TR
Mar 25, 2015
PULLED ONTO LEMAY FERRY ROAD FROM FORDER ROAD (63129) AT THE LIGHT. AS SOON AS I GOT ONTO LEMAY FERRY RD. GOING SLOW IN TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE CUT OUT AND DIED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. I HAD NO EXTRA KEYS ON WITH THE KEYFOB AND NOTHING BUMPED THE IGNITION. THERE WAS NOT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN 2009 AND HAS BEEN REPORTED REPEATEDLY TO CHRYSLER SINCE THAT TIME. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NOW A RECALL, THE PARTS ARE APPARENTLY UNAVAILABLE AND I HAVE BEEN ON THE LIST FOR REPAIR WITH THE DEALER SINCE THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED. THIS IS A RIDICULOUS WAY TO HANDLE THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC. OBVIOUSLY, CHRYSLER IS NOT THAT CONCERNED ABOUT US. IT ALSO HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN THE DARK LAST FALL WHEN I ACCIDENTALLY DID BUMP THE FOB WHILE SCRATCHING A MOSQUITO BITE ON MY KNEE. RIDICULOUS!!!! DANGEROUS!! LAWSUITS!!! *TR
Mar 05, 2015
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
12 complaints
FRONT BRAKES STICK. HAVE REPLACED PADS, HOSES AND CALIPERS TO NO AVAIL.
Mar 04, 2018
BROUGHT NEW IN 09, FRONT ROTORS CUT DUE TO SEVERE VIBRATIONS..WAS TOLD I WAS NOT DRIVING ENOUGH (NEVER HEARD THAT BEFORE)1,700 MILES., BAD VIBRATION AGAIN IN FRONT ..ROTORS CUT FRONT AND REAR. TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD FRONT BRAKES AND REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING 12852 MILES, TOLD BY DEALER THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR!!!. I STARTED DOING MY OWN BRAKES AS I COULD NOT AFFORD THE DEALER ANYMORE AND THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN CHANGING THE BRAKES EVERY OTHER OIL CHANGE, THIS IS CRAZY. I HAVE OWNED NUMEROUS CARS OVER THE YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD TO DO THIS. I FINALLY TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AS THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE CALIPER WAS BURNING UP AND WAS TOLD TO MY SURPRISE THEY SAID THE FRONT CALIPERS WERE SEIZED, THEY SAID THE FRONT CONTROLS THE REAR. THEY CHANGED THEM AND I PUT NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES ALL AROUND. REAR DRIVERS SIDE BURNING UP HOT AND BRAKES ALMOST TO METAL, TOOK TO DEALER AGAIN AND WAS TOLD REAR CALIPERS NEEDED REPLACING. THEY CHANGED BOTH REAR CALIPERS AND I HAD THE REAR BRAKES REPLACE AGAIN. REAR DRIVERS SIDE CALIPER STARTED STICKING AGAIN BURNING HOT AND BRAKES WORN ALMOST TO METAL AGAIN, THEY REPLACED AND I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM 08-12 CARAVAN AND NONE OF THEM GOT ANY SATISFACTION FROM THE DEALER OR DODGE. I TOLD THE TECH ABOUT THE COMPLAINTS AND ALL HE COULD SAY IS "IF ITS BROKEN WE WILL FIX, AND THATS ALL HE CAN DO" WITH NO FURTHER EXPLANATION. I REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE VAN HAS 62,000 MILES AND I REALLY DON'T WANT MY WIFE DRIVING THIS VAN ANYMORE WITH THE KIDS, I FEEL IT'S SO UNSAFE AND HAS BEEN A MONEY PIT.
Aug 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ONCE MORE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH FORCE, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Aug 14, 2015
MY GRAND CARAVAN HAS 121,000 MILES ON IT. I AM HAVING THE REAR CALIPERS REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. (AT 68K MILES, 98K MILES, NOW 121K MILES). EACH TIME THE CALIPERS HAVE SEIZED UP.
Jun 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,021.
Jun 09, 2015
+ 7 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
10 complaints
VALVE STEM BROKE WHEN REMOVING CAP TO CHECK PRESSURE
Jan 31, 2018
I WAS DRIVING OUR VAN ON VACATION IN OUT OF STATE ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 70 MPH. MY LOW TIRE SENSOR CAME ON, ALONG WITH THE YELLOW EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT IN THE DASH. I WAS CLOSE TO MY EXIT, PULLED OFF AND INTO A GAS STATION WHERE THERE WAS AN AIR PUMP, LOOKING TO ASSES THE SITUATION. WHEN I TRIED TO PUT AIR INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE, WHICH WAS NOW REALLY LOOKING FLAT, I PUSHED THE AIR NOZZLE AGAINST THE VALVE STEM WHICH PUSHED RIGHT INSIDE THE RIM. I HAD TO CALL MY INSURANCE TO HAVE A WRECKER COME, THEY PUT MY DOUGHNUT TIRE ON. I WENT AND HAD A TIRE PLACE PUT IN A REGULAR VALVE STEM. THE ORIGINAL VALVE STEM IS STUCK TO THE INSIDE OF THE RIM, AND APPARENTLY HAD COME LOSE BECAUSE WHATEVER HAD HELD IT THERE FAILED. WHEN I GOT HOME, I HAD THE VALVE STEM REPLACED WITH A NEW VALVE STEM WITH A PRESSURE SENSOR. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE, BECAUSE LOSING ANY OF YOUR TIRES PRESSURE AT THE RATE OF SPEED WE WERE DRIVING, COULD HAVE MADE US LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HARMING OURSELVES OR OTHERS DRIVING NEAR US.
Aug 24, 2015
NUT CAME LOOSE FROM VALVE STEM AND TIRE DEFLATED ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. *TR
Jun 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WOULD CONTINUOUSLY DEFLATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VALVE STEM LOCKING NUT WAS CORRODED, CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VALVE STEMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Feb 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR VALVES BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TIRE STEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Dec 17, 2012
+ 5 more complaints for this component
TIRES,WHEELS
10 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. AT OUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE WE STOPPED AT A SERVICE STATION TO CHECK THE TIRES. I CHECKED AND/OR ADDED AIR TO 3 OF THE TIRES, WHEN I WENT TO REMOVE THE VALVE STEM CAP ON THE 4TH TIRE, THE END OF THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. THANKFULLY THE BREAK OCCURRED ON THE OUTER PORTION OF THE STEM SO THE NEEDLE VALVE IS STILL IN PLACE AND THE TIRE STILL HOLDS AIR. HOWEVER I'M NO LONGER ABLE TO CHECK OR ADD AIR TO THIS TIRE. THE METAL ON THE VALVE STEM APPEARED TO BE VERY CORRODED. KEEP IN MIND THIS IS ON A VAN THAT IS PARKED IN A GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME AND NOT EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS AS MUCH AS MOST OTHER VEHICLES. *TR
Aug 22, 2014
WHILE OPERATING OUR 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE'S VALVE STEM ON THE TIRE FAILED (OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 45 SECONDS AFTER CONCLUDING HIGHWAY DRIVING). THE NUT HOLDING THE VALVE STEM ON APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN CAUSING THE SENSOR TO FALL INTO THE TIRE AND RESULTED IN THE TIRE DEFLATING IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS THE THIRD SENSOR FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY THE FIRST TWO OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY - AIRING UP TIRES CAUSED THE STEMS TO BREAK IN HALF. A CALL TO THE GENERAL DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE OCCURRING. A CALL TO MY DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY REPLACE THE TPMS SENSORS "EVERYDAY" DUE TO FAILURES AND THEN PROCEEDED TO QUOTE ME $200+ FOR A SENSOR REPLACEMENT WHICH INCLUDED "PROGRAMMING" THE SENSOR WHICH ISN'T EVEN NECESSARY ON THIS VEHICLE. DODGE DEALERSHIP HAD STATED THAT SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES IN THEIR LINEUP HAVE SWITCHED OVER TO TPMS SENSORS USING RUBBER VALVE STEMS. THESE ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR OUR YEAR GRAND CARAVAN. *TR
Mar 21, 2014
ON TWO OCCASIONS IN PAST THREE WEEKS. THE TPMS VALVE STEMS SNAPPED OFF, RESULTING IN THE IMMEDIATE DEFLATION OF A TIRE. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 10 MILES/HOUR). *TR
Mar 09, 2014
LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH PULLED OVER TO CHECK TIRE WHILE CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE IN TIRE THE TPMS SENSOR/VALVE STEM BROKE CAUSING ALL OF THE AIR TO ESCAPE FROM THE TIRE. *TR
Sep 15, 2013
ON JULY 2, 2013 THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WENT ON. I WENT TO PUT AIR IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF RESULTING IN A FLAT TIRE. I HAD THE VALVE STEM REPLACED AT A COST OF $140.00. ON AUGUST 20, 2013 THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK TO GOOD YEAR. THEY TOLD ME THE TWO VALVE STEMS ON THE PASSENGER WHEELS, FRONT/BACK WERE VERY CORRODED. THEY DID MANAGE TO FILL BOTH TIRES FOR ME. THE LIGHT WENT OFF. TWO DAYS LATER, THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I WENT TO FILL THE TIRES AND THE ONE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF, ANOTHER FLAT TIRE! PUT ON THE SPARE, DROVE HOME, CALLED AROUND AND HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO BE FIXED AGAIN. $700 LATER, 4 NEW TIRES, ANOTHER TPMS REPLACED, AND AN ALIGNMENT. TWO VALVE STEM ARE STILL IFFY, BUT THEY SAID THEY SEALED OKAY........ I AM NERVOUS ABOUT ALLOWING MY WIFE AND THREE SMALL CHILDREN TO RIDE IN THIS CAR WITH TWO MORE CORRODED VALVE STEMS. WHO KNOWS IF THEY WILL POP OFF AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I'M SEEING OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE A RECALL SHOULD BE MADE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM CORRECTED. ~THANK YOU *TR
Aug 25, 2013
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Feb 29, 2016
I RECEIVED AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE L25 IN MAY 2015. I CONTACTED ALHAMBRA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR APPROXIMATELY EVERY THREE WEEKS FROM MAY 2015. THEY REPEATEDLY TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART, THAT THEY ORDERED IT, AND THAT THEY WILL CALL ME WHEN IT COMES IN. IT HAS BEEN 4 MONTHS AND I'M STILL GETTING THE SAME STORY. MY FOBIKS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. STARTING MY CAR IT HIGHLY UNRELIABLE.
Sep 10, 2015
THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION AFTER A RED LIGHT TURNED GREEN. THE VEHICLE HAS A HARD TIME STARTING RECENTLY AND WE BELIEVE IT'S DUE TO THE IGNITION RECALL. WE CONTACTED OUR DEALER AND THEY SAID A BAD KEY PROBLEM IS SEPARATE FROM THE WIN MODULE DETENT RING PROBLEM. THEY INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM AND SAID A BAD WIN MODULE IS THE CAUSE FOR NOT STARTING. MY BELIEF IS THAT THE LOOSE DETENT RING CAUSED A FAILURE OF THE KEY DUE TO A BAD CONNECTION FOR YEARS. I'M ALSO AFRAID WE COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE THE RECALL AS THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE. WE CALLED DODGE AND THEY SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE SAFETY WISE FOR US UNTIL THE RECALLED PART IS MANUFACTURED. I ASKED THEM IF THEY COULD PROVIDE US A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL THEN THEY SAID NO. SO I SAID YOU KNOW THERE'S SOMETHING DANGEROUS AND YET THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN DO AND WE ARE TOTALLY ON OUR OWN IF WE GET INJURED, TO WHICH THEY REPLIED "YES". WE WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST DODGE/CHRYSLER FOR NOT LOOKING OUT FOR OUR SAFETY. THANKS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Feb 03, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ
Jul 02, 2014
VEHICLE IGNITION SHUTS OFF WHEN IN USE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS ESPECIALLY WHILE IN INTERSECTIONS, HAVE HAD NEAR MISS SITUATIONS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM, CHRYSLER SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THEIR REALLY, MINE WAS MADE THREE MONTHS PRIOR TO THEIR RECALL OF IGNITION SWITCHES THAT WERE RECALLED FOR 2009 MODEL DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S, THEY DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE MY VEHICLES IGNITION SWITCH WHICH IS DOING THE SAME THING THAT GM CARS AND RECALLED CARAVAN'S ARE. *TR
Apr 23, 2014
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
6 complaints
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH ON A TOWN ROAD AND THE CAR RANDOMLY SHUT OFF. THERE WAS A TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT THAT CAME ON. ALL ELECTRICAL STILL WORKED BUT NO ACCELERATION, POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. WHAT IF I WAS ON THE HIGH WAY? WHAT IF I WAS CROSSING AN INTERSECTION? MY WIFE DRIVES MY 3 CHILDREN AROUND IN THIS CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES THIS PAST WEEK. NEVER DID IT BEFORE. AND I'VE ALREADY HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED THAT DODGE SENT OUT A RECALL FOR.
Nov 17, 2020
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING VAN STOPS NO POWER STEERING, NO BRAKES ENGINE STOPS ALL POWER IS LOST. THE ONLY CODE THAT APPEARS IS TRACTION CONTROL.
Mar 28, 2017
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN, WHILE ALSO LOSING ALL ABILITY TO STEER OR BRAKE. ALL POWER CONTROL TO STEERING, BRAKING AND MANEUVERING WAS LOST, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE DID NOT APPEAR TO SHUT OFF. THE FIRST INCIDENT CAUSED MY WIFE TO END UP IN A DITCH WITH THE CHILDREN IN THE CAR. CHRYSLER AND THEIR DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT SAY THIS IS RELATED TO THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 14V373000/ CHRYSLER L25 RECALL BECAUSE THE ENGINE DID NOT APPEAR TO SHUT OFF. WHETHER PART OF THE RECALL OR NOT, THESE PROBLEMS ARE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES FOR MY FAMILY AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. ADDITIONALLY, CHRYSLER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL AND WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE AN AVAILABILITY ETA FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL, AND AS SUCH, THEY HOLD NO LIABILITY FOR ME DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE. *JS
Feb 06, 2015
WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 35M/HR IN LOW TRAFFIC, VAN STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED, NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH, THEN ABS SIGNAL WENT ON AND BRAKES WERE OUT. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE STREET AND THE VAN HAD COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. I HAD 2 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THANK GOODNESS WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC WAS LOW. THE VAN RESTARTED AND WE DROVE HOME. CALLED MY MECHANIC WHO HAD ME GET THE BATTERY CHECKED OUT, WHICH IS ONLY ONE YEAR OLD. WE BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY A YEAR AGO BECAUSE OCCASIONALLY THE VAN WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY, WAS STRANDED SEVERAL HOURS AT A BASEBALL GAME, THEN IT STARTED. HAD IT PUT ON COMPUTER AT MECHANIC WHO CANNOT FIND ANY CODES COMING UP FOR REASON. VAN HAS HAD AT LEAST 5 EPISODES OF FAILING TO START ON FIRST TRY. SECOND TIME THIS MONTH, OCT. 29,2014. PULLING TO TURNING LANE TO GO DOWN OUR HOME STREET, WHEN AGAIN, STEERING STIFFENED, I LOOKED AT DASH BOARD, ABS LIGHT CAME ON, BRAKES OUT AND ENGINE SHUT OFF. I KNEW WHAT WAS HAPPENING SO I STOPPED BEFORE TURNING AND RESTARTED VAN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAD MY DAUGHTER IN CAR. AGAIN, THANK GOOD NESS NOT ON BUSY STREET WITH TRAFFIC OR HIGHWAY. I TRAVEL A LOT WITH CHILDREN AND I AM NOW AFRAID THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY AND A SERIOUS INJURY OR WORSE WILL HAPPEN. DODGE NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Nov 01, 2014
DRIVING 45 MPH AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF LOSING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. HAPPENED AGAIN TWICE 2 DAYS LATER. THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. FILLED UP AND ADDED HEAT. SEEMED TO BE OK FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS, BUT STILL WAS RUNNING HARSH. ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN 5/20 AND THEN AGAIN ON 5/21. DID SEE BRIEFLY A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ONE OF THE OCCURRENCES OTHERWISE NO CLUES. HAD ALREADY FILLED UP TWICE SO RULED OUT GAS. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC AND THE ONLY CODE HE COULD PULL UP WAS THE EGR VALVE AND MAYBE THE SPARK PLUGS, BUT COULDN'T GUARANTEE THAT WAS THE CAUSE. REPLACED PLUGS AND VALVE AND SO FAR THE ENGINE HAS NOT SHUT OFF AND THAT INCLUDES ONE 1000 MILE RT, AND TWO 200 MILE RTS SINCE THEN, BUT I'M STILL NOT TOTALLY CONVINCED. HOWEVER AFTER READING ABOUT ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT ENGINES SHUTTING OFF, I THOUGHT I BETTER LOG THIS FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AND THE EXPENSE I PAID TO REPLACE THE EGR AND SPARK PLUGS. *TR
Jul 21, 2014
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SUSPENSION
6 complaints
FRONT RIGHT STRUT SPRING BREAKING AT THE UPPER TIP 2-3 INCHES. THIS IS THE 3RD OF OUR GRAND CARAVANS THAT THIS BREAK HAS HAPPENED TO IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT. IT'S HARD TO SEE SO YOU HAVE TO LOOK CLOSELY AT THE VERY TIP OR IT WON'T BE NOTICED.
Jan 09, 2019
THIS IS THE 2ND OF OUR 2009 GRAND CARAVANS WITH THE SAME FAILURE IN THE EXACT SAME LOCATION. PASS SIDE STRUT SPRING BROKE OFF AT THE UPPER END ABOUT 2-3 INCHES OFF THE TIP. VERY HARD TO SPOT SO LOOK CLOSELY. 1ST ONE WAS CAUGHT ON A STATE INSPECTION AND THIS ONE WAS CAUGHT DURING ROUTINE PM. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM?
Jan 23, 2018
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2009 GRAND CARAVAN TO WORK, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT ACROSS THE CENTER LINE AND OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY THERE WAS NOTHING COMING THE OTHER WAY. I PARKED THE CAR IN A LOT AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. WHEN HE ARRIVED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD BROKE IN TWO PIECES. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE NOT TAKEN IT IN FOR REPAIRS YET BUT IM SURE THAT THIS SAFETY ITEM WILL BE ON OUR DIME AND NOT DODGE. *TR
Apr 16, 2015
WHILE ON A 500 MILE TRIP THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING OVERHEATED AND CAUSED WHEEL TO SEIZE UP ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED OUT OF TOWN AND INCURRED MOTEL EXPENSES FOR THE NIGHT OF THE BREAK DOWN. *TR
Sep 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING A SAFETY NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000.
Oct 18, 2011
+ 1 more complaint for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE DRIVE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND THE THE ENGINE REVVED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Aug 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE DECELERATED BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000. UPDATED 04/04/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE TO BE CAUSED BY THE FLOOR MAT. THE CONSUMER DISAGREED AND STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDALT PULLED TO THE FLOOR. *JS
Dec 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS MODULE, CONTROL MODULE, TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE, SECURITY RECONFIGURATION MODULE AND ANTI-LOCK SENSOR WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Aug 15, 2014
ON 1/18/20010 I EXPERIENCED UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OF MY 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT GALEANA DODGET, FT. MYERS FL ON 1/24. I WAS TOLD THAT FUEL INDUCTION PARTS NEEDED CLEANING AND THAT WOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. ON 1/24 AFTER ONLY 377 MILES SINCE SERVICE I EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM AGAIN. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 3 LANE HIGHWAY DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH. WHEN I BEGAN MOVING TO THE FAR LEFT LANE AND BRING THE VEHICLE UP TO THE POSTED SPEED OF 50 MPH I NOTICED THE GAS PEDAL DEPRESS BEYOND MY INTENTION. I ATTEMPTED TO STOP ACCELERATION BY APPLYING THE BRAKES TO NO EFFECT. IT SLOWED THE RATE OF ACCELERATION WHICH RESUMED AS SOON AS I RELEASED THE BRAKE. AS THE HIGHWAY BUSY I HAD A HARD TIME CONTROLLING THE CAR AND PULLING BACK TO THE RIGHT LANE SO I COULD SAFELY STOP THE CAR ON THE SHOULDER WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AT OVER 4,000 RPMS. EVENTUALLY AFTER SEVERAL TIMES STARTING AND STOPPING THE IGNITION THE ENGINE RETURNED TO APPROPRIATE IDLE SPEED. AS WE WERE IN A DANGEROUS PLACE AND CLOSE TO THE PLACE WE WERE STAYING (ON VACATION) AND DID NOT KNOW WHO TO CALL I DROVE THE CAR PACK AND PARKED IT WAITING INSTRUCTIONS FROM DODGE ON HOW TO PROCEED. AT THIS TIME I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AS WE HAD A VERY HARROWING EXPERIENCE. PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AT A GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM AS THAT IS THE WAY THE REPAIR SHOP DESCRIBED IT. *TR
Feb 06, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BUT HE WAS ABLE TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE NEXT DAY, ANOTHER DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE NOTICED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED SO SHE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE NEXT TIME THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE RPMS SHOT UP TO 3000. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTICS TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER PERFORMED SOFTWARE UPGRADES AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT. IN FEBRUARY 2010, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM AGAIN SO SHE WENT INTO AN EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER TOLD THEM THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS AWAITING RESPONSE FROM A CASE MANAGER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,400. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,202-BK
Mar 05, 2010
+ 1 more complaint for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
Car will crank but not start. Can cannot be started intermittently which could be dangerous considering location of vehicle, adverse weather conditions, etc. There are no warning lamps or messages related to the problem. This is a known problem with other Chrysler models and model years. TIMP fuel pump relay has failed. Bypassing the fuel pump relay will allow car to start. See attached file of Vertical Vissions' bypass solutions to this problem.
Aug 07, 2025
VEHICLE STALLED ON TOLL ROAD AND BYPASS. IT FINALLY DIED AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE. FIRST TIME WAS $600.00. SECOND TIME, MECHANIC DID IT FOR FREE. MECHANIC BELIEVES THAT IT'S THE TIPM OR TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE.
Jun 28, 2017
WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE DIED, FUEL GAUGE INFORMED ME THAT TANK WAS 1/2 FULL AND LOST ALL POWER WAS LEFT STRANDED DO TOO NO GAS. *TR
Mar 19, 2015
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 40 ON STRAIGHT ROAD ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLS OUT CAUSING STEERING TO FAIL CREATING NEED FOR SUDDEN STOP BEFORE TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. HAPPENS WITH WARNING. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN 3 MONTHS THIS HAS HAPPENED. CALLED DODGE DEALER AND CHRYSLER CORPORATE AND THEY SAY THERE IS A RECALL THAT IS SIMILAR FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT NO PART AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATE WHEN. THEY ADVISE USING FOB WITHOUT KEYS ATTACHED. THIS LAST OCCURRENCE OCCURRED WITH NO KEYS ATTACHED, ONLY THE FOB IN THE IGNITION, SO THEIR WORK AROUND DOES NOT WORK. NOTE THE ONLY WAY WE EVEN KNOW IT HAS STALLED IT THE SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING, UNTIL WE CAN GET IT STOPPED AND REALIZE THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. THERE IS NO OTHER WARNING ITS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. TIME BETWEEN THE THREE OCCURRENCES WERE EARLY DEC 2014 FOR FIRST OCCURRENCE, 1 WEEK LATER FOR SECOND OCCURRENCE, 2.5 MONTHS LATER FOR 3RD OCCURRENCE. A FIX IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY FOR THIS AND IT SEEMS THIS "RECALL WITHOUT A FIX" IS JUST SITTING THERE INDEFINITELY. *TR
Mar 03, 2015
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
MY VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK AND ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER IT JOLTED BACKWARDS AND HIT A RETAINING WALL IN THE DRIVEWAY.
Sep 12, 2019
SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AT TIMES WITHOUT HAVING TO FORCE IT TO CLOSE. NOT SURE IF THE SENOR HAS BEEN AFFECTED, THERE IS NOTHING BY THE DOOR WHEN THIS HAPPENS
Apr 30, 2019
I HAD BEEN LAUGHING WITH THE PEOPLE OF THIS SCHOOL BUS COMPANY WHICH IS CLOSE BY TO ME NAMED LORINDA BUS OR LOGAN BUS CO INC THERE AT 100 ST AND ATLANTIC AV THERE ABOUT HOW THEY EXTENDED THEIR PARKING LOT UPWARD THERE ONTO AN OLD LIRR TRACK THERE THAT HAS NOT BEEN USED AND IS ALL RUSTY WITH BROKEN CEMENT AND LIKE OTHER BROKEN AND OLD THINGS THERE AND THEY EXTENDED THE PARKING LOT FOR THEIR BUSES THERE AT 100 ST AND ATLANTIC AV THERE UPWARD TO LIKE THE TOP OF THIS LIRR TRACK THERE WHICH I FOUND TO BE AN ODD LOCATION. I MEAN SOME QUESTIONS WERE IN MY MIND LIKE COULD THE 14 BUSES OR 18 BUSES THAT THEY PUT UP THERE ON THE OLD LIRR TRACK THERE STAY UP THERE WITH ALL OF THE HUGE BUSES PARKED UP THERE ON THE TRACK THERE. NO, THE LIRR TRACK THERE IS NOT USED ANYMORE THERE BEGINNING SOUTH FROM LIKE 99 ST AND LIBERTY AVENUE THERE AND THE OLD LIRR TRACK IS MAINTAINED BY NYC DCAS OR THE MAYOR'S OFFICE THERE. LOTS OF RUSTY AND OLD AND FALLING APART THINGS THERE ON THAT RAILROAD TRACK THERE OF THE LIRR THERE. BUT WITH THE OLD LIRR TRACK THERE AT ATLANTIC AV AND 100 ST SHOULD THEY USE THAT AREA UP THERE, AS I SAW ON A GOOGLE MAP THERE TO PARK 14-18 OF THEIR BUSES. YES, THE GOOGLE MAP SHOWED THEM EXTENDING THEIR PARKING LOT TO THE TOP OF THE LIRR TRACKS THERE AND THEY COULD PARK MORE BUSES AS SHOWN ON THE GOOGLE MAP THERE. DO YOU THINK IT IS SAFE OF LORINDA OR LOGAN THERE TO PUT LIKE THOSE BUSES PARKED UP THERE ALL 14-18 OF THEM UP THERE ON THE OLD LIRR TRACK UP THERE TO BE PARKED OR NO? THE OLD LIRR TRACKS ARE REALLY FALLING APART, TALKING ABOUT THE RUST AND ALL OF THAT. USE GOOGLE STREET VIEW AND YOU CAN SEE THE RUST IN SOME PARTS OF THOSE BRIDGES THERE.
Oct 22, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
DRIVING ON THE HWY 485 TOWARD AIRPORT WHEN I HEARD A SUDDEN SOUND IN MY DASHBOARD. IT WAS A ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT) AND THE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT) THAT CAME OUT AND, MY TEMPERATURE CONTROL GAUGE NEEDLE DROPPED FROM MI-RANGE TO ZERO. I SLOW DOWN THE CAR PULLED IT ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY SO I CAN CHECK TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND THE NEXT THING I KNOW WAS A HEAVY SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AND THAT WAS IT.
Sep 21, 2015
WAS DRIVING AND HAD MULTIPLE STEREO ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALSO LOST DVD MONITOR THEN ABS ESP BAS CODE CAME UP AND HAD SOME RADICAL BRAKING WITH ON AND OFF REPETITION OF STEREO FUNCTIONS. STEREO AND ABS ESP BAS STILL NOT FUNCTIONING. *TR
Mar 19, 2015
DASH LIGHTS INDICATING FAILURE OF STABILITY CONTROL AND BRAKE FORCE HELP HAVE ILLUMINATED AND WON'T RESET. MECHANIC STATES VEHICLE REQUIRES STEERING ANGLE SENSOR. GETTING PART FOR REPAIR SEEMS TO BE DIFFICULT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN MY AREA AS ROADS ARE HEAVILY COVERED IN SNOW AND ICE FOR MONTHS AT A TIME.
Feb 26, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE NOISE AND NOTICED STEAM RISING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS CRACKED AND THE INNER HOSES WERE DAMAGED DUE TO PRESSURE BUILD-UP. THE DEALER FURTHER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V046000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND INFORMED THE CONTACT OF OTHER RECALLS AS WELL. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,200.
Aug 07, 2014
FREON BEGAN TO LEAK INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AFTER HAVING THE AC RECHARGED. *TR
Jul 09, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE HEATER HAD FRACTURED AND WAS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE PART TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEATER HOSE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 73,866.
Oct 21, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
While driving all electrical systems fail, warning lights flash on and off, power steering and brakes fail, all lights go out. Can shift to neutral and restart, drive on until it repeats.
Aug 15, 2022
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
Aug 11, 2014
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCK HAS FAILED AND IS ALWAYS LOCKED. MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED.
Aug 07, 2019
WE WERE WALKING UP TO OUR VEHICLE AND USED THE KEYCHAIN REMOTE TO OPEN THE REAR LIFTGATE. IT WENT ALL THE WAY OPEN AND MY WIFE WALKED UNDERNEATH IT TO PUT SOME THINGS IN THE CAR. AFTER IT WENT ALL THE WAY OPEN, IT STAYED THERE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CAME DOWN HARD AND SLAMMED MY WIFE IN THE HEAD. SHE SUSTAINED A SORE NECK AND A HEADACHE THAT HAS SINCE GOTTEN WORSE. I TRIED OPERATING THE LIFTGATE AGAIN WHILE WE WERE CLEAR AND IT DID THE SAME THING. IT WENT ALL THE WAY OPEN, PAUSED FOR 2 SECONDS, AND THEN SLAMMED DOWN HARD ABOUT A FOOT BEFORE IT WENT BACK CLOSED IN A NORMAL FASHION. IT HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE 2 HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS FOR THE REAR LIFTGATE. HOWEVER, MY WIFE IS STILL EXPERIENCING NECK PAIN. *TR
Aug 30, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS STARTED TO FLICKER ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Oct 23, 2018
ALL THE DASH LIGHTS / ELECTRONICS GO OFF AND COME BACK ON INTERMITTENTLY ALONG WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNING ON AND OFF AT THE SAME TIME. THE POWER DOORS DO NOT WORK RELIABLY EITHER AS THEY HAVE CLOSED RANDOMLY WHILE OPEN. IT'S VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING AND WE FEEL IT PUTS US AT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT, OR WORSE, WHEN IT OCCURS. DEALERSHIP HAS PROBLEMS DIAGNOSING IT DO TO THE INTERMITTENT NATURE, BUT CAN PULL OFF BUNCHES OF CODES, WHEN HOOKED UP TO THEIR SCAN TOOL. HOWEVER, NONE OF THE ERROR CODES POINT TO WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM, JUST THAT A PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. THEY REPLACED THE TPIM MODULE, BUT THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE PRETTY MUCH GIVEN UP.. *TR
Feb 28, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON AND OFF ERRATICALLY. HEADLIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF ERRATICALLY. GAUGES DON'T WORK, CAN'T OPEN OR CLOSE SIDE AND REAR DOOR. THIS IS DUE TO THE TIPM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
Dec 29, 2016
INSTRUMENTAL CLUSTER LIGHTS TURN ON, ALL DIAL INDICATORS GO TO 0, WIPERS TURN TWICE, OUTSIDE LIGHTS TURN ON AND THEN OFF, AND WARNING BEEPS INSIDE. CAN REPEAT DIFFERENT FREQUENCY TIME, BUT USUALLY EVERY FEW SECONDS. SOME WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ON, ESPECIALLY BRAKE WARNINGS AND AIRBAG. 2 DEALERS REVIEWED AND RECOGNIZED ISSUE BUT STATED DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. RARELY, AFTER START-UP ONLY BRAKE LIGHT AND AIRBAG WARNINGS STAY ON AND NO OTHER LIGHT ISSUE. FIRST DEALER REPLACED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND IMPROVED BY NO LEFT DIAL ISSUE, BUT WARNING LIGHTS STILL OCCUR. ALL WARNING LIGHTS, CENTER DIAL, AND RIGHT DIAL, LIGHTS, AND WIPER ISSUES STILL OCCUR. DEALER CHECKED AND NOTED PROGRAMMING ISSUE BUT INFORMED NOTHING CAN DO. NOW OCCURS MORE OFTEN. ALL BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS NOW ALWAYS SHOW AFTER BEGINNING TO DRIVE. THEN ALL OTHER WARNING LIGHTS, AND SO ON, BEGIN AS NOTED. RECORDED AND ATTACHED. FREQUENCY HAS INCREASED. IF I TURN OUTSIDE LIGHTS ON, LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN ISSUE OCCURS BUT TURN SIGNAL STILL STOPS WHEN I HAVE THEM ON. OTHER DRIVERS THEN DO NOT KNOW IF I AM TURNING. AIRBAG, BRAKE, FUEL LIGHTS, WIPERS, AND OUTSIDE LIGHTS WORRY ME SINCE EVERYTHING SHOWS WARNING OR STOPS WHILE DRIVING, AS FREQUENT AS EVERY FEW SECONDS DURING ENTIRE DRIVE. IS ONE OF THE ISSUES REAL OR ARE THEY ALL PRETEND DUE TO THE VEHICLE ISSUE? OCCURS ALL SPEEDS, TEMPERATURES, AND SO ON.
Sep 21, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
INSTRUMENTAL PANEL DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. DO NOT KNOW HOW FAST WE ARE GOING OR HOW MUCH GAS. ALL LIGHTS INCLUDING ABS AS WELL. SEVERAL OTHER FAMILIES IN MY AREA HAVE SAME VAN WITH SAME PROBLEM. WIPERS ALSO COME ON WHEN THEY ARE OFF. THE CHRYLSER TOWN & COUNTRY HAS HAD INSTRUMENTAL PANEL PROBLEMS THAT WERE PART OF A RECALL AS WELL
Sep 06, 2016
VAN HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING, IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE BUT THE VAN WON'T TURN ON, YET ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES CONTINUE TO WORK PERFECTLY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VAN WILL EVENTUALLY START, BUT OTHER TIMES WE HAVE HAD TO LEAVE IT OVERNIGHT PARKED DUE TO IT NOT STARTED AFTER TRYING FOR ALMOST AN HOUR. WE REPLACED THE BATTERY, AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. WE TOOK IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THE WIN MODULE WAS REPLACED AND A NEW KEY WAS ORDERED AND REPROGRAMMED AT A COST OF ALMOST $1000! A FEW WEEKS AFTER GETTING THE VAN BACK THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN AND ONCE AGAIN LEFT ME (PREGNANT) AND MY 2 YOUNG CHILDREN STRANDED IN 101 DEGREE TEMPERATURE. A TECH FROM THE DEALERSHIP MET WITH US THIS MORNING TO LOOK AT THE VAN AND SUGGESTED IT MIGHT BE THE STARTER. WE CAN'T CONTINUE TO PURCHASE PARTS AND PAY FOR LABOR AND YET THE VEHICLE ISN'T WORKING AS IT SHOULD. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN WITH A NEWBORN ON THE WAY AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN.
Aug 30, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR 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 114,000.
Sep 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. 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 112,000.
Aug 10, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Sep 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. 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.
Aug 03, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT 'S HEAD IMPACTED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, SPRAINED NECK, AND BRUISES TO THE FEET, ANKLES, AND TOES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jul 31, 2015
MY VEHICLE TURNED OFF AS I WAS DRIVING CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME MY VAN HAS DONE THIS. IT IS CAUSED BY THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH ISSUE SITED IN THE L25 RECALL. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY VAN ALONE OR USING IT TO TRANSPORT MY 4 CHILDREN. I AM SEEKING A LOANER VEHICLE FROM CHRYSLER UNTIL MINE IS FIXED. *TR
Nov 21, 2014
STEERING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SENOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Aug 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND MADE THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 02/11/14*LJ
Dec 20, 2013
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED AND WOULD NOT LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
Jan 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY FOB. THE DOORS COULD ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY WITH THE KEY OR FROM MANUALLY ENGAGING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 03/20/13*LJ
Feb 15, 2013
SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH ALL THE SEATBELTS IN OUR DODGE MINIVAN PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THIS INCIDENT BUT UNTIL NOW WE HAD ONLY SEEN THEM AS AGGRAVATIONS. THE SEATBELTS TEND TO TIGHTEN SLIGHTLY AND WHEN TRYING TO LOOSEN THEM THEY WILL LOCK UP AND HAVE TO BE UNBUCKLED TO RESET THEM. SOMETIMES THEY WILL STILL REMAIN LOCKED UP EVEN WHEN THE SEATBELT IS UNBUCKLED. SOMETIMES JERKING THE BELT SEVERAL TIMES WILL FINALLY RELEASE IT. ON AUGUST 19, 2011, OUR 10 YEAR OLD CHILD GOT CAUGHT IN THIS FAULTY SEATBELT. ON A LONG OUT OF TOWN TRIP, THE CROSS BELT WAS BEHIND THE HEADREST AND THE LAP BELT HAD BECOME TIGHTENED. AS HE STRUGGLED WITH THE SEATBELT, IT GOT TIGHTER. ALL THIS WAS DURING TRANSIT. WE STOPPED AND HE UNBUCKLED THE SEATBELT BUT THAT ONLY MADE IT TIGHTER. HE IS A THIN BOY BUT IT WAS OBVIOUS HE HAD HIS GUT SUCKED IN AND THE BELT WAS PUSHING UNDER HIS RIBS. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF. WE STRUGGLED WITH IT A FEW MINUTES TRYING TO GET IT TO RELEASE BUT IT WAS APPARENT OUR CHILD WAS IN DISTRESS. WE WERE JUST ABOUT TO CUT THE BELT WHEN WE DECIDED TO LAY THE SEAT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE AND HAD OUR CHILD DO A SOMERSAULT OUT OF THE LAP BELT. OUR CHILD HAD BRUISES ON HIS STOMACH AND SIDE AND WAS SHAKEN UP AND SORE. WHAT WOULD BE THE OUTCOME IF HE HAD BEEN TRAPPED DURING A CAR ACCIDENT/FIRE? *TR
Sep 03, 2011
SEATBELT LOCKED UP. *TR
Apr 25, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2 complaints
2009 CARAVAN REAR CALIPER GRINDING AND RIM SO HOT YOU CAN'T TOUCH IT . SECOND TIME IN 5 MONTHS THIS HAS HAPPENED . CANT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHEEL DOESN'T WANT TO ROTATE BECAUSE CALIPER IS LOCKED UNDER PRESSURE. *TR
Jun 22, 2011
ON 6/27/2010 MY FAMILY AND MYSELF WERE TRAVELING TO HACKENSACK MN ON HWY 371 AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE MY MINI VAN KEPT INCREASING IN SPEED. NO INJURIES HAPPENED I CALMLY GOT IT TO STOP BUT I HAD TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE CRUISE WAS ON BUT NOT ACTIVATED. I TRIED TO HIT THE CANCEL SWITCH HIT THE ON OFF SWITCH ALL THE TIME PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE SKID PROTECTION LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES HEATED UP REALLY BAD BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT STOP RACING AND THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OUT UNTIL I SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WE THEN CONTINUED OUR TRIP WITH NO MORE INCIDENTS AND I DID TRY TO GET IT TO HAPPEN AGAIN WITH NO LUCK. *TR
Jun 28, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
It started out as the van would not start almost everytime I got ready to leave and would have someone jump my battery, and it would start right back up. after a few weeks of having to do this, i had help jumping my battery once again but this time my wind shield wipers wouldnt shut off resulting in me having to take the fuse out and back in when it rains. when this happened the what i believe is called the "multi functional shift " (the stick on the left side of steering wheel that controls my wipers, wiper fluid, turn signals, bright lights, etc.) completely stopped working with no sign of it having problems previously. Along with that the stereo keeps flickering and switching channels on its own. Lastly, when i am pumping gas, i can barely pull up the trigger without the pump shutting off like as if my tank was full. This has all happened in the last 6 or 7 months or so and has not yet been investigated.
Mar 14, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTED VEHICLE AND NEVER TURNED OFF. TOOK IT IN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BATTERY CAUSING THE LIGHT. REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THEY RE-DID THE DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY TOLD ME THE ORC MODULE IS BAD DUE TO THE BATTERY. THEY SAID MY BATTERY WAS CHARGING TO 1000 VOLTS AND WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE 800VOLTS. SO NOW I AM STUCK WITH A BILL FOR $631. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SAME YEAR MODEL HAD A RECALL FOR THIS REASON AND MINE DIDN'T QUALIFY BECAUSE IT WAS MADE 23 DAYS AFTER THE RECAL NOTICE S07. THE VAN IS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY WAITING ON THE PART.
Sep 26, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING AND PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE IGNITION FAILED TO GO IN THE OFF POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED DUE TO THE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEAR SHIFTER ALSO CEASED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.*DT*JB
Jul 15, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
KEEP HAVING ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. *TR
May 09, 2020
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING NOISE DETECTED. THE PARKING BRAKE, TPMS, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR DETACHED FROM TRIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 221,000.
Feb 05, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY VAN STALLS WHEN DECELERATING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED TO OFF RAMP YIELD. I HAVE TAKEN TO MECHANICS AND DEALER AND SPENT TOO MUCH MONEY ON NOT GETTING THE PROBLEM FIXED. I DID SOME RESEARCHED AND NOTICED ON THE FORUMS THAT THIS IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM THAT HAS NOT RESULTING IN A VEHICLE RECALL . THE PROBLEM LOOKS LIKE IT HAS TO DO WITH THE TIPM FUEL RELAY. MY VAN ONLY HAS 142,000 MILES ON IT , THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED BY THE AUTO MAKER, NOT HAVING CUSTOMERS SPEND NEEDLESS MONEY ON DEALER RECOMMENDED FIXES THAT DO NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I JUST SPENT OVER 700 TO HAVE DEALER RECOMMENDED REPAIRS OF THROTTLE BODY SERVICE AND TUNE UP AND THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. WHY IS IT THAT AS A CONSUMER I NEED TO DO MY OWN DIAGNOSIS WHEN PROBLEM HAPPENED JUST THIS PAST WEEKEND AFTER DEALER RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM! NOW MY SON IS LEAVING IN 3 DAYS FOR SCHOOL WITH THE VEHICLE AND I NEED TO FIND A REPAIR SHOP TO TRY TO FIX THE PROBLEM INSTEAD OF YOU AS THE CAR COMPANY TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR A KNOWN ISSUE.
Sep 03, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED THE CAR WILL NOT START. I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OVER 15 TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VAN TO CATCH AND START, THE PROBLEM IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. ALSO, WHEN THE DVD PLAYER IS IN THE UP POSITION ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON IN THE DASH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CUT ON AND NONE OF THE DIALS WORK ON THE SPEED, GAS AND THERMOSTAT INDICATORS. THE DVD PROBLEMS OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND ON THE ROAD OPERATING. THE IGNITION PROBLEM IS WHEN YOU GO TO START THE VEHICLE.
Jun 27, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON A SHALLOW LEFT-HAND CURVE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, COMING OUT OF THE CURVE, ALL THE SUDDEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE (LFB) BEGAN TO CHATTER AS THOUGH THE LFB ABS WAS ENGAGING. THE ESP BAS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON. THE VAN VIOLENTLY SWERVED TOWARDS THE ONCOMING LANE. LUCKLY, THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC COME AT ME. I WAS ABLE TO OVER CORRECT WITH THE STEERING AND REGAIN CONTROL. I TOOK THE VAN TO A LOCAL SHOP WHICH DIAGNOSED THE STEERING POSITION SENSOR INSIDE THE AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING TO BE BAD. IT WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Jan 19, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING JULY 2014 WHEN IT WAS PARKED UNDER A TREE DURING A BAD STORM. IT EVENTUALLY WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE AFTER THEY ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS REPAIRED. SEVERAL TIMES THEY REPAIRED IT AND PUT ME BACK INTO THE DANGEROUS VEHICLE WHICH WAS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND SEVERAL TIMES WOULD NOT BRAKE. I INSISTED THEY DECLARE IT A TOTAL LOSS BEFORE SOMETHING TERRIBLE WOULD HAPPEN. THEY FINALLY AGREED IN OCTOBER 2014. HOWEVER, MY CONCERN IS THAT I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD AT AUCTION AND THAT PUTS SOMEONE ELSE IN DANGER. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT OF BEEN HANDED OVER TO SOMEONE ELSE.
Jul 29, 2017
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR INDEPENDENTLY OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Jun 23, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
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.
May 25, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
UNABLE TO CLEAR CODES AFTER ALL REPAIRS COMPLETED. ALARM GOES OFF REPEATEDLY AFTER THE KEY/IGNITION WAS REPLACED FOR RECALL.
May 21, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
OUR VAN KEEPS RUNNING OUT OF OIL COMPLETELY BEFORE OIL CHANGE IS DUE, DEALER HAS ALREADY REPLACED OIL PAN AND REAR MAIN SEAL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND THEY ARE SAYING THE REAR MAIN SEAL AGAIN. DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENSE BECAUSE THERE IS NO OIL IN PARKING SPOT OR UNDER VEHICLE NEAR REAR MAIN SEAL. ONLINE MANY PEOPLE REPORT THAT IT IS A ENGINE PROBLEM AND THAT IT IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE MOTOR... SO WHY ARE PEOPLE HAVING TO PAY FOR REPAIRS WHEN THIS MOTOR SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW BEING REPAIRED OR REPLACING REAR MAIN SEAL AGAIN.
Mar 16, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS, AND DASHBOARD STARTED OPERATING CRAZY. IT WOULD OCCUR EVERY 30 SECONDS AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE ONLY SOLUTION (TEMPORARY) WAS TO REMOVE THE FUSE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THIS CAUSED THE CRAZINESS TO STOP, BUT NOW I LOST ALL ABILITY TO OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE FUSE WAS TESTED AND IT IS WORKING JUST FINE. WHILE THIS WAS NOT AN IMMEDIATE DANGER, IT WAS STILL SCARY HAVING THIS HAPPEN TO ME WHILE DRIVING WITH MY YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR. WE ARE UNABLE TO DISCOVER A PERMANENT SOLUTION. AFTER REVIEW, IT APPEARS WE ARE DIFFIDENTLY NOT ALONE. PLEASE FIGURE THIS OUT!
Mar 09, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE CAR FOR YEARS JUST WONT START. YOU TURN THE KEY AND THEN NOTHING HAPPENS. IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR YEARS AND JUST HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY ON 3 SEPARATE TRIPS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NOTHING CAN BE FOUND. ALSO WHEN BACKING OUT AND TURNING THE WHEEL, THE CAR MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. WAS TOLD NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THAT.
Jul 27, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WAS PARKING UNDER A TREE ABOUT 6-8 FEET FROM TREE WHEN STILL HAVING FOOT ON BRAKE THE CAR ACCELERATED AND SLAMMED INTO THE TREE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLORE.
Jun 16, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jun 15, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jun 02, 2015
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
LETTER FROM CHRYSLER CORP, DATED 9/15/14, SUBJECT L25/NHTSA 14V-373, TITLES,"IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL" STATED THAT THE PROBLEM IS " UPON STARTING YOUR VEHICLE THE FREQUENCY OPERATED BUTTON IGNITION KEY (FOBIK) MAY NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE "ON" POSITION......CHRYSLER INTENDS TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE....SIMPLY CONTACT YOUR CHRYSLER DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. MY DEALER IS, DOUGLAS JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE, 2382 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL, VENICE, FL 34293. PHONE IS 941-484-8300. I HAVE CONTACTED THIS DEALER THREE TIMES AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME CHRYSLER STILL HAS NOT FURNISHED THEM WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS. IT HAS NOW BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS SINCE I RED THE NOTICE. PLEASE HELP. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 14, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING THE VAN ON A MAJOR ROAD AT 45-50 MPH, WHEN THE ENGINE CUT OUT. POWER STEERING WAS DISABLED, I WAS ABLE TO PULL VAN OFF ONTO SIDE STREET AND RESTART. I DON'T KNOW IF FOB SWITCHED TO ACC OR OFF, I WAS JUST UPSET IT STALLED ON MAJOR ROAD. PER ARTICLE I HAVE READ, FOB CAN MOVE OUT OF PLACE IF RIDE IS BUMPY, WELL I LIVE IN MICHIGAN WHERE POT HOLES ARE SOMETIMES UNAVOIDABLE. ROAD WAS BUMPY THAT I WAS TRAVELING ON. I KNOW THEIR IS A RECALL ON VAN L25 FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, I HAVE SINCE REMOVED THE FOB FROM MY KEY RING AND WILL ONLY DRIVE WITH FOB IN IGNITION. *TR
Mar 10, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. ..UPDATED 05/19/15*BF UPDATED 11/10/2015*JS
Feb 09, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE VAN ON DIRT ROADS AND THEN HE HEARD A CLUNK, AFTER TAKING IT TO THE GARAGE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AXLE HAD CRACKED AND BROKE. WE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. *TR
Feb 05, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES AN HOUR, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR SHUTS OFF AND TURNS BACK ON AND COULD NOT STEER FOR A FEW MINS, AND IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 45 MILES AN HOUR, EVERY THING SHUT OFF IN THE CAR, IT HAPPENED AGAIN, IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. MY BRAKES ON THE CAR AND ROTORS I HAVE REPLACED 4 TIMES IN 3 YEARS ITS EATS THEM UP, SOMETIMES THE SIDE DOORS JUST OPEN BY THEM SELVES, DRIVING OR PARKED, CONTROL BUTTONS ARE GOING OUT ALL THE TIME, WINDOWS GO UP AND DOWN ON THERE OWN, THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP WAITING TO HAPPEN. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DODGE DEALERSHIP I AM ON A WAITING LIST AND HAVE BEEN FOR 4 MONTHS THEY STILL SAY THE PARTS ARE NOT IN YET. *TR
Jan 20, 2015
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. WORST FIRST. HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, MAINTAIN VEHICLE FAITHFULLY. AT APPROX. 70 K MILES THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT POPPED ON. CHECKED OIL. WAS NOT REGISTERING ON STICK. OVER THREE QTS LOW! ENGINE CONTINUES TO USE 3-4 QTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES (3000 MILES). VAN IS ON ITS THIRD SET OF BRAKES. TIRES HAVE TO BE ROTATED VERY OFTEN BECAUSE THE FRONT RUINS TIRES QUICKLY. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE KEY FOB TWICE. BOTH TIMES IT HAS LEFT US STRANDED WITH NO WARNING. VAN IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR BAD MOTOR MOUNTS. GAUGE CLUSTER HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE. HEATER HOSE "Y" CONNECTION BLEW APART WHILE ON VACATION AT APPROX. 75K MILES. (ENGINE DID NOT OVERHEAT). VAN IS ON ITS THIRD OR FOURTH BATTERY. POWER SLIDING DOORS CONTINUALLY HAVE PROBLEMS CLOSING. POWER STEERING PUMP WHINES SINCE 15K MILES. VAN CURRENTLY HAS 91K MILES. *TR
Dec 29, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WHEREIN MY "ANTI-SKID" SYSTEM IS SOMEHOW ACTIVATED AND KILLS MY ENGINE AND TIGHTENS UP MY STEERING WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I AM ABLE TO KEEP MY COOL AND THROW IT INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE VAN AND PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE AND KEEP GOING. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE THAT THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED IN HIGH SPEED OR THICK TRAFFIC. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. I FOUND A SIMILAR COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET: HTTP://WWW.JUSTANSWER.COM/DODGE/8TIR2-2009-GRAND-CARAVAN-59-000-MILES-TRACTION.HTML. *TR
Dec 22, 2014
STEERING,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AFTER I HIT A BUMP DURING A TURN, I RAN INTO A DITCH AND SOMETHING IS BROKE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. LOUD NOISES COMING FROM TIRE AREA. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THIS HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES AND REPLACED THE BEARING. BUT WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN EVERY TIME I HIT ANY SIGNIFICANT BUMP IN THE ROAD, EVEN WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY AND I'M BEING TOLD THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THEY WILL DO UNTIL THE RECALL IS FINALIZED? *TR
Dec 10, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
FILED COMPLAINT ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. CALLED CHRYSLER RECALL CENTER AND EXPLAINED THE VEHICLE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE CONFIRMED THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THEY STATED THEY WOULD DOCUMENT THE URGENCY OF MY REPAIR AS THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED 2 TIMES IN 3 WEEKS. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN OVER THE SAFETY OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN. I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT MAKE SURE I REMOVE ALL OBJECT FROM MY KEY RING. I REALLY DO NOT THINK THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. THE SECOND TIME IT HAD A POWER FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST STOPPED, READY TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, THE ROAD WAS SMOOTH. HOW CAN THE PARTS NOT BE AVAILABLE WHEN IT WAS JUST RELEASED ON THE NEWS THAT CHRYSLER ORDERED THE PARTS EVEN BEFORE THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED. ALSO, 32 DEATHS POSSIBLY RELATED TO THIS DEFECT. HOW CAN THIS NOT BE OF AN URGENT MATTER TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. I AM NERVOUS DRIVING, WHICH I HAVE TOO IN ORDER TO GET TO WORK, SCHOOL, SHOPPING. THIS WHOLE SITUATION IS UNBELIEVABLE TO ME. I HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT AMERICAN MADE CARS, AND THIS IS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE I RECEIVE. I HOPE CHRYSLER IS READY FOR MORE LAWSUITS. ITS A SHAME PEOPLE HAVE TO GET HURT OR EVEN DIE FOR ACTION TO BE TAKEN. *TR
Nov 12, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD, AND AFTER I START DRIVING, IF I DO NO HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE WILL JUST DIE. WHEN IT DOES, THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS GO ON AND THE STEERING BECOMES COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE. I MUST QUICKLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND START IT AGAIN. IT CAN HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE WARMS UP. IT CAN JUST HAPPEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER AND ANOTHER AUTO REPAIR PLACE AND NEITHER CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. THIS HAPPENS QUIT OFTEN. *TR
Sep 22, 2014
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
IN OCTOBER OF 2013 I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP EXPLAINING TO THEM MY CAR STALLS WHEN IT COMES TO AN INCLINE IN THE ROAD I'M TALKING MERE INCHES, NOT CLIMBING UP GIGANTIC HILL. SINCE OCTOBER IT HAS CONTINUOUSLY STALLED OUT ON ME, TO GO SO FAR AS TO JUST STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. IF I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE STARTS SHAKING AND FEELS AS THOUGH THE TIRES ARE TRYING TO GRIP THE ROAD AND THERE IS A JUMPING AND JOLTING SENSATION. MY CAR CUTS OFF AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK SINCE OCTOBER. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. OF COURSE THEY'RE WILLING TO TAKE THE ENTIRE CAR APART AND CHARGE ME FOR IT BUT I CAN'T AFFORD THAT! WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MY VEHICLE IS FROM A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE THE NEWS ARTICLE ON WED. COM TODAY WHICH IS WHY I'M CONTACTING YOU. *TR
Sep 09, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY VAN TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING IT NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THIS DATE. IT ALSO WONT START AT TIMES AND I AM STRANDED ANYWHERE FROM FIVE TO 30 MINUTES.POWER STEERING GETS STUCK SOMETIMES AND WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES. *TR
Aug 19, 2014
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE I WAS DRIVING A CAR SLOWLY IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE GROCERY STORE, IT STOPPED RUNNING, SHUTTING IT OFF COMPLETELY. HAD TO RESTART IT, BUT IT DIDN'T TURN ON THE TIMELY MANNER. PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR DOWN A FEW TIMES, AND TURNED IT ON AGAIN. HTTP://WWW.JUSTANSWER.COM/DODGE/4JW86-DODGE-CARAVAN-SXT-NEW-2010-DODGE-CARAVAN-SXT-VEHICLE-WILL.HTML : I FOUND THE IDENTICAL CASE FROM THE WEBSITE, IT MUST BE RECALLED TO FIX THIS ISSUE. OTHERWISE, IT IS A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION. *TR
Jun 21, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* 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.
Jan 28, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
EXTREME TOXIC HAZARD CAUSED BY FAILED FACTORY INSTALLED HEATER HOSE CONNECTORS. FULL INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2000-2010 VANS, POSSIBLY A LARGE AMOUNT OF DIFFERENT VEHICLE INVOLVED. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE COOLANT SYSTEM. THE FIRST INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM WAS A STRANGE ODOR THAT OCCURRED AT VARIOUS TIMES, INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING INSIDE FOR A LENGTH OF TIME. I SEARCHED FOR OBVIOUS LEAKS, BUT THERE WERE NONE. IT SEEMED THAT CHRYSLER USED A MOLDED PLASTIC COMPRESSION TYPE HOSE FITTING IN THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OF THEIR COOLANT SYSTEM, IN SOME VEHICLES. THE FITTING HAD ONE FLAW, AS I HAVE FOUND OUT, WERE MADE TO BE PUT TOGETHER CORRECTLY, THEY ARE KEYED, BUT, IF PUT TOGETHER INCORRECTLY, AS IN THIS CASE, IT ALLOWED LEAKING OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL COOLANT TO DRIP ONTO A 2200 PLUS EXHAUST MANIFOLD COVER, IN THE VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IN SMALL DROPLETS, THAT BECOMES A SUPER-HEATED VAPOR, WHICH IS DRAWN INTO THE VEHICLE VENTILATION SYSTEM, WHEN IT IS IN OPERATION. *JB ..UPDATED 12/17/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN THE MIDST OF DRIVING. THE DEALER EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. UPDATED 01/07/16. *JB
Nov 04, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
2009 GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR BRAKE PADS ISSUE AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON JUNE 29, 2009, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DUE TO AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A 23 POINT INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE REAR BRAKES WERE WORN DOWN TO 3MM AND WERE STICKING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE REAR BRAKE PADS STICKING TO THE CALIPER BRACKETS WAS HIS FAULT. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE CHRYSLER PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRACKETS, HE BELIEVED THEY WERE ADMITTING FAULT. THE BRACKETS CAUSED THE PADS TO STICK, WEARING THEM DOWN AND MAKING THE ROTORS TOO THIN TO BE RESURFACED. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT OF $ 507.73
Oct 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
I WAS JUST STARTING DRIVING AFTER BEING AT A STOP. I USED THE WINDOW CONTROL THAT AUTOMATICALLY ROLLS THE WINDOW COMPLETELY UP. WHEN THE WINDOW REACHED THE TOP, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE. AFTER THAT, THE WINDOW STARTED SLOWLY SLIDING DOWN ON IT'S OWN. MY HUSBAND DISASSEMBLED THE DOOR AND REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR. SINCE THAT TIME (10 MONTHS AGO), THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES. THE BELIEF IS THAT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, MAKING THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THINK THAT THE WINDOW ISN'T UP ALL THE WAY (POSSIBLY A SENSOR NOT DETECTING THAT THE WINDOW IS COMPLETELY UP). THE SYSTEM THEN KEEPS TRYING TO ROLL THE WINDOW UP MORE, SNAPPING THE CABLES CONNECTED TO THE REGULATOR. NOT ONLY IS THIS A NUISANCE, IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX. IT IS ALSO VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE LOUD NOISE WHEN IT BREAKS, AS WELL AS TRYING TO KEEP YOUR WINDOW FROM FALLING INTO YOUR DOOR WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Aug 15, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE DRAIN FOR THE AC LEAKS UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH. A RECALL (K25) WAS ISSUED BECAUSE THE LEAKING WATER CAN AFFECT THE AIR BAG CONTROL. CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER THIS VEHICLE CLAIMING THE VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED. THE PROBLEM AND SAFETY CONCERNS ARE THE SAME AND THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO COVER ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TR
Jul 15, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE WHILE BOTH DRIVING ON ROAD AND IN PARK STALLS. IT GIVENS NO NOTICE OR WARNING THAT THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN. AT LEAST 10 TIMES I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS "MOVED" FROM THE "RUN" POSITION TO "ACCESSORY," BY ITSELF. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS BUT EACH HAS SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND AN ISSUE NO CODES HAVE BEEN COMING UP IN THE COMPUTER. I EVEN HAD IT STALL IN THE DEALER WHEN I PICKED IT UP YET THEY HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN IT STALLS THE STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO MOVE. I HAVE 3 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN IT STALLS ON MAIN ROADS IT IS VERY FRIGHTENING AND DANGEROUS TRYING TO CONTROL THE CAR, PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK AND GET IT TO START OR TRY TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO RESTART IT! I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER-DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE, SERVICE MANAGERS ETC ALL TO NO AVAIL. I ASKED THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS IF THERE WAS ANY RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T ANY....I SEE ON NHTSA WEBSITE THERE IS ONE BUT IT IS FOR 2010 AND UP BUT THE 2009 VEHICLES ALSO HAVE THE SAME STALL PROBLEM! REPORT RECEIPT DATE: MAR 01, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V139000 COMPONENT(S): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM *TR
Mar 15, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ESP BAS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON RANDOMLY (EVEN AS CAR IS IN PARK). *TR
Jul 09, 2012
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TRAVELING DOWN A STREET, THE ESP AND TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. CHECKED THE OWNERS MANUAL, IT STATES NOT TO DRIVE OVER 30 MPH WHEN THAT OCCURS IF THE LAMPS CANNOT BE RESET. RESET LAMPS, LAMPS CAME BACK ON, SPEED WAS REDUCED TO 30 MPH AND AFTER TRAVELING A SHORT DISTANCE, WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS APPLIED AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET IN TRAFFIC. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE UNTIL THE MOTOR WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. WE WERE NOT HIT BY OTHER VEHICLES, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY TRAGIC. WE WERE TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT FAILURE OF THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN WILL CAUSE THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE COST FOR REPLACING THE FAILED SENSOR AND REALIGNING THE SYSTEM WAS $712.45. *TR
Jun 11, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2009 D GR CARAVAN PURCHASED NEW, HAVE HAD TO HAVE FRONT BRAKES ROTORS , SHAVED , THEN BRAKES & ROTORS REPLACED, THEN AGAIN REAR ROTORS SHAVED AT 22,000 MILES. THERE DEFINITELY IS AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE. AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS BY DODGE. ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND VAN CUT OFF ON ME ONCE GOING 45 MPH , THEN APPROX 25 MPH, THEN AGAIN AT A STOP. THIS IS THE 1ST NEW CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED, NOT AN EASY THING FOR ME AS I ONLY MAKE $25,000 A YR AND I AM SO FRUSTRATED THAT I PROMISE I WILL ONLY BUY USED FROM NOW ON, IF I AM GOING TO PAY NEARLY $30,000 FOR A VEHICLE , I DON'T EXPECT TO HAVE TO HAVE IT IN THE SHOP 4 + TIMES AND TO HAVE TO SHELL OUT A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS EVERY 6 MONTHS ON IT. *KB
Oct 12, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON 12-14-2010(USED FROM A CAR DEALER) VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE BEEN INSPECTED(72 POINT CHECK) THIS VAN HAD 34,916 MILES ON IT. DEALER DID RECALLS AND WARRANTY WORK. WE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TIRE "LIGHT" GOING ON & OFF. WAS ADVISED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE MONITOR, THAT THE TIRES JUST NEEDED A LITTLE AIR FOR THE HIGHER ALTITUDE. THEY OVER FILLED TIRES. TIRE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THIS TIME WE WERE ADVISE, BY A TIRE DEALER, THAT THE VALVES(MONITORS) WERE CRACKED & LEAKING AIR. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON UNTIL WE GOT TO THE DEALER, HE SAID TO TURN OFF THE MOTOR AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS TIME IT WENT OFF. AFTER READING THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT ENGINE LIGHTS, WE ARE SCARED THAT THE DEALERS ARE AGAIN LYING TO US. WE DO NOT WANT TO END UP WITH THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPING ON US ON THE HIGHWAY, INFRONT OF AN 18 WHEELER! THIS ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TO OTHERS AND THEIR TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT. WE BELIEVE THAT THESE DEALERS, ARE IN DENIAL. WHY DID THE DEALER TELL MY HUSBAND JUST TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT USING A CODE TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS? WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN 2 TIMES ABOUT THE 'LOW TIRE" LIGHT & EACH TIME THEY JUST BLEW IT OFF AS NEEDING AIR! IT WAS AN INDEPENDENT TIRE PERSON WHO ACTUALLY EXAMINED THE TIRE TO FIND THE CRACKED VALVE-HE DID NOT HAVE ANY THING TO GAIN, AS THE VALVE STEM WAS RETURNED AGAIN TO THE DEALER. WHEN WE LOOKED BACK AT THE REPAIR TICKETS (2) WE NOTICED THAT OUR REPORTING OF THE TIRE LIGHT BEING ON WAS NOT EVEN ON EITHER OF THE REPAIR TICKETS! BTW: OUR 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK HAS THE IRREGULAR & ACCELERATED IDLE AS WELL AS THE "OUT OF NO WHERE" ACCELERATION, WHICH WE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. WE COPIED DOZENS OF THESE COMPLAINTS OFF THE INTERNET, AS WELL AS THEIR SOLUTIONS/FIXES AND GAVE THE STACK OF PAPERWORK TO THE DEALER.(WE HAD BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERS DOZENS OF TIMES PREVIOUSLY) AS THE PROBLEM KEPT COMING BACK. THE INTERNET REPAIRS IT WORKED. WE HOPE THESE CAN BE 2. *TR
Feb 26, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OF MY 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. I PASSED A TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35 MPH. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO RESUME AN APPROPRIATE SPEED BY RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR I REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONTINUING TO ACCELERATE. I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO LITTLE EFFECT AND EVENTUALLY REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY SHUTTING THE IGNITION OFF. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A DODGE DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS COMMON AND ALL IT REQUIRED WAS ROUTINE MAINTANCE. DODGE DID NOT SEE THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE AND CHARGED ME FOR THE SERVICE DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *LN
Feb 01, 2011
TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - TPMS- TIRE PRESURE MONITORING SENSOR - VALVE STEM. *TR
Sep 14, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
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 MOTION'ON THE STREET'DODGE CARAVAN ENGINE POWER WAS TOTALLY LOST'DODGE 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). *TR
Aug 10, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
SHAKING IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AT HIGHER SPEEDS. STARTED INTERMITTENTLY AT ABOUT 12,000-13,000 MILES, PROCEEDED TO GET WORSE. HUSBAND AT FIRST COULDN'T FEEL IT SO I DID NOT TAKE IT IN. WHEN IT GOT REALLY BAD I TOLD MY HUSBAND TO TAKE IT FOR A DRIVE AGAIN, HE SAID HE THOUGHT IT WAS THE ROTORS TO TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER. SURE ENOUGH I HAD WARPED ROTORS WHICH WERE CHANGED ON JUNE 4, 2010. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON I KNOW TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM AT SUCH LOW MILES ON A DODGE VEHICLE. I HAVE INFORMED THEM TO NOTIFY YOU. *TR
Jun 09, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ON ONE OCCASION, MY VEHICLE SWERVED WITHOUT WARNING INTO THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE, LIKE BEING BLOWN BY A STRONG GUST OF WIND. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED PULLING AND MY WIFE HAD TO FIGHT IT TO GET IT TO PULL SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER. WHEN I ARRIVED I TRIED IT AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING & STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM HAD IMPROPERLY SENSED THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION AND HAD BEEN TRYING TO COMPENSATE. WHILE REPLACEMENT OF THE SAID PARTS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM, MY FAMILY WAS LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE SWERVED INTO THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE 3RD ROW WINDOW/HINGES HAD SUDDENLY FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE WINDOW WAS REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 14293. UPDATED 01/12/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOW SEPARATED AND FLEW INTO TRAFFIC. UPDATED 01/13/10.*JB
Dec 08, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BRAND NEW 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. ALL FOUR ROTORS ON THIS VAN HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKES WERE LIKE NEW. MILEAGE 14,338. *TR
Nov 26, 2009
SEATS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE THIRD ROW SEAT HAD BUTTONS TO FOLD IT DOWN. THE BUTTONS WERE VERY EASY TO TOUCH , SO THE CHILDREN CAN EASILY FOLD DOWN THE SEATS. THERE WAS NO STOP BUTTON, SO THE SEATS WOULD KEEP FOLDING. THE SEAT ALMOST "CRUSHED" HER CHILD SEAT. SHE HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER . THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,899. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.
Nov 13, 2009
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The 2009 DODGE Grand Caravan currently has 542 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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The most common problems reported for the 2009 DODGE Grand Caravan are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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