2005 Dodge Caravan: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Fuel system, Lights · 20 miles · FL

When filling with gas the engine turns off while driving, this happened on a left turn with vehicles approaching, cars had to stop and help push van out of street. Luckily it did not cause an accident, had two young children in vehicle , very fortunate for the quick response of other drivers. Fuel reading wrong first time car shut off while driving showing 1/ 4 tank of gas. Now shuts off showing more than 3/4 tank of gas this happen on the highway, lost all power steering as well. Again I had two young children in car. Seat belt not working properly. Headlight very dim at night not good few for night time driving. This vehicle is becoming more unsafe to drive.

Filed Jul 3, 2017 · Fuel system · 94,000 miles · PA

My van stalls everytime I fill up the tank. I do not tap off the tank I fill it till the handle clicks once and thats it. I have done a ton of research and found that its the fuel vapor separator. Then only way to fix said problem which is totally common on all chysler vans the way I am reading it is that I have to replace the entire fuel tank. It stalls after filling up and when I start to drive.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 150,000 miles · RI

Airbag warning light lit. Looked up on the federal safety agency website, chrysler issued a"safety improvement campaign" copy enclosed. I took my van to the dealer to have it fixed plus a new key and a recall notice for a fuel/stalling problem. I was informed that the airbag problem was not covered because of the VIN number. The van was purchased in mass. And I purchased it in rhode island. I donot think I should have to pay 216.61 dollars to have this fixed. Thank you

Filed Jun 4, 2015 · Fuel system · 137,456 miles · SD

Just filled up with fuel, started to pull in to traffic, engine stalled. Almost broadsided by a semi. Now every time I fill up, the engine stalls upon acceleration. Upon doing some checking I have found that I am not the only one with this problem, and that the problem is a faulty valve in the fuel tank. Somebody is going to die because of this all of a sudden hesitation. There are hundreds of these people having this same problem. How come no recall?

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 56,000 miles · FL

Engine can stall out after filling the gas tank.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Fuel system · 141,000 miles · VT

After refueling the car will stall out, usually this happens after a few minutes of driving. Car typically restarts and there is no other incident until refueling again. This has happened more than a dozen times.

Filed Dec 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 97,350 miles · UT

After refueling the van would stall then restart this has happen twice know. After an internet search I see this is a known problem and design flaw. The search puts the blame on the "vapor/liquid separator valve" requiring a complete fuel tank replacement.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Engine · 143,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled without any warning. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where the engine was restarted. The vehicle was able to resume normal function. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000. Updated 09/02/14*lj updated 11/04/2014

Filed May 16, 2013 · Fuel system · 136,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that when she refueled to capacity, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the vapor lock may have been the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 136,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2012 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · NY

Immediately after fueling my van will stall as I am driving. I looked on the internet and this problem is rampant with numerous dodge vehicles of the same and varying types and concurrent years. I am wondering why they are not recalling them as this is a severe safety hazard?

Filed Feb 2, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · OH

Reference the federal safety agency action number ea11010. This is the exact problem I am having with my 05 caravan. Headlights turn off while driving on occasion, don't come on at all on other occasions. Highbeams work when the lever is pulled but do not stay on. Dealer wants $88 just to diagnose the problem, but based on the federal safety agency info, that won't help: "confirmed that the headlights fully extinguish, and remain extinguished, on an intermittent basis. In most cases this occurred while the vehicle was in motion" bought the van used and after this problem occurred a few times I searched the web and found many forums discussing this known issue.

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that all of the gauges on the instrument panel in the vehicle became inoperative. The vehicle also stalled intermittently. The dealer diagnosed that the motor harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect, but denied any assistance with repairing the vehicle. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.