My 2010 dodge grand caravan stalls 5 to 10 times per week. It stalls at any speed and at any time (warm or cold). Since the dodge dealership could not find the issue (hats off to their ineptitude), after further research, I learned the issue is due to failure of the totally integrated power module (tipm) and affects other dodge/chrysler products . See the federal safety agency action number: dp14004. However, the federal safety agency stance on this is 'except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a the federal safety agency order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied'. This will only be resolved when someone dies or the federal safety agency takes our 'contentions' seriously.
2010 Dodge Caravan engine complaints
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I have received a recall notice 3 times. I have contacted the dealer nemours times trying to resolve the issue. They are telling me that parts are not available. Also I have replaced the breaks 4 times the first time was at 17,659 miles. I also had to replace the upper cooling lines. I just noticed that the lower cooling pipe is rusting very bad to the point of failure. We had trouble with the electronics since the purchase of the van. We purchased the van brand new. The doors were locking by there self the heating/cooling controls had to be replaced. I would like to resolve these issues.
September 7, 2015, was entering interstate, car continued to accelerate with accelerator depressed, pressing on brake was minimally functional, managed to get car on offramp and to parking lot, however brakes were extremely hot and brake light was on. Turned off the ignition, and restarted car. Accelerator was still depressed so turned car off. Came back after two hours and car functioned normally. Took car to dodge service repair, showed a code p2299, brake pedal position-accelerator position, and code c0021 brake booster performance. Mechanic cleared codes, stated that handicapped hand controls were engineered improperly and allowed both brakes and accelerator to be used at same time. Service manager stated they had never heard of a wireless throttle body control problem and that I was the first to complain. Later stated that several other hand control units they had worked on functioned improperly. It was extremely evident they were covering a stuck throttle body problem that has been seen by a number of non-dodge authorized mechanics.
The car started shutting off in the middle of an off ramp or just going down a street or coming to a stop. Left me without power steering or brakes. Very scary. I have taken it into the dealer and at first they said it was a gunky throttle, but paid for it, brought it home and it died again that same day. Mechanic took it out and he said he was going 30 miles an hour and it died on him and he almost wrecked my car. No codes are showing or no check engine light, so they have not been able to figure out what is going on with it. Plus the transmission slams into my front end if I am going normal speed and come to a stop at the bottom of my hill and told them about this last year and was told that was normal for that car(I don't think so). I am at a loss and on a fixed income. Where do I go from here?
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags , electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Original owner of the vehicle. This is actually a report of 5-6 separate incidents of the same issue within a week's span. The engine of the vehicle suddenly shuts off while driving. It is instant and silent, with no pre-warning. Driver loses all power steering / brakes during the occurrence. Last incident almost caused an accident when the vehicle's engine stalled and a following vehicle had to take action to avoid a collision. My wife and kids were in the van at the time of the incident. When it happens, the van always starts back up, but it has to be stationary and in-park. Vehicle was taken to the dealership on 01/23/15 for repair. Dealership indicated the egr valve and temperature sensor was faulty and has been a common problem for decades. This is the second temperature sensor that has been replaced by the dealer. Internet search confirms many issues such as this are evident on the road. Repair made 01/23/15 at a consumer cost of $513.41. Our purchased extended warranty covered all of it, but $150.00. I consider the issue, in regard to a dfmea format to be, loss of function which shall be a severity of 10 and an inverted delta by the manufacturer. I ask that the federal safety agency investigate this issue as my families well being was at stake this morning which does not sit lightly with me as a husband / father.
Engine shut off.
While driving at 55 MPH, my van all of a sudden turned off. I lost all power steering and struggled to get the van off the road. Once I got it off the road, I was able to start the vehicle and drove about 2 miles. The vehicle died a second time as I was getting ready to turn onto the street in which I live. My speed at that time was around 20 MPH. I pulled into the carwash, where I was able to start the vehicle again, and then drove home. I went aprox. 1 mile that time. We parked the van and as my husband was getting out of the driver side, he strongly smelled something electrical burning. I went over to the driver side and smelled the same smell. The very next day I left in my van around noon and within a quarter of mile my van died four times. I turned around and drove a quarter of a mile back, with the van dying three more times. I finally made it home and informed the dealership of the problem. Within 2 hours they brought me a rental. It has been exactly two weeks that I have been without my van and they are unable to fix it as of now. I can't help but believe that my van is having the exact same issues as the other recalled 2010 dodge caravans. I have the exact same testimonies as some of the other people that actually have a recall on their dodge caravan. Please help! This vehicle was just bought on 11-17-2014 thanks in advance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the engine started independently. The contact mentioned that the remote car starter may have been the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,400. Updated 12/9/14*cn updated 10/1/2015
Tl* the contact owns 2010 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.
The win module has been replaced on four different occasions. My vehicle stalled without warning each time. In one instance I was in the fast lane on the freeway! I received a recall notice after the second incident. On seven (7), occasions I have had to replace the brakes and/or rotors. These are very serious issues. Updated 11/04/13 the consumer is also seeking reimbursement for repairs to the transmission, and the engine light illuminating. Updated 06/29/15.
While driving about 70 miles per hour on the interstate, the engine shut down without warning. I was able to steer the van off the road. I had no trouble restarting the vehicle. The vehicle continued to shut down periodically over the next month or so. I took it to the dealer for repair. The said that they had identified the problem and fixed it. The vehicle continued to shut down and it was making me and my family very nervous, because we had no idea when it would just "stop". It would make a short click sound, then "stop". I took it back to the dealer, and this time, they could not find anything wrong. I called and reported the problem to the headquarters, and they referred me back to the local dealer. They said that they could not find the problem and that I would need to bring it back and leave it. I had no problem with leaving it, but by this time, I was fearful for my life and had lost confidence in the dealership to repair it.
Last year while driving my van, it stalled or turned off completely while driving. My power steering everything went dead. I was able to pull into the nearest gas station and place in park and restart the engine. Since that initial incident last year, it continues to happen. The most recent I was driving in the baltimore inner harbor tunnel when it shut down. On a few occasions I was almost rear ended. It doesn't matter what speed, the vehicle just turns off in the middle of driving. The dealer keeps telling me they can't find a problem. There are numerous complaints about this and also numerous accidents reported due to this. It saddens me that my self and my children could die in an accident due to dodge neglecting to recall these vehicles.
While driving at 50mph the traction light came on and the van became unresponsive to the accelerator. While the van began to slow the power steering stopped working making it hard to maneuver off the road, good thing I was on a rural road. This is extremely dangerous!!!
While driving engine shut down and I did not know it until I realized I did not have power steering or brakes, while car still rolling I restarted vehicle. I received letter notifying me on a recall regarding this problem. I brought car in for repair. July 19 I brought my car in for oil change and told dealer that after recall repair my key gets stuck in ignition and cant turn car off unless I put vehicle in drive again and restart car and again try to shut off. Dealer said they needed to check the recall and possibly replace again. They said they would inspect win module and reposition for more key support. August 15, 2012 vehicle stalled again while driving. This is getting dangerous since I have 3 toddlers in car with me at all times - the reason for purchasing a mini van. Dealer states they know I have been there several times for same concern but found no stored or active codes. They stated it may have to do with needing a software update and updated to latest level. Oct 22,2012 brought vehicle in again for 4th time with vehicle stalling while driving. Dealer decided they would keep my vehicle and gave me a loaner to drive home. The stated they needed to duplicate in order to fix. After driving 237 miles (warranty over in 6k miles) and contacting chrysler on how to handle problem, they re-installed the safety recall again. The dealer keeps doing the same recall over and over with no resolution to this very scary stalling problem. Now dec, my key again did not come out of ignition unless I restarted vehicle. Don't know where to turn for further assistance with ganley dodge.
Driving on interstate hwy at approx 60 MPH when the vehicle/engine turned off. Got to shoulder of hwy and was able to restart the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and attempting a u-turn, she noticed fire coming from the front end of her vehicle. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and was not taken the to dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 86,405.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally when driving at various speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times and the check engine light illuminated while the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer performed a diagnostic which located several failure codes. The dealer reset the vehicle key codes. The failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to vibrate while driving at any speed. The failure and the current mileage was 33,148.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was stared and the gear was shifted, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal winding noise from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer test drove the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure or locate a failure code during diagnostic testing. The dealer then advised that the vehicle was operating according to the manufacturer's specifications. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 640 and the current mileage was 10,800. Updated 10/21/11 *bf updated 3/30/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact was driving approximately 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then coasted to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer was then contacted and they advised him that there were no related recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,600. Updated 06/24/11 *bf updated 12/19/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. While driving at any speed the instrumental panel lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for diagnostic testing but he was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer did not repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 23,700 and the current mileage was 23, 900.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH she noticed that the vehicle would over heat and she smelled a burning odor. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that it would wear off in a couple of weeks; however, it has been three months and the burning odor was still present. The vehicle was inspected again by another dealer who advised her that she had weeds stuck inside the motor. The dealer removed the weeds and she continued to smell the burning odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12. Updated 1/4/11
2010 3.8 l dodge caravan sxt is stalling.
1. Minivan stalls while hot and traveling up a hill after a stop. 2.6 times since purchase of vehicle. No power, engine completely dies car, moves backward and requires restarting. 3.reported failures to dodge dealership , called dodge customer service, the dealership claims that they can not find any fault.
While driving our new dodge grand caravan the engine will just turn off intermittently when you come up to a stop or turning. This happened once and the dealer said they could not "recreate it" so they could not fix it. We were advised to bring it back if the problem happened again. Two days later the engine turned off while I was turning left at an intersection. This incident almost caused a serious accident and left me shaking. I drove directly to the dealer where the same story as before was dictated. They are keeping it to see if they can make it do it again. When asked if the computer never shows the problem could that mean the problem is in the computer? The dealer said "maybe".
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