2010 Dodge Caravan: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Suspension · 133,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. While the vehicle was at champion chrysler jeep dodge ram (6525 w saginaw hwy, lansing, mi 48917, (517) 225-6658) for a power steering failure, the technician noticed that the stabilizer bar was corroded through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Nov 24, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · MI

This is a 4.0 engine, and will die out every time in traffic, every time (regardless of outside temperature or dampness). It will restart, but can feel it still wants to cut out, as the tachometer bounces around to 500 RPM, and sometimes almost zero, then 'catches itself' to a normal idle. This is especially concerning because I live near a curved road that drops off into a ravine, and for this reason, my wife won't drive it anymore. This problem has happened at speeds 10-40 MPH. It dies out (again regardless if cold or wet outside). I can restart the vehicle, and won't die again, until the engine gets cold again (usually 3 hrs.). It is unbelievable that once it restarts, it never happens multiple times in same occurrence. Something is telling it to shutdown, which is dangerous. No power steering and brakes have to be pushed hard (no power, and is why my wife won't drive it). I had this diagnosed at m&w service center (a highly rated place). Brookfield dodge was overbooked, and I felt I needed to get it addressed asap. I paid the diagnostics fee. They recalibrated the throttle and cleaned the fuel injection system. They said this a great running vehicle.there is nothing left to do. I already have $370 invested in this problem, it didn't fix it. Prior to the issue, the timing belt and sparkplugs were replaced. It ran great for several months after those components were done. I have had this problem for the last 4 weeks. I am going to have to take this to brookfield dodge, and pay the diagnostic fee again, and hope they find the problem. It is amazing to see that there are actually dozens of complaints on-line just like mine, and they are saying the problem has not been found. This is not good news for a vehicle that is supposed to be safe for the family. It seems to be engineered to shutdown, instead of just not start, which is dangerous, since 10/25/2018.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · IL

During cold weather vehicle will shut off while driving, usually happens within first 5-15 minutes at low speed with cold or cool engine. It happens while driving straight or turning. There is no warning, no shudder, and no engine error light. Immediate loss of power steering and power breaks. Many reports online from other owners. No issues in warmer weather. Local dealer could not replicate issue after holding vehicle for 3 consecutive days.

Filed Dec 22, 2016 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · NY

Unexpected shut down while driving on a highway,take foot off gas pedal vehicle stalls out,lose steering control and brakes,it would happen at least 10 times in a 10 mile stretch,took vehicle to dodge dealer no codes to locate problem ask about ignition module replacement it was told already replaced,they are masking a hazard for that vehicle,please do something for that vehicle before some dies or are serious injured,that problem has happen several times in a week,took vehicle off the road for winter driving.

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 99,000 miles · CA

My car has been having intermittent stalling/ no starting issues since 9/16/14. I have replaced the battery, spark plugs, crank shaft sensor, wyn module. I have had my mechanic look it + I have taken it into the dodge dealer 2 times and they have not been able to figure out why it keeps stalling/ not starting. I have tried contacting the dodge corporate office to see if they could help but so far I have not been able to speak to a representative. My car has stopped completely (losing steering/power) a lot of times, of which 2 times were on the freeway going 50 + miles w/ kids in my car. This is a huge safety issue!!!! Luckily I was able to pull off the road and restart my car before my kids and I were hit. 9/16/14- serviced car for intermittent no start 6/22/15 did not start for several times 7/9/15 serviced car for intermittent no start 8/19/15 serviced car for intermittent no start- replaced battery xx- going into parking lot 20 MPH car cut off. Xx- coming out of church parking lot 10 MPH car cut off. Xx- coming out of brentwood golf course 20 MPH car cut off. (no codes) 1/22/16 serviced car for intermittent no start/stalling 2/4 replaced spark plugs $343 3/16 on hwy 680 going 50 MPH w/2 kids in the car. Car cut off , lost steering/power. Got into emergency lane turned it off / on. 3/22 serviced car for intermittent no start/stall. Replaced crank shaft $157 3/23 hwy 4 by cemetery going about 55 MPH. Car cut out, lost steering/power 3/24 pulling into driveway car shut off. Called dodge dealer spoke to chris woodson 9257566381 3/29 dodge dealer replaced wyn module $799 4/23 3 x to start saturday am before fine arts 5/18- car didn't start @7:10 had to get neighbor's car to take child to school.7:30 car started up 7:50 car didn't start 2:45 pm car started 5/25 dodge couldn't figure out why no start video also avail.

Filed Dec 16, 2012 · Driver assistance, Engine · 42,500 miles · MI

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!!!

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Electrical · 20,300 miles · MA

I have a 2010 dodge caravan VIN #[xxx] that has some sort of electrical problem which causes the vehicle to stop while running at any speed. The van just goes dead, no power steering, nothing - making this a very dangerous situation. The problem has occurred on three occasions now and has been reported to dodge - case #. The vehicle was brought to two separate dealerships and each time the issue was the same. No computer code means no problem. Please look into this matter.... Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).