2011 Dodge Caravan fuel system problems

Filed Aug 25, 2021 · Fuel system · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up without warning. Her father inspected under the hood and discovered that the wiring within the fuse box was melting due to the fuel pump relay. The contact went to an independent mechanic where she purchased jump wire cables and fuses. Her father repaired the vehicle and the vehicle resumed normal driving operation. Recently, while her son was stopped at a stop light, the vehicle began shaking and shut-off without warning. Her son was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure returned soon after start-up. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the replacement wires had started melting. Despite the failure, the contact's son was able to drive the vehicle home where it remained. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel pump relay faulty resulting in hesitation stalling while in motion or inability it start while stationary.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 99,158 miles · TX

While coming to a red light the engine just stop without warning. The vehicle will not start after several attempts.

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

The van is having problems starting up it's like the starter is not getting enough fuel and my thermometer just went out one day my van would not work. I got home from work went in the house cam e back out to go to other store and the remote wouldn't work the vehicle I replaced the battery and it still didn't work so messed around with the fuse box and and after I done that it started right up I also had to bypass the tipm so that the van would start properly and not make my starter stick

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Fuel system · IN

I replaced a fuel pump because my van would start only after excessive cranks and then would not stay started. After replacing unit, the problem came back the very next day. My mechanic was stumped so he went on line to find out that this problem is associated with the tipm module. The same problem that other dodges have and is covered under a recall, this van is not under such a recall, yet has the same symptoms. I would like to know why? This is a danger to my wife and kids. The fuel pump relay which is the problem could stop at any time while the car is being driven and cause a serious accident. Please, do something so that people can be safe while driving this car!

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 135,000 miles · MS

Dealership trying to have me replace battery and fuel pump even though they know what the problem is. Having to get the tipm replaced. Car wont start easily or at all. Shuts off by itself. Having to pay $1200 to get this fixed. Crooks!

Filed Oct 26, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · NV

The tipm module was faulty, causing the fuel pump to either not engage when trying to start the vehicle, or cut out while the vehicle was in motion, other times the fuel pump would remain on after turning off the vehicle...pumping gasoline fumes into our garage for long periods of time. Dodge refused to acknowledge that this was a tipm failure and instead tried to convince me to replace the fuel pump multiple times...we did replace the fuel pump once which had not affect on this issue.

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Fuel system · OH

Van cranks but won't start. Have to try to crank it multiple times before it will start. Have replaced battery and fuel pump.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 107,401 miles · AR

Vehicle randomly will crank excessively and not start; once started will sputter out and die. First occurred on 11/18/14. Repaired at no charge. Was told that recall on same engine (3.6 liter) in jeep line but hadn't happen yet on dodge caravan. Replaced fuel pump (customer paid) and didn't fix problem

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · SC

For the past several weeks we have had intermittent problems starting our van. It will occasionally do nothing when the key is turned, it will also just turn over without starting. The second problem seemed to be getting progressively worse- meaning that it would take more attempts to crank it. This past weekend it would not crank after many attempts. After troubleshooting most of the day I realized that the fuel pump seemed to be working only every now and then. I found a website that instructed how to make a tester to determine if it was a fuel pump relay issue on the tipm. Sure enough we were able to determine that the relay was the issue. It certainly seems that I am one among many people that are having problems with the tipm. I hope that they recognize the severity of the problem and resolve it swiftly.