Dodge Caravan hesitation problems

Filed Feb 25, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 180,970 miles · NC

Started the vehicle one morning and drove up to a stop sign. I was in a city street making a left turn. Saw clear from both directions of any traffic.accelerated and the bas,esp light, and traction light came on. At this point the vehicle wanted to stall, lost power, and steering became difficult. Stopped the vehicle and restarted the engine and accelerated again to about 20 MPH and the vehicle repeated the stalling and hesitated to accelerate, once above 30 MPH all lights continued on and the vehicle kept driving accordingly. Every time the vehicle is started up and drove from that date of jan.26,2021 the vehicle malfunctioning continues. I find this to be a severe mechanical problem and a danger to me, my family, and the public.

Filed Nov 6, 2020 · Acceleration, Fuel system · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle's failure began to occur within approximately 2 minutes of starting the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (mountain valley motors, inc. 7535 appalachian hwy, blue ridge, ga 30513; (706) 516-1053) who informed them that the check valve failed and needed to be replaced, therefore, the entire tank needed to be replaced due to where the valve was located. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case number. The manufacturer informed the contact that their vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

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 Feb 19, 2019 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated and would not switch gears properly while the vehicle was in motion. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated during a routine oil change at an independent mechanic. The leak from the transmission was discovered at that time. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge caravan. While driving 50 MPH going uphill, the transmission made a clunking noise and hesitated to shift into the correct gear. Also, the vehicle made a high pitched noise when the engine was revved. The vehicle was taken to west hills chrysler jeep dodge ram (900 w hills blvd, bremerton, wa 98312, (360) 377-4418) and they rebooted the computer system, which temporarily corrected the failure. The dealer stated that the vehicle had over 36,000 miles and was out of warranty. The manufacturer also stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000. *tt consumer stated vehicle is now working due to powertrain/ transmission failure. Updated 11/28/18

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 165,000 miles · PA

Vechile stalls while driving with no waring. No instrument lights or hesitation. This now has happen to me 3 time. Speed ranging from 25-55 MPH. Was able to get the van into neturel and restarted while the van was coasting without power. It was a good thing I didnt have anyone following too closely. This is a very dangerous problem. Something needs done about this before someone has a very serious accident.

Filed Jan 14, 2017 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · SC

Engine often hesitates after you have driven a few blocks after refueling. This form asks for a single specific date but this problem has happened every few weeks for the last year or so. Depending upon the traffic situation when the hesitation occurs, and accident could easily occur. My mechanic says that the liquid/vapor separator valve on the gas tank is not operating properly. This valve is a part of the tank and cannot be replaced as a separate item, so the cost of the repair is substantial. A brief search on the internet indicates that many other owners of dodge caravans manufactured between about 2004 and 2007 are reporting this same problem.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · OH

Vehicle hesitates and stalls immediately after a complete fill-up. This could cause a dangerous condition in heavy traffic. Similar symptoms to a 2005 chrysler town & country I had which was recalled for a defective fuel tank sensor.

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 Mar 16, 2015 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse needed to be replaced. The contact did not disclose if the vehicle was repaired or not. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.