Dodge Caravan key fob problems

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Electrical · 33,000 miles · IL

The driver side sliding donor's lock was stuck. The door wouldn't often with the key fob or manually unlocking. I pressed the fob several times trying to unlock the door. I tried manually unlocking the door again and it finally unlocked. My two and three year were in the car and I couldn't get them unbuckled from their car seats. Annoying as well as unsafe. The door now makes a buzzing/ rattling noise when I put the car in drive and the locks automatically lock.

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the key fob did not open the vehicle's doors correctly and triggered the vehicle's alarm system. Whenever the contact adjusted the steering wheel in an upward position, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle because it was included in a recall the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure the recall information was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 06/13/17*lj

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · NC

Horn does not work when pressing the correct area on the steering wheel. Steering wheel lights do not work and heated steering wheel does not work. Fuses check out ok. Horn sounds when locking with key fob or when alarm button on key fob is used. Discovered when another driver turned in front of me without looking and nearly crashed. This is a definite safety problem. Checking the internet there are a number of chrysler vehicles that have this problem. Vehicle will not pass state inspection in current condition and I am not driving it for safety reasons.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 65,000 miles · MI

Van has shut off several times while in motion. Once while idle at a stop light. I spoke with a mechanic who told me it was the key fob. I changed to my spare key to see if this made any difference but the van shut off twice since then. There is a recall for this issue on the 2010 models but not 2011. This needs to be looked at asap. Luckily there has not been any traffic behind me when it has stopped while driving. I have 2 young children and this is a major safety concern. Does someone have to be seriously injured or killed before the recall gets extended to 2011 vehicles?

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tipm electrical fire while van was parked. Started after pushing the door lock on my key fob. Chrysler sent an independent adjuster out on 2/2/16. Have not heard from chrysler yet. This is the 2nd time my van has had an electrical fire. 1st time was october 2014 - had to replace entire electrical system in the van. I saved the 2 boxes worth of burned harnesses/parts just in case. I paid $6,000 out of pocket last time. Fire department came and disconnected battery and fuse box. No flames or injuries.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Electrical · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of a manufacturer's recall for the key fob ignition switch; however, the part to do the repair was not made available. The contact stated that the part to do the repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The federal safety agency campaign number and VIN were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle with no issues. On a later date, while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the key fobiks and win module were repaired at the owner's expense. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The dealer stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was contacted several times, but was unable to advise the contact of when the necessary parts would become available. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact stated that both key fobs fractured and had to be taped together in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the keys were not covered under warranty. The keys were not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Electrical · 81,146 miles · NC

I took my van to the dealer because the windows would either roll down on their own and the switch on the door worked sometimes. I purchased a battery for my key fob because the doors would not lock or unlock all the time. The dealer fixed the recall switch for the vent windows, and I was charged $4.03, $400.00, labor and total of $179.56 in parts. They did not offer a loaner car while my van was being worked on. I had to pay 82.00 for a rental. I had 3 quarters of a tank of gas when I dropped it off, and when I got the vehicle back it was a little under the 1/2 mark and no one offered to replace it. The dealer did take $200.00 off, and I was told that they did it because I was a good customer. Well, I don't think good customers should be treated this way. The windows and mirrors do work now, however; they must have broke something else because my side doors will not lock, they changed the battery in the key fob and it still does not work. I've had problems where as the front windows would go down 1/2 way on their own. I have read where there have been numerous reports about the windows going down on their own and it would seem to me that this is were the problem stemmed from. The windows go down whenever they want to and moisture gets in side the vehicle and causes this type of problem. I called the dealership back on 3/13/2015 and no one answered and I could not leave a message. I called back on 3/15/2015 and spoke with a very nice young lady named [xxx] and she says they would not have a loaner until thursday, 3/18/2015 even though they have a relationship with the enterprise rent a car company. What am I looking for?? I am expecting to be reimbursed for the $381.55. I feel strongly that this was a factory issue and the dodge chrysler jeep dealer should be responsible for all charges, including the money spent on a rental car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Electrical · 52,809 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the key fob struck the ignition key and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v272000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,809.