2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: check engine light

Filed Sep 8, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 110,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the transmission made an abnormal whining sound upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the service engine warning light remained illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after he pulled over and restarted the vehicle, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the transmission needed to be replaced. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · 99,207 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan fractured rear axle check engine warning indicator illuminated, not diagnosed by a dealer yet the contact was concerned about the suspenssion and repairs paid by the contact the contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 MPH, a loud rattling noise emerging from the rear of the vehicle started. The vehicle was diagnosed by a neighbor mechanic, that determined that the rear axle was fractiured and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also wanted to mention that the vehicle had been repaired at the dealer benitez chrysler,dodge,jeep, carretera 3, km 77.2, bo rio abajo, humacao, pr 00791, approximately 6 times for the egr( exhaust gas recirculation ). The vehicle was repaired for the axle. The approximate failure mileage was 99,207.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 210,564 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to doug henry jeep dodge ram (4051 w vernon ave, kingston, nc 28504) where it was determined that the VIN was included in four pending unknown recalls. The dealer informed the contact that there was a steering wheel sensor that needed replacement, which would be at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 210,564.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 146,000 miles · CO

While driving on city street (between 20 and 30 MPH) the vehicle engine shut off. The power steering and power brakes also stopped making the vehicle difficult to stop or maneuver to a safe stopping location. There was no warning of a failure and the only indication was the traction control/stability dash indicator. After the vehicle was stopped it was placed in park and restarted, then drove fine. There were still no indications of a failure (cel or ses light). No diagnostic codes were stored on the computer. Because this happens completely unexpected, if it were to occur while going around a curve or in an intersection there is a safety concern.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 200,000 miles · IL

I just bought my van used and the tire pressure light stays on (pressure has been checked) the check engine has now come on and remains on along with all the ABS, traction control and brake lights have come on as well. The traction control light flashes while driving and the van will decelerate while driving. This happens while driving the vehicle. Every time driving the vehicle

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 127,600 miles · VA

While parked in driveway, the horn started blowing erratically, headlights were on, and front and rear windshield wipers and washers operating. Door locks would not respond to remote. After s short period of trying to unlock the doors with the remote, they either responded to the remote or unlocked by themselves. At that point I attempted to turn the ignition on and start the vehicle. I started it and then turned it off but that did not stop the horn, wipers, etc. A few seconds after shutting the ignition off, everything stopped. Front and rear wipers did not return to park position until I manually turned them on and off. I started the engine again and had a check engine light with error codes related to the TCM, transmission control module. In addition, while driving, the heater blower motor intermittently stops working. All of this appears to be the result of a faulty tipm,totally integrated power module. This has happened twice in the last two weeks. First occurrence was 1/11/18 and second occurrence was 1/16/18. Searching online revealed that mine is not an isolated problem as there are many reported instances of tipm failures with similar symptoms.

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 125,000 miles · ID

I was driving on a busy main city road at night, traveling around 35 MPH when my van shut off and the wipers and horn went crazy. I lost all power steering and brakes. Headlights also cut out. I struggled to get to the side of the road and into a parking lot. The front wipers stopped when I turned the key off, but the back wiper and horn continued for about 10 min. I did not have tools to disconnect the battery. Suddenly there was a flash of all the lights in the car and everything seemed to be back to normal with the exception of the check engine light appearing on the dash. I was able to restart the vehicle and drive another half mile to my home. This is the first time this has happened while driving, that I have lost all engine power and steering, it is not the first time the van has acted out. Wipers will suddenly start moving when I am driving or the horn with suddenly sound and radio will cut out. I have also had it go crazy with windshield wipers moving, horn honking, locks malfunctioning and fluid sprayed all over the car when I unlocked it. My wife once had my kids trapped inside of the care for 10 mins until I could I drive over and disconnected the battery. I have been told it is the tipm acting up. It has happened more than 10 times. I do not trust the vehicle. I have read about many more instances online. This could cause an accident if it was in rush hour or on a busier road.

Filed Jul 29, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · AR

Several times the horn began sounding a long blare, the windshield wipers came on, the washer fluid started spraying, the doors locked, and the headlights and rear lights began flashing, all lasting several minutes. It began while driving and continued after I stopped the car, turned it off, and removed the key. The symptoms worsened about a week later when all of the above happened as well as the gear shift indicator lights began flashing, the stability control light came on, the check engine light came on, the bas light came on, and then the car shifted itself into neutral. This has happened several times and has become more frequent.

Filed May 18, 2016 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to shift when slowing down. The check engine light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 149,000 miles · CO

While in motion, the van will completely lose power for no apparent reason. There are no warnings, strange sounds or any indicator that it is about to shut off. The car just shuts off--the power steering is gone, I can't accelerate or keep moving at constant speed. The car is completely off and control is barely possible. It can happen anywhere, including at stop signs, driving along the road, the middle of an intersection, which makes it a severe safety issue. Once it is in park, it can be restarted, usually aided by pumping the gas, and then it goes on as if nothing happened. However, shifting into park isn't always an option when you are driving in the middle of the road. The check engine light does not come on, so no error code is produced. It has been taken to a dealership service center twice, but the problem is intermittent and cannot be duplicated easily, so they don't know what to fix, tell us nothing is wrong and send us on our way. It is alarming that they don't give more urgency to finding a source, considering that the car turns off while driving. Our ignition switch/key have been replaced after the recall, which we were hoping was the cause of the problem, but it was not. It is still occurring. I have done an internet search and it seems that this problem is not unique to me. Other drivers are experiencing the same issue. Minivans often carry children in them. If this problem were to occur in a busy intersection, the results could be devastating. I urge you to seek a solution/source to this problem quickly! I wish we could simply go buy a new car to keep our family safe, but unfortunately, that isn't our reality, as we are still working to pay off this one, so we are hoping the problem will be researched and resolved promptly. You are welcome to use our van to do so!

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 110,000 miles · NY

While driving the van shuts off and looses all power to include power brakes and steering. Also the traction control light comes on. The following has been completed to fix the problem without the problem being resolved: replacement of battery and check of battery cables, recall complete of win module, replacement of o2 sensors and egr valve, and check of all fuses and wiring. After all of the aforementioned repairs the van still shuts off while driving. When the van shuts off the check engine light does not come on and there are no codes present for the mechanic to diagnose problem. This issue is an extreme safety issue and it appears there are numerous reports I have been able to locate on the internet. My wife will not drive the van not because of the problem. When the van shuts off you can place it in park and restart the van and continue to drive. The van has shut off on me while I have been driving it and there does not appear to be any indicator that it is going to shut down, ie stuttering or irregular operation. The speed that the issue has occurred ranges from 20 MPH to 55 MPH.

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 54,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was parked and unlocking the doors, the anti-theft alarm engaged and the wipers independently activated. In addition, after turning the vehicle off with the key removed from the ignition, the engine continued to run. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/09/16*lj the consumer stated the part was replaced. Updated 03/14/16