2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: engine failure

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,222 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) and 16v047000 (air bags). When the contact attempted to shift gears, the transmission seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node module and the occupant restraint controller needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,222.

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · MD

The van engine shuts down while in drive. This has happened 4 times with in a week. It has shut down completely at an intersection. Even the hazards would not come on to show other drivers that I was broke down. I received a notice last year about a recall for the ignition module and I was put an a long wait list to have it fixed. On january 3, 2016 I had the recall taken care of at sherwood service in salisbury, md. I have never had the engine failure happen before having the recall fixed, and now, it is happening. When the engine shut down the last time, my husband who was driving had to call the police to direct traffic around the van until the tow truck got there so he would not be hit! It blocked an intersection for 30 minutes until the van was towed away, when the van got home on the tow truck, it started up with no problem. Every time this has happened, the van has been in gear and driving when it completely shuts down and it has either gone over a small bump or been turning. I would also like to add that I had an appointment with sherwood chrysler in salisbury, md today(3/22/21) and they said that they could not find anything wrong with my van and tried send my husband home in the van without fixing the problem! He insisted that they drive it (which they would not do today) to see if it happened again. They still have my van.

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering seized. The traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Brakes · OH

Rear passenger side brake caliper has seized up

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle failed to restart until after extreme pressure was placed on the fobik. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2015 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · MI

The rear passenger brake seized up intermittently on a trip. Would occasionally free up after not using brakes for a while but then would seize up again producing a lot of heat, a grating sound and wearing down that pad completely.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. After parking the vehicle, the key fobik could not be immediately removed and the engine failed to turn off. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The notification for the federal safety agency campaign number 14v373000 was received in june 2014. After contacting the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Electrical · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. In addition, the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine failed to start. The ignition had to be turned to the off position then back to the on position in order for the engine to start. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. When the key was turned to the on position, the engine failed to start. The contact was able to start the engine after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The starter was replaced multiple times; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the parts needed to remedy the recall were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 33,238 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While making a right turn at 5 MPH, the steering wheel shook violently and seized without warning. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a wall and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,238.

Filed May 22, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering and braking ability seized. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle restarted normally and was driven to the contact's residence. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure recurred five additional times. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (wireless ignition node). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 133,000 miles · IL

Driving down normal road when car shut down, engine died. Was able to pull over and restart the car. This same event has happened three times.