2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: hesitation when accelerating

Filed May 10, 2021 · Engine · 125,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and exiting the freeway, while approaching a stop sign, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the roadway and restarted and the vehicle operated as designed. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle independently decelerated without warning. Burdick dodge chrysler (5885 e circle dr, cicero, ny 13039, (315) 699-3846) was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · IN

Bought this van in aug. 2009 loved it at first..then things started happening. Would hesitate while driving, never die on me but still feels like it will sometimes.. Steering wheel has locked on me several times. Different panel lights come on and go off since day one. Have changed brakes way more than should of been necessary..other repair to brake system. Had power steering line changed. About 6 months ago, panel lights started coming on more often, then the gauges wouldn't work, wipers come on and won't stop. Headlight flash on and off or don't work at all; turn signals work on and off, power locks come on and off, can't roll windows down or up from drivers side or lock or unlock doors.everyday it gets worse. Took it to dodge dealer 11/2016 cost about $100.00 to tell me , its not a call back and not related to the ignition problem, and in my passed complains they had didn't have any of these problems listed, even tho I had told them about them before. So because control lights had went off at that time they couldn't do anything. It was probably an electrical problem and the last time they did one it too about 10 hr.to find the problem. ($128.00 an hr) I can't afford that and I think chrysler should stand behind their cars. Now for the last 2 weeks all of these things stay on and continue to do it all. Low mileage 81000 always taken care of, now I'm 70 yrs old and have a van that I'm afraid to drive...this happens while driving and sitting still.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 206,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. The vehicle was started after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or 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 recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. 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 recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Electrical · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the key was placed in the ignition, but the vehicle hesitated to start. After several attempts, the vehicle started. The failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 11, 2014 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · AZ

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact stated the vehicle hesitated to start, but after several attempts the vehicle started. The failure recurred numerous times. Also while driving approximately 60 MPH, the air condition and the windows failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v139000 (electrical system), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Mf

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 59,500 miles · NJ

My van shuts off without notice - no warning light, no hesitation - just shuts off. I took to fullerton dealership - car was returned to monday 07/14. I asked for the part they fixed, they refused to give it to me. Today, 07/18 while driving thru a parking lot, the van shut off again. This is a life and death situation as I could get rammed from behind and myself and children may be killed. I spent $580.73 of money I use to feed my children because I need transportation and it is not fixed. I want my funds returned and I want my car fixed or I want another car. I desperately need your help

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 108,000 miles · FL

On occasion the vehicle will set of a signal alarm and display esp bas brake ABS and the esp symbol will illuminate - also the panel lights will flicker. I will also feel a very slight hesitation on my forward motion. It does not always happen - but always while vehicle was just starting to heat up.

Filed Aug 28, 2012 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while turning at an intersection, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic, which located the failure at the transmission. The transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 71,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2012 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle began to shake as the contact was depressing the brake pedal. The contact noticed the brakes would hesitate to respond and there was also a burning smell present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the front brakes, the hubs, the wheel bearings and the tie rod. After the repairs the contact noticed that the rear brakes would hesitate to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic advised the contact that the brake pads and rotors would have to be replaced due to excessive corrosion and pitting. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.