2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Dec 21, 2024 · Electrical · TN

While driving on major (multi-lane) city street (40 mph) the vehicle began to slow, steering became difficult and a single amber caution for the traction control was illuminated. Tachometer indicated 0 RPM. After pulling over, the vehicle was restarted and driven without further issue. Recall on the ignition switch was addressed in 2009. Unexpected engine shutdown could have significantly reduced safety margins in heavy traffic. No third party inspected vehicle after incident. Owner notes that key fob does not have anything hanging of it that could aggravate unwanted movement of ignition switch

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Electrical · IN

I've called local dodge dealers and we've gotten no where. Everyone says they have to see if the parts in. Then they say they will call us back. No call back and then all I've gotten is voice mail. We are super frustrated! The recall is on the key fobs and the ignition

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that one key fob stopped functioning for the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v139000 (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 made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact's VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags and electrical system). The contact was unable to schedule the recall repair for months. The contact stated that the fob failed to unlock the doors. The contact pressed the unlock feature on the key fob and the alarm went off. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted several times for months and indicated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · 63,200 miles · FL

I bought my dodge grand caravan on 09/09/2009. My complaint is with the key fob. I was using my first key fob & the vehicle would not start. I kept trying & eventually it did start. With years of use this plastic fob has become out of shape with tape on it. When I drove home it stopped while on the road home. I was able to safely pull over. My wife brought me the spare key fob. This has worked for a while & now it is acting up. I went to my local dodge dealership & they want over $400 for two key fobs including reprogramming them. When I bought this vehicle dodge never told me that the key fobs would only last for about 4 years. I have other vehicles with regular old fashioned keys & they still work properly even after 11 years. Thus I need dodge to replace these key fobs or repurchase my vehicle. It is not safe to drive when it could stop at any moment.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Engine · 87,000 miles · MO

Pulled onto lemay ferry road from forder road (63129) at the light. As soon as I got onto lemay ferry rd. Going slow in traffic, the engine cut out and died suddenly with no warning. I had no extra keys on with the keyfob and nothing bumped the ignition. There was not a bump in the road. This has happened many times since I bought the vehicle new in 2009 and has been reported repeatedly to chrysler since that time. Although there is now a recall, the parts are apparently unavailable and I have been on the list for repair with the dealer since the recall was announced. This is a ridiculous way to handle the safety of the public. Obviously, chrysler is not that concerned about us. It also happened at highway speed in the dark last fall when I accidentally did bump the fob while scratching a mosquito bite on my knee. Ridiculous!!!! Dangerous!! Lawsuits!!!

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Electrical · MA

Unable to remove key fob from ignition, gets stuck in acc position.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 35,000 miles · SC

Multiple problems. Worst first. High oil consumption, maintain vehicle faithfully. At approx. 70 k miles the engine oil light popped on. Checked oil. Was not registering on stick. Over three qts low! Engine continues to use 3-4 qts between oil changes (3000 miles). Van is on its third set of brakes. Tires have to be rotated very often because the front ruins tires quickly. Have had to replace the key fob twice. Both times it has left us stranded with no warning. Van is now in the shop for bad motor mounts. Gauge cluster has been replaced once. Heater hose "y" connection blew apart while on vacation at approx. 75k miles. (engine did not overheat). Van is on its third or fourth battery. Power sliding doors continually have problems closing. Power steering pump whines since 15k miles. Van currently has 91k miles.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 56,500 miles · CA

While driving on the fwy my van turned off. It was after driving over a part of the freeway that seemed to have a dip. My gauges went to "0" & I felt a loss of power. I turned the key fob in the ignition & it seemed to start back up. The gauges went to the max and all warning lights flashed red as my car does when I initially start it. On 8/11/14 I was exiting a driveway, the same thing happened crossing a 2 lane road. I didn't turn the key fob this time as my van turned off & then back on by itself. I dropped my van off to have it checked out, but they didn't find a recall on anything with the ignition or engine turning off. I looked up the info & found recall code l25 describing exactly what was happening. I spoke to a rep named crystal at the recall phone number given & she confirmed my vehicle will be included in the recall & notices will be going out as they just updated the notice this morning. Since the recall was just updated, I have to pay for the inspection on the wireless ignition node, keep all work orders & receipts, wait for the recall notice & get reimbursed because this is dangerous. I have to borrow the $ as I cannot run the risk of driving my 3 kids around & have an accident. I am also having a problem with my engine running hard, sounding like marbles are rattling against metal as I accelerate & it making a glug glug sound & running hard. I just paid $412 to replace my calipers & brake pads as they were not releasing & caused the brake pads to crumble (replaced 2 weeks prior) & as I was braking it sounded like metal scraping against metal. This was due to the friction and heat from the calipers not releasing. Luckily my rotors weren't warped (also brand new & placed 2 weeks prior). My vehicle has 57,576 miles & I keep up the maintenance on it as well.. This is very concerning. Never had issues like this on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles.