2009 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · NC

While driving, the engine shuts off, leaving the driver with no power steering or power brakes. All power is off. There is no warning or error messages on the dash of any kind. No warning at all. The last time this happened, I was able to coast to the side of the road to a stop. Once stopped, i can put the transmission in Park, restart the vehicle and continue. This time, I drove directly to my service shop to have the computer checked for codes. There were none, like the event never happened. They could not reproduce the problem. This has happened 3 times since August 2025. The wireless ignition module was replaced in 2015 under the recall notice 14V373000. That recall was for exactly this situation. So far, I have been fortunate to avoid hitting another vehicle or other objects. This is not a safe situation, especially knowing it might happen tomorrow.

Filed Dec 8, 2022 · Engine · 180,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle started to stall with the Anti-theft lock warning light illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled and failed to restart. The contact was able to push the vehicle into a gas station and the vehicle however, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a new computer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

While driving all electrical systems fail, warning lights flash on and off, power steering and brakes fail, all lights go out. Can shift to neutral and restart, drive on until it repeats.

Filed Nov 17, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 166,000 miles · SC

I was driving at about 30 MPH on a town road and the car randomly shut off. There was a traction control light that came on. All electrical still worked but no acceleration, power steering or power brakes. I had to slow down, put the car in park and restart the car. What if I was on the high way? What if I was crossing an intersection? My wife drives my 3 children around in this car. This has happened 3 times this past week. Never did it before. And I've already had the ignition switch replaced that dodge sent out a recall for.

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MT

There is a leak in the heating coolant hose. This makes a toxic smell inside the vehicle while driving.

Filed Mar 16, 2020 · Engine · 150,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but hesitated while driving. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. An independent mechanic was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 79,000 miles · MI

On multiple occasions while driving without warning van stops no power steering, no brakes engine stops all power is lost. The only code that appears is traction control.

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Engine, Locks · 75,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side sliding door independently opened without warning. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on five separate occasions. In addition, while driving, the vehicle overheated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 85,000 miles · VT

Our van keeps running out of oil completely before oil change is due, dealer has already replaced oil pan and rear main seal. Problem still exists and they are saying the rear main seal again. Does not make any sense because there is no oil in parking spot or under vehicle near rear main seal. Online many people report that it is a engine problem and that it is a common issue with the motor... So why are people having to pay for repairs when this motor should be recalled. It is currently at the dealership now being repaired or replacing rear main seal again.

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on several occasions, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.