2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Electrical · 75,800 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the battery and fuses were replaced; however, the failure recurred approximately three times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,800. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Electrical · 91,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle was able to be restarted after turning the key in the ignition. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (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 contact was informed that chrysler provided one part per dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Fuel system · 56,806 miles · GA

Was driving when vehicle died, fuel gauge informed me that tank was 1/2 full and lost all power was left stranded do too no gas.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · WI

2009 dodge grand caravan requesting reimbursement *cn the consumer stated the ignition switch failed and the vehicle lost power.

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.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · KS

Driving 45 MPH and vehicle shut off losing power steering and brakes. No check engine light. Pulled over and restarted. Happened again twice 2 days later. Thought it was bad gas. Filled up and added heat. Seemed to be ok for about 10 days, but still was running harsh. Engine shut off again 5/20 and then again on 5/21. Did see briefly a check engine light on one of the occurrences otherwise no clues. Had already filled up twice so ruled out gas. Took it to mechanic and the only code he could pull up was the egr valve and maybe the spark plugs, but couldn't guarantee that was the cause. Replaced plugs and valve and so far the engine has not shut off and that includes one 1000 mile rt, and two 200 mile rts since then, but I'm still not totally convinced. However after reading about all the complaints about engines shutting off, I thought I better log this for the safety of others and the expense I paid to replace the egr and spark plugs.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving 20 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power and the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 09/02/14

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 72,000 miles · TX

2009 dodge grand caravan - dallas, tx while pulling out of a parking lot into the middle median to merge with traffic the vehicle lost all power. The engine died in the middle of the freeway and the steering and brakes failed to work. The vehicle has had this incident occur 3 times in 2014 each time resulting in the same outcome, engine dies, steering is lost due to no power steering and brakes fail. In each incident I was traveling at the speed limit and resulted in severe loss of control of the vehicle resulting in muscling the vehicle to the side of the road as it coast while quickly throwing the gears in neutral all at highway speeds. These incidents are not isolated to the more than 260 complaints over the last 11 years about general motors vehicles that suddenly turned off while being driven. This is clearly the same issue and will result in more deaths or sever injury if our regulators do not take action. Taking the vehicle to the dealer after each incident only resulted in the dealer finding no trouble codes and being unable to duplicate the problem releasing the vehicle back into my care to drive in its impaired condition. Chrysler was contacted on the 3rd loss of power incident and case# [xxx] was opened. This is clearly related to the gm ignition switch recalls evidenced by more than 100+ complaints here: http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/grand_caravan/2010/engine/engine_shut_down_while_driving.shtml http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/caravan/2006/engine/intermittent_loss_of_power_while_driving.shtml http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2014/chrysler-investigation-ignition-switch.shtml http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2008/dodge/grand_caravan/power_train/problem.aspx information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 21, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · CT

Purchased used 2009 dodge grand caravan sxt in 2/2013. Vehicle has lost power multiple times at various speeds (5 MPH to 35 MPH). Each time it has been triggered by a "bump" in the road (ie. Small pothole, railroad tracks, etc. Sometimes while turning a corner, other times not). Each incident has required carefully getting to the side of the road and putting the car in "park" and restarting. Have already been to one mechanic who couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. Will try a dodge dealer next. I am very disappointed that dodge has not looked further into this issue considering the number of complaints on this site along with the fact that it has recalled the 2010 model for this very reason. Also, very sorry that I traded in a 2001 dodge grand caravan for this vehicle. The manufacture date for my vehicle is 12/08. I hope someone will investigate this issue further. Having the engine lose power with no warning with two young children in the backseat is absolutely terrifying. Clearly, the 2010 dodge grand caravan recall for electrical problems has not included all dodge grand caravans with this problem since there are many complaints listed on this page.