2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: won't start

15 of the 544 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan describe won't start.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 93,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2017
3
2016
10
2015
1
2014
10
2013
23
2012
54
2011
100
2010
37
2009
15
2008
32
2007
4
2006
4
2005
3
2004
3
2003
3
2001
1
2000
2
1999
6
1998
8
1997
5
1996
8
1993
1
1992
2

What owners say

Filed Mar 14, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · KY

It started out as the van would not start almost everytime I got ready to leave and would have someone jump my battery, and it would start right back up. after a few weeks of having to do this, i had help jumping my battery once again but this time my wind shield wipers wouldnt shut off resulting in me having to take the fuse out and back in when it rains. when this happened the what i believe is called the "multi functional shift " (the stick on the left side of steering wheel that controls my wipers, wiper fluid, turn signals, bright lights, etc.) completely stopped working with no sign of it having problems previously. Along with that the stereo keeps flickering and switching channels on its own. Lastly, when i am pumping gas, i can barely pull up the trigger without the pump shutting off like as if my tank was full. This has all happened in the last 6 or 7 months or so and has not yet been investigated.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 106,000 miles · NC

When the ignition switch is turned the car will not start. I have to turn the key over 15 times in order for the van to catch and start, the problem is becoming more frequent. Also, when the dvd player is in the up position all of the warning lights come on in the dash the windshield wipers cut on and none of the dials work on the speed, gas and thermostat indicators. The dvd problems occur when the vehicle is parked and on the road operating. The ignition problem is when you go to start the vehicle.

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · MA

When I was driving the engine completely stalled and power steering gone. This happened 3 times in different occasions. I managed to steer to the roadside, put vehicle in park and start again. Yesterday after driving for couple hours I stopped at the store and wen I got back the car didn't start no crank, no sound ( all the dash lights on, full battery) call toll truck.... Waiting for toll truck arrive, start looking on line for the problem.... Lots a people have the same problem... I did fallow recommendations and try shifting from p to n couple times and turn key on and off. Then suddenly the car started again... Cancel toll truck... But no solutions, no checking light on... Nothing.. Just waiting for this happening again....

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · 90,000 miles · FL

It said that my grand caravan did not have an open recall for the key & ignition cylinder, and the vehicle keeps telling us that I have a bad key and the vehicle wont start at times can you check into this

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Electrical · 115,100 miles · TX

The car won't crank on the first try, but after 2 or 3 more times it will crank. Now there is a smell of fuel in the garage after the vehicle is no longer running. After 15 min. Tried to crank the car again and it won't crank. The starter, alternator, and battery both check out to be great. Also notice that the window wipers wipe slow or don't wipe at all when fob is set to the on position.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Electrical · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated the vehicle would not fully turn off or will not start. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number 14v373000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair were 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 not provided. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Transmission · VT

Vehicle will not start due to faulty/corroded tipm.

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 Jul 27, 2015 · Electrical · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the key was able to turn over but, as the failure progressed, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they indicated that the part was on back order for several weeks due to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). The contact was unable to get the part within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the appointment and was placed on a waiting list with the dealer. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would start due to the key being difficult and the fob failing to work. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 15,000 miles · IL

The car for years just wont start. You turn the key and then nothing happens. It has been an ongoing issue for years and just happened again today on 3 separate trips. I have taken it to the dealership and nothing can be found. Also when backing out and turning the wheel, the car makes a grinding noise. Was told nothing can be done about that.

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 09/10/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would not start at times. Updated 01/28/16.

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. When attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. The instrument panel lights illuminated. The contact received a notice for 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.