2010 Dodge Grand Caravan: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, the ABS warning light, esp warning light and the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated t additional warning lights flickered and the instrument cluster was also inoperable during the failure. The contact stated that after a short waiting period the vehicle would restart. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Southland chrysler incorporated 1096 us-280, cordele, ga 31015 (229) 273-3473, was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure may be due to a PCM failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer to retrieve a new PCM for the repair. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned that the failure may also be related to the keyfob. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 109,778 miles · FL

I bought my 2010 van in 2017. March 1st 2019 my complete and brake control module has completely failed. My brake, ABS, esp bad and traction sensor lights remain on my dash board, and I have no emergency braking at all. I have no idea how a complete ABS braking system computer can just fail. The light came on while I was driving in traffic.

Filed Feb 3, 2019 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · NH

The speedometer flatlines and the lights flicker indicating 'brakes, traction control, ABS, battery, temp, and direction'. A warning dings and it goes on and off a few times with all the flickering. Pull onto the side of the road and upon applying brakes to a full stop the car feels like it stalls and then comes back in without assistance. Now the clock has reset to 12:00. Turn off car and restart all clear for now. All is well until it randomly happens again. Scary with kids in the car or in the winter. Not cool dodge....not cool at all!

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Electrical · 168,000 miles · NH

I have had the battery and alternator replaced. A few days after the alternator was installed, the car would not start again. Nor the next day. The mechanic kept the car for two days and could not replicate it not starting. A few days later it would not start again, and it continues to not start intermittently. All diagnostics come back fine. The left sliding door works intermittenlty and the window on the same door wouldn't close, but now does. The ABS/stability light was on solid, but is now off.

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · MT

The vehicle has shut down while driving about 15 times over the last 2 years. While driving, usually at slower speeds but once on the freeway and a few times at about 45 MPH, the ABS light comes on and then everything shuts off -- engine, power steering, brakes -- everything. It is a miracle it hasn't killed us yet. We have taken it to the dealer several times and they can not replicate it or find any code that is the problem. It is not the ignition recall as we have had that fixed. During my research I have found that this is a problem with this vehicle.

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 99,854 miles · AZ

My 2010 dodge grand caravan began having issues about 6 months ago. The ABS light would light up and beep on and off and was taken to the dealership and they stated they could not determine the problem without it occuring at that time. As months went on the problem became worse. All the dashboard lights began turning on and off headlights would dimmer, clock and radio would shut off. Took to a few mechanics and none could determine the problem. The problem got worse battery light began staying lit. We then replaced the battery and the battery cables. The problems persisted, we took to another mechanic who stated the alternator needed to be replaced. We replaced the alternator and the vehicle was fine for three weeks, then the problem started again all the lights lit up, the air went in and out, the radio shut off and out of nowhere the car shut off while about to turn at an intersection with my children in the van. We have taken the vehicle to many different mechanics even the dealership and none of them can determine what is causing this issue. Through the internet I see that we are not alone with this problem. I don't know what to do besides attempt to get rid of the vehicle. This is the vehicle I bought to transport my children; I've been paying for rental cars because I'm scared to drive it. With as many complaints as I've seen for this issue you would think there should be a recall. Someone is going to be seriously hurt or dead if they don't do something about this.

Filed Apr 7, 2017 · Engine · 132,000 miles · WI

While operating vehicle the engine quits running and the vehicle becomes hard to handle as power steering and brakes become stiff. The only code that comes up is an ABS failure. Started about 6 months ago with an occasional happening now it has happened up to 3 times per day. Seems to happen at slower speeds when vehicle is in motion. City driving so far but concerned about safety of this continuing. Dealer seems to have no clue at this point or are just playing dumb because there are a lot of forums with people discussing this issue.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the ABS and other unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road to a complete stop. After a minute, the vehicle restarted normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were not able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the failure recurred six other times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 16, 2013 · Brakes · 31,700 miles · ME

Vehicle full loaded with family of 5 and at highway speed began to shutter violently when braking in traffic. This was not the activation of ABS. Stability and control seemed at risk as well as braking power. General style of driving is to coast a great deal for greater gas mileage so this event may mirror similar events related to failed, inadequate, or deteriorated brakes at lower mileages. Authorized dealer indicated the brakes were fine but they will continue to vibrate/shudder due to "rust" and "pitting". Dealer's experience when test driving was with only one person, the driver, in the vehicle. When there is only one driver the shuddering is tolerable rather than fully loaded where control and stability become a significant concern. Dealer indicated that if I did not like the shuddering of the vehicle, they would happily replace the brake rotors and the pads. In the interest of safety for my family, I chose to replace the brake rotors and pads. This is the earliest I have ever replaced brakes on a new vehicle. I wanted to share this information since it falls into place with similar information being shared to help others in evaluating whether or not to purchase this vehicle. This experience will be something to consider in my future vehicle purchases. The new brakes work very well without any shudder/shaking/vibration. I am hopeful the new brakes will last more miles than the original set.

Filed Jan 11, 2012 · Brakes · 9,562 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that when applying the brakes at 50 MPH, the brake pedal would pulsate abnormally with the illumination of the ABS warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the rear brakes sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the brake sensor, and later repaired for the rear brake pads and calipers. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 9,562. Updated 04/19/12