2010 Dodge Grand Caravan: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Oct 8, 2025 · Electrical · GA

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the key fob, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed WIN switch module. The contact was informed that the WIN switch module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall for the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the key fob was replaced three times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 30, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · 172,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the ignition became inoperable. The contact was unable to turn off the ignition with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was not able to remove the key fob from the ignition. The contact removed the battery to turn off the vehicle and remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s office. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) and 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 11, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle loss power steering and braking functionality. The contact stated that he maneuvered to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start while using the remote start feature. The contact also stated that his wife was not able to enter the vehicle using the keyfob. The contact stated that there was no warning lights illuminated. The contact called maguire chrysler dodge jeep ram of syracuse (959 hiawatha blvd w, syracuse, ny 13204) and informed the dealer of the failure. The contact was informed was to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the ignition switch was previously replaced under recall. The contact was referred to a dealer for assistance. The contact mentioned that he had replaced the drivebelt and the tensioner pulley due to the drivebelt slipping. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2021 · Engine, Steering · 140,000 miles · MO

Engine stalls, steering wheel/brakes/gas pedal all lock up and become inoperable while driving/in motion. I could be going 10 MPH or 50mph. Has happened on windy roads near my home as well as high traffic roads near work as well as on/off highway ramps. I've read hundreds of reports of this happening to my year make and model yet my VIN number has not been recalled? I only use my key fob (no others keys or key chains added). Purchased the vehicle used 3 years ago, has since had new transmission, new starter, and new battery trying to rectify this issue.

Filed Nov 25, 2020 · Electrical · 174,000 miles · MI

Van stalls while driving, the engine completely cuts out without warning. This has happened several times since january 2020. This happens randomly while driving, while stopped at a light and at idle when in park. This is extremely dangerous because there is no warning, making it impossible to get out of harms way. Sometimes the van would start back up and other times it required a jump start. I have changed my battery and starter, and do not have any other keys on my key fob. There is a recall for the tipm ( totally integrated power module) and the ignition switch. I have called the dodge dealership as well as checked several websites to see if my vehicle was recalled. It is not based on manufacture date and VIN. I am afraid for myself, my family and other innocent drivers. This is a very serious issue that will cause a very serious accident or fatality. I cannot sell or trade in this vehicle knowing that it is unsafe to drive.

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · 143,000 miles · KS

The driver's side sliding door won't open. It won't unlock. It doesn't work with the key fob, doesn't work manually, doesn't work with the overhead console. Everyone with a dodge has this problem, sooner or later! Just read the forums! This is a safety issue!! There should be a recall!!!! 2010 and up! Completely unusable door!

Filed Mar 9, 2020 · Body · 130,000 miles · VA

Driver's side sliding door is stuck in the locked position and will not come unstuck. The key fob will not open/unlock the door. You cannot manually open/unlock the door

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 Jan 24, 2020 · Electrical · 116,000 miles · WI

The key fob locks the car if lightly bumped. The danger is leaving the keys in the car and closing a door which triggers the lock. This could lock one out in freezing weather or lock a child in the van when parked and closing the drivers door then trying to open the rear door to get a child out. I spoke to my office employee and similar problems with dodge key fobs happen to her and a friend.

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · 90,000 miles · NY

While driving, cars engine turns to accessory, no power steering. Have to stop car and restart. This is an issue with the win module and key fob ignition and should have been part of a recall but, it slipped through the cracks and the manufacturer will not realize the fact that my car was built on may 26th 2010 and should have a recall applied to vehicles built through june 18, 2010. Which mine was but, my VIN number reports no issue. I've contacted dodge and they have not authorized the dealership to cover any costs. This has almost caused accidents 3 times now. It sickens me how big dealerships can get away with negligence and allow possible deaths because of mistakes and not following proper recall procedures. Shop won't get me in until weeks later and will not do anything until they charge me diagnostic fees even though this is/was a known issue. I've wasted hours on the phone with dodge and the dealership and I'm sure the dealership is about to rip me off with diagnostic fees trying to replicate this known issue. Please force dodge to re-investigate their work of the recalls of this model before other people with this missed recall issue get hurt. Here is some information which may help speed up this process: the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v139000 thank you in advance for your time and efforts. Sincerely, (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Electrical · 19,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was stationary, the engine independently started and the power sliding door opened simultaneously. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and that the vehicle was not subject to a remote start. On one occasion, the contact wore the key around his neck to avoid accidentally causing the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle's handicap ramp was open as well without being prompted. Prior to the failures, patterson chevrolet (1611 us-259 bus, kilgore, texas 75662, (903) 218-4651) reprogrammed the ECM and replaced the key fobiks in the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the recent failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 9,999 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was stopped and turned off, the key fob could not be pulled out. Also, the shifter did not click and caused the vehicle to roll forward. There was no warning. The vehicle was taken to the morlan chrysler dealer (573- 388-3331, 374 siemers dr, cape girardeau, mo 63701) where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,999.