Electronic throttle control light comes on periodically, causing inconsistent, poor or non-existent throttle response. Traction control light may also light up. Restarting the vehicle usually makes the problem go away, but this is not an acceptable solution. Occasionally, with the etc light on, throttle response does not occur at all, which is hazardous in traffic.
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous electrical system failures on an intermittent basis. The automatic doors, windshield wipers, turn signals, and mirror adjustment system stopped functioning. In addition, the automatic start feature would not function and the key fob would only function on an intermittent basis. The contact stated that she was unable to unlock the doors on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions, but they were unable to diagnose the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number:11v139000 (electrical system:ignition), the turn signals, windshield wipers and the power windows failed intermittently. The contact stated the failures were non-existent prior to having the recall remedy performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 7,000.
While traveling southbound on I-75 at milepost 263.3 a faint alarm of some kind came on. Then the engine began making a noise and quit. When I pulled over to the side of the highway the engine compartment shot flames and smoke from under the hood. I was attempting to release the hood latch when flames burst in through the firewall under the dash. We then abandoned the vehicle and called 911. By the time a fire truck arrived the van was totally burned. I have the vehicle serviced regularly and had just replaced the tires and brakes. I have no idea what the cause might have been but it bears looking into.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 70 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The brake pedal became stiff on two occasions and the instrument panel did not illuminate. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and was able to restart it. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition) may be related to the failure. The manufacturer stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,500.
Was driveing about 40mph when all electrical power failed no turn signals wipers radio brake lights power windows etc. Pulled over to side of road and when iturned off ignition all power came back on. This is the second time this has occured. Also, have trouble with the ignition of this vehicle sometimes takes 2 or 3 tries to start. Vehicle was taken to dealer for a recall of the ignition but seems to have created other problems.
2010 dodge grand caravan. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice concerning frequency operated button ignition key *tgw the consumer was informed, the parts were not available to fix the recall, even though he received a recall letter in the mail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically without warning. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but denied any assistance with further repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. The consumer stated the vehicle continued to stall after the recall was performed. The consumer stated she no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 11/16/11.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the dealer performed repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v139000 (electrical system: ignition) but the repair did not correct the failure. The contact was unable to turn the engine off and release the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 19,645 and the current mileage was 20,740.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the vehicle caught on fire. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and exit the vehicle. The contact was not injured during the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and advised that the fire originated under the hood on the driver side but did not advise the cause of the fire. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the ignition unexpectedly switched into the accessory position and the vehicle stalled. After a few moments, the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer also stated that they would not perform the repairs associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition). The vehicle was traded in since the recall remedy was not performed. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system: ignition switch). After having the vehicle repaired, the electrical system failed. The power windows, air conditioner, turn signals, and radio stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that some of the parts for the vehicle were not functioning properly. The dealer and the contact attempted to notify the manufacturer, but had not received a response. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 22,346.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The vehicle would not immediately restart after some of the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they attempted to duplicate the failure three times. The vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition); however, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was awaiting a fourth diagnosis. The approximate failure mileage was 41,500 and the current mileage was 42,000.
I received safety recall notice l25. Called the dealer to schedul appointment and chrysler group recall assistance center. They are not aware of recall and stated that it was bogus.
Vehicle shut off while I was driving it and not it wont start except ever 500 key turns.
When driving vehicle, vehicle stalled out and steering wheel became difficult to steer. When vehicle put in park, we were able to re-start. This is the 2nd time this has happened. Two day previous car stalled out while driving on a flat surface at about 35 MPH. Steering wheel locked up and had to stop in center turn land completely, put in park, and re-start vehicle.
My 2010 dodge grand caravan would occasionally stall when started. But in the last month it has stalled threes time while driving, on one occasion it stalled pulling out of a parking lot into traffic. The dealer is yet to find anything wrong.
In the 12 months that we've owned our 2010 dodge caravan, the engine has shut-down in traffic multiple times. Each time it has nearly caused an accident. Dodge announced a recall but has not actually put it into action.
I was driving at about 30 MPH when I noticed the air conditioner stop working. I began slowing down for a red light. When the light turned green I went to go and realized that the engine had stopped as well. I lost all power and engine function while driving. I was able to place the vehicle in park and restart it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who found that the vehicle was not included in (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v139000; electrical system: ignition). The failure mileage was unknown but the current mileage was 15,000. Updated 06/01/11
While turning a corner on my way to work at 5:30 am, my 2010 grand caravan with 13,835 miles totally went dead, I had the lights, blower on, the radio on and the rear defroster on, and everything went dead. No steering and the brakes were out. Since I was turning left, I had to cross 4 lanes of traffic with no power. I was able to pull into a parking lot, put the car in park and it restarted. I did have to turn the key to the off position and put it in park, as putting it in neutral and turning the key did nothing. I checked the dodge website for the recall information and it says that my vehicle is not in the listing of recalled vehicles. I have sent an email to dodge. This did happen 2 to 3 previous times while driving on the freeway, but the car just seemed like it was losing power, but then it came back to life-it did not have a total loss of power and it did not require me to restart the engine.
Vehicle shut off while in drive. Appears to be chrysler safety recall l02. We were planning to go on vacation tomorrow and brought the vehicle to john johnson dodge in boonton, nj. We were told they could find nothing wrong and thought it was a problem with the key. I called dodge at 800‑543‑1403 upon learning of the recall to find out why my vehicle was not repaired. I spoke to a man named [xxx] and was told the recall was not official yet. He then hung up on me. The call take place at approximately 8:15pm est. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer numerous times and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised of the recall for the electrical system which will be released in april. The contact stated that if the vehicle continued to shut off in traffic a crash could occur. The failure mileage was 7,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact was driving approximately 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the failure had only recurred once. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The dealer advised that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition), but the repairs could not be performed yet for an unspecified reason. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 28,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately. The contact stated the failure occurred approximately five different times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics testing yet the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,067. Updated 03/23/11 *bf the dealer was unable to verify or duplicate the problem. Updated 04/22/11
Lemon vehicle but dealer states that it is not: 2010 dodge grand caravan sxt 4.0l , intermittent stalling of the engine without warning or service lights, will restart. Stalling began in june 2010, was purchased in 3/10. Dealer has not been able to replicate the stalling failure due to the intermittent nature. Repairs attempted: reprogramming, moving a wiring harness, replacement of wireless control module. Seems to stall more on left turns, or when outside temperatures are 90+ degrees for long periods. Also had to have rear brakes and rotors replaced due to premature warping and brake failure: repair replaced components, only to still have driver side working harder than left and front brakes, finally oil leak appeared and diagnosis was a failed oil cooler, repair: replace oil cooler: to be done on 10/4/10. Overall vehicle is unsafe due to the unannounced stalling issue.
Cruise control active on our 2010 grand caravan. When going down long hill, transmission will down shift on own-3 gear levels-hard & RPM as observed on tac approached 5000. Had to disengage cruise. Dealer had no error code. Contacted chrysler. This was a problem on 2009's. Supposedly fixed for 2010. Chrysler is aware and working on fix. This occurred on two occasions at 3200 and 3740 miles. When taken to dodge service dept., I was instructed to not use cruise on hills of this type in the future. Some answer.
2010, dodge grand caravan ~ this is the fourth time I have been driving around with my three young children and the van has died entirely. It is lucky that we have just been in town. I hold my breath the entire time we are on the highway at all (which isn't often, thankfully). I am terrified that we will be killed in an accident if this were to happen on the highway!! I am not sure what they intend to do about it, they say they are going to replace the key module... And that I am to tell them if it happens again. We will be on the highway for a long time going on vacation and I am not confident this will resolve the problem.
When speed control is on and active at highway speed, when going down a hill the transmission will downshift 3rd gear level very hard and the engine will go into a high RPM rev. Turned off speed control or stepping on the brakes this condition continued for 30 seconds. Took car to dealership, there was no check engine light or error codes in the computer or any factory recall on this condition. This problem happened multiple times. Dealership has to get in touch with factory to get help with this problem. Can't use speed control where hills are involved, or not at all. This option or function is bad! The consumer was told not to use the speed control and to shut it off when traveling down hill. But, it was ok to use up hills or on level roads. The vehicle could shut off when the engine revving is too high, but it was not a safety issue. Having no power brakes or steering was definitely a safety issue. Chrysler informed the consumer they were going to look into possible software updates or a mechanical fix to correct the problem. They did not feel it would be a quick fix, so the consumer would have to live with the defect. Updated 07/13/10
Supplemental to case 10315972. First event 2/10/10. After repeated complaints to the dealer, dodge installed computer to catch codes during next event. After one week and no more incidents, they removed the computer. Have not been driving the van since then. Too scared. Drove today 5/12/10 and shut down again. This time upon accelerating from parking lot speed of about 6-8 miles as the doors automatically locked the engine cut out. Scheduled to take to the dealer for them to take a look at it.
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