2010 Dodge Grand Caravan: check engine light

Filed Sep 29, 2020 · Engine · 96,250 miles · OH

At 35,000 km with in warranty period check engine light came up. Went to dealer, they found cylinder # 5 misfired. Accordingly to dealer this was repaired by certified tech and van was in garage for 1 week. Then this van started stalling engine at 99,000 km approx. The engine stalls and no code is registered at low speeds and turns. Finally one day check engine light came up 0406 code came in while checking. My mechanic cleaned egr valve changed gaskets. It run fine bur still after couple of months the engine stared stalling occasionally. Leaving steering wheel hard to control and no breaks. At 135,00 the engine stopped running. Took to garage 2 cylinders were dead, have to spend $ 4,000 to get a used motor in this to bring it back to road. Changed timing belt, waterpump and extended warranty it did run fine for 6-7 months. It again started stalling at various speeds while driving, I searched, there are over 100 complaints and no solution. Went to mechanic many times but no code is stored but still van engine stall. It stalls even at 60 km/hr speed making it dangerous to operate on road. I can rear end or can get rear ended as it stalled. Most dangerous happened when it stalled while making a left turn and luckily the on coming traffic was bit far away and person was alert to stop safety without hitting. I am afraid if this happens again and a truck is coming straight. Dodge is not taking any responsibility or investigation for this issue. I will like saftey authorities to take action and save lives. It is not safe to keep driving this van but have no choice as there is no solution provided by manufacturer and have not much money in hand to buy another. Engine issue, front break issue are the main issues in this. Most importantly the sudden engine staling at any speed is a dangerous issue to have

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 50-60 MPH, the ignition key was bumped accidentally and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact stated the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

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 13, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · GA

The check engine light came on, vehicle started shaking when running. Codes showed it was the crankshaft position sensor and the camshaft sensor. Both were replaced severall times my a mechanic. Dealership had vehicle for 2 weeks could not figure out what was wrong. Replaced the flexplate. It now makes a grinding noise and check engine light is back on. Now it is stalling several times while driving at any speed. It puts my family at risk and now I cannot leave the neighborhood in fear that it will stall while driving. If we get into an accident with the vehicle stalled no airbags will be reployed. Sometimes it had difficulty starting.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 119,043 miles · MI

I have a 2010 dodge grand caravan with the 4.0 liter motor, 6 speed automatic transmission. My van just passed 119,000 miles and it just started to shut off while driving at speeds between 30-40 MPH, on city streets. This is a major concern as I transport my children around. I have not been in an accident and I hope not to anytime soon. I've been reading forums online and many chrysler owners are saying it could be anything from the egr valve, to the ignition switch and even bad battery. My check engine light is not on so no codes to decode. Please fix this major problem before people get hurt driving these vehicles

Filed Nov 27, 2019 · Brakes, Transmission · 105,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. While driving 20-60 MPH, the vehicle shut down, and lost power steering and power braking ability. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted. The vehicle was taken to don miller dodge chrysler jeep (5802 odana rd, madison, wi 53719-1212, 608‑270‑5000) where a diagnostic test was recommended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred ten times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Consumer took vehicle to a local autozone for a computer check. Consumer was told that the problem would not show up because the check engine light was not on. Consumer says that issue is similar to manufacturer recall lo2 (win module).

Filed Jun 21, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 172,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. When the key was removed from the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to shut down and the battery was disconnected. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start occasionally. Also, the bad key message was displayed and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact called kelley sales & service (74 clinton st, springfield, vt 05156, (802) 885-2186, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 172,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · ID

Vehicle hesitated while accelerating, jerking feeling in the vehicle while driving, cruise control would not always engage, flashing if check engine light. Now, car won't start at all.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact inquired about a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power on various occasions and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to stew hansen chrysler jeep dodge ram (12103 hickman rd, urbandale, ia) where it was diagnosed that the win module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 33461717. No further assistance was offered and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · NY

'takata recall' when driving at speeds of 55-60 . Then applying the brake quickly to stop the transmission jumps forward at times. Also on occasions the when driving the vehicle for a hour or so , if you apply the brake when at a light or stop sign the vehicles r.p.m will idle at 2-2.5 as opposed to 1-1.5 . Feeling as though it's lungin you forward.. I have a warranty on this vehicle which is up on 2-26-18 . This vehicle only has 83,000 miles on it . Hopefully this time they fix the issue. I have owned two other dodge vans and they all have had the same issue. But due to the fact , there are no check engine lights on they never catch the issue. So it's not until my warranty runs out and I have to pay out of pocket that they find the issue. Im frustrated due to the fact , after you ad the cost of ownership and the place that sold you the car , says they can't duplicate problem. Sounds like they don't want to eat the cost of the repair. Also sounds like once you sign on the dotted line , they could care less what happens!just venting ....

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · MI

There is a problem with my wireless ignition node (win) that causes my van's engine to shut off randomly while it is being driven. This has happened at least 25 times over the past two years, during times of high speed, low speed, and stopped at intersections. There is zero warning and the issue does not trigger any check engine light. There is a recall related to this exact issue (r03/the federal safety agency 14v‑373) that has already been issued for "most" 2010 dodge grand caravans, but I am told my VIN does not qualify! This recall must be updated to include all 2010 dodge grand caravans as soon as possible. The repair needed to correct the problem is over $1000 and this issue poses a significant safety hazard!

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Acceleration · 75,000 miles · IN

On january 7, 2017, I tried to start my 2010 caravan. It wouldn't start. The light was on for the electronic throttle control, as was the check engine light. This is the third time that this has happened since mid-december. The other two times after waiting for up to a week, it has started. After checking around, I have found that this is happening quite a bit to others as well. Apparently, dealerships have no clue either, as to what is causing this issue. It could be the throttle control, it could be the main electrical module, no one seems to know for sure. I'm pretty much stuck, as I don't want to be out on the road and have my van stop, causing an accident.