2010 Dodge Grand Caravan: engine overheating

Filed May 13, 2015 · Electrical · TN

2010 dodge grand caravan. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete rear quarter vent window switch overheating recall notice.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Acceleration · 4,150 miles · WA

My parents bought a 2010 dodge caravan new, and we were on a family road trip in california this month. Mileage was only at 3500 (m/l) when we left washington. It had just been serviced at the dealership before we left. Used cruise control on I-5 south through washington, oregon, and california. The cruise control was fussy and inconsistent, but functional more or less. After arriving at family member's house in ca., never used cruise control while driving because of windy roads. On tuesday, june 17th, 2014 (during our trip) , I was heading east on hwy. 12, west of lodi, ca. There was a long merge lane, and I was accelerating in to traffic. I was not using cruise control. As I pulled on to the highway, the accelerator pedal went out from under my foot and stuck to the floor. I put both feet on the brake, and the engine was roaring, red-lined. I remembered hearing on the news to put the vehicle in neutral, which I did. The brakes worked, and I pulled over on the shoulder of the highway. The motor was still revving, so I then turned off the engine. After several minutes of conversation with family (and prayers of thanks!!!), we continued on our way. On thursday, june 19th, I took the van to a dodge dealer in folsom, ca. To have the vehicle diagnosed. Mileage was at 4308 in folsom, so vehicle was basically new, but off warranty. The only thing they found was a transmission code for overheating 6 starts ago. They said everything checked out fine. I have checked a few websites, and we are not the first people to experience this accelerator problem. I am so thankful that my 80 year old mom was not driving the vehicle when this happened, or there could have been catastrophic results. I really hope chrysler takes this seriously and finds a solution for this, before people die from this kind of incident.scary.

Filed Feb 16, 2013 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · PA

Owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The rear brakes and calipers seized and overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they needed to replace the rear brake pads. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 30000.

Filed Feb 8, 2013 · Brakes · 23,489 miles · GA

Problem with brakes. Rear calipers stick causing rotors to overheat and pads to wear prematurely. Dealer fixed front brakes because of recall but would not repair rear brake problems. Chrysler should be made to stand behind their product.

Filed Jan 29, 2013 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the rear brakes and calipers seized and overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they needed to replace the rear brake pads. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 36,000.