2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Jun 4, 2023 · IN

My Chrysler Van first started to experience strange electrical issues. Key FOB would not open doors, driver seat could not be adjusted without blowing a fuse, and finally it started to get almost impossible to start when the engine was cold in the morning. I took it to my trusted mechanic, and after running a diagnostic, he said they got over 300 message errors. However, since they were not a dealership, they were unable to repair my van. They said they had seen this issue before, and I needed to take it to a Chrysler dealership for repair. I took it to Chrysler, with the note from my mechanic about the 300 errors, and they said this was a WELL KNOW issue. They commented that I was lucky to be able to drive the van to their dealership, because most vans with this problem had to be towed in. They said my entire fuse box needed to be replaced, and the cost of the job would be over $1,100.00 dollars, BUT THE REAL ISSUE WOULD BE GETTING THE BOX IN THE FIRST PLACE! The service department mgr. said it took 1 customer over 9 months to have his van repaired because the part was unavailable. I placed my order on 3/28/23. As of today June 5, the part is not scheduled until June 23. In the meantime, along with the $1,100 repair, I am paying $160/month to rent a vehicle from my brother. Since this is a known issue, I believe Chrysler should have to pay: 1) $791.06 for the fuse box. 2) Half the labor costs for installation and programming - About $150. 3) Reimburse me for at least 3/4 of the cost of renting my brothers car. Having to wait MONTHS for a part that has been a problem for years is unacceptable for a major car manufacturer.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 175,000 miles · IA

Sliding passenger doors on both sides of van refuse to open or unlock. Doors cannot be opened manually, with key fob or with the button on the interior of the car. This prevents passengers in rear (usually children) from being able to exit the vehicle, which could be particularly dangerous in the event of a crash.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Electrical · 146,000 miles · MO

Driver's side sliding door will not unlock manually, with button, or with key fob. I have tried unlocking the door while driving, in park, and when turned off. I have tried unlocking the door manually and the lock is stuck in the locked position.

Filed Dec 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · MD

Wireless ignition node (win) module position fails compromising the ability to start the engine with key fob. This was repaired once for 122 dollars. Three months later, dealership wants 1200 to fix it. Vehicle was stationary and tow truck was required.

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · AL

When the key fob is placed in the ignition and turned to accessory no gauges work and the windshield wipers come on and will not shut off. The vehicle will start but the tach, speedometer, gas gauge and temperature gauge does not work. The windshield wipers continue turn run even though the switch is in the off position.

Filed Mar 10, 2018 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · LA

Trying to get new key fob programmed is unsuccessful due to problem with the win module. It is my understanding that this is a common problem for dodge caravans or any vehicle with the fobik system manufacturer between 2008 and 2016. Locksmith suggest that a new win module be installed with new key fobs

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · 76,000 miles · IN

Van on several occasions does not want to start. Put key in ignition, turn it, no noise, no sound of trying to turn over, just nothing. September of 2017 had to have van towed as it did this. Mechanic said needed a fuel pump. Fixed that but problem continued. March 1, 2018 take it back and it is now a starter, key fob thing that is hit and miss and that is why it was hard to find. Now that's another $1100 to try to fix problem. Have no choice as you have to have a reliable vehicle with children.

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Electrical · AZ

There is a issue with the vehicle not starting. It started out as imttermittent and now is becoming pretty regular. I replaced the batteries in my key fobs, and there is a new battery in the vehicle. Also when you shift from reverse to drive it is a hard shift. I looked online and this seems to be a big problem with dodge, many others are experiencing the same thing. It would seem to be a tipm problem with faulty relays.

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 68,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge grand caravan. Occasionally, after inserting the key fob in the ignition, the vehicle would not start due to a loose part inside the ignition switch. In addition, while driving, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to jacksonville chrysler in jacksonville, florida where it was diagnosed that the tipm module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact also indicated that both sliding back doors randomly opened and the front windows would sometimes fail to close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed May 20, 2016 · Electrical · 84,415 miles · OH

The key fobs weren't working properly, and the car wouldn't start properly. It would crank well but not catch. Eventually I could persuade it to start. Klaben auto (kent, oh) replaced a key fob (+?) for $1114.27, but the car still wouldn't start properly. When I took it back, they replaced the fuel pump, but this didn't address the problem. Then they replaced the tipm, which solved the problem with starting., for an additional $697.53

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 65,000 miles · GA

My vehicle had a defective tipm module in it. I first had to replace the battery then the altenator then the key fob and finally the tipm module. Looking back that all of the first repairs turned out not to be the problem. We had always noticed that at times the windows would automatically roll down and that the electric doors would suddenly open up. We never quite knew what it was until now. We replaced the tipm and it worked fine. After spending 800 dollars that I didn't real need to the tipm was another 1000 dollars. I've seen the lawsuit that is on going related to the very same problem I had in the grand cherokees and the dodge durangos. My vehicle is list in the addendum to the lawsuit. I'm very frustrated I had to spend first 800 dollars that didn't fix the problem then the1000 dollars knowing they haven't had a recall yet after so many complaints regarding the same issues.

Filed Nov 7, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 65,000 miles · GA

First I was told it was the battery then it was the alternator then it was the key fob. After all these repairs the dodge dealership says now it's the timp module. This van only has 65000 miles. I have seen hundreds of complaints about the very same issues for customers with the same type vehicles. I have also seen the lawsuit and recall for defective timp from 2013 and 2014. My vehicle is one that was listed as an addendum lawsuit that may be affected by this module. This vehicle was purchased in florida in 2012.