2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 92,000 miles · IL

Started van one morning and left running to warm up, came back outside and it had died. The wipers were mid-windshield. Turned the key and dash lights illuminated. The van would not start but made a ticking noise upon turning the key. 2 days later I stopped to get fuel in the van. It hesitated to start, but did start. Headlights were very dim and faded in and out. Put a code reader on the computer and it threw a low battery voltage code. Put a voltmeter on the battery and it read about 10 volts while the van was not running. While the van was running the voltmeter read about 14 volts so it is charging. Have had several instances where power windows would not work or power doors would not open and had to be manually opened.

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start without warning. The failure recurred approximately five to ten times intermittently. When the failure occurred, the battery became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 53,000 miles · LA

Van would crank but would not start. After several attempts it started but ran erratic. After driving van for ~20 minutes van began to hesitate while driving at 55 MPH on a state highway. I researched problem on internet and noticed other with a similar problem. I also noticed chrysler announced a recall on 2011 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee suvs for a very similar problem but not for the grand caravan. The root cause of the problem appears to be the fuel pump relay in the tipm. I discussed the problem with my local chrysler dealership and the service adviser indicated that he was aware of the recall and had also seen the similar issue on vans. The dealership bypassed the relay using mopar part cbwpr091aa wiring - fuel pump relay. Part was $18.88 and total bill with labor was $176.00. The van appears to be operating normally at this time.

Filed Aug 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and stalled several times while driving. The contact's independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump relay failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Ma 10/22/2015

Filed Oct 3, 2013 · Body, Tires · 38,003 miles · FL

Continued issues regarding vehicle performance including front tires, transmission, window switch, sliding pass. Doors. Financed a 2011 dodge grand caravan on jan 25 2013, VIN # [xxx]. Upon delivery I had issues with car and returned to dealership the nex day. Issues included hard shifting, car veering off the road and some noises and no manuals or paperwork for warranty. Numerous repairs were made on car throughout past 6 months some of which made on car, some of which caused other issues to come up with repairs including failure to properly repair the car, brake issues, alignment and steering wheel, front tires, sliding door scraping, transmission issues and more. Numerous unsuccessful repairs and other problems not addressed or unwilling. Front tires/ rear never matched and were suppose to be replace per sales and never happen causing treads to show and still does, transmission jerks and hesitates, doors rip paint off side of car and scrape. Other issues include passenger door window switch and pickup. ** 2 chrysler cases created against dealer to fix issues. Case # [xxx] case # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 6, 2012 · Brakes · 19,900 miles · IA

We owned a 2008 dodge grand caravan and at 59,000 miles, it not only need new brake pads (which would be normal), but to our surprise it needed new rotors as the original ones were so warped they could not be used for the new brake pads. We were informed that the manufacturer had added an extended warranty for the rotors and would be covered under their extended warranty. After having other issues with the van, the life long dealer we work with talked us into trading for a 2011 dodge caravan, assuring that the brake and rotor issue had been resolved. It has been one year and the new van needed new brakes and rotors at only 19,900. I was informed that dodge/chrysler added an extended warranty (once again), but this time I got to pay a deductible of $50 (0-24,000 miles). If it happens again before 36,000 miles my deductible goes up. What, I get to pay for their poor parts purchasing? I have informed the dealer that this will be the last dodge/chrysler product I will own. They have tried to take care of us, but with no assistance from the manufacturer. Too bad that they do not want to provide a quality product for customers as this van is a great family vehicle, but would hesitate to put my grandchildren in it.