2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Dec 14, 2022 · Engine · 151,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an unknown recall repair was previously performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · RI

I think the 2011 dodge grand caravan mainstreet should be recalled. The cars electrical system is always falling lights come on while im driving and won't turn off for a half hour layer no matter what I do. The air bag lights are always coming on and the transmission is failing when you shift into gear there's always a big gumping sound and the shift gets stuck in parked gear for minutes before it wants to shift into gear. I've read a lot of the same problems with this make and model car they should be recalled its dangerous

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Electrical · FL

The 2011 dodge caravan tipm module causing al type of issues, these issues are known by dodge/chrysler is there a recall for this well documented faulty part this part can single handedly disable and operation. The engine wont start because fuel pump not engaging the van wont shift out of park, the AC fan turns on when it feels like, the tipm controls pretty much everything its a $1500 the internet is full of complaints I don't understand how this isn't a recall I just tried to see if dodge could order one cost was $1500 for part and install the best part was is they are backordered and no eta for part this part goes bad your vehicle is useless

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · OR

Tipm failing. We began having issues with what was thought to be fuel pump and have had the car in the shop to replace the fuel pump without resolution. I was recently driving and had the car shut off on a 55mph zone of a highway with 3 kids plus myself and husband in the car for 45 minutes blocking a lane of traffic while waiting to be towed. We have had the car strand us in various locations 5 times since we bought the car 08/17. We have been researching that it looks to be the tipm that is malfunctioning and causing the fuel pump to run randomly, sometimes continuously for hours draining the battery, or stop running causing the car to die due to lack of fuel while having all headlights, wipes and interior lights functioning. The tipm has caused me to block lanes of traffic on highways, business driveways and be stuck in parking lots 60+ miles from my home due to the fuel pump not shutting off when the car is turned off.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 75,000 miles · IA

Takata recall : while driving, van would not go into gear and sent super high rpms and would not come down while braking. Have read about several of these issues with this style of vehicle. Dangerous while having kids in the vehicle on the road.

Filed Mar 21, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 52,038 miles · TX

Vehicle would not start and when it did it would run at a fast idle then it would go in to limp mode while driving on the road, leaving the vehicle with little to no power to move out of the way of traffic in the middle on an intersection when the vehicle went in to limp mode. Vehicle would lose all engine power while accelerating to speed at random times (making the vehicle bogs down) making the driver and any passengers get thrown forward and then be thrown back when engine power would come back. Vehicle was also giving me problems with the automatic side doors not opening and closing and the HVAC system would come on by its self at random times. The dealer replaced the battery (that I had to pay for) stating that was the reason for all of the problems I was having. After getting vehicle back everything was good for a few days then went back to doing all of the same problems within a few day of getting vehicle back form dealer. Took vehicle back to dealer for the 2nd time and they replaced the PCM (2nd time the PCM had been replace since purchased 12/31/2011) & throttle body (that I had to pay the deductible). Vehicle was still having the same problems so I took it back to the dealer for the 3rd time within a 18 day period. The service advisor told me that I could be the tipm but they would have to see it act up before they could replace the part, dealer told me that the tipm was the cause of all the problems. The tipm was replaced (had to pay for partial of the cost) and everything was working again. I feel that even with the tipm replaced that I could still have gotten a poorly made part as a replacement. I feel at time while driving that some of the problems are starting all over again, like the sliding door not working and the HVAC system turning on by its self. On 1/22/15 I had a fuel injector go bad and had to be replaced, maybe due to the tipm?

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Electrical · 36,490 miles · MN

The charge light came on. Shut the engine off. Restarted engine and the charger light, traction control lights came on. Tried driving and the engine would not shift out of 1st gear. Took the van to the dodge dealer and they told me the alternator needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Transmission · 90 miles · CT

While entering a interstate highway, our new 2011 dodge grand caravan (less than 100 miles) stalled and lost all power. After almost being rear ended due to lack of power and due to her skilled driving, my wife was able to get the car on the side of the road. The van was unable to restart and had to be towed to dealer where it had been purchased only 6 days earlier. According to the dealer, there was a failure of the powertrain control module (PCM). Due to this failure, there was no limp mode of reduced power to keep the vehicle running for better control. Due to the repair being a warranty repair, the dealership kept the defective part.