2012 Dodge Grand Caravan: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 29, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · KY

I guess started with noticing oil being used at a faster pace then normal then a decent tick began along with AbS light which prevented cruise control from working. At this point We seemed Professional advice from a licensed Mechanic who then preformed a small job of dropping transmission pan to clean metal shavings out! And replacing tires and brake pads assured us routers were fine. He was concerned with the fact that the abs light continued to be on so we the paid to get wiring for abs redone (not sure what was called). After this the cruise control worked abs went off but we noticed the brake pads went quick! Then the insane knock out of nowhere began loud metal on metal had harmonic balancer pulley replaced didn’t do it any good. The. Was told cracked fly wheel was most likely the problem I continued to drive for about a month when the brake fluid light came on. I added fluid but every 3-4 days it came on again and of course brake pads again but this time the extremely loud knock went away and all was left was a quiet tick. That lasted couple months the out of no where wiring started shorting in dash and radio display. This lead to battery issues then out of no where motor is stuck in first gear and will not shift up but will shift between drive neutral and reverse. Idles extremely rough when in drive lights do not dim I had alternator checked. Now my family of six is with out a vehicle thank you for hearing my concerns

Filed Sep 23, 2021 · Electrical · 143,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several times, air bag, ABS, and battery warning lights illuminated before the vehicle stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally for a while before the failure recurred. This keeps recurring in spite of changing alternator and battery twice in two months. Mechanics including an auto-electric technician from Northern Virginia were not able to pinpoint the exact cause. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage started at 143,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · NY

The battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. Shortly afterwards, the traction control, ABS, and air bag lights illuminated and the rpms fluctuated while driving my kids to summer camp out of town. When I arrived to my destination the car would not restart due to the battery being dead.I got a jump start and was able to make it to a local store to replace the battery at a cost of $163 and make it home. The next day I still have the same issues.many others have had the same problem and it would appear this is a common problem. I will be making an appointment to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. I am sure it is the alternator and I will need to replace as others have done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle is not even paid for yet and the failure mileage was just over 52,000. I really hope this issue will be investigated soon.

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Electrical · 38,979 miles · IL

My van suddenly shut-down at highway speed (70 MPH) with cruise control engaged due to alternator failure which placed my wife, myself and others on the highway in extreme danger of collision. Luckily we were in right lane and were able to coast onto the shoulder. The engine would not restart (nothing - no sounds, only bright whiteout of dashboard) - tow was required. Sudden sequence of events - charging system light illuminated shortly followed by ABS light, electronic stability control light, cruise control would not disengage, engine uncontrollably accelerated / decelerated leading to engine shutting down and dashboard going to total bright whiteout. This alternator failure is identical to the federal safety agency campaign #14v634000 / fca recall #p60. My grand caravan has under 39,000 miles - 3.6 liter engine / 160 amp alternator same as recall for other dodge models built in same year as my grand caravan. Repairs made following day (9/6/16) at tyson chrysler dodge jeep / shorewood, il - alternator failure, removed and replaced alternator.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. Shortly afterwards, the traction control, ABS, and air bag lights illuminated and the rpms fluctuated while driving 5 MPH. The vehicle stalled and was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the alternator would need be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 37,000 miles · NC

Around 37,000 miles, check engine light came on, shortly after purchased, light would go off and on periodically. After a several weeks light stayed on and started blinking, at this time van was vibrating and sounded like it would cut off. Dealership ended up replacing engine head under warranty. A few months later light came on again, van did not want to accelerate, dealership could not find anything wrong with van. At times van does not want to accelerate as it should. After a delay, it will accelerate, but not like it should. Around 60,000 miles, ABS light and traction light have come on and cruise control will no longer work. Back hatch door of van locked while open and would not shut. The door had to be tied down from the inside in order to drive it to the dealership. Dealership says hinges have been bent. Hinges have no marks of any kind, and there has been no damage to the vehicle. There's a whole lot going wrong for a 2012 vehicle.