2012 Dodge Grand Caravan driver assistance problems

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 91,000 miles · NY

1st problem erratic ignition stalling while in park. Battery was replaced and taken to shop, the auto technician assumed based on p0128 p0520 p0441 it was gas fuel cap, switch oil pressure, housing thermostat, gasket intake manifold they replaced o2 sensors vacuum line read a sensor with evapo system causing check engine light came on and a host of other items checked gas cap totaled me $779. Car refuse to started next mornings for pass two weeks every morning several attempts to start car after parked overnight no start only stalling first. Then waited an hour put car in neutral see if car starts it did. After driving that day while driving car acceleration began to go fast by itself on a highway then jerk RPM dropped down while driving my children in the car. I thought maybe gear was out of place so I looked to see if it was in drive, it was in drive. Went back to auto shop they said since car is working now can't hook up system to check p codes because it won't show up if it's working.told me drive 60 miles to see prob continue. Next morning car didn't start, no fuse signal shows. Then car was dead one click sound ,no stall. Called roadside assist and tried to jump battery. Guy said it's not battery he said it's the fuel pump. Contacted the auto mechanic spoke with mgr of shop and said it can be a tipm and cost $1200. This is a very unstable and unsafe issue my family and I drive in this van don't feel safe 2nd issue car hesitated to stop two months ago when I pressed the brakes to stop car while driving on road to stop at red light, no stop I had to pump brakes and I thought it was brakes I paid for replacement of brakes and pads as well. This electrical module has been the cause of known incidents. It can cause accidents. The van is dangerous safety hazard. Tipm and electrical system is creating unsafe braking and ignition fuel conditions causing malfunction

Filed Jul 27, 2020 · Driver assistance · 110,300 miles · KY

While driving on the highway my van lost all power and shut off. No steering, nothing. We pulled over on a ramp putting our children's lives and our own in danger, to walk home. The tipm seems to be the problem. The van will not restart, will not crank, and is currently sitting while I see all of the recall attempts for tipms.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 120,528 miles · CA

2012 dodge caravan loses power while driving without warning! No check engine light. No codes. Shuts off in any condition. Very dangerous! Have looked up the issue in dodge forums and it's a known issue that could possibly have something to do with the tipm on many dodge, chrysler, jeep vehicles. It's an intermittent issue. Had dropped off my kids at school and went to put van into park and van died but on its own came back on. Loses power intermittently while driving on freeway. Can even hear loss of power through the heater/AC unit. Please fix this issue before someone is killed! Only way to prove is to let a mechanic/ dodge drive it around and let them find out the hard way. Issue occurs when going o or any speed.

Filed Dec 28, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 106,000 miles · HI

I have previously reported an issue with my vehicle. The problem has persisted. The issue at hand is the vehicle loses power without warning while driving. It has happened at low speeds (25 MPH), middle speeds (45 MPH) and high speeds (65-70 MPH). All warning lights are disabled when the events occur, so there is no way to warn other vehicles of the issues at hand, increasing the probability of a crash. I have taken my vehicle to cutter dodge in honolulu only to have been told that the battery cables were loose ($150 service fee) and that the primer that is included with new batteries to apply on the battery posts was something that they'd never seen before. The problem has persisted. I currently have my vehicle at a repair shop with a battery that won't hold a charge because the intergrated power module is malfunctioning. As seen is previous complaints, this issue is ongoing with 2012 dodge grand caravans. This issue presents a significant safety hazard and should be recalled. I will repeat that the driver has no warning that this issue will occur and it puts lives in danger. My vehicle has less than 110,000 miles and it began before reaching 100,000 miles. Recall this part before lives are lost or maimed.

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 109,000 miles · MN

Vehicle electrical and engine shutdown suddenly while driving 30mph on the road. No power steering or brakes, had to pull over to the shoulder. Was able to restart the car and drive normally after a few minutes. Brought to dealer but no engine codes were discovered. Has recurred more than once in a 2yr period. Related to this electrical (tipm) problem, car often requires 3 or 4 attempts to start. Will sometimes start on its own several seconds after key stopped turning.

Filed Nov 20, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 141,000 miles · TX

Fuel relay switch continuously runs after the vehicle is shut off which drains the battery and prevents it from starting. The vehicle then needs to be jump started by another vehicle and once the original vehicle is running and put into drive to be moved it shuts itself off because the battery is not fully charged.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 55,000 miles · IA

The totally integrated power module (tipm) on my dodge caravan vehicle contains an internal fuel pump relay that operates intermittently and fails without warning caused and still causes the engine to stall while driving which could cause a crash. There is no warning when the fuel pump is going to fail. This is a known issue on the 2012 dodge caravan, but no recall to date.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · OH

Loud clicking noise in dashboard as well as lack of function involving the A/C control panel. Rear defroster light blinks.

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Driver assistance · 104,719 miles · NC

My van draws down the battery, found the fuel pump was not shutting off. The tipm is bad and I continue to wrestle with the problem. When I first complained to the dealer, they told me I had a dead cell in my battery. They said to replace the battery. I allowed them to replace it. About 2 weeks later , the car would not start. Same problem, over and over. The fuel pump will continue to run, now I have to pull the fuse so as to not drain my battery and hope and pray the van will start. Once it starts, I tend not to shut it off but this week it has been stalling on me and I am scared to drive it out of my drive way. It stalled on st rd 74, which is a 4 lane high way that is heavily traveled thru my town. Is there any class action suits going on for this same problem? I saw one ran back in 2013, I think it was with the chrysler corp. Need help to repair the vehicle once and for all. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 91,000 miles · NJ

My car was in for a recall 2 years ago where my car would not switch gears when driving. Prior I complained several times before to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong until I found the recall or concern on line. My car is now showing the same signs as before along with stalling when I hit the break and making a ticking noise. How do I get this resolved since obviously it is a manufacturer issue with the car. This happens on highways, city streets when the car is in motion.