2012 Dodge Grand Caravan: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Apr 24, 2024 · OH

The key fob is loose in the ignition and the car stalls out when I'm driving even on the freeway cause it losses conection and it happens every time I drive it

Filed Jun 3, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · OH

2012 caravan staling/dyng while driving, at take off from stops n issues starting with it just dying time after time over n over. Getting codes for low input power for the system n tcm plus misfire codes n O2 sensor code. Had new battery n both battery n alternator check out perfect. All new fuses n relays n CB1. Changed Oil, filter n housing n spark plugs twice, all new O2 sensors n new ignition coils. New starter. Got new key fob n ignition key as well. Still same issues with no starts, difficult starts, stalling n dying while driving months later

Filed Apr 25, 2022 · Fuel system · KY

The TIPM has failed. It causes the fuel pump to randomly engage and drain the battery. It drained so low the key fob would not work and I needed a locksmith to get inside the vehicle to pop the hood. Our van has been at Lynwood Dodge since February 2022. it took over a month to diagnose and now they can not get the part. The estimate they have given me is around $2,300. That does not count two tows, a locksmith and replacing the fuel pump and a fuel related module around a month prior. The inspection was by the Dodge dealership. To my knowledge no manufacturer representative has checked this vehicle.

Filed May 1, 2021 · 109,900 miles · IL

Van randomly does not start/dies. Battery has been replaced fixed issue for a day or two then started doing the same thing. Has been to a local mechanic could not find anything on computer. Took to chrysler dealership replaced key fob and reprogrammed wcm tested ok. Brought it home, next day issue had returned. I did some research online and seems to be a recurring problem in these vehicles. Usually the tipm. Says there was a recall but that had been omitted. This could be a very serious/hazardous problem and should be considered again for the recall. Obviously defective if so many have had the same problem. I believe the federal safety agency should reconsider this recall before someone is seriously injured in an accident due the the vehicle stalling out.

Filed Mar 8, 2021 · Electrical · 215,000 miles · CA

Key fobs no longer work even after batteries have been changed

Filed Feb 16, 2021 · Electrical · 168,388 miles · NV

While driving this vehicle will shut off on its own and then restart.this has happened several times. I was going 65mph on the highway and it just shut off and restarted. Thankfully no one was behind me when this happened because it could have cost us our life. I also am having issues with my sliding doors. Neither one will lock, not with door lock switch, not with key fob, not manually. Upon researching, I have seen at least 200 complaints for the same issue.

Filed Jan 7, 2021 · 198,000 miles · NC

My key fobik is only sometimes starting the van which was already concerning, then while driving the van just turned off. I've been researching and apparently many of the years prior to 2012 have already been recalled for the exact same issue and the 2012 has the same ignition lock cylinder

Filed Aug 30, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 156,000 miles · CT

I went to unlock my vehicle to get something from inside. I noticed that the lights were very dim and after placing the key fob into the ignition, the fob was locked in place. After about 15 minutes, I was able to release it from the ignition. I have tried resetting the battery among other things and nothing has helped.

Filed Dec 30, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 450,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home after the latest failure. The contact also stated that the key fob did not cooperate with the transmitter and failed to operate. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 450,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Electrical · NC

This issue happened just this morning when the van was parked in my driveway and I attempted to open the sliding door on the passenger side of the van. I have attempted to open it many other times this morning while parked at my office with no success. It worked fine last night. The passenger door will not open or close either manually, using the automatic switch or the key fob. It makes a noise like it is trying to work, but then shuts off after a few seconds. This is an obvious safety issue if there were to be anybody needing to get out that door in case of an emergency. Apparently (per the internet) this is a well know issue with dodge.

Filed Nov 9, 2019 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · MN

Unable to unlock driver side passenger sliding door with key fob or push button on console or manually. Latch seems seized in lock position. I have even tried by kicking and shouldering back of door to get it to budge, no luck. Limits escape in an emergency!

Filed Nov 3, 2019 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · MO

The driver side rear sliding door stopped working and will no longer open. Nothing happened. Our van was sitting in our driveway. When we came out and tried to open the doors one morning it would not open. The lock on the inside will not latch either locked or unlocked but stays in the middle. It will move but will not engage at all. The door will not open manually, by pushing either button to open it in the van, or by the key fob. This is incredibly dangerous with my kids in the back seats.