I got an oil change and an inspection the inspection report was good, no major mechanical issues. Only recommendation was a power steering flush next time I came in for an oil change. I drove the van home 1/2 mile away. I parked the van. I saw light smoke coming from under the hood on the passenger side. It smelled like burnt rubber. I proceeded to drive back to shop 1/4 mile away. The van lost all power at a stop sign. I saw more darker smoke coming out. I got out of the van immediately. Within 2 minutes the vans front end was in flames.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that after completing a left turn at 10 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. Another driver assisted her with the battery and the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. The following day, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle but the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that multiple unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel while attempting to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
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
Took my 2012 dodge grand caravan to the tempe dealership to have the recalls fixed. Soon after they did the recalls my car would not drive off the lot they told me that the fuel pump was bad and it would cost $806 to fix it. So I told them lets do it. I get a call an the said its the tipm ! $1400 dollars later my car is still running pretty rough and not getting power and completely shut down while driving. So I call the dealer and they tow it in to tell me it is my fuel pump. So $800 they said its fixed and I should have nothing going wrong. 3 days later my check engine light comes on and a code p0456 evac leak! So I call the dealer and let them know . I then purchased a gas cap just to make sure that was not the problem. Light stayed on. So I get the van to the dealer and they had my van allday to say its my gas cap . Let me remind you I just purchased one. So they get the check engine light to go off and now everytime I fill the tank up gas fumes are soo strong in the vehicle and is running very poorly. Honestly im scared to have them look at it . I just want my van safe I have kids . Its my only vehicle.
I have a 2012 dodge grand caravan the sliding door has been making a buzzing sound every time you unlock and lock the doors. This has been happening since 2016 and the dealership told me it would be $500 to fix it. I am now having issues with trunk opening and closing on it's own; even when it is locked. Not safe at all and already got stormed inside of my van; cause I didn't realize it was opened. They told me I would have to pay the fee to get it looked at and then pay for the repairs. I had a new transmission put in at 74,330 miles after they told me when I left the first time; that it was a computer reset that needed done. Then, they had my van for 2 weeks trying to get the transmission built. And my transmission is slipping again. At 139,466 miles I had all of my transmissions lines leaking and had replace all of them for another $500; cause there was no warranty from them doing my second transmission. My cd player eats my cd's now and my AC quit working. All in all I do love my van, but I am getting very angry at all the issues; that should covered under a recall and they are not covered. If anyone could please give me some in site on these issues; I would appreciate it. I am not in the position to purchase another car at this time with jobs not very secure. I am not even able to take my van many places; cause I never know when the truck will open on its own and then someone can just steal my van. I listed the last day of all of my issues below, but this has been going on for years and still not resolved.
The engine shuts down while I am driving. I have to put the gear shift in n and restart. Also, the car does not start every time
The tipm on some model vehicles has a recall but they all use the same tipm. It was shutting down on the roadway due to bad fluid pump relay
2015-2020 on approximately 45 occassions the fuel pump continues running after ignition shut-off. It then drains the battery which requires jump starting to keep from being stranded. 2015-2020 on multiple occassions (approximately 4 times)the fuel pump will not kick on at all leaving vehicle and driver/family stranded. 2020 3 times while driving the van just shut off. This has been going on for 6 years and now will not start at all. Researched and had it tested. It is the tipm. Totally integrated power module. This has been recalled in both dodge durango and the jeep. Many dodge caravans have the same problem. *refusal to recall due to undocumented complaints and requests is a failure to public safety. A quick internet search of issues regarding the tpim im dodge grand caravans is proof enough to show that the fault lies as significantly with these vehicles as the durangos and jeeps. *** a new investigation should be conducted. I have sustained injuries in my neck and shoulders as a disabled person by having to raise and drop my hood to disconnect my battery terminal everywhere the vehicle sits on every occassion possible for 6 years to avoid intermittent battery drain and being stranded with my two young children. *it is a gross disservice to consumers and public safety that this model has yet to be included in the tpim recall.
2012 dodge grand caravan turns off while driving. Rate of speed doesn't determine frequency. Vehicle losses power without warning . Once vehicle comes to a stop will start back up. It has been determined that the ignition receiver does not support the size and weight of the key. Occurs on all roadways city roads highways etc... Has happened multiple times.
Tl* the contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
Within the last week (may 8, 2020 - may 15, 2020) my van has suddenly stalled and died 3 different times. Incident 1 - driving on a 45 MPH straight road when suddenly the engine died and lost power to all electrical components. After pulling off to the side and shutting the ignition completely off it started right back up and ran well. Incident 2 - driving on a 30 MPH straight road. After just having crossed a bridge suddenly the engine died and lost power to all electrical components. Again, it started back up just fine and ran well. Incident 3 - pulled into a parking spot and placed the vehicle in park when the engine and electrical components shut off.
Fuel pump keeps running. It then kills the battery. The fuel pump will not kick on at all. When driving the van would just shut off. This has been going on for a few weeks and now will not start. Researched and had it tested. It is the tipm. Totally integrated power module. This has been recalled in both dodge durango and the jeep. Many dodge caravans have the same problem. Could you please look into it for us. The part to fix it could be up to 2000.
The vehicle died while driving down the highway at 65mph. I had to pull over on the side of a busy two lane highway and call a tow service. I had to have some fuses replaced and then replaced the battery. I was driving it five days later and it did the same thing. Luckily I was in my driveway this time. I checked the fuses and and everything looked good. I was able to start it back up and get it home. Both times this has happened I have had my 3 kids and girlfriend in the vehicle. This is a major safety issue that needs to be fixed. I have read online that multiple persons are having the same or similar issues. Best I can gather is it is a ignition switch issue. I am not sure what to do but I do not want to trade it in or sell it and put another family in danger.
We were driving down a crowded highway when everything on the vehicle shut down. All the lights shut off and we lost power steering. I had to fight my way over three lanes of traffic with no turn signals and had no power steering. When this happened we were going uphill and an 18 wheeler was behind us. We were rapidly slowing down and could have been hit by another vehicle. We came to a stop and put the vehicle in park and it started right back up. A few days later my wife had the same thing happen to her while driving on a dark roadway. She was able to come to a stop on the side of the road and restart the vehicle. There were no other cars around her at that time. R03/the federal safety agency 14v‑373. Recalls grand caravan years 2008 to 2010. My problems sound and look exactly like this and seeing complaints around the internet it looks like many others with my year model are having the same issues. I think that recall needs to be extended to include the 2012 model year as well.
Well my wife was driving the van on the expressway way last year van just shuts off. It wouldnt start so I put my jumper cables on it and it fired right up a few days later we went to kmart in their for only a good 20 minutes the drive alone was about an hour and half come out and the battery was dead once aging. Go figure this was when kmart stopped selling bigger batteries. So I walked over to autozone and bought a new battery installed it and it started up. While we got home then had to leave aging to go get the kids from school the battery was dead know when I say dead through all of this I mean their was enough power to have the van doors open and lights on but not enough power to turn the engine over till it clicks. So hooked up to my truck jumped it.seem to drive fine so we went back to autozone and they changed it out with the warranty and tested it they said it was a good battery but to be on safe side. Well I started to drive the van I had to get jumped 4 times before I started to disconnect the battery when it was warm out the battery would last but on the cold nights the battery would still die. So one day I said srew it I went to drive it and it just would start believe it or not I only took off the air filter thinking maybe it clogged while I did that and tried starting it it back fired out through the intake causing a fire on the air filter box put it out said hell with it it's going to the dodge dealer in wilkesboro nc I paid 1,700 to have the tipm replaced they said that's what was wrong with it so I said okay. Here it is a year later and now I am getting a little upset around the same time it went out last year and my van is starting to give me the same issues so I am going to hope that it isnt that but just to be on the safe side this is for last year and if I have to pay that price aging yes I'll be making a new complaint to
The car wont start. It turns over but wont start. The tipm relay needs replacing
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled. The vehicle operated as intended after it was restarted. The contact also stated that on occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to be started which caused the battery to drain. Additionally, the fuel pump remained in operation even after the ignition was turned off. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer mike anderson chrysler (417 s. 3rd st. Logansport, in.) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Car just totallt stopped while driving. No power steering wheel locked up and key got stuck in ignition. Van would not start back up. This is super dangerous and could have put my family in extreme danger.
The car shuts off/ stalls while driving. Almost got into accident with infant in van because it did it several times while driving 20mph on residential road. Van just shuts completely off steering and brakes lock. But once car stops put into park its able to start right back up again...I have read online recall on ignition switch but only on dodge grand caravan 2008-2010.. I think it should be extended because it is happening with mine which is a 2012. Mechanic can't find any error codes.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that it took several attempts to have the vehicle started. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an unnamed mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an interim repair. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
While driving, the car stalls, but some electrical lights stay on. The speedometer drops to zero, the gas pedal does nothing, the power brakes stop but can brake with a lot of foot pressure, the power steering stops but can turn the wheel with arm strength, the left and right blinkers won't work, but hazard lights do work. The heater fan stops. But the lights in the dash stay on. This is scary because it can happen at any moment. We have been fortunate to be in an area where we can pull over without an accident... So far. This ignition switch electrical problem appears to have a recall on other dodge vehicles, but not the 2012 caravan. My mechanic has quoted a fix price of over $600 which is hitting us hard in the wallet. Please encourage dodge to include the caravan in this recall. Peoples lives are at stake. This has been happening at least 3-5 times per week, starting in the fall of 2019.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuse panel needed to be replaced. Hiller company chrysler dodge jeep ram located at ( 635 mill street, us-6, marion, ma 02738, (508) 748-0019) and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. The VIN was not included.
Vehicle will either not start or takes 6-12 times to start, not a battery issue. Also power door will randomly not open. Trunk will no longer open with the press of the button on the key. I've seen the not starting as an issue with many other people
Over the last 6 weeks, on occasion when attempting to start the vehicle- it will crank without turning over and running. This requires multiple attempts before the vehicle would run. It has become a more frequent event to include briefly running then shutting down. Wthin the last week, the battery has drained without casue- requireing charging. As of today, the failure to start issue persists requireing multiple attempts. This happens on a cold start as well as when the vehicle has been running/is warmed up. Ddiagnostics lead to a failure of the fuel pump relay in the tipm. This is a well documented issue for this engine/tipm however the caravan has not been included in the recall as the druango and jeep vehicles have been. The failure of this tipm has been documented to include sudden engine shutdown while in operation representing a significant danger to the public. Based on reviews of other complaints, an ordinary reasonable prudent person would believe that this tipm failure is a iminent threat to safety. The manufacturer should be required to expand the recall and repair to all vehicles equipped with the suspect tipm. Currently, a non recalled vehicle would have the tipm module replced at a significant cost to the owner or, a non dealership installed "recall" repair (new relay) installed that would negate any further/future responsibility of the manufacturer. Authorized service centers should be required to provide the option of paying for the "recall" repair when servicing a vehicle not on the recall list. Knowing this tipm failures potential, I would suggest that, regardless of any class actin settlement- the manufacturer be required to mitigate this issue at the least possible expense to the vehicle owner.
Tl* the contact stated their daughter owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at various speeds when the vehicle's ignition independently shifted to the off position which caused the vehicle to turn off. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who replaced the alternator, starter, sensor regulating system, and battery. The failure persisted. The contact returned the vehicle to the certified mechanic who diagnosed that the win module failed and needed to be replaced. The repair was still pending. The contact was concerned that the failure was due the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, airbags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. The VIN was not available.
The vehicle is having issues with tipm. The van will not start due to a defect in the tipm relay that will not allow the fuel pump to function. This has been noted on several dodge and chrysler vehicles. Most recently a lawsuit was settled but only half of the affected vehicles were covered. From a cold start, the engine will turn over but not start, the ignition sequence will continue until you turn it off. It is currently in the driveway until I can replace the tipm,
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.
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.
While driving the vehicle shut off all electrical systems go dark lose breaking steering. After turning key several times the engine will restart. This has happened several times. Also while trying to start the vehicle the ignition key does not always work have to turn the key multiple times to start vehicle.
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