2012 Dodge Grand Caravan: engine knocking or ticking

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 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.

Filed Dec 5, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

Rod bearing failure due to debri in oil. Recall reference #11v487000

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Engine · 106,000 miles · WA

We own a dodge caravan that has some major engine problems that seem to be common for the 2012-2013 v6 penstar engine. The problem is in the engine head and valves. Our van has collapsed cam lobes due to failing rocker arms. The symptom that revealed this problem was a misfire in the left cylinder head. The symptoms are very similar to the problems noted in tsb no. 09-002-14b including a misfire in the left cylinder head and a loud ticking noise coming from this area. Chrysler has an extended warranty known as x56 that addresses the problem noted in tsb no. 09-002-14b. Unfortunately, their warranty only covers the head replacement (which includes the valves and cams) if the head is cracked. While investigating multiple dodge/chrysler forums I have noted a large number of dodge owners experiencing the same problem that we have. In fact, I have learned that the problem is so pervasive that chrysler has an internal star case bulletin, s1309000016 related to the rocker arms and cam lobe problems. The engine check light came on while we were driving.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Engine · 127,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. When the vehicle was started, a knocking sound emerged from the engine compartment. The contact called an independent mechanic and the vehicle was towed to their facility. The mechanic diagnosed that the rod bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer (skyland chrysler/jeep/dodge in ashville, north carolina) was contacted by phone. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and filed case number: 33531139. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2018 · Engine · 150,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. While operating the vehicle, a ticking noise was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bearings and push rod under the engine were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (jim brown (844‑251‑0682) and the manufacturer were notified via phone, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Engine · 110,641 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was metallic debris in the engine. The vehicle was taken to motor village la chrysler jeep dodge ram (2025 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007) who stated that they could do their own diagnostic test and repair the vehicle. The repair would be at the contact's expense because the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v487000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that while the parts were similar, the VIN was not included in the recall and advised the contact to return to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 110,641.

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · Engine · 74,045 miles · NY

Very loud ticking noise from engine cylinder heads, causing engine hesitation and misfire. Fortunately I have not gotten stock on the road butbi feel is about to happend.