2012 Dodge Grand Caravan: hesitation when accelerating

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 Dec 10, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · TN

Driving at 55mph on a main city rd vehicle started to hesitate then shut off with no warning. Vehicle acted like it was out of fuel . I was able to cost vehicle to the shoulder vehicle would not start back up. It would continuously turn over when trying to crank but would not start I bought a tester to test the vehicles fuel pump as well as the fuss and relays. I have also paid a shop to diagnose the issue and results were a failed tipm and failed fuel pmp relays which are built in. Due to high costs of the tipm and back order we had to tow the vehicle to were it currently sits until a solution can be made

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and had to be jumpstarted. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact replaced the battery. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was draining the battery. The mechanic diagnosed that the relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was unable to start and would hesitate in the process. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

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.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Engine · 69,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. While driving at various speeds, the engine warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the left cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Body · 500 miles · GA

Passenger side sliding door rattles as if open dealer replace door panel did not fix said left side taillight was cause replace it did not fix said manufacturer left brake clips off brake pads replace still rattles told know its my imagination also transmission problems mash gas easy to maintain speed have to keep mashing almost to floor before any thing happens then it drops down into passing gear almost making you rear end vehicle ahead of you sometimes on take off will start going then hesitate causing a possible crash situation dealer said transmission needed computer update this made it worst put two more update still not shifting right have made manufacturer aware have open star case with them still can not get problems resolve have parked van at 15685 miles I feel that its unsafe for my wife an grand kids to be in ! I have several mech drive it they say something wrong also.