2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 19, 2023 · Electrical · 167,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, a lanyard and other objects struck the key and the ABS and check engine warning lights briefly illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over, turn off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

Electrical system-intermittent failure. While driving or idling, the vehicle will randomly shut off. The vehicle has turned off randomly while being driven down the road with little to no warning, even while operating at high speed. When this happens, you are also left without power steering, ABS brakes, fuel pump, and literally anything that operates electrically. Sometimes it will turn right back on without the operator taking any action, but this is not always the case. There have also been times when it is not able to be turned back on for 20+ minutes. When it shuts down, power doors and windows are also inoperable and the side doors and back hatch cannot be opened either by pushbutton or manually, which compounds the risk of a serious collision with that of entrapment. This is especially dangerous given that they are a popular choice for families with children-like mine. My mechanic cited the problem as being the TIPM and said that this problem is endemic with these vans. A cursory internet search confirmed his claims. There are far too many anecdotes of people driving 80mph down the highway and all of a sudden having their vehicle stop operating completely while they are traveling at high speeds. This is a fatal accident (and huge products liability lawsuit) waiting to happen. A recall is absolutely imperative. My vehicle is available for assessment.

Filed Mar 5, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

The TIPM fuse box under the hood has a malfunction which causes certain components to randomly start and stop working. This has caused the engine to stay running while the ignition is off, has caused the fuel pump to start and stop, has caused the ABS brake system to fail, and causes major component issues with lights and other electrical parts. This has been reported several times to Chrysler and Dodge for this year, but there is no recall or fix available.

Filed Sep 16, 2020 · Engine · 118,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving, with the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to westgate chrysler jeep dodge ram (2695 e main st, plainfield, in 46168), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that due to the fuel relay being integrated into the tipm, the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Engine · 125,000 miles · TX

The cooling system started a leak near the firewall where are the metal tubing connects 2 each y plastic connectors. It is one solid piece that wraps around the top of the engine and factory price is $185 no third party available. After inspecting the y connectors they are made of very very thin ABS plastic. At 125000 miles had to replace it twice within 50000 miles the second time I used 2 each brass tee connectors with additional 5/8 heater hose and spliced it together for a better stronger connection. This has made the fourth high pressure leak I've had and 60,000 miles.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Electrical · 31,000 miles · OH

Battery warning light came on dash and car hesitated while driving down the street. After about a minute car ABS light and all lights on dash came on and car died in middle of street. Car would not restart had to get a jump from another car and it started and was driven home and parked every since. This really scared my wife because she could have easily been hit by a car in her rear.