2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Feb 12, 2025 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle did not start as intended. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally and then stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that electrical tape was placed on the tip of the key fob to allow the extra space where the key fob and key fob ignition were not touching. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Electrical · AR

In August 2022, my 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan began having a hard time starting; the engine would not turn over. It took 2-4 times of inserting the key fob and trying to start the van. I took it to O'Rielly's where they checked the battery. It was bad, so I had it replaced. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, my van began having the same issue. At lunch today, I tried to start the van. It turned over, but immediately died. I took out the key fob and attempted to start the van again. It turned over. Leaving work this afternoon, I had to try 2 times to get the engine to turn over, but it immediately died. The third time it would not turn over. The fourth time, it turned over, so I pressed the gas pedal to keep it from dieing. This evening after the van had cooled down I went out to see if it would start. I tried 6 times and the engine never would turn over. There have also been multiple occasions where the van will idle low while waiting at a stoplight or for a train. I researched recalls and found that there is a P54 recall for the fuel pump relay for 2013 Dodge Grand Caravans, however my VIN is not part of the recall.

Filed Aug 26, 2022 · Electrical · TX

Driver's side passenger sliding door is stuck closed. Manual entry and key fob do not work. Also, Passenger side sliding rear door makes loud buzzing noise.

Filed Apr 11, 2021 · Body · 189,349 miles · PA

Power sliding door frozen in locked position. Will not open using inside or outside door handle, key fob, center control consle switch or side pillar switch. Manual door lock slide in inside handle not moving. Completely unable to use door to enter or exit vehicle. Potential for trapping rear passengers inside vehicle in case of crash or fire. Gas tank cover door closed so it is not keeping the left side door from opening. Car was parked when problem appeared. No physical damage to door either interior or exterior.

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Electrical · 121,745 miles · OH

My drivers side rear sliding door will not unlocked manually or with the key fob or with the unlock button in the van. So this door will not open at all. It's stuck shut. Also when I press the unlock button inside the van and on the fob it makes a loud buzzing noise. This happened last evening after I had loaded my kids in the car to go home and parked in the driveway. I was unable to get my 1 year old out of her car seat from the rear drivers side sliding door. This is definitely a safety hazzard. What if that was the only way out of the vehicle due to an accident. We would be trapped.

Filed Dec 8, 2020 · Body · 87,000 miles · FL

Driver's side rear passenger automatic door will not open. The locking mechanism seems to be frozen and I cannot open it using the key fob, manually, or with the button in the driver's area. I cannot access my children from the exterior of the car unless I use the other side door. This is a serious safety hazard, especially if we were in a vehicle accident any rear passenger could get trapped inside. This is apparently a known common problem and should be addressed with a safety recall.

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Body · 200,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the passenger's side sliding door failed to open or close with the key fob or manually. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light was illuminated due to the sensor being fractured. The contact called button chrysler jeep dodge ram (1220 e blvd st, kokomo, in 46902, (765) 360-4063) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 148,000 miles · MO

The driver side rear sliding door cannot be opened manually or electrically. The door will not unlock electrically or manually, so the interior and exterior opening handles cannot be operated. Using the key fob or interior buttons to open the door cause a message to display on the dash information area saying "unlock door to operate." this poses a risk if there is an accident and my children need to exit or be removed from the vehicle, especially if other doors are blocked or damaged due to an accident. The vehicle has been stationary. I have not tried to open the door while in motion.

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Body · 60,000 miles · IN

Passenger side sliding door will not unlock. Is closed and will not open using any means. It is locked shut. Power lock, key fob, and interior lock mechanism will not open door. This is dangerous in the event rear passengers need to exit vehicle. Will not unlock with engine running or off, parked, moving or at any time. The sliding door will not unlock. No crash.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · CA

Driver side passenger sliding door is stuck in the locked position. It will not unlock manually or with the key fob. Obviously mini-vans are very popular amount moms with kids - this creates a serious safety risk. At the moment in the event of an emergency my passengers would only be able to get out of one functioning door.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Electrical · 49,500 miles · OH

The door locks stopped working for both the lock button and the key fob. This becomes a safety issue because the side doors can be locked manually, but the lift gate does not have a manual lock. Additionally online research shows that the tipm failure can cause catastrophic events such as sudden airbag deployment for no reason, failure to start, stalling while driving, etc.!! Chrysler is said to be well aware of this issue and has yet to initiate a recall and we were planning on a florida vacation this year (we live in ohio) and due to the possibility of getting stuck on our way or once there, we decided not to go to the dismay of our kids. Fix this problem chrysler and quit screwing your customers!!!