2014 Dodge Grand Caravan: misfire or rough idle

Filed Oct 4, 2022 · Engine · 99,924 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle would shake while idling. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where both the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and the mechanic discovered that there was a misfire in cylinder #2 which had led to engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an investigation into the failure would be forthcoming. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,924.

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Check engine light keeps going on. Code reads for a cyclinder 6 misfire. Took vehicle to two car repair shops and both determined cyclinder 6 is unresponsive and stated this is a common issue with the 3.6 engines. Mechanic replaced spark plug, coil and did pressure testing to rule out injector issues.

Filed Dec 30, 2021 · Engine · MI

1. My engine light came on. I plugged in my code reader and it stated that the temperature sensor failed. 2. My engine failing causes risk for my safety on the highways to and from work. 3. Both dealer and independent service center. I brought it into the local mechanic, since the dealership had no appointments for 2 weeks. Since my van has 113,096 miles on it, we had them check the temp sensor, replace the spark plugs and boots, serpentine belt, air filter and battery. Engine light went off for a few hours. Car was idling rough. Came back on again, this time stating cylinder 5 was misfiring, made an appointment with the dealership for 2 weeks out, in the meantime, I had the mechanic replace the fuel injector. Engine light came back on again, car running extremely rough. Brought the van to the dealership, they replaced the rollers and lifters and installed new valve cover gaskets. When I asked the dealership if this was a common problem, he admitted it was with this engine. I know recalls have been made on 2011-2013 Caravan engines. I would add 2014 to that as well. 4. I was not inspected by any of the listed agents above. 5. No, they began the end of Nov. No prior problems.

Filed Mar 15, 2020 · Engine · 81,000 miles · FL

My engine light came on my 2014 grand dodge caravan. The code came back as p0302- misfire in cylinder two. I changed all my spark plugs. It did not correct the problem. The mechanic said the misfire is still happening. My mechanic determined that there is low compression on cylinder #2. This is a recurring and commonly known problem with the pentastar engine! This van only has 80,000 miles! He said he needs to open the engine and replace the lifters and intake values. He said this is rare and definitely is a manufacture issue! Recall and have this fixed already!

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MI

2014 dodge caravan w/ about 80,000 miles had a p-0302 cylinder misfire-code. This was caused by a bearing failure on rocker rocker arm on left side, approximately 3 months after the 6 year power train warranty ran out. Cylinder misfires were intermittent and caused rough idling. The van is not driven roughly and this is very early in the engine's life for something like that to happen. It seems to be a fairly common issue with this model car / engine, indicating something wrong with the design...

Filed May 12, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 76,000 miles · CA

My wife was driving our 2014 dodge grand caravan home from the store in may 2019 when the engine stalled and shut off in an intersection. Thankfully someone stopped to help push the van out of the intersection. We were able to get the van towed to our local dealer/service. Diagnostics indicated an engine misfire and service technician found low compression in cylinder #3. Further troubleshooting determined the problem was a valve failure and the dealer repairs cost us over $2,700. Unfortunately, our 5yr/50,000mi limited powertrain warranty expired in april...eight days before the engine failure! We previously enjoyed owning a chrysler town & country and have been happy with the performance and utility of the grand caravan, but the engine failure seems to be the same issue as other owners have experienced on previous model years. Apparently the powertrain warranty was extended for 2011-2013 model years, but not 2014. This is an issue that needs to be resolved by fca us before it becomes a safety issue.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Engine · 119,000 miles · TN

While driving the check engine light came on when I came to a red light I noticed the engine idle was rough. I checked the code when I got home p0305 misfire in cylinder no. 5 I had the spark plug and coil pack replaced cleared the code engine still idled rough and check engine light came back on. I had a mechanic look at it and found defective valve guide in cylinder no.5 he stated this is a common problem with this engine.lesson learned don't buy dodge.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Engine · 105,680 miles · MA

Check engine light came on while driving, car feels like it is going to stall when slowing down/stopped, car shudders, gas mileage is down, has a p0305 code for misfire in cylinder 5, replaced spark plugs, still misfiring, compression test is fine, has a loud ticking/tapping noise when stopped/idling.

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Engine · 134,000 miles · MI

We have had this vehicle for 2 years. It had a ticking sound from the day we bought it. The dealer said it was our cams and rockers which they repaired. Shortly after we started getting a p0304 code...told not to worry about it. Code went away then we get the code agin so we replace all 6 spark plugs with mopar plugs and mopar coils..had to replace the starter as well. Code came back and has a rough idle...engine runs great but idle is bad. Low compression on 4th cylinder and now looking at a cracked head. Dodge has a problem with these pentastar engines...a lot more than 7500. A recall needs to happen with these engines. I have a 2003 pontiac montana that runs great and I have not anywhere near the problems. Dodge needs to repair my van!!!!

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Engine · 130,074 miles · CA

My van has a 3.6l pentastar v6 engine. Check engine light came on as I was driving. Car started to shake and lose power at stop light. An obd test indicated that cylinder #2 was misfiring. My mechanic determined that there is low compression on cylinder #2. This is a recurring and commonly known problem with the pentastar engine attributable to a cracked cylinder head on the left side. Chrysler has promised to replace for affected engines at no cost to owners as long as the vehicle is within 10 years or 150,000 miles. I had a similar issue two years ago which was fixed at no cost to me when the vehicle was at 78,000 miles plus.. I am filing this complaint because this time chrysler has refused to pick up the cost of $1,800 plus estimated by the chrysler dealership to replace the cylinder head on my vehicle. I have contacted the chrysler number set up to resolve this issue several times but the official response is that my vehicle has a high mileage of 130,084 and therefore not within the 5 years 100,000 miles warranty window. But instead of issuing a mass recall to address this problem chrysler has issued a public bulletin stating that the company will pay for the replacement of cylinder heads as this problem occurs on the pentatstar engine up to 10 years 150,000.(not 5 years 100,000 miles) I have pointed out this fact and referenced the chrysler but to no avail. In short chrysler has refused to honor its publicly stated commitment in this case. I am writing to request for arbitration or else show me what recourse to take in this david versus goliath case. I feel very much wronged and would very much like to escalate.

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Engine · 32,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge grand caravan. While operating the vehicle, the engine misfired while approaching a stop light. The failure increased once the engine temperature increased. The vehicle was taken to dave sinclair chrysler dodge jeep ram in pacific, mo, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 38,000 miles · OH

Fuel line failure while merging onto major highway. This resulted in loss of acceleration and power steering on the highway. Vehicle coasted / rolled to the next available highway exit. Upon inspection of the engine compartment, I observed boiling liquid; vehicle was non-functional and had to be towed to dealer. Odb scanner reported it as a #2 cylinder failure. Prior to highway failure, van had problems with the check engine light resulting from a #2 cylinder misfire. Took the van to dealer and they did not find the correct problem, so paid twice for service. The first payment to fix resulted from the charge for inspection from the check engine light. Second charge resulted after needing to have the vehicle towed to the dealership, and after the dealer fixed the fuel line issue.