2014 Dodge Grand Caravan: won't start

Filed Jul 5, 2024 · Electrical · WI · fire

Vehicle started on fire while parked. It was a total loss. The auto shop reported that the fire started due to faulty wiring under the driver side seat. Specifically, related to the harness wiring. Thankfully this didn't start while I was driving. I have seen other reports on this website for similar fires on the Dodge Grand Caravan AND an actual recall for the Crysler Town and Country for similar fires related to faulty wiring. That vehicle is almost identical to the dodge grand caravan. Something need to be done before a loss of life incident...I reached out to Dodge to notify them, and an investigator sent me a same day email that Dodge is not responsible. I only had 65,000 miles on this 2014 DGC and took great care of it.

Filed Jul 17, 2023 · Engine · IA

Ignition module failed, causing van to stall while driving. The stall forced the vehicle to lose power steering and it had to coast over to the shoulder to get out of traffic, this could’ve resulted in a crash or blocking traffic. This happened twice, once during a very hot day. The van was able to restart after about 30 minutes and finished the short distance to the destination. The second time was at night when temps had cooled 20 degrees and it stalled at approximately the same distance it had traveled the first time. That time it was not able to be restarted and had to be towed to a repair shop, where they tested and replaced the ignition module. No warning lights or indicators went off either time prior to the engine stall. The check engine light did not come on until the second time when it would not start again.

Filed Nov 1, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · OH

within in the past month the following issues took place: 1. vehicle would not start (battery is less than 1 year old) vehicle was jumped 2. while backing out of the drive way, midway into the street, the car shut off completely and would not start. Engine was running fine, wasn't a "stall". All electrical components shut off. While attempting to put car in neutral to push, the vehicle than started. 3. The day prior to this, my wife reported that while driving on the highway the dashboard lights completely shut off, they then started flashing on and off while driving. 4. This same issue happened on 10/30/21 The car has not yet been taken in for service for this problem. After the incident listed in #4 the battery warning light remained on.

Filed Jun 8, 2020 · Fuel system · 65,678 miles · CA

February 2020: van turned itself off while city driving about 25mph and restarted after coasting to curb. March 2020 van failed to start at home, starter motor working but engine wouldn't start. Mechanic replaced fuel pump and fuel pump relay after many days and great difficulty obtaining parts. June 2020 van engine wouldn't start, as before, and was towed to mechanic.

Filed Aug 26, 2017 · Electrical · 40,170 miles · GA

About a week ago the van would not start. The battery was completely dead after being parked overnight. After charging the battery, I've had no issues starting the van, but the headlamps and air condition fan dim and return to full power every five to ten seconds. Twice, the van has just shut off while driving on city streets at about 35 MPH or while stopping at an intersection.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 5 miles · IL

I was driving at night and all of a sudden the car died while in motion; the engine stop working, the lights went very dim and it was difficult to drive it at that moment, I almost got hit from the car behind me and I was close to hit the car in front of me. I didn't get any warning lights for the engine or the battery. I tried to turn it on again and it cranked but didn't start. A little latter I tried again and the car started. While driving back home I notice that the lights were dim, but I didn't get any warning lights from the engine or the battery again. I also noticed that the stereo reset all the stations and the clock. It was very dangerous. I am very upset because that's the car my kids ride everyday.

Filed Jul 26, 2015 · Electrical · 19,542 miles · AL

Approx. 3 weeks ago my 2014 dodge caravan began to have acceleration issues. When getting on the freeway it lost the ability to accelrate and I drove 15-25 MPH on the interstae for about 3 miles before it finally reached 30 MPH and then began to function normally. The accelration problem occured several times prompting me to schediule a maintinance appt. Then on 7/23/15 my 2014 doge grand caravan started having issues starting; when I would turn the key it would sputter before catching and cranking. That evening I turned it off and upon returning it would not crank at all. When I would turn the key it just clicked and I could smell what seemed to be burning wires. It was towed to the dodge dealership and I am awaiting a update on the actual diagnostic's.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Electrical · 7,300 miles · TX

Vehicle was shutdown. When returned the engine would not start. After trying several options it failed to start. Waited about 5 min. And it started. Evidently the computer reset itself and cleared the problem.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 8,525 miles · OH

I was driving down the road and without warning, multiple warning lights appeared on the dash/warning alarms sounded. I immediately lost brakes and power steering. The vehicle did nothing when pushing on gas or brake. I was able to pull off the road and slow the vehicle to a stop. I turned it off and then was unable to start the van. It would not turn over, not even to roll up the windows. The van sat approximately 45 minutes while waiting for a tow. After that time, I was able to restart the van. The malfunction indicator light remained on after starting the van. I was able to safely drive the vehicle 5 miles to the closest dealership without the problem happening again.

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Electrical · 289 miles · NC

Vehicle will not start. Good battery all electronic and doors work. No code. Click sound at the ignition switch. Engine will not turn over. Owned vehicle 6 days.