2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Sep 10, 2022 · Transmission · CA

The transmission pump malfunctioned. It was causing the car to lunge forward while the foot was taken off the break slowly. Had to veer off the road to keep from hitting another car from behind as the car stalled. Waited for about 5 minutes and was able to drive for the same thing to happen again. I ended up having to leave the car and have it towed the next day. The car was inspected by Wayne and Daves who found there was a transmission pump failure. The car was driven to verify and was not able to drive as it continued with the same problem. Dodge Grand Caravans were recalled for that exact reason in 2016 but mine was not, although it was built in December of 2015. the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID: 16V461000 Report Date: JUN 23, 2016 Vehicles Affected: 26298

Filed Aug 25, 2022 · Acceleration, Transmission · 108,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the RPM’s increased with the accelerator pedal depressed; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH. On another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2022 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while at stop sign the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken a second time to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2020 · Acceleration · 73,000 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

When approaching a red light going slow speed and slowing down, car suddenly accelerated as if it was regaining cruise control speed, therefore slamming into the car in front of me. Pressing on break did not help. Is this a recall issue? I see others on here with same issue. I received a citation. Car was totaled. This is not right.*dt

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · OH

Was sitting in a dri e thru line at the pharmacy. When I took my foot off the break to hit the gas the van would not move and after about 2 seconds van jumped forward. After that I heard a loud whinning sound from the engine. That just got louder. Now van not shifting.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 10,350 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge caravan. While driving 60 MPH approaching an intersection, the vehicle accelerated without warning when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the failure went away. The vehicle was taken to dodge of burnsville (12101 hwy 35 w s, burnsville, mn 55337, (952) 894-9000) for diagnostic testing, but no failure could be found. The dealer informed the contact that they would update the computer software; however, the failure could recur. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 10,350.