2017 Dodge Grand Caravan: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Feb 11, 2024 · Electrical · FL

There appears to be an electrical problem when locking/unlocking the doors, and a loud buzz occurs and at times, the doors hesitate to lock or unlock, which in my opinion, is a safety hazard.

Filed Jul 24, 2022 · Transmission · NC

I came to a stop sign and my 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan was making a whining noise. When I pressed the gas the van hesitated to go then it jumped . It kept skipping . Then-it accelerated while I was driving. I came to a four way stop and when it was my turn to go my van hesitated before it would go.

Filed Jul 7, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V524000 (Electrical System) which she linked to the failure. The contact also stated that an abnormal whining sound was coming from the vehicle while the vehicle was stationary. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that an air bag sensor needed to be replaced; however, the parts for the repair were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Engine · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 38 MPH, the vehicle started to misfire and hesitate. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to gator chrysler dodge (840 harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901) where it was determined that the entire left cylinder head needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Engine · 49,000 miles · MI

Vehicle check engine light came on. Took vehicle to licensed garage for analysis. The code 2 indicated a replacement of the coil and sparkplugs need to be done. After mechanic changed items, the check engine light came on again. Took vehicle back to mechanic and after research and spending $604.71 in repair charges, my mechanic, after conferring with dealership personnel was advised there was a problem with the #2 cylinder. Took vehicle to orchard dealership and after additional expense found that they did warranty work on the cylinder. My mechanic advised that the initial repairs were unnecessary as the plugs and coil were fine. I contacted chrysler for reimbursement. They denied same stating that I did not have the vehicle serviced at a dealership initially. Prior to the repair the vehicle would hesitate and balk when driving. This is my daughters vehicle [xxx] along with our 2 grandchildren. Chrysler did not admit to a vehicle problem with this engine until my mechanic went to the dealership. Warranty repairs were then made. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).