Dodge Grand Caravan sudden acceleration problems

Filed Apr 28, 2025 · Transmission · TX · crash

3 year old 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt had failed transmission pump and transmission. I was driving 30 mph and it lunged forward fast after not changing gears for 2 miles. My warranty company put the wrong replacement transmission that is a closed transmission. It was from a junk yard reject with crumbled gasket leaking everywhere. Then a year later December 2024 they replaced gasket with liquid gasket. Now it smells like burning metal. Please tell me which transmission is correct? Closed transmission? What kkbd comes from Mopar factory? I requested Mopar because it must work with ECU. AXIOM WARRANTY REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME GET MOPAR CORRECT PART BECAUSE NO SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL HELP ME CHANGE FLUID OR CHECK FLUID LEVEL. I can send copies of receipt. Most of all it should be a recall and a Mopar transmission should be installed free from Dodge.

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · AL

On my Grand Caravan the engine randomly dies when my headlights are on bright. I haven't been able to find the problem. I have read where others are having the same problem but not sure they have associated the problem to the high beam lights. Last year when the dealership supposedly did the T33 recall it stopped doing it for two months then started happening again. It only happens with my high beams. The dangers are that, unable to use my high beams, I may not see wildlife running out into the road on dark highways until it is too late. Also, if this happens in traffic, especially in turns or curves, there is temporary loss in propulsion, power steering, power brakes, etc. I believe this to be a widespread problem that most haven't associated with the headlights. When it happens all of the dash lights come on as if the ignition was just turned on. I guess one more danger is that a driver, unaware of what is happening, may try accelerating when the engine has died which could cause sudden acceleration when the engine power restores.

Filed Dec 14, 2022 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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 6, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Battery light turned on and vehicle immediately shut off. Got car jump to make it home and all electrical components went hay wire - all dash lights blinking - transmission wouldn’t not shit and accelerated by itself, headlights wouldn’t go on, windows wouldn’t go down. Dodge recalled every other car model in their line for a bad ALTERNATOR rapid failure, except Caravan, which should absolutely be included. It’s a know issue - car shouldn’t be dying while driving with under 100k miles.

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 Aug 8, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge grand caravan. While driving, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and lost power when the accelerator pedal was released. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed a tune up. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic for a second diagnostic test, which determined that the head gasket failed and needed to be repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v139897 (engine and engine cooling) p0302- cylinder 2 misfire as a possible solution; however, the tsb was not included in the 2015 extended warranties. The vehicle was then taken to bill harris chrysler dodge jeep (2100 s baney rd, ashland, oh 44805, (419) 951-0292) where it was determined that the head gasket was blown and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 594-45294. The contact was awaiting a phone call from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.