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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, the ABS warning light, esp warning light and the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated T additional warning lights flickered and the instrument cluster was also inoperable during the failure. The contact stated that after a short waiting period the vehicle would restart. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Southland Chrysler incorporated 1096 us-280, cordele, ga 31015 (229) 273-3473, was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure may be due to a PCM failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer to retrieve a new PCM for the repair. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned that the failure may also be related to the keyfob. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The key fob locks the car if lightly bumped. The danger is leaving the keys in the car and closing a door which triggers the lock. This could lock one out in freezing weather or lock a child in the van when parked and closing the drivers door then trying to open the rear door to get a child out. I spoke to my office employee and similar problems with Dodge key fobs happen to her and a friend.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that several warning lights became illuminated, the instrument cluster was inoperable and the windshield wipers activated independently. The contact stated that the ignition was cycled on and off several times before the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the failure was more prevalent during the winter months. The vehicle was taken to (five star Chevrolet Buick located at 300 S boone St, aberdeen, wa 98520, phone number 360-532-0650) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Engine shut off on 2 occasions while driving 40 mph on city road. Luckily no traffic so no crash. Power steering and power brakes went out as well. Dealer said no open recalls. This sounds like wins recall that impacted some 2010 Caravan
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the key was loose when it was in the ignition. If the vehicle drove over a bump in the road, the key would dislodge and the engine would stall or shut off while driving. Orange Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (95 new athol rd, orange, MA 01364, (976) 709-1254) suggested that the transmission sensor be repaired. The contact felt that the sensor was not the cause of the failure and would be an unnecessary repair expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Wendell, MA, USA
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I have a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 4.0 liter motor, 6 speed automatic transmission. My van just passed 119,000 miles and it just started to shut off while driving at speeds between 30-40 mph, on city streets. This is a major concern as I Transport my children around. I have not been in an accident and I hope not to anytime soon. I've been reading forums online and many Chrysler owners are saying it could be anything from the egr valve, to the ignition switch and even bad battery. My check engine light is not on so no codes to decode. Please fix this major problem before people get hurt driving these vehicles
While driving the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan it will just shut down. While trying to figure out the problem I found 2 recalls for electrical issues both having to do with the vehicle shutting down while driving. When I entered my VIN it showed one that needed the ignition and fobs replaced. We took it to our local dealer tri-star of Indiana and they say the recall was completed in June of 2016. I can't find any paperwork on this and it still shows up. Even if it was done, it's obvious it needs done again because their replacement parts are defective just like the ones they replaced. I already informed them if anything happens to my family or me while driving this, they will be the first names on the law suit the Dodge for not fixing the issue correctly the first time. This happens in town, on country roads, sitting at stop lights. The last time it happened my daughter was taking her kids to the doctor on Tuesday 12/3/2019.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
My van was repaired under a factory recall on March 21, 2016. On paper, it's called "R-03 ignition mode". prior to that the car would have trouble starting, sometimes not able to start it at all. The repair fixed it and I was issued a new key. About a year ago, it started again. This time though, it always starts after it turns over for 3-10 seconds. Occasionally it won't start the first time but always starts on the second try. We have had it to a mechanic over the past year three different time, and they all think it's a problem that the dealership needs to handle. They have not been able to find the problem despite us spending over $500 replacing things they thought it might be. I have tried using the other key and the same problem happens. The problem has gotten worse over the months. At first it would only do it once in awhile. For the past six months at least, it does it every time I try to start the car.
I recently purchased a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The car shuts off on me while driving. It will start back up after you put it in park and turn it back on but it just shuts off. It shut off on me twice on the highway with my kids in the car and four times while driving in the city.it makes this weird noise when turning left and the lights are flickering on and off. If that's not enough the doors seem to just open and close on there own the trunk shut on me while I was getting groceries out. I brought the car into the shop and they said they can't duplicate the shutting off and claimed they fixed the door opening in it's own problem.well the doors continue to open and now they are hard to open with the key and you have to manually open them. This is a safety concern and the dealer is claiming there is nothing wrong please help me.
Often after starting the vehicle and in drive it will automatically shut off. I have to put in neutral and turn ignition over again to make it drive again. This happens at stop lights, city streets and expressways. The radio and air will still work but I'm just coasting with no power steering.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the key was removed from the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to shut down and the battery was disconnected. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start occasionally. Also, the bad key message was displayed and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact called kelley sales & service (74 clinton St, springfield, vt 05156, (802) 885-2186, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 172,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 30 mph, the traction control indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact experienced difficulty depressing the brake pedal, which had to be depressed all the way to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact turned off the ignition in the middle of the street and activated the hazard lights. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. Upon research, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were unable to duplicate the failures. The contact called fury Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram saint paul (located at 1000 concord St S, South St paul, mn 55075, (651) 451-1313), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving, the speedometer did not display the correct speed, the fuel level indicator was inoperative, and the odometer no longer recorded the mileage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but a failure was not found. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 207,000.
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan left hand side wiring loom wears on an aluminum obtrusion beneath where it lies. This causes the wire's shielding to be worn off and causes shorting. The engine will die when the wire contacts metal or each other during travel. This problem will cause the engine to die at road speeds leaving the vehicle without steering, brakes, and other safety related equipment. I believe this to be common and undetected because the wear point is on the underside of the wiring loom near the engine. The harness is hard to lift and inspect because of the location and lack of slack at the point of the obtrusion. Vibration causes the short, the vehicle will normally start after coming to a stop when there is no friction between the worn wires. I believe this should be reviewed and analyzed for a recall because of the safety issue involved as others have stated but are unaware of the cause. I have added additional wrapping to limp my vehicle home during a three hour trip. Additionally, this form would not let me select steering, brakes, or other safety features when I selected electrical, which is specifically what causes the safety issues.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that ignition switch was loose. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled however restarted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 143,857.
Since getting the vehicle in Oct. 2018, its been in the shop for starter issues. We have replaced the starter 4 times and still doesn't want to start. The next thing we did was replace the tipm module and 2 days later still having a problem with it starting. At times it takes 1-5 minutes to start and at times it doesn't want to start at all. Not sure what is wrong with it. Needless to say we have paid close to $1600 on the vehicle and it still isn't fixed.
I bought my 2010 van in 2017. March 1st 2019 my complete and brake control module has completely failed. My brake, ABS, esp bad and traction sensor lights remain on my dash board, and I have no emergency braking at all. I have no idea how a complete ABS braking system computer can just fail. The light came on while I was driving in traffic.
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- Cordele, GA, USA