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Van lost all power multiple lights come on and dash had to get towed 200 miles everything is pointing to the tipm totally integrated power module being being bad
It started with my vehicle not starting intermittently. As the problem got worse at first we thought it may be the fuel pump. After extensive searching it was revealed to be a faulty tipm module that causes issues with the fuel system. I contacted Dodge and they validated that they are aware of the problem. There has been recalls listed for most vehicles with this same module, however not for the Dodge Grand Caravan, I do not understand why. The issue has now escalated. While driving in the pitch dark to work the vehicle started acting funny, then all power shut off, steering locked, fob locked in ignition, no lights, no blinkers, right in the middle of the road while driving. I had just dropped off my son so glad he wasn't with me. It seems the problem all goes back to the tipm which has been draining my battery and causing other electrical issues. This is a safety hazard. I contacted Dodge and they refuse to do anything to help because my vehicle is "outside the warranty". I explained how this problem doesn't even start until approx. 70,000 miles(I'm currently at 60,000). Beyond that the warrant Y was expired when I purchased it used from the Dodge dealer 3 years ago. I've contacted Dodge numerous times and no one of any stature will even talk to me since the caseworker called the case "closed" based on the warranty. I think this is immoral on the part of Dodge being that this has been a persistent problem with theses modules that goes as far back as 2010, yet they continued to use it. I purchased this vehicle so my wife can move my child around safely, and am scared to even let her drive it. At the moment no one is driving it because it died on the road and smells like the electrical system was burning. I am currently looking for a way to fix this issue. The estimated cost of repair is around $2,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact managed to move the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned off the engine. The vehicle failed to restart. Aaa towed the vehicle to tom ahl Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram (617 king ave, lima, oh 45805, (419) 909-6322) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated fuse box power module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 68053361. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. The contact also referenced NHTSA action number: Dp14004dp14004(electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was unknown.
Anybody out there with a human sense, listen up I was stranded on the road miles away from any sort of aid this van just die, I try to started multiple times but it didn't work finally I had a tow truck pick up the vehicle, which was very expensive. Just to tell me that there is a factory malfunction in the electricall system ever since has been dying and sometimes turning on eventually, this is not a reliable car for a family, there has to be a recalll it's not righttt this big manufacturing do a bad job and we pay for it big time I have children little babies.
My car kept stalling and cutting off. It would cut off at times while driving on busy city streets, just before totally shutting down.thought it was the battery and had that replaced. Nothing else was reading as an issue that would cause this problem. I knew it was larger problem when I was unable to jump start my vehicle or feed it gas using the pedal. Car no longer starts. Apparently I no longer have power to my fuel pump, and the relay is integrated into the fuse box. Upon doing some research this is a common issue that causes the vehicle to randomly shut off. Dealerships want $1200 to fix.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
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For several months now I have dealt with a problem with the fuel pump not turning off after the vehicle has been shut off. It has drain the battery dead. Now it has evolved into a problem where the car is stalling and shutting car systems down without notice. Thank goodness I was not moving when it stalled. It appears it is a problem with the fuel pump module relay. Dodge needs to fix this problem. This is a major safety hazard.
The 2011 Dodge Caravan tipm module causing al type of issues, these issues are known by Dodge/Chrysler is there a recall for this well documented faulty part this part can single handedly disable and operation. The engine wont start because fuel pump not engaging the van wont shift out of park, the ac fan turns on when it feels like, the tipm controls pretty much everything its a $1500 the internet is full of complaints I don't understand how this isn't a recall I just tried to see if Dodge could order one cost was $1500 for part and install the best part was is they are backordered and no eta for part this part goes bad your vehicle is useless
My wife was driving with my 4 kids aged 13, 11, 8 and 3 when the Caravan stalled while in motion at the red light near a major intersection without prior warning. With no power steering or breaks, the van stopped in the middle of the intersection and on coming traffic had to break hard to prevent a collision. Boulevard Dodge Chrysler diagnosed the issue as faulty electrical issue with the fuel pump. The repair cost me $478 (Dec. 3 2018). On Tuesday Jan 15 2019 the car started different electrical problems. When I took the car back to the same dealer they told me the cause is the tipm which would cost about $2000. When I started my research I realized that both issue are related and caused by the tipm. This is an ongoing issue with many models of fca which some vehicles had recalls from fca. I am not the only one who has experiences stalling due to tipm issue on Caravan. This is a serious issue and NHTSA as well as Transport Canada has to protect the public before a serious accident or death occurs. On Feb 14 I had more electrical problems this time with an ignition coil default due to the tipm. Repair cost $ $265.90. On August 29 the car stalled again in motion while driving on the service road of a major highway. Therefore no power brakes or steering. That is beside the fact that the car won't start or has different flashing lights on the dash board.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caravan vehicle would not immediately start owner became stranded fuse faulty, electrical fault the contact stated that while attempting to start the engine the vehicle would not immediately start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer jim rieho Jeep(32899 van dyke, Warren mi.) who replaced the starter but the failures continued to occur. The contact discovered a tsb(08-02411 rev-a) related to the failure which referenced the M27 fuse repair. The M27 fuse was pull out and reset and the failure was corrected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 110,000.
There is a faulty tipm in my 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. This causes my vehicle to stall in the middle of the road or not start when I am away from home. We have been stuck blocking traffic on the middle of a busy highway multiple times due to a fuel pump relay that stops working and disrupts gas flow to the engine. Currently my car is disabled due to this tipm. Diesel Dodge vehicles are unsafe due to the disruption in the power module that supplies every system in the car with power to keep the vehicle running. As I was driving today, my air conditioner stopped, all lights on the dashboard lit up and I'll try am is in the car we're arranging this caused me to turn and go home immediately so I would not get stuck in the middle of the highway. Once I got home I was on able to start my vehicle and it currently has no power at all
My vehicle was at jeff wyler Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep in batavia, Ohio for a week plus a few days. In all of that time that this vehicle was having its transmission issues diagnosed and inspected, the service department failed to address the open recall of NHTSA recall #17V-376, fca recall #T33 for the steering wheel wiring. The dealership knows about open recalls and, yet failed to perform the repairs on this vehicle. Instead, it allowed my vehicle to be towed from its lot back to my home address, despite knowing that it failed to address the recall. Dodge customer care representatives informed me of this recall while I was on the phone with them and still the dealership did not even make mention of this. They failed to repair the potentially dangerous or fatal issues with the vehicle and Dodge failed to ensure that the vehicle recall was completed during all of my conversations with Dodge and Dodge executive office personnel.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan had a faulty tipm and is a known problem costing well over $1500 at Dodge to get a new tipm. This effects the stability control module, the transmission electronic shifting, the brake lights and the air conditioning just to name a few issues. We have reached out to Dodge and they will not cover it.
Van would turn over but not start. This continues to happen over and over. The dealership told me I needed a new tipm and fuel pump. But found out this is a very common problem, and they issued a recall for other vehicles with this same part. It is the fuel relay switch inside of tipm that goes bad. It seems the fuel pump is fine. I can buy a repair part very cheap. This is plastered all over online and I think this is a known problem and should be a recall!
When driving, the van will start shaking and shut down. This has happened while in park too. Also, when van won't start, we open up the fuse box and sometimes just by putting your hand on the fuse box the electrical system will "start-up" then we can cycle the van on. This has happened while parked outside the bank and while at a red light in traffic.
Fuel pump relay is faulty and not serviceable. Power to fuel pump can and does cut out without warning. My car has only 54;653 miles when relay quite. An aftermarket bypass devise was needed to keep vehicle running. Luckily my vehicle was parked when relay stopped working.
Takata recall. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. We bought it in June 2018..problems began in jily 2018. It began with tire sensor light coming on and staying on but no issues....then advanced to not starting at all..evaluation resulting in several towing bills even after 2 new fuel pumps put in..then a fuel pump relay. Ran for a while and continued to shut power off while driving on highways, back rds. No warning lights just shut off. More towing costs. Very dangerous situations due to no warning and while driving when vehicle just off. Now U understanding numerous Dodge Grand Caravan dealing w same issues and refusing recall...putting lives at high risk especially w a special needs in vehicle, my little kids and kids scout friends. Its currently unable to safely drive due to its unexpected shut off while driving
Both rear auto doors automatically shut as soon as they open. They do not stay open long enough to safely remove my disabled child from the rear seating. It has become a safety hazard. If I turn automatic feature off, it does the same thing still. As soon as the door opens all the way, it automatic shuts itself. This has been an issue for a few weeks now.
On occasion the fuel pump would remain on after the key was turned off. This was being caused by the fuel pump relay getting stuck. Had to pull the fuse to get it to stop. Twice this left me stranded with a dead battery. Noticed that there is a recall for Chrysler, these are the same vehicles, recall should be issued for the Dodge also.
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- San Antonio, TX, USA