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The engine will cut off while the vehicle is driving. It does not stall or sputter to a stop, it is an immediate cut off. The vehicle has a brand new battery, and the alternator and starter passed inspection and tested fine. When the engine stops, we attempt to start it back up but the engine doesn't turn over. It will eventually start back up after a few minutes.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the vehicle was in a parking lot, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact rolled the windows down and noticed smoke coming from the driver's side window switch panel. The contact stated that the window switch panel was melted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V234000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 93,228.
Mileage: 100,000 the engine will cut out while driving. Dash lights will flash, warning chime will beep, and the vehicle will rev and lurch forward before dying. This leaves the car at a coast. When the vehicle is brought to a stop, it restarts without a problem. Has happened in cold and warm weather alike.. has happened while coasting, braking, and accelerating. Most stalls have been while driving straight in the city. No highways stalls to date. Cause: Unkown; we have not been able to reproduce the event reliably, though it now occurs with some frequency (e.g. driving more than 20 min). I suspect the power control module (PCM) or the ignition switch somehow moving between on and accessory modes. Available data: Issues similar to this one can be found on forums, it does not seem that many have been able to resolve the problem, despite replace the computer and alternator.
Can shut off when driving I have to come to a full stop put in park and turn it back on. While this happens you lose all-powerful no brakes no starting no gas. Very scary I was traveling around 45mph when it shut off this time I was completely in head on lane when I was able to steer it back.
The speedometer flatlines and the lights flicker indicating 'brakes, traction control, ABS, battery, temp, and direction'. a warning dings and it goes on and off a few times with all the flickering. Pull onto the side of the road and upon applying brakes to a full stop the car feels like it stalls and then comes back in without assistance. Now the clock has reset to 12:00. Turn off car and restart all clear for now. All is well until it randomly happens again. Scary with kids in the car or in the winter. Not cool Dodge....not cool at all!
- Barrington, NH, USA
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The van started randomly shutting down/turning off/stalling (however you want to term it) while in drive and in motion. Happens at any speed, any road conditions, all gas levels, and any temperature. Last occurrence was 4 times in less than 10 mins. 3 separate mechanics have no idea what's wrong and since it can't be produced at will, they are unable to diagnose. It's only a matter of time before something happens and results in an accident. This has been ongoing since September 2018.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V234000 (electrical system). While driving at unknown speeds in the rain, water entered the vehicle and the driver's side door and vent switch caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 124,367.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the vehicle was stationary, the engine independently started and the power sliding door opened simultaneously. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and that the vehicle was not subject to a remote start. On one occasion, the contact wore the key around his neck to avoid accidentally causing the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle's handicap ramp was open as well without being prompted. Prior to the failures, patterson Chevrolet (1611 us-259 bus, kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 218-4651) reprogrammed the ECM and replaced the key fobiks in the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the recent failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times with no warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed yet by the dealer elk grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep (8575 laguna grove dr, elk grove, ca 95757, (916) 405-2600) who was notified of the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer both stated that the vehicle was not included in any electrical system recall campaigns and provided no remedy other than the dealer repairing the vehicle which was unacceptable to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was stopped and turned off, the key fob could not be pulled out. Also, the shifter did not click and caused the vehicle to roll forward. There was no warning. The vehicle was taken to the morlan Chrysler dealer (573- 388-3331, 374 siemers dr, cape girardeau, mo 63701) where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,999.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after the failure occurred. Providence auto (717-284-9900, located at 796-804 lancaster pike, quarryville, pa 17566) was unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. The dealer advised the contact to change the battery terminal. The contact heeded the dealer's advice, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
I have had the battery and alternator replaced. A few days after the alternator was installed, the car would not start again. Nor the next day. The mechanic kept the car for two days and could not replicate it not starting. A few days later it would not start again, and it continues to not start intermittently. All diagnostics come back fine. The left sliding door works intermittenlty and the window on the same door wouldn't close, but now does. The ABS/stability light was on solid, but is now off.
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. Car shuts down while drive. Causes to have no steering or brakes. No warning before it happens. On street moving. Unknown of what is actually happening or why it is doing this.
When driving down the road at any speed vehicle will shut off randomly with losing power steering and brakes. Have to pull over and restart it and is fine. Had the R03 recall done before. Safety issue is it's hard to control and brake without crashing.. it's happebing more and more. Started out just maybe once or twice now it can happen 3-4X in one trip of 20 min drive
I have had my van switch not turn and then get stuck in the acc/on position and have had my key replaced. I am now having the same problem again and have read that the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan was suppose to be in the recall for the switch, but I have been told that it is not. I am having to leave my key in the switch in order to drive the van because the switch will not recognize that it is in place and turned to the on position.
Few just a few of original purchase the engine started to kill for no apparent reason. It was taken to the dealer many times, they say they could not find a problem. Finally there were a few recalls. Problem of engine killing was solved, but then all electrical components would kill, took to dealer several times, again they no indication of an event. Not till after it was out of warranty and the exist problems continued didthey say they found the problem, they said it was the timp. Replaced for $1200, w 24 month warranty on new timp. No that new timp is acting up. Kills all electrical and engine, when taken to dealer, naturally no record of events in storage unit. This happening random for no apparent reason.serious safety problem.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While making a left turn, the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. After a few attempts, the vehicle was able to restart and drive normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The dealer (lakeland Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 31 hadley rd, greenville, pa 16125) stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system, air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 101,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 20 mph, the ignition key automatically turned into off mode. The contact coasted to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle to continue driving. Through research, the contact found NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system) that matched the symptoms being experienced; however, there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000.
While driving the engine shuts off for no reason, I put in neutral and re-start the engine.this is getting very annoying & is a safety hazard.I phoned Dodge and they said that it out side of the recalled dated which is 1 month.phil winnipeg mb Canada
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