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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the battery and brake indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic replaced the alternator assembly, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the powertrain control module needed to be replaced. The dealer (ganley Chrysler of Aurora, 161 w garfield rd, Aurora, oh 44202, (330) 562-2600) indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure and that the vehicle was not included in any recall campaigns. The manufacturer was notified and also stated that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it made a clicking noise and failed to start. The contact was eventually able to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Battery light comes on after reaching speeds around 40/50, than the brake lights come and ABS light, car suddenly turns off no longer runs. You guys should have a recall on all alternators and PCM for this vehicle. My wife is pregenat and she got stranded in the middle of a high way because of your faulty vehicle. This car needs to be on a recall for all of those faulty alternators and PCM. Not reliable tumbs down for this car, dissapointed on Dodge.
Severe electrical issue with engine shutdown while driving on highway, stalls at intersections after dash lights "go crazy, " no-start, all dash lights on/off, wipers randomly going on, doors and windows inoperable, killing new batteries, brake light sporadically functional, and A/C in rear randomly changes settings. These incidents occur at random periods with no specific causation.
The sliding door on the drivers side locked shut. We arrived home from an outing on the evening of 8-23-2018 and could not open door. Being elderly and disabled I was almost unable to get out of the van. The same thing happened in June, 2017 on the right side door. No one was in the car at the time. We were getting ready to leave and the door would not open. The car was under warranty. The dealer replaced the 'door lock actuator'. I feel this is a safety issue as someone could be trapped in the vehicle. Auto is no longer under warranty. I feel it is the same problem as before on the right back door. I feel there should be a way to open the door manually.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
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The tipm in our van has failed, it is a known and common issue for Chrysler and they refuse to acknowledge the issue or do anything to fix the issue. It causes multiple electrical system failures and ultimately renders the engine useless at random times when the relay fails. My car will no longer start due to the failure of this part, and the known issues with it.
When the key fob is placed in the ignition and turned to accessory no gauges work and the windshield wipers come on and will not shut off. The vehicle will start but the tach, speedometer, gas gauge and temperature gauge does not work. The windshield wipers continue turn run even though the switch is in the off position.
Dodge Caravan 2011, a few times out of a week and month once I use the car and then turn it off once I want to turn it on again it won't start. And it will start about 2 hours or more later. I owned it for a year already and I've been dealing with this for a whole year, I am desperate
The eco fuel button is stuck and is making my check engine light go on and off. Also the switch for the air/heat turns on by itself, it's a safety hazard knowing that this happens randomly. Both of these things happen anytime the car is on. Continues to happen driving or not.
Vehicle completely shut down while in motion - tremendous safety issue with wife and 4 kids in this vehicle. This is a highly reported issue and obvious defect in model year for this manufacturer. Vehicle has had escalating electrical issues for more than 4 years.
The van's engine shutdown while my wife was driving the van at night and barely had enough time to pull to the side of the road before losing control of steering. She had just made a right turn onto the highway. Towed the van to a local dealer and found the issue to be the diode on the alternator failing causing electrical feedback to the powertrain control module (PCM). So had to spend a lot of money to have the alternator and PCM replaced. I am aware other vehicle lines of 2011 have a recall for this specific issue and am unsure why the Dodge Grand Caravan is not on the list. There needs to be an investigation and have this vehicle added to the recall.
My van has had electrical type issues since we purchased it, but in the last couple years they have imagnified. Every issue starts with the car smoking and some sort of light coming on (engine, battery etc..) many times I take it in and the dash light is no longer illuminated or they can not find anything wrong with it and reset the electrical panel. I have replaced the battery numerous times, alternator three times (last time it was completely burnt out and the time before it was completely melted). Transmission lines and coolant lines. The last time my headlights were replaced the wires were charred and frayed. Last night my son was pulled over by the police because the officer noticed the car was smoking. He popped the hood to let the smoke clear (my son said the smoke had a copery taste). After it cleared the van started and drove fine. This is after having the alternator replaced (for the third time) just last week. The technicians at the shop have never seen these kinds of problems before and the guy at interstate battery said he has never seen a car deplete a battery like mine does. With all these issue being associated with the words melting, charring, smoking, it really concerns me that one day my van is going to catch on fire or blow up and this is not normal for any vehicle, but especially one that has been taken care of and maintained. I have friends with the same van and similar mileage (155,000) and they have not had any of these issues. I contacted Dodge who referred me to the NHTSA and the local dealership. Please help!!!
My 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has stalled out on us 3 times on the freeway with no warning. After waiting got about 40min. To an hour it starts right up like there's no problem. Recently the van stalled out while I was towing my small camper. When I take it to get checked out no problem can ever be found. This is so dangerous and there should be a recall on this. This other article I recently read at www.chryslerproblems.com/trends/tipm/ actually says 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has this issue mostly than other years. This is very unsafe. I have read multiple complaints online of many many people having the same issue and this is extremely unsafe. The part is very expensive for us to fix when the company knows about this problem. Thanks,
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T 79900 miles intermittent failure to start. Intermittent stalling after starting. Stalled on street after leaving driveway. No check engine light indicated on dash. Just bought the car used from a dealer.
Vehicle died suddenly on the road on April 13, 2018 due to alternator failing. O'reilly auto parts confirmed that the diodes failed on alternator. Existing recall on the durangos, Chrysler, and Jeep but not Grand Caravan for this particular problem with alternators. Burning smell under the hood of the vehicle coming from the alternator as well.
Tipm issue just recently bought a 2011 Grand Caravan with 107000 miles on it. It began having issues with intermitten starting and the side doors would open while parked. After some quick research I read about the tipm issue that is well known. I found a dealer selling the recall kit used on these, cbwpr091aa - wiring - fuel pump relay. I installed the fuel pump relay and all is better now. I just hope there is not more to this issue.
My van seemed to have a mind of its own. Starting sometimes then more and more often not starting! I went to 4 different mechanics and was repeatedly told that nothing was wrong. Eventually, I was bringing my van into a dealership to fix a recall and while there they told me that my vans tipm is the problem and needs to be replaced! this wouldn't be a problem with me if my extended warranty covered it, it doesn't! this tipm deal cost $1480 dollars! I can't afford anywhere near$1480 dollars and now it's in the shop not starting at all! what can I do" how is this not recalled with so many cases? is there really no one who can help"
Tipm failing. We began having issues with what was thought to be fuel pump and have had the car in the shop to replace the fuel pump without resolution. I was recently driving and had the car shut off on a 55mph zone of a highway with 3 kids plus myself and husband in the car for 45 minutes blocking a lane of traffic while waiting to be towed. We have had the car strand us in various locations 5 times since we bought the car 08/17. We have been researching that it looks to be the tipm that is malfunctioning and causing the fuel pump to run randomly, sometimes continuously for hours draining the battery, or stop running causing the car to die due to lack of fuel while having all headlights, wipes and interior lights functioning. The tipm has caused me to block lanes of traffic on highways, business driveways and be stuck in parking lots 60+ miles from my home due to the fuel pump not shutting off when the car is turned off.
Faulty fuel pump relay in tipm causing vehicle to stall or not start at all mechanice says need new tipm stalled on freeway lucky to Dodge traffic get to side of road and have vehicle towed
Trying to get new key fob programmed is unsuccessful due to problem with the win module. It is my understanding that this is a common problem for Dodge Caravan or any vehicle with the fobik system manufacturer between 2008 and 2016. Locksmith suggest that a new win module be installed with new key fobs
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- Streetsboro, OH, USA