This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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I was driving van trying to merge onto highway with my family when check engine came on and van just went limp as I merged we almost got hit from behind thankfully we didn't! this is a known problem with Chrysler and Dodge 3.6 engines I recently purchased a used 2012 Dodge Caravan rt I should have done research on it, also I tried to get emissions to pass inspection and I failed, there is this P06dd code that is affecting the van, I brand van to mechanic and over a week later new oil pump new oil filter housing adapter and over 1K in parts and labor and the problem still exist pertaining to that P06dd check engine code! that code puts engine in limp mode or safe mode, it make van very slow with out any power which is very dangerous trying to get onto highways when you van will not accelerate because of code! mechanic tried everything even with help from a Chrysler technician, andy they can't get rid of that code P06dd like I said oil pump replaced oil filter housing replaced oil pressure switched replaced wires harness computer reflashed, I did research and I see plenty of Dodge Jeep and Chrysler with 3.6 has this issue even vehicles that come out of the dealership brand new has this issue! in my case I'm 7grand into this used vehicle and I can't even register it because of this issue! I can't even sell it trade vehicle because I can't get it passed inspection nor drive the vehicle because it's just flat out dangerous, I don't wanna invest in new engine because I heard of nightmares where Dodge replaced engine and even with new engine this code P06dd check engine light still exist" please help I have a family of 5 I can't afford of just loosing 7K I paid 5500 for van and about 1500 in repairs so far and van is still not working please can anyone help with this and investigate" thanks jason
Ignition switch turning off, disabling power steering, power brakes, air bags, my car stopped in the middle of the street, all the lights and bells come so there is power from the battery. After a few tries it will start with no problems. I will turn the fob and hear 1 click sound at the start postion but nothing happens. It happens randomly and usually starts after 1-4 attempts. I have it stop in the middle of the street multiple time, and in heavy traffic areas this happens. It will just go dead, no warnings at all. I drive 25 miles to work and home every day, I am scared to drive it in fear I will get stuck somewhere or get hit!!!
Vehicle would randomly shut off whiling driving. Ignition switch would change positions if bumped or while driving over rough terrain. Thus causing the vehicle to shut off unexpectedly. 2008-2011 model years have already been recalled. I guess someone has to die for the 2012 model year, which uses the same part, to be recalled as well.
Over the past 2 months our 2012 Grand Caravan has been having an unknown issue. We will be driving along normally then the power and engine will all cut out this has happened in multiple environments from crossing railway tracks to running down a smooth road, thankfully this has not happened yet on the highway, we are left coasting with no power steering or anything until we can safely stop put the van in park and restart the engine. The van restarts every time straight away with no problems. The other day before we took the van to the local Dodge dealership for them to investigate the issue, the console stayed with no power but I was able to start the engine, the fan and radio also worked at this point, after driving 5 to 10 meters the dash console came up with all the gauges working again. It has now been to the dealership twice now and they are unable to replicate the issue or know of a cause. After reviewing forums it seems that other van's from various years are having the same issue. Sometimes when it does it, it catches itself at the last second and the engine stays on and the console comes back up to normal though this is maybe a 1 in 5 occurrence. One of the times it happened we put our fixd in the care and the screenshot attached is what information it showed, the dealership only found 1 of these 4 fault codes.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while parked the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram glenview located at 2800 patriot blvd, glenview, il 60026) where it was unable to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
My fuel pump kept running when the car was off and the key was out it was the tipm computer that was bad I bypassed the tipm when this was fixed at Dodge now my battery light is coming on its a brand new battery and alternator and im being told its the tipm. It also was effecting acceleration it would ramp up RPM but speed would not change this issue occured while in motion driving on a freeway
My car was in for a recall 2 years ago where my car would not switch gears when driving. Prior I complained several times before to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong until I found the recall or concern on line. My car is now showing the same signs as before along with stalling when I hit the break and making a ticking noise. How do I get this resolved since obviously it is a manufacturer issue with the car. This happens on highways, city streets when the car is in motion.
We just bought a used 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan with about 99,000 miles. When I drove it the next morning, I made a turn onto the road when it completely shut off. It alarmed me. I turned the key to the off position and then back on and it started up again. I didn't think much of it until today (2 days later) when my husband called me concerned that the car stopped on him as he was turning onto a different road. He had our 2 yr. Old and 7 month old in the car, so that really concerned me for their safety.
Whenever I turn on the high beams the vehicle has electrical problems. It is like when the vehicle is initially turned on and it goes through a electrical diagnostics test. The indicator lights/sounds flash on the dashboard. As soon as I turn the high beams off again the vehicle works properly. There doesn't seem to affect the control of the vehicle, but when this happens I immediately turn the high beams off because I do not know if the electrical problem will affect the steering and or braking. So any true impact is not known. It has been happening for over a year now. I just don't use my high-beams for fear of having an accident. The issue can be replicated (still happens today).
Vehicle electrical system continues to get worse. Driving down the highway at 70mph all of a sudden the van looses all power and kills the engine. Have to put it in neutral in order to restart. This is a family vehicle and I will not loose my family over a faulty electrical system. Numerous times pulling out onto the road from a parking lot the van has stalled as I am turning with oncoming semi trucks nearly hitting me.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. After the vehicle was refueled, the engine would not immediately start. After restarting the engine, the windshield wipers activated independently and the doors would randomly lock. In addition, the backup camera malfunctioned and the screen turned black. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the totally integrated power module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 105,000.
My van continuously looses all power while driving. It happens on regular roads and highways. I lose my power steering, breaks...everything. This has happened to me while driving straight as well as during turns. It doesn't matter the traveling speed. I have had some very close encounters that could have ended with a tragedy. When the van losses all power, I will have to act fast and get the van in neutral. The dash will go on a random series of flashing as if power is being restored. I am unable to try to restart my van until the van is ready for me to do so. I have had some very close encounters on the highway and the vans electrical system malfunction at 65mph and I can not do anything until the electrical systems recycles its glitch and always me to try to restart while in neural. In the meantime semi's and cars are approaching fast and I am helpless with zero control over this van. This needs to recalled an corrected before my children or myself are killed over this electrical glitch.
While parked, the driver side sliding door was found to be stuck shut. It will not lock or unlock, either automatically or manually... the door is seized shut. Thereby creating a significant safety problem in the event of an emergency.
While driving today on a busy street at 40 mph car just shut off. No warning, no check engine light, nothing. No power steering, gas, etc. Just stopped working. Was able to pull over and turn key off. Car turned back on after. I believe the cause of this is a bad tipm. This is our family's primary vehicle and I am lucky that nothing happened and my kids were not in the car with me today had previous problem with car not starting when key turned. This is still an intermittent problem. Dealer said most likely the tipm, but didnt want to replace without knowing for sure because part is so expensive.
Van shuts off while driving - 3X in a fifteen minute span. Loss of steering and ability to control the car. Only 70K miles - extremely dangerous. Must put the car in park to turn it back on. Local mechanic cannot diagnose the problem because the diagnostic computer is not sent any kind of signal. Battery has been tested 3X and found to be working normally. Mechanic drove the car approximately 25 miles over 3 separate periods to repeat the engine failure and could not. Says he cannot 'fix' a problem if it cannot be detected.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to wilde Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (located at South street, 1710 wi-164, waukesha, wi 53186, (262) 544-5400) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Dodge Grand Caravan 2012 stalled in motion while driving on an expressway at the 65 mph speed limit. The following morning I took it out on a country back road and again it stalled in motion while driving 55 mph speed limit. I was able to steer the car without power steering, and apply brakes but the spedometer, gas, and engine all died as I was driving it as if the car was turned off. I am doubtful the rear brake lights were working and am lucky no one was behind me. From looking it up I am told that this is an issue with Dodge Jeep and vans related to the tipm module. If I was aware of this issue before buying the car, I might have reconsidered, it is seriously dangerous and someone could easily be killed if this happens while someone is driving behind you and the van just dies.
My wife was driving our van and turning into a busy intersection when suddenly the car shut down leaving her with no power brakes and no power steering and no way to accelerate to get out of harms way. This has happened to me as well in the same vehicle. When I try to start the vehicle sometimes the car does not start and I have to turn the key a few times before it will actually make a connection. I investigated online about this problem and it seems that this is not an uncommon problem with this vehicle. When I called Dodge the technician told me that it's some kind of relay inside the ignition switch that is faulty so he admitted it himself I am asking that you investigate this before somebody gets hurt or killed. This is my family's primary mode of transportation and my children are always in this car. It is my worst nightmare to lose my family. And I would hate to lose my family over an engineering flaw that Dodge does not want to acknowledge. I fear thatsomebody is going to get hurt or killed over this eventually. The technician at Dodge told me that it typically cost around $800 to fix the problem because I would need two new keys and a new ignition so it's not like they don't know about this. There needs to be a recall on this ignition switch. If you research forums on the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan you will see that this is a huge safety problem and extremely common. Please hold Dodge accountable before someone gets hurt.
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