10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 1
Average Mileage:
44,212 miles

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problem #167

Oct 102014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 87,000 miles
My ignition has a recall on it since June and I've never gotten a recall letter from Dodge and when my ignition started giving me problems 2 months ago they told me there was no recall.two weeks ago I was strained at the gas pump because my ignition is out.I had to get my van towed.now I'm fighting with Dodge in detroit and the dealer here in lafayette.la. To fix it.they are claiming they don't have any parts to fix it but they told us if we pay to fix it they can fix it.I'm on foot.I have cancer and I have appts. With cancer doctors and I can't got.I have a Chevy aveo with a recall for my running lights and I'm having the same problem.they claim they don't have parts.they can't even tell us when they will fix them.my Dodge has been recalled in July and my car in June..no parts yet so when.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #166

Oct 122014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 37,000 miles
The vehicle refused to start. There was no electrics and the engine would not turn over. No lights on the dash. The vehicle was diagnosed with a tipm failure, for which Dodge are quoting 10 weeks for a replacement and refusing to provide any support or hire car for what is a known systemic fault with Dodge / Chrysler vehicles. They are basically absolving all responsibility from producing a part which is not fit for purpose.

- San Ramon, CA, USA

problem #165

Oct 172014

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #164

Aug 152014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. The consumer stated the key would get stuck in the ignition and the shifter would have to be slammed back and forth between drive and park repeatedly until the key released. The shifter has slipped out of drive on its own twice.

- Loves Park, IL, USA

problem #163

Sep 102014

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #162

Oct 012014

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and functioned as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system) was received in October of 2014. The contact was informed that the part needed to repair the vehicle was not available. The contact also stated that there was no estimated date for when the part would be available fore the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Athens, GA, USA

problem #161

Oct 242014

Grand Caravan

  • 133,122 miles
Was stuck with no way to start vehicle because plastic fob key was cracked and wouldn't start van. There's a recall on the plastic ignition module but parts are not yet available and this recall is from June 2014. The ignition switch has moved a few times while I was driving from on to acc. Causing hard brakes and steering. Luckily it was at low speeds and no traffic around. Called dealer to see if there's a way to start with metal door key and I was told no. Also dealer wants to charge me to fix even though there's a recall out on it. Dodge is the cheapest pos and unsafe cars period !!!

- Littleton , NH, USA

problem #160

Oct 012014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice regarding ignition switch. The consumer also stated the recall repair, that was performed on the door, did not rectify the problem. The door is still inoperative. Updated 07/01/15

- Jennings, LA, USA

problem #159

Jan 012013

Grand Caravan

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to enter a residential driveway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to restart the engine but the ignition failed to move into the start position. The manufacturer advised that the parts needed to remedy recall NHTSA campaign number 14V373000 (electrical system) were not available. The failure mileage was 81,000.

- Haverhill, MA, USA

problem #158

Oct 102014

Grand Caravan

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

- Douglassville, GA, USA

problem #157

Aug 292014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 102,000 miles
My 18yr son was driving the van at highway speeds (65 mph) when he described a sudden inability to control the vehicle. The steering became hard to control and the brakes here hard to push. He thought the brakes had failed. Due to the inability to control the van he drifted into the passing lane where a car to the rear of him struck his rear quarter panel, causing his van to spin out of control. The vehicle spun and came to rest in the meridian. The police report stated" no evidence of brakes locking up" as there was no skid marks in the road way until the vehicle was leaving the road sideways. The air bags did not deploy. The damage to the vehicle includes substantial front, side and rear panel damage the front and rear tires are out of alignment, exhaust pushed up into rear quarter panel and the force caused the battery to slide out of place. The engine warning lights were all on to include the air bag light. We called Chrysler because we saw the recall on line. Meanwhile 5 days after the accident we received the recall notice in the mail stating it was fine to drive the can until the recall was performed.they sent an investigation team to examine the van and determined the brakes were at fault. However the brakes were new including rotors 2 weeks prior and upon having my own inspection done the brakes were found in working order, no warped rotors or burnt pads that would suggest a brake lock up at 65mph, tires(snow tires as my son was heading to college in northern Maine ) are in good condition with no evidence of flat areas (as one might expect with brakes locking up) we had engine diagnostics checked and found an yaw warning at the time of the accident with no other engine codes noted. All engine lights were lit up at the time of the accident much like what happens when you shut the ignition off while the vehicle is in motion only to reset upon normal restart.

- Dedham , ME, USA

problem #156

Sep 182013

Grand Caravan

  • 50,000 miles
TL-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated the vehicle hesitated to start, but after several attempts the vehicle started. The failure recurred numerous times. Also while driving approximately 60 mph, the air condition and the windows failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11V139000 (electrical system), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #155

Oct 042014

Grand Caravan

  • 92,800 miles
Driving on the thruway with my family the van stalled twice without warning, although it would restart immediately and luckily there wasn't so much traffic. Have been having issues with dashboard lights(emergency brake, esp/bas, ABS & traction) coming on every time I turn on the van and start driving. The sliding doors either open by themselves or don't want to close, I have to repeatedly push the buttons to get it to close and also at times the door stops halfway and starts clicking. I had previously taken the van to a Dodge dealer where they "fixed" the door problem, but after some time it again began with the same problem. My transmission constantly keeps shifting to 6th gear so I either have to turn off the van or shift down the gear to D in order to open or close the doors. The ignition key has been getting stuck on acc and doesn't want to come out. This is a very serious situation that needs to be addressed asap, before someone looses their life! the manufacturer needs to take action and make the necessary measures and precautions to protect the lives of consumers, not just the ones that are driving these unsafe vehicles but as well as those that are around us!!! (for many of us, this is our only transportation to get to and from work or like myself drive the kids to school and activities).

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #154

May 172014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles
Van began making loud, grinding noise. Noise seemed louder when steering more to the right. On visit to dealership for ignition recall issue, they looked at where noise was coming from - since they heard it when they drove van back to the service area. They said it was a wheel bearing / hub on right front. Dealership said van was not safe to drive. It could cause an accident. It was a safety issue. Is this a safety issue enough to be a recall issue?

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #153

Sep 282014

Grand Caravan

  • 95,900 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while parked in a driveway, the horn, door locks, windshield wipers and fluid started operating independently. The contact mentioned that the battery had to be disconnected in order to stop the failure. The problem recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the tipm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,900.

- Sewell, NJ, USA

problem #152

Sep 162014

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Whiteville, NC, USA

problem #151

Sep 192014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles
I received a safety recall notice in the mail regarding recall L25, I took it to dealer they ordered parts for it supposedly. Service center at Dodge advised me that the main problem I am having is not related to the recall therefore labor/parts/car rental will not be covered. (I spoke w a rep at Chrysler group recall assistance center who told me there are still no parts for it) rep at recall said to just pay for whatever is not covered and it would still be reimbursed. Who am I supposed to believe I am not trying to get scammed out of a cpl grand. I am having problems w the fobik getting stuck in the acc position, I was waiting up to 5 minutes for it to click, to get my key back. Now it is not coming out at all. I have to risk leaving the key in the ignition to possibly get the car stolen and the battery to die. I need a real resolution asap.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #150

Sep 302014

Grand Caravan

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Scott Air Force Base, IL, USA

problem #149

Oct 012014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
My lights, wipers, horn and dash lights come on by themselves and stay on for several minutes. I turn off the key and the engine keeps running. I had to pull a relay out of the totally integrated power module to shut everything off. I tried getting a fault code but nothing comes up. I have read several articles about this and every one is the same. Apparently the problem resides in the totally integrated power module and Chrysler will not do anything about it. This is a big safety issue trying to drive at night. I have to pull over, stop the van and reset everything as I described before.

- Crestview, FL, USA

problem #148

Jul 012014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 87,000 miles
Serious safety issue. My van starts on its own. The horn blares and won't stop. Wipers come on and the engine won't stop. Does this without a key in the ignition. When driving you lose complete control of the transmission and the engine will not turn off. Dodge needs to do a recall and something needs to be done. I'm afraid to park in the garage because it starts on its own. I'm worried the carbon monoxide will asphyxiate my family. I've called the Dodge main headquarters and they play dumb like they never heard of this happening. I found thousands of complaints online. It's in the Dodge dealer right now. Hoping to fix the issue. They don't know what the problem is. The actual problem is called a bad tipm (totally integrated power module).

- South Jordan, UT, USA

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