This car have 131000 miles on it and gives code P0304 which says cylinder 4 misfire and P0729 gear 6 incorrect ratio which leads to 2 or 3 gear down shift from 6 gear at hwy speed around over 50 mph

- Des Moines, WA, USA

It cut off while driving

- Macon, GA, USA

I have had it happen several times, I'll be driving and the van just dies. Everything shuts down the longest I believe it has lasted is 2 min then I'm able to shift into neutral and restart the van. It has happened while I was driving down my neighborhood street at 20 mph and it has happened on the highway at 70 mph. It has happened driving straight and it has happened mid turn. It happens approximately 3 times a week.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

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

- New York, NY, USA

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.

- Lakewood, WA, USA

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

- Surprise, AZ, USA

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.

- Melvern, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the contact applied the brakes, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted into park and restarted the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but a failure could not be found. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

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.

- Little Elm, TX, USA

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.

- Nunda, NY, USA

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.

- Olathe, KS, USA

Starter relay in the totally integrated power module is bad preventing car from starting. Car was stationary when this happened. Engine oil pressure went bad resulting in a check engine light, vehicle was moving.

- Charlotte Hall, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. Kings Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (4486 kings water dr, cincinnati, oh 45249, (513) 683-3000) was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The contact stated that there was a constant loss of power and reduction in speed. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action number: DP14004 (electrical system). In addition, pertaining to the NHTSA investigation, the contact was uncertain if the failure was related to the tipm, fuel system, and/or engine. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Saturday 15, 2018 my family and I were driving back from the mall, I was driving at about 55 miles an hour when the vehicle stalled and just died in the middle of the highway without any warnings or signals on the dash. I managed to use the momentum and pulled over to the shoulder, it restarted after 9 times try. Thankfully we were able to make it home. A month before vehicle was parked in driveway and it wouldn't start, towed it to mechanic and replaced alternator. Till now vehicle always stalls when slowing down or coming to stop. This vehicle acts like it have been taken over by supernatural forces and what happened last Saturday was very scary to my family. I have read a lot of the same complaints on this site about this vehicle and it is very upsetting that the maker have not taken responsibility in addressing this safety issue. I wonder how many people will have to die first before they address this safety issue. Let it be clear I will sue, god forbid any happen.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

Engine requires key wiggling to start 9 times out of 10 no matter where or how its parked, randomly won't start or starts and shuts back off also with no positional correlation, and randomly shuts off while driving without warning or check engine lights, usually at lower rates of speed. Battery drains and have had to replace it 3 times in as many years.

- Palatka, FL, USA

Rod bearing failure due to debri in oil. Recall reference #11V487000

- Hesperia, CA, USA

We own a Dodge Caravan that has some major engine problems that seem to be common for the 2012-2013 V6 penstar engine. The problem is in the engine head and valves. Our van has collapsed cam lobes due to failing rocker arms. The symptom that revealed this problem was a misfire in the left cylinder head. The symptoms are very similar to the problems noted in tsb no. 09-002-14B including a misfire in the left cylinder head and a loud ticking noise coming from this area. Chrysler has an extended warranty known as X56 that addresses the problem noted in tsb no. 09-002-14B. Unfortunately, their warranty only covers the head replacement (which includes the valves and cams) if the head is cracked. While investigating multiple Dodge/Chrysler forums I have noted a large number of Dodge owners experiencing the same problem that we have. In fact, I have learned that the problem is so pervasive that Chrysler has an internal star case bulletin, S1309000016 related to the rocker arms and cam lobe problems. The engine check light came on while we were driving.

- Trout Lake, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred while pulling into a handicap parking space. The contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle in large quantities and the fire department was contacted to push the vehicle into the parking space. In addition, the contact stated that a fuel odor entered the cabin of the vehicle directly after the fuel tank was filled. The contact suffered from chemical sensitivity and was ill due to the strong odor of fuel. Medical attention was not required. The contact stated that a vehicle modification company modified the vehicle prior to the failure. The contact stated that a mobility center was also made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 32,500. The VIN was not available.

- Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

While in motion at low speed the engine suddenly stops running. The power steering seizes up & I have to manually steer to the side of the road.the check engine light comes on, when I restart the car. Each time it has happened, fortunately no one has been behind me. The dealership that we purchased it from said that it was a cam shaft problem. After paying $1000+ in repairs to fix this problem, it still continues to happen.we have contacted the dealership and they told me that I needed an oil change. I brought it in for an oil change & it continues to shut down while driving. The dealer then told me that it is another cam shaft & they have no way of knowing which one. The check engine light no longer goes on & it does not store codes when this happens. Several times we have contacted "Chrysler customer cares" & they just take down our contact info, register our problem & do not follow up. This is a 2012 Grand Caravan with approx. 92K+ miles. We have not received a recall notice regarding this problem.

- Melrose, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 70 mph, the engine completely shut off. The contact coasted mostly off the highway and onto the shoulder where the vehicle was restarted after a few minutes. The dealer and the manufacturer had not been contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 128,090.

- Solsberry, IN, USA