10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,635 miles

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problem #7

Feb 192019

Grand Caravan

  • 48,000 miles
While coming to a stop the vehicle will shut down. There is a ding like the a seatbelt isn't buckled, the lights flash and the vehicle just shuts down like someone turned the key off. This has happened both when the vehicle is cold and warm it starts back up but when it does the time on the radio is has to reset it self and the atc unit is all off and has to be manually reset as of now it's only happened while I was applying the brakes scared this could happen on the highway. I've only had the vehicle 2 weeks bought is used with 48000 miles on it.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #6

Jan 282019

Grand Caravan

  • miles
On 01/28/2019, , after I opened the hood to exam the power/train and other components under the hood. I immediately noticed three wires and a yellow fuse attached to my battery/ I immediately asked "timmy" what these were and why is the engine so loud" he stated that he did not know. I asked, "may I speak to the tech that installed my transmission"" he replied, "I'm really busy.." he walked away while I was asking him questions, without any explanation or repairs. The Dodge dealer installed aftermarket wiring and a fuse on my vehicle without my permission and refused to tell me what it controls and why it is needed. "timmy" also stated to me the loud rumbling noises were normal. I informed him, that is not how my car sounded prior to the transmission failing.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #5

Dec 092018

Grand Caravan

  • 72,000 miles
The transmission stopped shifting into gear (reverse and drive). The van stopped in the middle of the highway, directly in traffic. The vehicle was in drive when T stopped completely. The vehicle was screaming loudly and would not shift into gear at all. My life was in immediate danger! the electrical is turning on and off without assistance including while driving. This has happened several times prior. The Dodge dealer was notified in person of my issues and concerns. Nothing was done to ensure the safety of the vehicle at any time. The vehicle has been out of service for 30 days.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #4

Oct 012018

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Ignition switch fail to star.when you initial is frequent almost most the time

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 202018

Grand Caravan

  • 12,500 miles
My son was almost closed in the door getting in the van doors failed to open back up and literally almost closed him in. I had to tell him to move quickly

- Rocky Mount, NC, USA

problem #2

Mar 312018

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 37,000 miles
The rear power outlet (between the middle rear set and rear set on driver side) caught fire. We were driving in ocala, fl entering the I75 highway on ramp when we saw smoke and then flames shooting from the rear power outlet. We got the kids out of the van and the fire took over the entire van. I was told an investigation was completed in June by Dodge but have not been told the opinion from the investigation.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #1

Feb 062018

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The blower only works on heat, and only rear controls. Still not normal amount of heat. Front do not not work unless it is on defrost, barely enough heat displaced on wind shield causing visibility in the winter to be horrible. The amount of visibility is less than 45% of windshield. 10550 miles currently.

- Altoona, IA, USA