Dodge Grand Caravan Complaints

13,518 consumer complaints on file.

#10356691September 20, 2010
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SLIDING DOOR OPENING / CLOSING PROBLEMS. IS IT THE WIRING HARNESS? I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH THIS PROBLEM. DOOR OPENS SLIGHTLY THEN STOPS. MOST DANGEROUS PART IS THAT IT WILL NOT CYCLE TO FULLY PULL THE DOOR IN AND CLOSE COMPLETELY. I FOUND BROKEN WIRE IN THE TRACK AND REPLACED. BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. IT IS A DAILY PROBLEM AND THE GREAT ENGINEERS AT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS FAULTY DESIGN!!! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10356292September 18, 2010
STRUCTURE:BODY
ROOF SEEM CRACKING AROUND THE ROOF, LEADING TO RUSTING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10356204September 17, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ALL OF SUDDEN DID NOT START. THE FAILURE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE A COMPUTER THAT WAS PUT ON BY DODGE AND CHRYSLER ,THAT IS MALFUNCTION ON ITS VEHICLE.THE PRICE TO REPLACE THIS COMPUTER IS AROUND 700.00. IT HAS ALSO FAILED IN THE TOWN AND COUNTRY MINI VAN AND THE DODGE DURANGO. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10355911September 16, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE HAD MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OVER THE YEARS. MY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE ENGINE AND DASHBOARD AREAS. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW. NOW, SINCE EARLIER THIS YEAR, MY FRONT AIR FANS AND MY REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. NOTE, MY REAR RUNNING LIGHTS WORK, BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS THE CIRCUIT BOARD. I WAS LOOKING ON-LINE AT VARIOUS SEARCH SITES AND SEE NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE CIRCUIT BOARDS GOING BAD AND CAUSING MANY ISSUES. WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS GOING OUT (I HAD NO IDEA THAT THEY WERE NOT WORKING UNTIL SOMEONE CAME UP TO ME AND TOLD ME SO), I COULD BE REAR-ENDED AT ANYTIME BECAUSE OTHER VEHICLES DO NOT KNOW I AM BRAKING. I SAW MANY OTHER SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE AFFECTING OTHER DODGE CARAVAN & CHRYSLER TOWN&COUNTRY VEHICLES THAT SOUND LIKE THE CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WE HAVE NOTICED THIS FOR MANY YEARS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES. BUT THE OTHER ISSUES, WHEN RESOLVED, NEVER TAKE CARE OF THIS MAIN ISSUE. ON YOUR REQUEST FOR INCIDENT DATE, I AM JUST GOING TO PUT DOWN THE MOST RECENT ISSUE DATE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10356010September 16, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, AIR BAGS
MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AND WHEN CAR DRIVES 20MPH THEY NO LONGER AUTOMATIC LOCK, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH CHILDREN. WHEN CONTACTING DODGE THEY SAID ITS A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT IS NEEDED. SINCE WHEN DO WE BUY CARS AND THEN NEED TO PAY HUNDREDS TO HAVE THE SOFTWARE UPDATED. WITH THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND NO BODY WANTS TO MAKE THIS A RECALL. I GUESS DODGE/CHRYSLER ARE WAITING FOR A CHILD TO BE KILLED BEFORE MAKING THIS A RECALL. IF ANY OF MY CHILDREN GET HURT THERE WILL BE A LAWSUIT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10355685September 15, 2010
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CLOCKSPRING WENT BAD. THERE ARE RECALL ON MANY VEHICLE ON PREVIOUS YEAR. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT 2001 IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST AND IT WILL COST AROUND $250 TO REPAIR IT. IT HAS BEEN KNOWN THE CLOCKSPRING WAS A PROBLEM THEY MIGHT TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM IN 2001 MODEL BUT IT IS NOT PERFECT. 2001 SHOULD BE IN THE RECALL LIST..... *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10355584September 14, 2010
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - TPMS- TIRE PRESURE MONITORING SENSOR - VALVE STEM. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10355268September 13, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL AND HESITATE WHEN DRIVING 25 MPH AND UP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY BEFORE THE FAILURE WOULD REPEAT ITSELF. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE INSULATION ON THE WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORTENED AND BURNED OUT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATED 12/21/10*BF THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMIATED AS WELL. UPDATED 12/29/10
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10355292September 13, 2010
STEERING
2004 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 3.3 ENGINE. RACK AND PINION BINDING IN TURNS. CORRECTIVE ACTION HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION. 83000 MILES ON VAN. STARTED OUT AS A POPPING NOISE AND GOT PROGRESSIVE WORST. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10354858September 10, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I PURCHASED MY 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT NEW IN 2005. FROM THE TIME IT WAS NEW I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. IN THE BEGINNING THEY WOULD RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WORKED FOR THEM AND SINCE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THEY COULDN'T DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR IT, AND THAT I NEEDED TO BRING IT IN WHILE IT IS HAPPENING (IT HAPPENS AT NIGHT-THERE ARE NO DEALERSHIPS OPEN!). OF COURSE AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING PROBLEMS. THEY STILL GO OFF AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, AND THEY RARELY TURN ON WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, AND SOMETIMES STAY ON WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, OR THEY DO TURN OFF THEN TURN THEMSELVES BACK ON WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO SIT AND TURN THE SWITCH ON AND OFF REPEATEDLY (SO MUCH THAT MY WRIST HURT)BEFORE THEY WILL COME ON, THIS HAS TAKEN UP TO 15 MINUTES (WHILE IN A DARK PARKING LOT). I CONTACTED DODGE AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I KNOW THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, AS IT BEGAN WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW. BUT, DODGE DOESN'T CARE. IN MY DAILY COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK I AM ON I-35 WHERE THERE IS CONSTRUCTION GOING ON, WITH NARROW LANES AND CONCRETE WALLS AND NO SHOULDER TO PULL OFF ONTO, MY HEADLIGHTS TURNING OFF AND NOT COMING BACK ON CAN GET ME KILLED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. I CALLED CHRYSLER ASSISTANCE 800 # AND WAS TOLD THAT MY COMPLAINT WAS DENIED BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE AND WARRANTY BEING OUT. I ARGUED THAT THE PROBLEM BEGAN WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW, SO THEY SHOULD FIX IT. IT HAS BEEN ESCALATED TO A SUPERVISOR, AND I AM AWAITING THEIR DENIAL AT THIS TIME. WHILE SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR A POSSIBLE CAUSE/FIX I FOUND NUMEROUS PEOPLE WITH THE SAME VEHICLE AND THE SAME COMPLAINTS. MINIVANS ARE REGULARLY PURCHASED BY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN (AS WAS MINE). THESE VEHICLES NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPAIRED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED OR KILLED. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER WILL NOT HELP VOLUNTARILY. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10354658September 9, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, STEERING, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF OF THE PULLEYS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS IN WET WEATHER, INCLUDING RAIN AND SNOW/SLUSH, ESPECIALLY WHEN A PUDDLE IS GONE THROUGH BY THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ON TWO OF THESE OCCASIONS, I WAS TURNING A CORNER WHEN THE BELT CAME OFF, LOST CONTROL OF MY STEERING AND ALMOST HIT THE CAR WHICH WAS STOPPED ACROSS FROM ME. THE BELT COMING OFF ALSO CAUSES THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THIS ISSUE CAUSES A LOSS OF CONTROL AND WILL LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH. CHRYSLER CLAIMS IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE.. THERE IS AN UPDATED BELT/PULLEY KIT WHICH HAS A DOUBLE-SIDED-GROOVED BELT AND PULLEY WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE BUT THE COST TO THE CONSUMER IS APPROX $400-500 SINCE CHRYSLER CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. HOWEVER, THIS IS MOST CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE CONSIDERING THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ON WET ROADS ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AS I DO, WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 55-65MPH OR TURNING A CORNER AT AN INTERSECTION WHERE OTHER CARS ARE STOPPED. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10354758September 9, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STALLS AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS. IS NOW OCCURRING EVERYTIME WE FILL UP THE VEHICLE (3 TIMES SO FAR). AFTER FILLING THE TANK, THE VEHICLE STARTS FINE, WE DRIVE UP TO 1/4 MILE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS. RESTARTS AFTER A COUPLE OF TRIES AND NO PROBLEMS NOTED...UNTIL WE FILL UP AGAIN. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10354097September 7, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH SHE HEARD A HIGH PITCH SCRAPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,762.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10354021September 6, 2010
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR/VALVE STEM 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN...VALVE BROKE OFF IN MY HANDS TODAY. IT IS A $100 VALVE STEM? IT IS CORRODED, AND ONLY HAS 25000 MILES! THIS IS A JOKE! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10354065September 6, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, INTERIOR LIGHTING
NO SPECIFIC EVENTS PRIOR, JUST PARKED CAR FOR THE EVENING. CAR STARTED BUT NO HEADLIGHTS OR INTERIOR GAUGE LIGHTS INCLUDING GEAR INDICATOR, ALSO NO ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS. AFTER SEVERAL RESTARTS ALL WORK BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW AND THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO STOP IT BY REPLACING THE COMPUTER. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10353708September 3, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2005 DODGE CARAVAN DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING, AND REQUIRED A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO FIX. TREATED AS A CHARGEABLE ITEM FOR SOMETHING THEY KNEW ABOUT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10353448September 2, 2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN BLOWING HOT AIR DUE TO THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT A STONE HIT THE COMPRESSOR AND CAUSED THE ANTIFREEZE LEAK OUT. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AT HER EXPENSE FOR $700. THE FAILURE HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY DUE TO THE ROAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS A STONE FROM THE ROADWAY HITTING THE COMPRESSOR WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. UPDATED 12/08/10 *BF UPDATED 12/13/10
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10353262September 1, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WE BOUGHT A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN BRAND NEW AND AT 12,000 MILES IT NEEDS BRAND NEW BRAKES. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE FOR MONTHS. CHRYSLER HAS EXTENDED THE WARRENTY ON THE BRAKES FOR THAT YEAR. WE BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL! THEY ALSO DON'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM SO I AM DRIVING ON BAD BRAKES WITH 4 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10353307September 1, 2010
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD CONCUSSION, LEFT KNEE INJURY AND SUFFERED BODY PAIN. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING WOULD NOT SECURE TIGHTLY AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE IMPACT INVOLVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED FOR THE BODY DAMAGES. IN ADDITION, THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE, SENOR AND COILS WERE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10353400September 1, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE FRONT BRAKES DETERIORATED SOONER THAN NORMAL CAUSING THE FRONT ROTORS TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THE CONTACTED RECEIVED A REFUND FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE FRONT BRAKE DEFECT REGARDING THE MATERIAL PREPARED BY THE FACTORY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO ADVISE THEM THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ALSO FAILED. A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE REAR BRAKE AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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