Dodge Grand Caravan Complaints (2012)

584 consumer complaints on file.

#11564913January 11, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The van shut down from the sudden. No steering or power. Did it twice on a parking lot and big street
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559346December 10, 2023
ENGINE
Engine stalls soon after I start driving. Lights are still on on the dashboard. I put the car in Park, turn the key to the off position, and turn the key to ignition. Engine starts without issue. This problem happens irregularly. Sometimes happens after a few months, sometimes after a few weeks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551165October 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle started having rough shifting., code for shift relay (P0760) . Relay was replaced .sometimes drives ok other times just goes into neutral when driving, even the shifter in on D position.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550135October 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The van has COMPLETELY lost power on multiple occasions WHILE driving. Everything shuts down: engine, dash, everything. No error codes, so mechanic can’t pinpoint. Very dangerous. Someone is going to die.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549573October 12, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The fuel relay switch is faulty and causing fuel pump to stay on draining the battery. This is a known problem and has been recalled on several other models. It causes my vehicle to continue to lose power due to electrical surge.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533065July 18, 2023
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car SHUTS OFF while DRIVING NO MATTER THE SPEED!!! The vehicle also pops out of gear when it shuts off. You have to use the emergency release button to change the gear to put it in park to try to start it again, which usually takes a little while to get it started. The safety hazard could be FATAL to the driver and whomever may rear-end the vehicle due it shutting off and loosing power steering and the brakes. This vehicle is currently at the dealership for the second time. They say that they cannot find the problem. I looked online for fixes and found HUNDREDS of complaints of the same issue for this same vehicle with no fix due to everyone being told they cannot find the problem. This could be FATAL!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527200June 15, 2023
ENGINE
Engine cooling system has failed multiple times causing the engine to overheat, it has been reproduced by an independent service provider and is available for inspection upon request. To attempt to remedy the issue, the following have been replaced or inspected: thermostat, thermostat housing, radiator, hoses, water pump, oil filter adaptor/coolant bypass, fan, wiring and other associated electrical components. There were no warning lamps or other symptoms of the problem prior to the system failure. Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. I have attempted contacting Chrysler several times and have been given the run-around regarding a safety recall that matches the symptoms, year, make, and model of my vehicle and have been told that my vehicle's VIN is not part of the recall and that there is no way to get it evaluated and added to the recall. I am unable to upload the repair invoices I have amassed so far with this issue at this time, but can furnish them at a later date if required.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517211April 15, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The driver and passenger side slide door when turn the child safety lock on the door can still be opened by children by the door button beside the door.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511432March 12, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Can just does every month or so. Starts again in about 30 minutes
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511366March 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TPIM is going on it causing fault codes that won't clear causing to fail inspection. Chrysler Dodge has known about defective TPIM for years and chose not to do anything about it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510820March 8, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated he was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510844March 8, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507974February 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Replacing brakes ever y 18,000 miles normal is every 40,000-60,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504218January 28, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The driver's side sliding door Left Door Actuator/Left Door Latch failed and the door wouldn't close causing a major safety hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502730January 20, 2023
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING
When driving the car will randomly shut off losing power. When trying to start it randomly it will turn on then shut back off. When it turns off as I’m driving it’s always under 50MPH but I lose steering. Very scary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499468December 30, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear door won't engage or open seems to be electrical, then once figured out. The vehicle wldnt run, had a new battery put in, then it acted like the fuel pump, but the fuel pump kicks in the alternator was replaced as the fuel pump a year ago. Then we bypassed the regulator and now thr is nothing in the entire van works intact when u try put the charger on it, which the battery indicator says fully charged the whole fuel box vibrates and shakes. But thr is absolutely no power inside the vehicle thr is definitely without a doughty something wrong with the vehicles entire fusebox. This is very odd and not normal The entire brain of this vehicle is a problem. I have had a problem with this lemon since I bought it I have had it sitting more then driving spent more money on it then I. Able to use it something is definitely wrong with this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496306December 6, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was a delay while restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the computer was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition node module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000. The consumer stated the vehicle only started half the time or a delayed response. The ignition module was replaced on 01/13/23.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493355November 13, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I would like the fuel pump relay recalled because it is unsafe and the Jeep Cherokee and Charger have the exact same TIPM with the same exact fuel pump relay and they both have recalls on the the exact same part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491429October 29, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
I guess started with noticing oil being used at a faster pace then normal then a decent tick began along with AbS light which prevented cruise control from working. At this point We seemed Professional advice from a licensed Mechanic who then preformed a small job of dropping transmission pan to clean metal shavings out! And replacing tires and brake pads assured us routers were fine. He was concerned with the fact that the abs light continued to be on so we the paid to get wiring for abs redone (not sure what was called). After this the cruise control worked abs went off but we noticed the brake pads went quick! Then the insane knock out of nowhere began loud metal on metal had harmonic balancer pulley replaced didn’t do it any good. The. Was told cracked fly wheel was most likely the problem I continued to drive for about a month when the brake fluid light came on. I added fluid but every 3-4 days it came on again and of course brake pads again but this time the extremely loud knock went away and all was left was a quiet tick. That lasted couple months the out of no where wiring started shorting in dash and radio display. This lead to battery issues then out of no where motor is stuck in first gear and will not shift up but will shift between drive neutral and reverse. Idles extremely rough when in drive lights do not dim I had alternator checked. Now my family of six is with out a vehicle thank you for hearing my concerns
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490287October 21, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with a faulty fuel pump relay for the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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