Dodge Grand Caravan Complaints

13,518 consumer complaints on file.

#11639602January 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) and 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639357January 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Both sliding side doors buzz when locking and unlocking. A couple of times the left door has not locked while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639155January 28, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
transmission
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638674January 26, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Both sliding doors are not opening from the inside or outside
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637957January 23, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The driver's side sliding door would not open. It was like the door was stuck in the lock position. Unable to get my child out of the vehicle from that side. There were no warnings or symptoms indicating there was any issue at all prior to this occurring. Randomly a few days later it started to work like normal again, however now the door will not lock. When the other doors auto lock a loud noise comes from that door, but it does not lock. It does open when prompted. I have not had anyone inspect the problem as of yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637145January 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission failed. Yes, it is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle lost all forward propulsion as I was pulling into busy, fast moving traffic. The vehicle is pending repair at this time. There were no warning lamps or other symptoms. There was a loud pop, the rpm's immediately skyrocketed until the rev limiter was activated, and the vehicles was immediately disabled in the middle of oncoming traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636468January 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The ignition lock cylinder is giving out and has on numerous occasions left me my wife and my [XXX] and [XXX] stranded in random places in the cold. When I did the research I found that 2010 dodge grand caravans has a recall for this part do to a faulty node. How I know it’s the ignition lock cylinder is the key gets stuck in the ignition and won’t start the car or any electrical stuff like the odometer to light up or any other electronic stuff. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636487January 17, 2025
AIR BAGS
Passenger head rest went off with car off and no one near it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636519January 17, 2025
ENGINE
Smoke comes out from the corner of the hood by the antenna and fumes come from the vents it makes my eyes burn and my throat sore. I'm afraid it might catch on fire. I have had the oil changed the power steering fluid changed I had the radiator changed. I don't know where it's coming from but I do know it is not safe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635962January 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving engine was cutting out, stalling, hard to restart. Found the reason was thr TIPM. Found there was a safety recall R09 / NHTSA 15V-115 fuel pump Relay, however this was for other Fiat Chrysler models and not the Dodge Grand Caravan, please help me understand why? The TIPM within this caravan is the same TIPM installed is other Fiat Chrysler models and clearly the same danger concerns. I don't believe I need to tell the NHTSA how scary it was to be driving 65 on a freeway when this occurred putting my life and others around me in danger of possibly losing control of a vehicle. Then learn this same TIPM was part of a large recall, but only on some models and not all. Makes absolutely no sense. I would ask that this prior recall be extended to all models with this TIPM installed as I can only imagine how many others have experienced this; God forbid and accidents were caused. Thank you for your time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635253January 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Car transmission is reacting very poorly will jump up and down and stall in the middle of the road manufacturer's safety problem and not sure all the problems but I know it's the transmission defect and the safety problem they never fixed it when they manufactured very unsafe transmission needs to be recalled
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633409December 31, 2024
SEATS
The driver's headrest deployed without collision. The incident occurred at an auto service center and I noticed when the vehicle was returned to me. The mechanic inspected the headrest and stated a part in the headrest broke causing it to deploy. He advised to call the dealer for repair. The incident has been reported to the dealer and I am waiting for a return call. There were no warnings for seat malfunction or symptoms prior to deployment. Headrest is available for inspection. This defect puts the driver at risk for concussion, head and neck injuries that could affect the ability to control the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633430December 31, 2024
POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
Was driving home from work (on city streets) and noticed that the engine seemed to be idling higher than normal RPMs. Van would not shift from first gear and would not accelerate beyond about 30 MPH, very sluggish, while RPMs rose above 3K and engine made a grinding/whining sound. No warning lights of any kind came on while driving or while stopped. While stopped at a traffic light, heard several loud clunks from under the hood and van had difficulty accelerating from stop. Was able to get it to the shop where they diagnosed transmission failure - the mechanics couldn't get it out of first gear by the time they were done looking at it and had to push it off the lift. Total cost of a remanufactured transmission plus new hubs and axles because they couldn't get the old ones removed without damaging them to remove/replace the transmission was $5600. Van has 128,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632468December 26, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while at a red light, the vehicle stalled and shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to get a diagnosis however, the independent mechanic stated that the failure cause was unidentifiable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to a different independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 835,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632565December 26, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle was running on idle parked after being driven and on for less than 20 minutes. I started the van at 8:35. Drove away at 8:41, let it run on idle for 5 minutes, drove away, let it idle for 2 minutes at 9:04, drove away, let it idle at 9:06 and was smoking and had flames by 9:23 when we noticed it. The heat gauge didn't change, there was no indication that my engine was on fire or there was any issue. It drove fine, no smell, nothing. We have zero idea what happened other than it started in the engine compartment. Is it currently still sitting in the parking lot that it was pushed to away from the building as to not cause more damage to the building. It was sitting outside a building, so everyone inside and outside were in the area of smoke and flames. There is not a police report, but there is a fire report. I can email that over if needed. I'm still waiting for the fire marshalls final report. I also have active videos of it with flames shooting out of the engine and from under the hood if needed that I can email over.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632033December 22, 2024
ENGINE
I have a cylinder 2 misfire a common problem my vehicle needs a cylinder head and my car just turned 80,000 which Stellantis said my warranty was up at 80,000 so they won't help at all this is the second caravan that I've had this happen to please help I'm a disabled Veteran and Stellantis won't help at all I'm on a fixed income and can't afford the fix
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631919December 21, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving on major (multi-lane) city street (40 mph) the vehicle began to slow, steering became difficult and a single amber caution for the traction control was illuminated. Tachometer indicated 0 RPM. After pulling over, the vehicle was restarted and driven without further issue. Recall on the ignition switch was addressed in 2009. Unexpected engine shutdown could have significantly reduced safety margins in heavy traffic. No third party inspected vehicle after incident. Owner notes that key fob does not have anything hanging of it that could aggravate unwanted movement of ignition switch
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631952December 21, 2024
ENGINE
The engine components have failed, there is compression issue from cylinders, rings, and valve issues. Same as 2017 recall, seems to be still affecting my 2018 model. mileage is only 73,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631634December 19, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Looks like there's a design or defective part on the driver side (Left) window. It is unable to open. This is the second time that the window unable to open, the first time happened in around late 2019 early 2020. It was the window power switch issue and I had it replaced. Recently the window stopped working again. This can be a potential safety issue if the car is drove into a river or in a high water area and the window cannot be opened for driver to escape.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631691December 19, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Passenger sliding door lock actuator is buzzing and going bad when you lock doors. A known problem in the dodge caravan.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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