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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the transmission made an abnormal whining sound upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the service engine warning light remained illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after he pulled over and restarted the vehicle, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the transmission needed to be replaced. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 70 mph and exiting the freeway, while approaching a stop sign, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the roadway and restarted and the vehicle operated as designed. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle independently decelerated without warning. Burdick Dodge Chrysler (5885 E circle dr, cicero, NY 13039, (315) 699-3846) was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan fractured rear axle check engine warning indicator illuminated, not diagnosed by a dealer yet the contact was concerned about the suspenssion and repairs paid by the contact the contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, a loud rattling noise emerging from the rear of the vehicle started. The vehicle was diagnosed by a neighbor mechanic, that determined that the rear axle was fractiured and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also wanted to mention that the vehicle had been repaired at the dealer benitez Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, carretera 3, km 77.2, bo rio abajo, humacao, pr 00791, approximately 6 times for the egr( exhaust gas recirculation ). the vehicle was repaired for the axle. The approximate failure mileage was 99,207.
The tmpi on a 20008 Dodge Grand Caravan needs to be recalled. Used car lots are disconnecting the horn and selling the 20008 Grand Caravan for up to 10,000 dollars to customers who are unaware that any time the Caravan will become disabled while driving on any street or highway because the tmpi is faulty and Caravan wipers will spray continuously wiper fluid on windshield. ( the horn will blow continuously if not tampered with and disabled. As in this situation with the 20008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Resource '. customer reviews and complaints filed against Dodge Chrysler corporations) Caravan will not excel over 30 miles an hour. When Caravan is finally parked the engine will not turn off. Caravan will not go into drive or reverse. Engine continuously idles while on the back of the wrecker/flatbed with the keys removed and then finally shuts its self off. Another issue.... the used car lot owner will then repossess said vehicle and sell it to another unsuspecting customer who will buy the Caravan that needs to be recalled because the cost of said vehicle repair part (tmpi) is $1,080 and $115 labor cost to fix the repair an hour. Because buyer cannot afford the repair costs and the Caravan payments and full coverage insurance..which does not pay to replace the altered or defective tmpi. Even though there have been recalls on the same identical tmpi part on two other Chrysler/Dodge vehicles. Note... battery has to be disconnected while parked.
- Hixson, TN, USA
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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to doug henry Jeep Dodge Ram (4051 w vernon ave, kingston, nc 28504) where it was determined that the VIN was included in four pending unknown recalls. The dealer informed the contact that there was a steering wheel sensor that needed replacement, which would be at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 210,564.
They did not open in 3 van wreaks - the faulty tipm fuse boxes were put in at the factory (reconditioned fuse boxes) Dodge has admitted to this in the Dodge durango's. there are many many more models in the Chrysler/Dodge group of cars and trucks with this same problem but they are making money hand over fist at their repair shops so why fix it there is a easy fix they are not telling you about, the capacitors in your car, van or truck are over loading to fix all you have to do is disconnect the battery both the negative and positive sides for 24 the fist time, then 3 hours, then again each time for 1 hour when you see a faulty light come on or lights on you dash panel flashing or your engine shuts off while driving.this should clear up after 3 times of doing this.this worked for me my van does not shut off anymore, no more dash lights flashing.you may have to do this more than 3 times ?.but it works has been over a year now. Happen while driving and sitting still.
While driving on city street (between 20 and 30 mph) the vehicle engine shut off. The power steering and power brakes also stopped making the vehicle difficult to stop or maneuver to a safe stopping location. There was no warning of a failure and the only indication was the traction control/stability dash indicator. After the vehicle was stopped it was placed in park and restarted, then drove fine. There were still no indications of a failure (cel or ses light). No diagnostic codes were stored on the computer. Because this happens completely unexpected, if it were to occur while going around a curve or in an intersection there is a safety concern.
I just bought my van used and the tire pressure light stays on (pressure has been checked) the check engine has now come on and remains on along with all the ABS, traction control and brake lights have come on as well. The traction control light flashes while driving and the van will decelerate while driving. This happens while driving the vehicle. Every time driving the vehicle
While driving and while stopped at a stop light, the van will power down completely. Engine turns off, power steering fails, and all electrical. The egr valve dangerously causes the vehicle to quit even while driving in traffic. This is a huge safety issue. I was traveling down the road at 40mph with all four of my kids in tow, when the power steering went out and vehicle completely quit. Thankfully, I was able to pull hard on the wheel to pull over. After several tries, I was able to restart the van. The valve is apparently failing to send fuel to the necessary areas of the engine causing it to shut completely down. This has now occurred on numerous occasions and I no longer trust this vehicle as a safe and dependable family vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. Kelly Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram (501 state ave, emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049, (610) 991-8448) was made aware of the failure and replaced the key fobs, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,300.
On Saturday, July 21, 2018, a fire started in the engine, which resulted in an explosion and the van was determined to be a total loss. Fire dept. And police arrived at the scene. The vehicle was in motion on a city street. A puff of smoke started, pulled vehicle to side of road. Exited vehicle as the fire had started.
Van started shaking violently while driving. Gets worse when I release the gas and when I put on the breaks. The shop has found that both the motor mounts and transmission mounts are broken.they said it is a known problem with this van and it is un safe to drive. Also wire harnesses in sliding doors wont stay in the track
I was driving on a busy main city road at night, traveling around 35 mph when my van shut off and the wipers and horn went crazy. I lost all power steering and brakes. Headlights also cut out. I struggled to get to the side of the road and into a parking lot. The front wipers stopped when I turned the key off, but the back wiper and horn continued for about 10 min. I did not have tools to disconnect the battery. Suddenly there was a flash of all the lights in the car and everything seemed to be back to normal with the exception of the check engine light appearing on the dash. I was able to restart the vehicle and drive another half mile to my home. This is the first time this has happened while driving, that I have lost all engine power and steering, it is not the first time the van has acted out. Wipers will suddenly start moving when I am driving or the horn with suddenly sound and radio will cut out. I have also had it go crazy with windshield wipers moving, horn honking, locks malfunctioning and fluid sprayed all over the car when I unlocked it. My wife once had my kids trapped inside of the care for 10 mins until I could I drive over and disconnected the battery. I have been told it is the tipm acting up. It has happened more than 10 times. I do not trust the vehicle. I have read about many more instances online. This could cause an accident if it was in rush hour or on a busier road.
In June had the tipm replaced as it was causing the horn to go off and stay on, the wipers to go off and stay on and other electical issues. These symptoms returned in the last month (I was traveling during the return of the issues) and this time, about two weeks ago, while doing 55mph down a secondary highway, the car's horn and wipers came on and the car completely shut off - the engine shut down. The dealer replaced the tipm again.
I have trouble with the ignition. When trying to start the vehicle sometimes it will just click. The module has been replaced, still have problem. Sometimes the key fob sticks and engine keeps trying to start. I then turn the ignition off manually. Starter has been replaced already too at my expense. I have replaced the strut and spring assemblies, but I get rough ride still.when turning I get a snapping sound in the steering.
Driving down freeway and van stalled. Coasted to road side. Wipers go crazy when car is parked and drain all the cleaning fluid out. Have not been able to clean windshield of excess dirt to see more clearly. Car has gone crazy. Everything electrical goes berserk randomly. Never know what may or may not work.
When driving the vehicle it has just completely shut off and you can put on the brakes or turn and it can cause a very bad accident. The hole van just completely shuts off while driving on highway in motion.
Several times my van, whether I have warmed it up or just got in and took off, will spontaneously die. Usually with in the first mile of driving. Usually I just slip it into neutral and restart. This doesn't usually bother me since I live over a mile from any significant traffic but, it happen twice over our family get together in St louis. Scary sitting in a busy intersection and your car is dead. Has always been while the van is in motion. Not really associated with any turning. This happens about 4-10 times a month. Started about 3-4 months ago.
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- Roseville, CA, USA