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There was no warning. The vehicle just shut off. I replaced the battery and had alternator checked it is fine. If I drive on a side road or hit a bump in the road, the van shuts off. I have no brakes or steering. I called the recall number and they said it is not on the recall list. My van was made in 09/2009. Maybe there are others not on list. I just bought the vehicle, maybe that is why they sold it. Please help me.
The engine on my 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT turned off while driving down the road. This has happened over 5 times in the past 2 weeks. In these several incidents, the vehicle was warmed up and was travelling anywhere between 20 mph and 45 mph when the engine just completely shut off, which forced me to coast to a stop, sometimes in traffic. The engine could then be restarted with no issues. This vehicle has been serviced for Recall 14V-373 (regarding a faulty electronic ignition switch that could cause the vehicle to shut off without warning), but the problem described in Recall 14V-373 seems to be recurring.
The engine stops running while driving, leaving you in the middle of driving, unable to turn or drive safely. You have to put it into drive and restart the car. It happens without notice while driving, and you must restart multiple times during a trip to work or wherever you're going.
- Clayton, OH, USA
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Ignition switch issues, driving the car and the switch cuts off engine and car shuts off, has been doing this several times, contacted the local dealer after being told by a mechanic that there is a recall and the dealership told me that its not covered and no recall
Engine stalls, steering wheel/brakes/gas pedal all lock up and become inoperable while driving/in motion. I could be going 10 mph or 50mph. Has happened on windy roads near my home as well as high traffic roads near work as well as on/off highway ramps. I've read hundreds of reports of this happening to my year make and model yet my VIN number has not been recalled? I only use my key fob (no others keys or key chains added). Purchased the vehicle used 3 years ago, has since had new transmission, new starter, and new battery trying to rectify this issue.
Track light comes on and the steerimg wheel. Tightens up. And your have to shut the van off and restart it my van can do this 2-4 in a day or not at all. Just bought the van on 11/10/2020
The driver's side sliding door won't open. It won't unlock. It doesn't work with the key fob, doesn't work manually, doesn't work with the overhead console. Everyone with a Dodge has this problem, sooner or later! just read the forums! this is a safety issue!! there should be a recall!!!! 2010 and up! completely unusable door!
Everything to do with the braking system needs to be recalled including the sensors. 2018,2019,2020 I had to replace brakes, calipers, rotors, and hub assembly multiple times. This is not normal to keep replaces these parts. Many people experienced this problem and I sure many others will. There needs to be a recall on this.
For the past couple years my van just turns off when I'm driving. Nobody can figure it out. Then my doors randomly open. This happens anywhere. Interstate or in town. Steering wheel locks up and I have to put in numeral and start. This happens daily.
I just purchased this vehicle so unsure of the dates that happened. The passenger sliding power door will not open, it appears to be locked shut. Also the radiator hoses busted and had to be replaced. This happened prior to 150K miles, and is not advised in owners manual for replacement. I have seen multiple complaints online for these doors being locked shut and unable to be opened. If someone were to get into an accident or have an emergency they could not get out of the vehicle.I dont even think it can be repaired in shut position. Is there a recall for this yet?
Noticed that my ignition area was lose and that when the key was placed in to it the key would be very lose and was easily able to slide out of ignition hole. Also the car would turn off unless I hold the key in place or when I drive the smallest bump would knock out the key a little bit and the car would cut off, sometimes I could push it back in and it would cut the car right back on have had this happen many times on the expressway or highway. A lot of the time I have to drive holding the key into the ignition but if I move my hand wrong the car cuts off in mid drive
Two things happening occasionally...1st is that sometimes I attempt to start the van and when I turn the key nothing happens as if I didn't even try to turn the key. One time just before this happened I could not use the key fab to unlock the door to the van, almost like the battery to the van or fab was dead, however both were new or fine. After pulling fab out of ignition and trying a second time van has always started without incident. 2nd issue is that on a few spread out occasions the van will quit shifting gears while excellerating causing the RPM's to rev dangerously. So far after getting to a safe place and turning the van off and restarting has cleared the issue...however is unclear what is causing and is very dangerous when you are on the highway before you realize whats happening.
The check engine light came on, vehicle started shaking when running. Codes showed it was the crankshaft position sensor and the camshaft sensor. Both were replaced severall times my a mechanic. Dealership had vehicle for 2 weeks could not figure out what was wrong. Replaced the flexplate. It now makes a grinding noise and check engine light is back on. Now it is stalling several times while driving at any speed. It puts my family at risk and now I cannot leave the neighborhood in fear that it will stall while driving. If we get into an accident with the vehicle stalled no airbags will be reployed. Sometimes it had difficulty starting.
While driving my van just shuts off I have no steering it just stops. It is currently at a dealership in Indiana Pennsylvania called tri star. I saw there was a recall for this and they are stating I had it fixed in 2016. It is happening again. Should this not be your responsibility to fix. I have two small children with me. 18 months and 4 months I want peace of mind they will be safe.
Since getting the vehicle in Oct. 2018, its been in the shop for starter issues. We have replaced the starter 4 times and still doesn't want to start. The next thing we did was replace the tipm module and 2 days later still having a problem with it starting. At times it takes 1-5 minutes to start and at times it doesn't want to start at all. Not sure what is wrong with it. Needless to say we have paid close to $1600 on the vehicle and it still isn't fixed.
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- Fairfield , OH, USA