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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)
Ever since purchasing the vehicle numerous times when turning the key to start the van it would do nothing, like if the battery was totally dead. I would move the shifter or sometimes step on the brake pedal and then try starting it again and it would start and be fine. I never knew when it would do it again. Numerous times I had the electrical system (battery and alternator) checked they would always check out good.
Recently after sitting overnight I couldn't start the van. The battery had been totally drained. I had to call triple A to jump start it.The very next morning the battery was totally drained again. I removed the battery, had it charged and tested and the battery tested fine. Ah ha something was draining the battery as the van sat overnight. T
he last few times this in the past couple of weeks when the battery wasn't dead the engine would crank but wouldn't turn over because the fuel pump wasn't sending any fuel to the engine. it would spit and sputter until it started. Another problem was on a couple of occasions when coming out in the morning the electric windows would be totally open.
When it got to the point of the 2 days with the dead battery issue I took the van in to the dealership (Bengal Motors, Kingston, N.Y. 12401). They diagnosed it as having a bad TIPM. They kept it for about a week until they got the part and replaced the TIPM. It cost me $1,096.00. After researching the matter I was shocked when I learned the scope of the problem. I certainly hope and expect to get reimbursed for this!!!!!!!
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has a faulty fuel pump relay on the TIPM. I have been stranded a few times because the relay stayed closed after the ignition was shut off, and the fuel pump continued to run draining the battery. Now, the van will frequently not start because the relay stays open and does not supply power to the fuel pump. I ordered a bypass cable from Vertical Visions to get my van back on the road. Chrysler needs to issue a recall!
Had to replace the TIPM in my Dodge van. It is the same as the ones recalled from the 2011 Jeep and Dodge Durango. Dodge say there is not a recall for my vehicle. The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The TIPM that was sent to replace the defective one is a new design. It came with 5 pages on changing wiring to re install. Obviously Dodge knows of the problem but the will let the customer eat the 1100 dollar bill.
Vehicle will start when it wants to. The starter keeps going until you turn the key to the off position. then you can try again and the same will happen or it may start up and drive all around town. Once parked again it is hard to restart. Recalled on other vehicle with this common issue why not fix it as the new boards have the same issue.
Apparently this TIPM is a common issue with recalls for several model, unfortunately not the grand caravan. Spoke with both dealer and customer service to no avail...said it was normal "wear and tear". But when I stated in was aware of the class action suit the customs service representative "Bonnie" became short and confrontational. She stated I had to re place the TIPM at my own expense and if Chrysler did extend the recall to cover my model I could file for a rebate. Dealer, Imperial Motors of Mendon MA, were even less helpful
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Ever since purchasing the vehicle numerous times when turning the key to start the van it would do nothing, like if the battery was totally dead. I would move the shifter or sometimes step on the brake pedal and then try starting it again and it would start and be fine. I never knew when it would do it again. Numerous times I had the electrical system (battery and alternator) checked they would always check out good.
Recently after sitting overnight I couldn't start the van. The battery had been totally drained. I had to call triple A to jump start it.The very next morning the battery was totally drained again. I removed the battery, had it charged and tested and the battery tested fine. Ah ha something was draining the battery as the van sat overnight. T
he last few times this in the past couple of weeks when the battery wasn't dead the engine would crank but wouldn't turn over because the fuel pump wasn't sending any fuel to the engine. it would spit and sputter until it started. Another problem was on a couple of occasions when coming out in the morning the electric windows would be totally open.
When it got to the point of the 2 days with the dead battery issue I took the van in to the dealership (Bengal Motors, Kingston, N.Y. 12401). They diagnosed it as having a bad TIPM. They kept it for about a week until they got the part and replaced the TIPM. It cost me $1,096.00. After researching the matter I was shocked when I learned the scope of the problem. I certainly hope and expect to get reimbursed for this!!!!!!!
- Anthony C., Hurley, US