Problems with 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Vehicle stalled on short trip through neighborhood driving at local speed. we took the vehicle to a repair shop for inspection/repair and nothing was found. we have since experienced multiple stalls during low-speed driving scenarios and had the vehicle looked at again with no findings (throttle-body was cleaned). we have most recently experienced a complete non start of the vehicle (no turnover, no dash lights, etc.), tried to start multiple times and nothing, waited a half-hour and it started. similar non starts have happened (estimate 1 to 3 times a year) since we purchased the vehicle in 2008 but it has always started within a short period of time, we've shrugged it off due to infrequency and lack of gravity of the situations (e.g. sitting in garage).

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. ma 08/17/15

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. while driving at approximately 25 mph, the key turned from the on position to the accessory position independently. in addition, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. the failure mileage was 68,000. updated 5/15/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

My 5 children and i got into the van to head to my disabled child's doctors appointment. we had just pulled out and began accelerating when the car shut off. the wheel locked, as did the brakes. it seemed as though all electrical to the van was lost. nothing worked. we were stuck in the middle of the road. when i tried to restart the vehicle nothing happened. the dash indicators did not come on, the power locks and windows would not work. it was dead. after the children and i were almost rear-ended by a ups truck, i removed my children from the vehicle and brought them to the side of the road and told them to walk home (fortunately we weren't far). at that point i returned to attempt to get it to restart. after about 15 minutes of blocking traffic and 2 near collisions, the van came back to life. i brought it back to my home and parked it. this issue began when, about 3 weeks ago, my vehicle wouldn't start. i then discovered if i took the key out then put it back in it would eventually start. i had called the local dodge dealership and was told it was my win module. i called dodge and was informed that there was no eta on a replacement part but i can pay out of pocket to have it fixed and would be reimbursed. after calling the dealership again i was informed that they didn't have the means to fix it. this is absolutely ridiculous! the vehicle i purchased to keep my children safe put their lives in danger. it's the only vehicle i have that will fit all 5 of my children. now my daughter, who is disabled, cannot see her doctor today, and only lord know when we'll have access to a vehicle for the already scheduled future appointment. i refuse to put my children back into a vehicle that could kill them! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vin was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 4/21/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 3/24/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle stalled on two occasions. updated 04/02/15*jb

Drove vehicle to local diner. upon leaving vehicle did not start acted like the fuel pump and starter were not getting any power. came back the next day to start vehicle and it started right up. got vehicle home and shut vehicle off. went out to start an hour later same problem. thought is was the starter so had local mechanic change starter still same problem. local mechanic tested computer for trouble codes and no trouble codes showed. local mechanic asked dealership mechanic about issues with these vehicles. dealership mechanic states that the tipm computer usually breaks down. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags and electrical system). the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame. the dealer placed the contact on a waiting list months ago and later indicated that the waiting list was cleared and that the contact would need to be re-added to the list. the manufacturer was unable to provide a specific time frame that the part would be supplied to the dealer. the contact was not experiencing a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. updated 03/30/15*lj updated 6/23/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred several times. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 64,000.

2008 dodge grand caravan. consumer writes in regards to replacement key not available to complete ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled, due to a faulty ignition. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact experienced the failure on several occasions. while driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000. ma 07/30 updated 10/19/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and all four doors on the vehicle locked without warning. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. parts distribution disconnect. updated 04/13/16*lj the vehicle was repaired. updated 11/21/2017*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the key remained in the start position. the contact had to hit the key for it move into the on position. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000.

I was driving down the road, the wipers came on, the horn started honking the engine stalled and the lights went off- sat on the side of the road for 30 minutes and it started back up -tipm needs to be replaced. *tr

Driving van and justshout off. lost all power in vechile and almosted crashed. this is very dangerous and needs to be addresss asap. *tr

Vehicle just quits. only thing showing is the anti lock brake light. have taken to dealer and there have been no codes associated with these continuing problems of the engine quitting. this has happened on numerous occasions. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v235000 (electrical system) however, the recall remedy was performed but was not effective. the contact stated that the passenger doors with the automatic button would no longer work properly. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 4/20/15*cn updated 9/28/2017*cn

slowly driving through mcdonalds parking lot and van accelerated for a second. pulled out into the street and did it again, this is the first time this has happened. several times van would not start but electrical works. wipers not turning off twice. door locks won't lock or unlock. worried that this small acceleration is another sign something is bad. googled, reading tipm is faulty. this is our family van and only vehicle, we have a daughter with down syndrome and medical issues and now i'm scared to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags and electrical system) and stated that the part needed was not available. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 ( electrical system); however, the parts needed to do the repair was not available. the contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 4/30/15*cn

On multiple occasions beginning on december 12, 2014 my 08 dodge grand caravan sxt would have random electrical malfunctions including synced, intermittent activation of horns, front wipers, rear wipers, front washer fluid spray, rear washer fluid spray, and door locks. these issues would generally come together in "episodes" that could last from about a minute to about 10 minutes. these episodes could occur in rapid succession, separated by only a few seconds, or they might have 5-10 minutes or sometimes days between happenings. this would cause sudden loss of visibility while driving, as the sprayers would cover the windshield with drops but the wipers would not complete a pass to remove the fluid. it was particularly dangerous at night, since the drops would refract light and make visibility almost zero. this also resulted in being locked out of the vehicle on multiple occasions, the remote "clicker" could not be used to unlock or open doors or lift-gate. the only way to enter the vehicle was to use the physical key and force the lock to turn against the pressure of the powered door lock motor repeatedly re-locking the doors other intermittent problems. why doesn't dodge recall and fix this problem? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000(air bags, electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 8/10/15*cn updated 03/08/16.*jb

On december 11, 2014 i walked to the parking lot to find my van acting totally crazy (the poltergeist). the horn was honking, windshield wipers were going full speed, windshield washer fluid was spraying everywhere and the internal and external lights were flashing. i attempted to use my key fab to unlock the doors but it did not work. i manually entered the van in hopes that starting the van would stop the poltergeist. the van would not start. after about 20 minutes, all that remained was a soft horn constantly honking and the lights sporadically flashing. i hit the unlock button on the key fab the horn honked loudly. i hit the lock button on the key fab the washer fluid sprayed. i called a tow truck and they jump started the van. i drove it home with no additional problems. i had the battery replaced the next day assuming that they may be the issue. this occurred again as i was driving home, at night, i parked the van, turned off the van and pulled the key fab out of the ignition. the van remained running. two days later, as i was driving, the abs light, emergency brake light, traction light and one other indicator light appeared on my dashboard (the light indicators). then, my abs brakes slightly engaged without my foot on the brake pedal. these problems have continued to sporadically appear. no dealership can fix.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available for an extended period of time. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure.

Intermittent problems that are becoming much more frequent almost daily with car not starting when the key fob is turned. key fob seems loose and turns easily but nothing happens. i have to turn back to off, pull fob out, place back in, try to restart, usually multiple time and usually by about the 10th time the planets align and it starts as if nothing is wrong. i took it to the dealer, thankfully it would not start for them and then it finally did. they said that the wireless electric ignition node had to be replaced and that this problem was not related to the recall issue with the key fob and putting to much stuff on the key chain. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the recall part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aw are of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. ma 10/25/15

The vehicle's engine suddenly stop functioning, causing the vehicle stops and turned off itself. also the electrics malfunction made dash lights and signs turned on. this vehicle being inspected by authorized in la ca and advised me that this recall can not be completed due to the chrysler unable to supply the relevant parts. this vehicle being used for terminal ill patients and requires urgent repairs of this vehicle. please advise urgently your decision. kind regards *tr

2008 dodge grand caravan. chrysler complains about recall and not being able to get the vehicle fixed. *cn recall # 14v373000.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. while attempting to start the vehicle, the key became stuck in the ignition and failed to start. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 54,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. while driving at approximately 40 mph, the key failed to remain in the ignition. the failure recurred several times. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v394000 (air bags, equipment) and 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 1/14/16 ln *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received nhtsa campaign number:14v373000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 1/21/15*cn the consumer believed the problem was the ignition switch for the key fob. updated 01/26/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. when starting the vehicle, the key would not remain in the start position and returned out of position. in addition, the signal lights failed to illuminate. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 36,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system). the dealer was notified of the failure and was unable to determine when the part would become available to schedule the recall repair. the contact continued to experience the failure while waiting for the part. while traveling, the key shifted, there was a sudden loss of power and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not able to be restarted and was towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. after restarting the vehicle, it was able to resume normal operation. the failure recurred on two separate occasions. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact did not experience a failure.

Was stuck with no way to start vehicle because plastic fob key was cracked and wouldn't start van. there's a recall on the plastic ignition module but parts are not yet available and this recall is from june 2014. the ignition switch has moved a few times while i was driving from on to acc. causing hard brakes and steering. luckily it was at low speeds and no traffic around. called dealer to see if there's a way to start with metal door key and i was told no. also dealer wants to charge me to fix even though there's a recall out on it. dodge is the cheapest pos and unsafe cars period !!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. once restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. the failure recurred several times. most recently, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the recall part needed to service the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. updated 06/01/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred several times. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contac t stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. ..updated 05/19/15*bf the consumer stated the vehicle would shut off 2 or 3 times weekly. updated 7/6/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. ma 10/1/15 updated 10/6/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure.