Problems with 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that when the key was placed in the ignition, a bad key error message was shown in the message center on the console. on several occasions, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact also stated that the rear passenger sliding door on the driver side opened independently while the vehicle was in motion, and both front windows would raise and lower without the window switches being pressed. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 101,520.

For the past year my vehicle will intermittently not start when i turn the key. sometimes this will happen for one turn, sometimes for many turns, sometimes for 10 hours of attempted turns. when it does finally start the vehicle performs as you would expect it to, as though nothing is wrong. sometimes this "no start" issue is a daily event/ multiple times a day. sometimes a week will go by without it acting up. in the beginning it was occurring less frequently. the occurrence rate and severity has definitely increased over time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the key failed to release and fractured while in the ignition switch. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

October 2014. the tipm malfunctioned causing an electrical fire that melted the fuse box and all of the wire harnesses. the entire electrical system had to be replaced and cost $6,000 out of pocket. the horn, radio, loss of lights, and wiper fluid activated causing me to be unable to see at 50mph. then i lost all power as smoke came into the vehicle. i put the van in neutral and turned off the ignition key and coasted to a safe area. i was unable to get into my wheelchair from the drivers seat and was forced to exit the drivers side door. i have a wheelchair accessible van with a folding ramp out of passenger sliding door. my drivers seat is a 6 way power seat the slides back and turns. i transfer from my wheelchair to the drivers seat. luckily i had someone with me who could get my wheelchair and bring it to the drivers side door so i could get out of the van. we were even luckier that the van didn't burst into flames. woodbury dodge of nj refused to work on my van made false statements, and had me take it elsewhere. the same issue happened again on 1/19/16 - see that post

Ignition switch became "loose" started to have trouble with the switch being inoperable - could not start the van with the switch. a couple times the vehicle turned off while idling to warm up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that when the key was turned to the off position, the engine remained activated. the contact stated that in order for the engine to shut off, the battery needed to be disconnected. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the ignition module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,933. updated 11/21/14*cn the vehicle was repaired by the dealer. updated 01/08/15

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Vehicle headlights intermittently go out during driving or starting of vehicle. various other electrical issues inside vehicle as well occur, for example: dash lights go out, radio lights go out, etc... lights may go out while parked or while driving and intermittent.

The ignition key was displaced from the run to the accessory position while driving, causing the engine to shut off. i called dodge and they stated this car was already recalled for this problem in 2011 and according to them was fixed at that time. i bought the car in 2012 used and this problem reappeared. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the driver side passenger door switch caught on fire. the vehicle was merged to side of road. the fire department was contacted and they extinguished the fire. the dealer was made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 64, 0000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the "bad key" message appeared intermittently on the instrument panel and the vehicle failed to start. the dealer stated that the parts for the repair would not be available for at least four to six weeks. the contact initially received the recall notification in september of 2014. the report receipt date of this recall was june 26, 2014. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle could not be repaired. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the ignition switch turned from the start position while driving 65 mph. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. the driver suffered injuries to the right arm and the front passenger suffered injuries to the back and right arm. the passenger in the rear suffered injuries to the nose. medical attention was received. the failure was experienced several times. a police report was not filed. the dealer stated that the part for nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) was not available for the repair. the failure mileage was 155,902.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. while driving at various speeds, the esc warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was restarted and operated normally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving, the engine stalled. the vehicle was able to restart. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

After put the gearshift on park position, and turn off the engine, the key fob will stuck on acc position and can not come out. need to restart the engine and switch the gearshift to other positions and push back to park position one or more times, then it may come out. the key stuck issue happened about 3 out of 10 from a month ago. *tr

The wireless ignition node module will not turn off completely and gets stuck in the accessory mode. i must turn the vehicle back on, put it in gear, and then back to park several times before the key will finally go to the off stage and i can pull the key out. this happens very often. i received a recall notice for the win module (r03/nhtsa 14v-373) and upon calling the only dodge dealership in my area, i have been put on a wait list because the dealership is only receiving two to three repair kits at a time and i may be waiting several months for a repair. the recall states, "this could cause unintended engine shut off and increase the risk of a crash." this should be handled immediately, but it is not.

I was driving home from work at 10pm on the freeway and my headlights went off then they flashed 3 times tried using my brights and all my lights shut off.the only lights that got me home safe was my park lights.i changed my bulbs still not the problem. *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the headlights failed to work. 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 failure mileage was 232,812.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. update 01/13/16 ma the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and it had to be towed to the dealer. the vehicle was fixed in three days. updated 01/22/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 stated that the key fobs were becoming undone. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (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 3/12/15*cn

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact was unable to start the vehicle until after several attempts. also, the engine was still running after the key was removed from the ignition. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the failure mileage was approximately 142,000. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. the contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to turn off with the key in the ignition. the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they performed the recall repairs but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. the vehicle needed to be shifted in neutral or park in order to restart the vehicle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available to schedule a recall repair within a reasonable time frame. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. ma 08/06/15 the consumer stated over the past year the vehicle died multiple times. recently, the vehicle died multiple times weekly. many times when accelerating from a stop, as the transmission would shift, the vehicle would jerk as if trying to die. the vehicle was repaired. updated 11/30/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacture was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. part distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the vehicle was functioning as designed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 45,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning on multiple occasions. while driving 40 mph, the contact touched the ignition and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted. in addition, the instrument panel warning indicators and gauges failed at random. while driving at night, the headlights flickered and failed to illuminate occasionally. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the tipm needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 77,431.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. 847-254-5790 updated 01/25/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 09/11/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on 7/30/15 *js

It won't always start. it will click to try to but won't. don't matter if it's hot or cold. ignatiion switch been changed 3 times. starter been changed. battery been changed. vehicle is always at stand still. been doing this since i purchased vehicle in 2014 and the deal won't do nothing about it.

While driving the ignition switch turned off and resulted in a loss of power steering and brakes. vehicle was in heavy traffic and almost caused a multiple car pileup. this has been happening for months. dodge charged me $89 to diagnose and the result was the dealer told me to get an oil change and my radiator cap might be leaking. i contacted dodge corporate escalating to a manager with no results. my wife and kids could have been killed. i was forced to trade to vehicle which costs me lots of money loss. dodge did not care and either did the dealer. there are no other keys on the key ring to interfere. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. also, the vehicle would shut off when the key was inadvertently touched within the ignition switch. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 183,589.

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 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 not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 4/30/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on april 2, 2015

Last may 7, 2014, i received a safety recall from chrysler, i visited the dealer and was told that they didn't have the part, and as soon as they will receive it they will let me know. time pass by and i received a second safety recall, at that time i needed to take my car to the dealer to be repair and asked for the part, they did not have it yet. they disable the rear quarter vent windows to avoid problems. they asked me to call parts dept. to find out when they will have the famous part. is been 8 months and nothing is been solved. how long do i have to wait? is that part so difficult to find? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (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. updated 7/9/15*cn updated 07/16/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that he removed the key from the ignition but the engine continued running. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 34,500. updated 6/27/14*cn

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number 14v2340 (electrical) was received in may 2014. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who disconnected the vent window switch until the parts become available to perform the remedy listed in the recall. after contacting the dealer and manufacturer on multiple occasions the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. the vin was not available. jft

2010 dodge grand caravan did not start. this has been an intermittent problem. it has been happening for approximately 1 year. turn the key and all of the accessories work but starter clicks but will not turn the motor over. took vehicle to the dealer on 4/30/2014 and was told the starter was bad and was replaced. drove the vehicle to school that day to pick up child and vehicle did not start. after several tries it started. drove to work later in the day, shut the vehicle down and tried to restart it and it would not start. battery has been tested and is good. all signs point to a faulty win. after reading recalls about win wireless interface node modules, i, like several other people, have found that my vehicle does not fall under this recall, missing it by 3 months. vehicle has been brought back to the dealer to try to get the vehicle to duplicate the problem. contacted chrysler/dodge's 1 800 number and was told the complaint was going to be escalated to the next level because i have called them before about this issue. i now fear that it will shut down when i'm traveling or will not start when i need it to and be left stranded. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. while driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control sensor light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle would not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. after turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle resumed normal operation. the contact also indicated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall remedy for nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical systems) was performed to replace the ignition switch. after replacing the switch, several electrical systems in the vehicle suddenly shut off, including the door locks, power windows, power brakes, and power steering. while examining the vehicle, it was determined that the electrical systems would shut off but the engine would continue to operate if the ignition key was rotated slightly too far. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,501.

I was driving down the road around dusk, when the headlights suddenly turned off. all parking lights, interior lights and radio worked. however, i had no low beam or high beam headlights. this issue keeps recurring every month or two for the last 1.5yrs and nobody seems to know the cause. when taken to be looked at the headlights seem to work fine and the problem can't be duplicated at that time. i have noticed if the tipm is jiggled and the van is restarted, they will work fine again for about 1hr or so. very frustrating and extremely dangerous for my family and other people on the road.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. the contact believed that the failure was directly related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown.