Problems with 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted properly after the contact started the ignition. the failure only occurred when the vehicle was started for the first time during the day. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Earlier 2008 to 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge grand caravans were experiencing an ignition problem with the (win) wireless ignition node module recall #14v-373, chrysler #r03. we noticed that an extra fobik could not be programmed on these vehicles because of a failure in the (win). these affected models were replaced under this recall. i now have a 2012 grand caravan that also has a non-responsive (win) (extra fobik can not be programmed) and will need to be replaced; however, this is nearly an identical unit to the 2008-2010 models and this is the same thing we experienced with the module loosing its communication. i suspect that it is a precursor to the same issue (win failure) and chrysler needs to replace these newer units as well. a complete failure of the ignition module could shut the vehicle off when it is going down the road. this problem they are having with newer ignition modules appears to be very similar to the earlier model. its a potential hazard and an expensive fix that people could put off (don't have to program an extra fobik) and later have a bigger issues with a (win) failure that causes an engine shut-off condition going down the road.

Our van has had electrical issues over the past 3-4 weeks. first, certain lights in the cabin would flicker intermittently. starting last week, the dash lights would flicker on and off while driving. the car then started to lose power while idling. then one day the car briefly lost power while going 75 mph on i-70. it restored instantly but displayed a battery warning light. i pulled over and restarted the vehicle, where it operated normally again. within the last few days, however, the car continues to lose power while idling, even if in gear. *js

Battery light came on while driving kids to school. drove a short distance home(5mi). tested battery and alternator. voltage on both appeared within normal ranges. let vehicle idle within my driveway with the lights/radio/heater on. battery was dead within 20min.

Vehicle shuts off during driving. dodge did i need a whole new ignition setup. other 2012 dodge caravans have this as a recall. vehicle also won't switch gears and rpms go up to 6000 at times. *tr

My van is only 3 years old and have had to replace the battery in sept 2015. it's mid november and now i'm having trouble with the battery dying frequently. i went to where i purchased the battery from and they checked the battery and said it's fine. the motor ranks without starting 2-3 times before finally starting. i believe this is because of the fuel pump or fuel pump relay. the relays chatter a lot and the fuel pump sounds much different now than it did when i purchased the vehicle. it's as if the battery is being g drained slowly because of either the fuel pump or fuel pump relay or both. i am a certified aircraft and auto mechanic with electrical troubleshooting capabilities. i have yet to approach the dodge dealer with this because it has only happened twice so far with me being at work while my wife has had to deal with this issue both times so far.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. shortly afterwards, the traction control, abs, and air bag lights illuminated and the rpms fluctuated while driving 5 mph. the vehicle stalled and was not able to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated that the alternator would need be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tried to leave babysitter after 5 minute pickup and van wouldn't start. no power for anything like battery. charge did not help. slight click when you turn over key similar to starter but not as loud. read all reviews for others and with tipm failure and their combined issues sounds like tipm. no power, won't start, shifts rough.

The van for a few weeks would occasionally not start on the first attempt, it would crank, just not start. at first i thought i just didn't turn the key long enough to start, but in the beginning of october it started getting worse and i knew there was a problem. i took it to a mechanic on oct 7th and they couldn't duplicate the no start issue and couldn't find anything, so i was asked to bring it back when their mopar guy was back. we thought it was a fuel pump issue so we tried to run a cleaner through it, but after a few days it only go worse. on oct 19th i brought it back to the mechanic (still thinking it was a fuel pump issue) and they said the crank senor was not responding. they replaced that twice but it still wouldn't respond to the programming. had to pay $150+ for the crank sensor... they finally said that i would need to bring it to the dealership because it most likely was the main computer and since that part would be covered under warranty they could replace it without any out of pocket. i brought it to the dealership and they informed me it was the tipm and that it would cost over $1,000 to fix. the guy at the dealership said it's "not a common problem" so they couldn't get the part from their warehouse, they had to order it from the manufacturer and it would be in at the beginning of next week (oct 26th or 27th). i hadn't heard anything so i went into find out what was going on and he informed me that the part had to be made because "it's not common" and would hopefully be in around friday (oct 30th). still no word. and today i found out this is not uncommon that there is actually a class action lawsuit for this very issue!!!! they will not give me a loaner and i have 3 kids that i have no way of getting around in a little kia forte.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while making either a right or left turn, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt after the vehicle gear shift was shifted into park. the local dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who informed the contact, that there was no open recall for the failure experienced, no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

2012 dodge grand caravan. consumer writes in regards to rear quarter vent window switch parts still not available to complete recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the dealer removed the window switch two years ago. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

3 instances of engine electrical issues, suspect power control module box. first instance about 2 years ago, pulling into driveway, and headlights and dashboard begin to flicker uncontrollably. i pulled negative battery cable, re-connected after a couple of minutes, and all normality returns. 2nd issue, some year ago or less, car shuts down in middle of highway, luckily, right next to a parking lot and red light. as engine shut down, i suspected this issue once again. i used momentum to turn into parking lot. (just rolled in.) wife asked me what i was doing, didn't explain until i was able to secure into parking lot and stop vehicle. once again, pulled off cable on battery, and was able to re-set computer glitch. third issue event. was parked in parking lot, couldn't get key control to open door. used emergency key to open door, once again, pulled off battery cable and re-set computer. there is a problem with this computer without a doubt.

2012 dodge grand caravan. consumer writes in regards to recall notice #14v-234 issues. *smd the consumer stated each time he received a recall notice, he called the dealer to make an appointment, only to be informed the parts were not available. *jb

I own a 2012 dodge grand caravan. i received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v234000 (electrical system) and have been told for nearly one year. the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available for an extended period of time. this is an issue. no parts means, make more parts - simple. a family of 6 is at risk.

Faulty tipm. wife transporting children, van stalls and cannot be started after multiple attempts. no pwer to entire vehicle. very dangerous. dodge says this is not a recall but online research exposes that this is a huge safety issue. what is going on. issue a reecall before someone gets hurt or killed!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 09/21/15*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. while driving over unleveled land, the vehicle experienced a complete lost of power without warning. the vehicle was taken to northtown chrysler dodge fiat (2020 niagara falls blvd, tonawanda, ny) where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node module failed. the failure was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Total electrical system failure. van will not do anything at all. lights blink on and off, tipm module clicks. currently stuck in my driveway because i can't even get it out of park.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number 14v234000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 8/6/15*cn updated 8/10/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. while driving 60 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle's rpm reading level increased and the vehicle began to slow down while the battery warning light illuminated. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part needed to do the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair within a reasonable timeframe. 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 contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) in january of 2015; however, the part needed to do the repair was still not available. as a temporary remedy, the contact had the vent window disconnected. the contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (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 not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (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 issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 6/11/15*cn updated 06/16/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (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 not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that there was a burning odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. 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 failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (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 not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 6/4/15*cn updated 01/10/17*lj updated 10/4/2017*cn

2012 dodge grand caravan. consumer writes in regards to the rear quarter vent window switch recall notice. *smd the dealer informed the consumer to wait on additional information. *jb

Received recall notice saying parts are available for recall p25 in january 2015. have called fletcher chrysler dodge in franklin, in 3 times to see if they have the part and can schedule repair. they keep telling me that they have not been able to get part. tried calling chrysler group recall assistance center twice and remained on hold 1 hour each time. this is ridiculous! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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. updated 09/21/15*lj

My heat in the grand caravan stopped blowing heat in -10 below weather. i called dodge customer service and they said take the vehicle to a dealer and have the issue diagnosed and call them back. the hvac system needed to be updated apparently ( which means im not the only person that had this issue and is no fault of my own) and would cost $105 to reprogram the system. i called dodge and they said nothing could be done as it was no longer under factory warranty even though their system programming was faulty. this is a safety concern as it has been one of the coldest winters on record and i purchased this van with 34000 miles on it june of 2014 to transport my 4 month old baby and ive only put 6000 miles on it. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available for an extended period of time and disconnected the rear quarter vent window switch months ago. the dealer did not 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 had not experienced a failure.

2012 dodge grand caravan. consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete rear quarter vent window switch recall notice. *smd

Received recall notice p25 / nhtsa 14v-234. contacted dealer on several occasions to schedule repair. each time the dealership advises that chrysler has not provided repair parts. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was not being sent out, as it was in a warehouse, because all recipients had not been notified. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 4/6/15*cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v234000 (electrical system) and stated that the dealer was unable to determine when the part would become available to schedule the recall repair. the contact called the dealer for weeks and was not able to schedule an appointment. the manufacturer was notified and was not able to provide a reasonable timeframe of when the recall repairs would be performed. the contact was not experiencing a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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. the issue was resolved. updated 02/19/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system). the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. 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 was not experiencing a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

While driving my 2012 3.6l dodge grand caravan with a 160 amp alternator the battery light came on, within 5 miles the transmission control system stopped working. further all of the system lights on the dash came on and the radio and hvac system stopped functioning. the cause of these system conditions was the denso tn421000-0770 alternator failing. i believe that this is the same alternator that is used on vehicles that are included in nhtsa recall no. : 14v-634. chrysler claims that the alternator fails only on cars that are equipped with ehps. i believe that my alternator failed in a similar fashion to this recall. the dodge and chrysler minivans that are equipped with a 3.6l engine and the denso 160 amp alternator should be recalled. in the end my car stalled in the middle of the road which could have resulted in a terrible accident had i been on the highway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14234000 (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 2012 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 5/11/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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 3/24/15*cn updated v03/31/15