Problems with 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 months. the contact stated that the dealer temporarily disconnected the rear quarter vent window switch, but was unable to confirm for months when the part would become available to repair the vehicle. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the delay. 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 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, and disconnected the rear quarter vent window switch several months ago. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. updated 11/06/15*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. 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 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 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 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 09/21/15*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated that the part needed was not available. the manufacturer stated that the part needed was in the process of being manufactured. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced the 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 available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part needed to do the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue.

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 perform the repair was unavailable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vent window switch in the driver side door arm rest was disconnected until the newer version became available. 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. ma 10/2 the recall was completed. updated 01/28/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer stated that the parts were not available. the vin was included in the recall as of june 11, 2014. the manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 09/11/15*lj

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 a notification for 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 vin was not available. updated 8/21/15*cn updated 10/26/2017*cn

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. updated 6/11/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v234000 (electrical) and stated that the part was not available for months. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact did not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system). the part needed to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

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 notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 3/3/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) however, the part 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 7/8/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system); however, the vehicle was unable to be serviced under the recall because the part needed was unavailable. 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 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 stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. the failure recurred on several occasions. the contact also, stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. in addition, 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. the approximate failure mileage was 47,900.

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.

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 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 not notified of the failure. 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 parts needed for the recall repair was not available. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the 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). the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician disconnected the window switch as a temporary remedy due to the part not being available. 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 updated 9/16/2015*js

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. updated 03/04/15*lj updated 03/17/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had 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 02/23/16*lj updated 03/01/16.*jb

No acceleration when gas pedal pushed, rpms raced but not able to proceed. warning light indicating electronic throttle problem. pulled off the highway, turned off the ignition, sat for 5 minutes. restarted the vehicle and drove immediately to the dealership. told them to call me when it was corrected. fortunately, i had purchased the extended warranty on this minivan due to having huge transmission problems with a 2002 honda odyssey. the service manager said the technician who tore the electronic throttle apart found fiber in it. the radio was also not working but they said that there was a wire that came loose. radio now working as well as the electronic throttle. no charge because i purchased the extended warranty. upon reading other electronic throttle problems at this site i felt compelled to jot down my experience. *tr

I was driving from one destination to the other and when i got to my other destination i smelled smoke. i looked down and notice the cigarette port which was empty was smoking, i pulled my gerber out and pulled the port out and there was a fire. i alerted a co worker and they got a fire extinguisher. we managed to put the fire out. but console is completely gone. this all happened within 15 minutes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (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.

Rear quarter vent window switch defective which can cause burning we were notified in 2014 and we still have not received call from dealer to correct parts defective. *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 made aware of the issue. the vin was not available. 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.

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 parts were not available. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the rear quarter vent window switch was disconnected. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact was not experiencing a failure.

At 11:30 pm the car engine started (the keys were in the house),horn was blowing, head lights were on, wipers going at full speed four way flasher going there was a red glow under the car and smoke was billowing from under the car and the doors were locked. we were able to get a key from the fob and unlock the doors,and unlatch the hood so we could open the hood. all the wires, alternator, fuse box and battery were cherry red. using some clippers we were able to cut the battery cable and every thing stopped we cooled things down with some snow.all this only 3 ft. from our house dodge estimated about $1800.00 to fix what could be seen and most likely more would show up later. this is the third time we have had problems with the electrical on this car. my wife and i are both disabled and i need a van to carry my wheel chair when i go to the doctor,etc.we don't have the money to fix the car and still make payments i have contacted dodge and our insurance company, but they say it is our problem. i hope you might be able to help us out. *tr

Have received 3 recall notices p25. called our dealer 3 times to have this recall taken care of in the past 14months. they can't fix this issue due to parts limitation with the manufacture.

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 needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available and disconnected the rear quarter panel vent switch as a temporary remedy. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the vin was not available. 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 perform the repair was unavailable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver's side vent window switch was disabled. 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 03/11/16*lj updated 04/19/18 *jb *cn

Purchased this vehicle in sept 2013, immediately the second row, passenger-side seatbealt does not propel back. the seller of the vehicle, directed me to a mechanic to repair it but shortly after it occured again. less than a year after purchase, the fuse/motor on the driver's seat just stopped and the seat is unable to be adjusted. last week, went for repairs to front wheel bearing (tire popped directly off) and was advised the rear wheel bearing will also need to be replaced. cannot tell if any of these are normal wear and tear or malfunctions with the vehicle, especially since i have only had it for 2 years.

Documented several times since 2013, this van has had problems with the following: speedometer does not read, gauges do not read, windshield wipers turn on, all warning lights read, headlights do not work, a/c does not work; then all turn off randomly and intermittently turn back on and off again. in may 2014, the van had transmission issues where it would not shift out of low gear and driver had to twice shift into neutral and back into drive to shift properly. 6 repair attempts were made on the van beginning in may 2013 and ending in july 2013 with no success on repairs. the van was still under warranty so repair was free of charge. replacement of the tipm was twice attempted but failed because of the faulty 2012 tipms. this van is used by rsvp, a federally funded nationwide non-profit, to transport senior volunteers to their work sites. this van has the potential to put people into a dangerous crash and needs chrysler to repair the tipms immediately. *tr

Each time i have had the car serviced (about every 6 months), i ask that the door locking mechanism be fixed, but the problem continues and worsens. about 25% of the time, the doors all lock while the engine is off, sometimes as i'm getting out of the car and while the driver-side door is still open. i'm now paranoid about forgetting to have my keys in hand when i leave the car. it could be dangerous.

The vehicle will shutdown randomly with no indication as to why and/or will not start randomly due to antitheft being activated. the check engine light is not activated upon vehicle shutdown or failure to start. when the engine shuts off while driving the tachometer will reap about 900 rpm and the only indicator on the dash is a yellow traction control illumination on the dash. there is no check engine light, low oil pressure indication, or low battery indication. after a period of time from a few minutes to several hours the vehicle will restart and run normally. the vehicle may run normally for a few seconds to months at a time until the problem reappears. the problem can occur anytime while driving the vehicle including driving on the highway, intersections, parking lots, and expressways. when the vehicle stops running, the steering and braking become very difficult to operate. *tr