2c4rdgcg8gr[xxx] 2016 dodge grand caravan with >28,000 original miles. vin # 2c4rdgcg8gr[xxx] 1st ' a few weeks ago the original key fob began not always unlocking the doors or starting the car. i had a new battery put in key fob but the problems continued. i had aaa test my car battery and it was good. 2nd - cluster lights began randomly flashing and dinging a few weeks ago after the key fob problems began. this last week or two the digital speedometer also began spinning upward and downward at a high rate of speed, randomly. these problems have progressively worsened becoming more frequent and with more systems flashing. one red light has even appeared under the green letter n, for neutral. no name and no symbol, just a red light. on wednesday the 21st, i had my battery tested again and the alternator tested at auto zone and o'reilly's, both said they are good. i had the original fob plus another new fob programmed to the car on wednesday, aug. 21, 2019 at courtesy dodge in mesa, az. the next day, thursday, 1 fob started the car and took us to walmart without incident. however, the fob would not open any door nor start the vehicle when we were ready to leave the store. finally called my son-in-law and he brought the other fob. neither fob would do anything for quite awhile, then finally 1 worked. i'm quadriplegic so having an unreliable vehicle and being stranded away from home in 114 degree heat is extremely dangerous. on friday we took the dodge to auto zone, they again said my car battery was fine. on saturday the 24th napa and auto zone checked for codes on the dodge. came up with u110a. today, sunday, aug 25, 2019 neither fob worked again. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt
Takata recall i brought my 2016 dodge grand caravan sxt, on 04/17/19 it has 30,000mile on it. passenger side sliding door locked again last time it happens 2 months ago i spend $1200 it happens again
I had been having issues with the gauges started flashing and going crazy on the 2nd day after having it. then at times i would be locked out for extended periods of time. after the oil pump in the transmission went out i had it checked for codes and it showed u0141 as being stored. after the transmission was fixed they were in the process of delivering it back and it started acting up on their way with it. after talking to the dealer today they tell me it is the tipm and it is throwing 35 codes. this is not safe causing you to lose power while driving or vehicle not starting or being locked out in an emergency situation
i bought a 2016 dodge grand caravan with 77,438 miles. the vehicle ran great till the end of november 2018. at which time we started having major issues. 1st the vehicle will self accelerate with to excessive speeds over 80 mph with no assistance. you have to hold the break to keep it under control. 2nd you can take the key out of the ignition, close the door and the car continue to run. 3rd when starting the van the transmission goes into limp mode not allowing you to shift the car to reverse or drive. to release the you have to hit the safety override switch place the van in gear and then you are only able to drive to the speed of 30 mph. we have taken this van to the shop that drive time warranty company directed us to which was pep boys. they were not able to do the work the vehicle needed but still charges us $50. drive time said we would be reimburse for but never happened. then drive time directed us to take the car to meineke the diagnosed the vehicle we paid the deductible $100. drove the van home 1 week later it was back at meineke to be repaired again. meineke advised that the part that was under warranty cause sever damage to other components of the van. drive time authorized the work. we went to pick up the van as it was completed meineke advised us it would be $2700 for the repairs as drive time was not paying for it. we contacted drive time on this they advised us to pick the van up and not to pay meineke anything. so we went round and round with drive time and meineke finally getting our van back. now 10 days later it is doing the same thing. i have 4 children and a wife that is in this vehicle that is unsafe and is an accident waiting to happen.
The vehicle is 2 years old i have owned for 7 months. i start the car it will not go into gear. i shut the car off the motor keeps running. then it will go in gear and move by itself.
Vehicle has poor traction and is prone to slipping in winter snow conditions. while driving as well as when picking up speed at intersections the vehicle is prone to sliding and has poor traction when accelerating.
Shortly after getting my van i felt that it did not handle properly. i experieced hydro planning when brand new to me. tracking upon acceleration was pore. very poor tracking at acceleration going into a turn at start up speed. i called chrysler and they said there had been no complaints to date. by suggestion, i paid $100 for an alignment. the alignment did not help with this matter. any type of precipitation affects the tracking of the vehicle. any painted lines on the road affect traction. it seems that the traction control is the problem, or maybe the yokohama avid tires are the problem. when i accelerate in any given situation my tires will spin or traction control slips back and forth as i cross over any reflective surfaces (lines on road, or stop strips, or crosswalks). i have had to learn to stop on road surface, prior to crossing any differentiated surfaces. right turn on red is mostly forbidden, as i may spin my way out in front of faster moving traffic. this van now has 24,000 miles on it, and the tires need replaced from the spin in acceleration.. at 2 1/2 years old, i am concerned enough to trade for a different make. i have owned a 1992 dodge caravan, a 2007 town & country, and now this 2016 dodge caravan. my friend who works for the state of pennsylvania, has to use a new dodge caravan, on occasion, out of their fleet , he too agreed that tracking was an issue wth the van going straight down the road. i find it very hard to believe that i am one of two people to complain on this vehicles handling. today 02/10/2019 we received one inch of snow. i was heading out for errands. my tracking was horrible. i had to anticipate actions of others an myself well in advance. i stopped at a red light on a other than level down hill slope (very mild), aniticpated vehicles ahead moving, i left of my brake to roll. turning at 5mph, i lost control
7.5k miles on vehicle, moving from a parking spot the esc light came on, then the rack and pinion completely snapped. the vehicle is inoperable. had my family and myself been on the highway and this happened would've resulted in serious injury or death.