1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch Issues in the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

8 power trainautomatic transmissionparkneutral start interlock switch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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All Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch Complaints

#10223417 | April 4, 2008 Crash

MY 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ACCIDENTALLY KNOCKED THE SHIFTING LEVER OUT OF PARK WITH OUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE VAN WENT IN TO NEUTRAL AND CAME DOWN OUR DRIVE WAY AND HIT A SNOWBANK COMING CLOSE TO A FOOT FROM HITTING MY HOME. THE DOOR HIT MY HUSBAND'S TRUCK AND CRUSHED THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ON THE VAN INTO THE FENDER. THE LIFT GATE ON THE BACK CAVED IN. LUCKILY MY DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT FROM BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE VAN BEFORE IT ROLLED. IT NEVER SHOULD HAVE SHIFTED WITH OUT THE BRAKE BEING PRESSED. *TR

#8006966 | April 5, 2002

DRIVER HAD TURNED VEHICLE ON, BUT LEFT IT IN PARK, SHIFT LEVER WAS BUMPED SLIGHTLY AND JUMPED FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. HAD CONTACTED BOTH MANUFACTURERS, WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS NORMAL FOR THAT VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITHOUT THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM. *SLC

#8003031 | January 29, 2002 Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED/ ENGINE RUNNING/ EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT APPLIED, CONSUMER WAS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN HER 3 YEAR OLD SHIFTED LEVER FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. NO INJURIES.*AK *SLC

#893467 | August 6, 2001 Crash

GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK AND SHIFTED INTO ANY GEARS WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES OR WITHOUT HAVING KEY IN IGNITION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL AND HIT NEIGHBORS PARKED VEHICLE. *AK ESTIMATED PROPERTY DAMAGE WAS $3,000.*YD

#745083 | May 11, 2001

VEHICLE NOT EQUIPPED WITH SHIFT INTERLOCK DEVICE WHEREBY ALLOWING OUR CHILDREN THE POTENTIAL TO SHIFT VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AND CREATING A RUNAWAY CONDITION. OUR TWO YEAR OLD SON HAS WATCHED US ENOUGHT THAT HE KNOWS HOW TO PUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION AND PULL THE GEAR SELECTOR ARM DOWN. CONCERNED ABOUT FAMILIES AND OTHERS SAFETY.*AK

#884130 | March 26, 2001

IN LIGHT SNOW PLASTIC GEAR THAT CONTROLS WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM HAS STRIPPED OFF, CAUSING IT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. 2. ALSO THERE IS NO SAFETY LOCK FOR GEAR SHIFT THAT PREVENTS VEHICLE FROM ROLLING IN CASE SOMEONE MOVES GEAR SHIFT WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES.*AK *SLC

#881119 | February 22, 2001 Crash

2 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO SHIFT VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES . CONSUMER STATED ALL CHRYSLER VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE A SAFETY FEATURE TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER A HILL INTO WOODS/ HITTING TREES, AND GOING INTO A DITCH. CAUSED $6000 DAMAGE. CHILD HAD A LARGE BUMP ON HEAD. *AK *SLC

#859721 | April 5, 2000

IN THE DRIVEWAY WAS ABLE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY CHANGED THE DESIGN IN THE 99 MODELS. *AK

Other 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 50 complaints Air Bags 48 complaints Electrical System 27 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 25 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 22 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 21 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 15 complaints Suspension 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 14 complaints Steering 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Suspensionfront 12 complaints Tires 12 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 11 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Structureframe And Members 8 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 7 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 6 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Wheelshub 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharnesscrotch Buckle 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint

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