2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems

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Electrical System Issues in the 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

331 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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2
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#11631919 |
While driving on major (multi-lane) city street (40 mph) the vehicle began to slow, steering became difficult and a single amber caution for the traction control was illuminated. Tachometer indicated 0 RPM. After pulling over, the vehicle was restarted and driven without further issue. Recall on the ignition switch was addressed in 2009. Unexpected engine shutdown could have significantly reduced safety margins in heavy traffic. No third party inspected vehicle after incident. Owner notes that key fob does not have anything hanging of it that could aggravate unwanted movement of ignition switch
#11511690 |
It started out as the van would not start almost everytime I got ready to leave and would have someone jump my battery, and it would start right back up. after a few weeks of having to do this, i had help jumping my battery once again but this time my wind shield wipers wouldnt shut off resulting in me having to take the fuse out and back in when it rains. when this happened the what i believe is called the "multi functional shift " (the stick on the left side of steering wheel that controls my wipers, wiper fluid, turn signals, bright lights, etc.) completely stopped working with no sign of it having problems previously. Along with that the stereo keeps flickering and switching channels on its own. Lastly, when i am pumping gas, i can barely pull up the trigger without the pump shutting off like as...
#11505286 |
Key in into slips from run to accsry and causes van to stall. Has happened a few times. Very dangerous to have van stall while driving
#11491252 |
On 10 October 2022 @ 21:05 hours, I was driving home (to Waconia) from Academy College (Bloomington, MN). Upon entering I35 W North entrance ramp, I had engaged my left turn signal; looking in my driver-side mirror as I merged, I seen the headlights behind me & proceeded to accelerate on the freeway. I was partially in the lane when I heard a horn & wheels screeching to my left. I was close enough to the shoulder & quickly turned sharp then the vehicle blew by me, barely colliding with my vehicle. (I stayed steady & did box breathing as I tried to calm myself). The next day I was driving my van and when I used my left turn signal, I noticed on my instrument panel it was not reflecting my turn signal light, so when I had the near collision the night before, they did not see my...
#11487948 |
While driving all electrical systems fail, warning lights flash on and off, power steering and brakes fail, all lights go out. If I do not pull over and turn the car off as soon as it starts, I will stall out in the middle of the road. This has been happening for months and every mechanic I take my car to states everything tests fine.
#11479287 |
While driving all electrical systems fail, warning lights flash on and off, power steering and brakes fail, all lights go out. Can shift to neutral and restart, drive on until it repeats.
#11455620 | Fire
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at his residence, a fire started from the drivers side tail light. The tail light, the rear bumper, and part of the rear seat were melted, additionally the rear windshield shattered. The fire department was called and they extinguished the fire using chemical powder and water. The fire marshal wrote an incident report. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact did not take the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
#11398218 |
THE WINDOW TRACK BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. THE MOTOR WAS GOOD BECAUSE IT STILL WORKED TO ROLLS DOWN ALL WINDOWS EXCEPT THE WING WINDOWS! SO WE REPLACE THE TRACK GOT IT ALL IN EVERY WINDOW WORKED EXCEPT THE WING WINDOWS AGAIN! THEN IT BROKE 2 WEEKS LATER AGAIN SO WE BOUGHT THE WHOLE SET UP FOR DRIVER WINDOW TRACK & MOTOR, SILL WING WINDOWS WON'T WORK AND THE TRACK ON THE DRIVER WINDOW BROKE LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER PUTTING IT IN! NOW I HAVE WOOD HOLDING THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW UP AND MY WING WINDOWS STILL WON'T OPEN! I'M NOT SURE SPECIFIC DATES SO I'M GONNA GUESS BELOW I CAN GET RECORD FROM AUTOZONE TO PROVE I'VE BOUGHT THE PARTS 2 TIMES!
#11361289 |
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTED VEHICLE AND NEVER TURNED OFF. TOOK IT IN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BATTERY CAUSING THE LIGHT. REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THEY RE-DID THE DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY TOLD ME THE ORC MODULE IS BAD DUE TO THE BATTERY. THEY SAID MY BATTERY WAS CHARGING TO 1000 VOLTS AND WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE 800VOLTS. SO NOW I AM STUCK WITH A BILL FOR $631. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SAME YEAR MODEL HAD A RECALL FOR THIS REASON AND MINE DIDN'T QUALIFY BECAUSE IT WAS MADE 23 DAYS AFTER THE RECAL NOTICE S07. THE VAN IS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY WAITING ON THE PART.
#11360242 |
THE WIN MODULE WAS REPLACED UNDER A SAFETY RECALL IN 2017 FOR ABRUPTLY SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. THE MODULE WORKED FINE UNTIL THIS MONTH, THE CAR SUDDENLY DIED TWICE IN THE SPACE OF APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES. I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND IT DID NOT FAIL AGAIN ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE WIN MODULE AND REPLACED IT FOR $582. I REQUESTED IT BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND WAS TOLD CHRYSLER WOULD NOT HONOR IT A SECOND TIME. I CONTACTED CHRYSLERS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL REPLACEMENT PART HAD A 2 YEAR WARRANTY AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER REPLACEMENT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE ORIGINAL DEFECT IS STILL IN THE MODULE OR THERE IS ANOTHER NEW DEFECT IN THE MODULE. IN ANY EVENT THE PROBLEM OF UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING STILL...
#11339473 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING AND PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE IGNITION FAILED TO GO IN THE OFF POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED DUE TO THE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEAR SHIFTER ALSO CEASED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.*DT*JB
#11321570 |
AT APPROX 182000 MILES THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROLLING MY DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS,SPEEDOMETER,TACHOMETER,WIPERS,LIGHTS AND SWITCHES FOR POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS WENT COMPLETELY HAYWIRE. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING UPON STARTING VEHICLE. AT THE MOMENT OF START UP WIPERS BEGAN TO SWIPE WITHOUT TURNING ON SWITCH, HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH LIT INDICATING FAILURE OF ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS. AFTER CAREFULLY DRIVING AROUND A PARKING LOT I WAS IN TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE AND DRIVEABLE I THEN NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF AT RANDOM INTERVALS.THEY WOULD INDICATE PROPER FUNCTIONING FOR MINUTES AND THEN GO COMPLETELY OFF WITH ALL WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATING. THIS ON AND OFF SCENARIO LASTED ALL THE WAY HOME A JOURNEY OF APPROX 20 MILES. UPON REACHING HOME I ALSO FOUND THAT I COULD NO LONGER CONTROL THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS OR LOCKS FROM MY DRIVERS POSITION. I DID...
#11317685 |
MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. WE WERE SO THRILLED TO GO FROM A COMPACT CAR TO A ROOMY VAN TO ACCOMMODATE OUR GROWING FAMILY, (1 MONTH OLD, 2 YEAR OLD AND 7 YEAR OLD). IT WAS SUCH A RELIEF, THOUGH THATS WHAT IT FELT LIKE... AS THE DAYS PRECEDED TO GO ON, WE WERE DRIVING THE VAN ON A MAIN STREET, LEAVING THE GROCERY STORE AND NOTICED THE VAN STALLED OUT OF NO WERE (SHUT OFF) MID TRAFFIC, ALMOST CAUSING A BAD ACCIDENT, WITH OUR ENTRE FAMILY ABOARD... IT WAS FRIGHTENING! THE VAN WAS TAKEN IN IMMEDIATELY TO A LOCAL SHOP, AND WE WERE TOLD THE OIL PLUG ON THE OIL PAN WAS BAD, SO WE GOT THE ENTIRE PAN REPLACED AT A WHOPPING 450.00, HOPING THAT'D FIX THE ISSUE WE GOT THE CAR BACK DROVE OFF THE REPAIR SHOP'S...
#11311967 |
WHILE DRIVING DASH BOARD LIGHTS COME ON, WIPERS TURN ON, ALL GAUGES GO DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING. HORN WILL PERIODICALLY SOUND OFF AND DRAIN BATTERY.
#11311020 |
AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL FLICKER, THE SPEEDOMETER AND RPM NEEDLES MOVE ERRATICALLY THEN THE ENGINE STALLS.
#11308382 |
MY VAN MAKES A BUZZING SOUND ANYTIME THE DOORS ARE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED. IT IS LOUD AND OBNOXIOUS. IT HAPPENS IF YOU USE THE KEY REMOTE OR THE BUTTONS ON THE DOOR.
#11255831 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH; HOWEVER, SEVERAL YEARS LATER, THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED BEGAN EXHIBITING THE SAME FAILURES INDICATED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION TO TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
#11241839 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN WOULD SOUND ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK OR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENGRAS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (460 CONNECTICUT BLVD, EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108, (860) 289-0246) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000. *TT *TR
#11233458 |
IT SEEMS THE VAN POSSESED AT TIMES. WHILE DRIVING OR JUST STARTING THE VAN (NOT MOVING) AT RANDOMY EVERYTHING WILL GO HAYWIRE. LIGHTS ON THE DASH ALL TURN ON, ODOMETERS ALL GO TO -0-, WIPERS START WIPING & HEADLIGHTS TURN ON ALL WHILE NOTHING HAS BEEN TURNED ON OTHER THAN STARTING THE VEHICLE OR WHILE IT'S ALREADY IN MOTION. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE & NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. SAD THAT CHRYSLER/DODGE CAN'T OWN UP TO THIS ELECTRICAL ISSUE & PUT OUT AN OFFICIAL RECALL.... SAFE TO SAY THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IF THEY CAN'T PUT OUT A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. SMH
#11222905 |
WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED THE CAR WILL NOT START. I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OVER 15 TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VAN TO CATCH AND START, THE PROBLEM IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. ALSO, WHEN THE DVD PLAYER IS IN THE UP POSITION ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON IN THE DASH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CUT ON AND NONE OF THE DIALS WORK ON THE SPEED, GAS AND THERMOSTAT INDICATORS. THE DVD PROBLEMS OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND ON THE ROAD OPERATING. THE IGNITION PROBLEM IS WHEN YOU GO TO START THE VEHICLE.
#11189975 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS), IT HESITATED TO START AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS FAILED. IT TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. GOLDY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (187 KINETIC DR, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701, (304) 781-0555) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
#11185658 |
SLIDING DOORS HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE DOORS TO LOCK UP AND FAIL. I HAVE HAD 3 ISSUES IN UNDER 5 YEARS WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS LOCKING UP AND FAILING REQUIRING ELECTRICAL WORK TO BE DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAS JUST ABOUT 50K MILES AND HAS HAD 3 FAILURES WITH THE DOOR LATCHES NOT OPENING. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT AS A SEVERE ISSUE IN CASES OF SAFETY BECAUSE BOTH MY DOORS DO NOT OPEN AND THIS VEHICLE IS GENTLY USED FOR A 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THE SLIDING DOOR IS THE HARNESSES THAT ARE INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY. THEY FAIL AND THE WIRING BREAKS OVER 1 TO 2 YEARS. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT HAPPENS WAY TO OFTEN.
#11142264 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS STARTED TO FLICKER ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
#11129477 |
THE AC DRAIN LEAKS WATER UNDER THE DASH WHEN THE AC IS ON AND MAY AFFECT THE AIR BAG WIRING OR OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THIS PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED IN 2011, BULLETIN K31, BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. I HAVE THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND PROBLEM AS THE RECALLED CARS. WHY IS MY CAR NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL?? I HAVE STRUGGLED WITH THIS RECURRING ISSUE SINCE 2014!!!
#11122761 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW BUTTONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. NEITHER A FIRE NOR A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
#11079621 |
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURES THAT WERE PREMATURE AND UNEXPLAINED. COMPUTER MODULE REPLACED TWICE, SENSORS REPLACED BEFORE THEY SHOULD HAVE GONE BAD. WE ALSO WERE EXPERIENCING SMALL ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALL OVER THE VEHICLE, PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS, SLIDE DOORS, ACCESSORIES, RADIO ETC. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM A PROBLEM WAS OBSERVED WITH TWO OF THE MAIN WIRING HARNESSES FOR ENGINE COMPONENTS, ONE WAS ROUTED OVER THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR HOSE WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE TOP OF THE MOTOR ALLOWING EXCESSIVE HEAT TO MELT THE WIRE PROTECTION SLEEVES AND WIRE COATING WHICH CAUSED CONTACT OF WIRES EXPOSED. ANOTHER SECTION OF WIRING ROUTED DOWN FROM THE MAIN FUSE BOX AND RESTED ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION COVER RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRES. THESE TWO ISSUES CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEATING OF THE WIRING TO EFFECT THE CURRENT FLOW TO AND FROM THE MAIN WIRE PORT FOR ALL ELECTRICAL...
#11057805 |
- ON 12/01/2017 THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD IS LIT. I NOTICED THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON. - ON 12/28/2017 THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. IT STOPPED WORKING WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN.
#11011470 |
THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING JULY 2014 WHEN IT WAS PARKED UNDER A TREE DURING A BAD STORM. IT EVENTUALLY WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE AFTER THEY ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS REPAIRED. SEVERAL TIMES THEY REPAIRED IT AND PUT ME BACK INTO THE DANGEROUS VEHICLE WHICH WAS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND SEVERAL TIMES WOULD NOT BRAKE. I INSISTED THEY DECLARE IT A TOTAL LOSS BEFORE SOMETHING TERRIBLE WOULD HAPPEN. THEY FINALLY AGREED IN OCTOBER 2014. HOWEVER, MY CONCERN IS THAT I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD AT AUCTION AND THAT PUTS SOMEONE ELSE IN DANGER. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT OF BEEN HANDED OVER TO SOMEONE ELSE.
#11003226 |
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR ELECTRICAL HARNESS APPEARS TO HAVE SHORTED AND MELTED THE INTERIOR. SIMILAR TO 10V235000 RECALL. THIS VIN IS NOT COVERED BY THAT RECALL BUT IS FROM THE SAME YEAR. POSSIBLE CATASTROPHIC FIRE COULD RESULT IF PLASTIC REACHED SPECIFIC TEMPERATURE TO ALIGHT. BURNING PLASTIC SMELL WAS NOTED DURING 4 HOUR DRIVE. HEADACHE AND MILD NAUSEA RESULTED FROM THE SMELL. SMELL REMINDED OWNER OF BURNED WIRING IN THE LAB.
#10995330 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND AN UNEXPLAINED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JD BYRIDER DODGE, DORCHESTER, MA), BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND AFTER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED ONE YEAR AGO. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
#10985419 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT, WHO WAS A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
#10980053 |
THE BLACK CASING AROUND THE WIRING IN THE SLIDING DOORS BROKE OFF LEAVING EXPOSED WIRING
#10938397 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON AND OFF ERRATICALLY. HEADLIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF ERRATICALLY. GAUGES DON'T WORK, CAN'T OPEN OR CLOSE SIDE AND REAR DOOR. THIS IS DUE TO THE TIPM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
#10937694 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING FAILURE IN WHICH VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS AND GAUGES RANDOMLY FLICKERED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
#10930302 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRACTION, EPS, AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
#10908413 |
INSTRUMENTAL CLUSTER LIGHTS TURN ON, ALL DIAL INDICATORS GO TO 0, WIPERS TURN TWICE, OUTSIDE LIGHTS TURN ON AND THEN OFF, AND WARNING BEEPS INSIDE. CAN REPEAT DIFFERENT FREQUENCY TIME, BUT USUALLY EVERY FEW SECONDS. SOME WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ON, ESPECIALLY BRAKE WARNINGS AND AIRBAG. 2 DEALERS REVIEWED AND RECOGNIZED ISSUE BUT STATED DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. RARELY, AFTER START-UP ONLY BRAKE LIGHT AND AIRBAG WARNINGS STAY ON AND NO OTHER LIGHT ISSUE. FIRST DEALER REPLACED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND IMPROVED BY NO LEFT DIAL ISSUE, BUT WARNING LIGHTS STILL OCCUR. ALL WARNING LIGHTS, CENTER DIAL, AND RIGHT DIAL, LIGHTS, AND WIPER ISSUES STILL OCCUR. DEALER CHECKED AND NOTED PROGRAMMING ISSUE BUT INFORMED NOTHING CAN DO. NOW OCCURS MORE OFTEN. ALL BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS NOW ALWAYS SHOW AFTER BEGINNING TO DRIVE. THEN ALL OTHER WARNING LIGHTS, AND SO ON, BEGIN AS NOTED. RECORDED AND ATTACHED. FREQUENCY HAS INCREASED. IF...
#10906058 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ UPDATED 12/21/16.*JB
#10905687 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON .THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TOTAL INTEGRATED MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
#10904319 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. 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 APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
#10903782 |
INSTRUMENTAL PANEL DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. DO NOT KNOW HOW FAST WE ARE GOING OR HOW MUCH GAS. ALL LIGHTS INCLUDING ABS AS WELL. SEVERAL OTHER FAMILIES IN MY AREA HAVE SAME VAN WITH SAME PROBLEM. WIPERS ALSO COME ON WHEN THEY ARE OFF. THE CHRYLSER TOWN & COUNTRY HAS HAD INSTRUMENTAL PANEL PROBLEMS THAT WERE PART OF A RECALL AS WELL
#10903356 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, 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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
#10897906 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S POWER SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10897100 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
#10894950 |
THE CAR WON'T CRANK ON THE FIRST TRY, BUT AFTER 2 OR 3 MORE TIMES IT WILL CRANK. NOW THERE IS A SMELL OF FUEL IN THE GARAGE AFTER THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER RUNNING. AFTER 15 MIN. TRIED TO CRANK THE CAR AGAIN AND IT WON'T CRANK. THE STARTER, ALTERNATOR, AND BATTERY BOTH CHECK OUT TO BE GREAT. ALSO NOTICE THAT THE WINDOW WIPERS WIPE SLOW OR DON'T WIPE AT ALL WHEN FOB IS SET TO THE ON POSITION.
#10892067 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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.
#10883750 |
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A RECALL DONE ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. RECALL RO3. HAS BEEN YEAR AND A HALF STARTED WITH RECALL L25
#10874779 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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 AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO REMAIN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. 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 REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
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I'VE CALLED LOCAL DODGE DEALERS AND WE'VE GOTTEN NO WHERE. EVERYONE SAYS THEY HAVE TO SEE IF THE PARTS IN. THEN THEY SAY THEY WILL CALL US BACK. NO CALL BACK AND THEN ALL I'VE GOTTEN IS VOICE MAIL. WE ARE SUPER FRUSTRATED! THE RECALL IS ON THE KEY FOBS AND THE IGNITION
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THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE L 25 FOR THE FOBIK. MY I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPAIR AS SOON AS I RECEIVED THE NOTIFICATION AND TO DATE HAVE STILL NOT BEEN CONTACTED FOR A REPAIR. MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON ATLANTAS INTERSTATE 285 IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR. I NEED ACTION IMMEDIATELY OR I AM TAKING ANOTHER ROUTE ON GETTING THIS SOLVED...I.E. LEGAL.

Other 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas

Air Bags 136 complaints Engine 41 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 33 complaints Service Brakes 30 complaints Unknown Or Other 27 complaints Steering 22 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 20 complaints Wheels 20 complaints Power Train 16 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 12 complaints Tires 12 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints Tiresvalve 9 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Visibilitywiper 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Traction Control System 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint
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