Dodge Grand Caravan

It's identical to the Ro3 Dodge Grand Caravan recall. My year, make, and model were recalled for this issue, but Dodge says my vin falls out the production window. However, parts from the exact same vendor (Continental) that suffer from the same weak internal detents were often installed in vehicles outside the official recall parameters. The internal springs in my Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) module have worn down, causing the vehicle to turn off from road bumps or key weight. The van stalls…

My vehicle caught fire on 10-14 after being parked for 2.5 hours. Three weeks prior I had bumped into a light pole while backing up and my airbag light triggered on. The airbag did not deploy and nothing seemed wrong with the van. Then my battery died so I had to have it jumped. It died 3-4 times before I replaced it with a fresh battery 10-7. I did smell heat, but I attributed it to my oil leak, but I think I was smelling wires, not oil. I went by an autoparts store and they read my old…

About a month ago had an issue where the battery was drained completely. Couldn't unlock the van with the FOB, had to use the physical key to unlock the door. Was able to jump the battery and i started right up. Assumed that a over-head light was left on. Confirmed the battery was holding a charge, no issues with alternator. Had the same battery drain a couple of days later. Jumped the van again. Remove any devices from all the power outlets. The battery issue went away. 2…

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that a dealer recently serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering). The contact stated that the dealer replaced the airbag module components located underneath the center console; however, the connected wiring was not replaced. Later, while the unoccupied vehicle was parked in a casino parking lot, the casino staff informed the contact that the vehicle was on fire. The fire department arrived, extinguished…

Randomly shuts off Says key is in the ignition when it isnt

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced various electrical system failures. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to recognize when occupants had fastened the seat belts, the windshield wiper activated independently, the fuel gauge displayed empty, and the air bags appeared to be disengaged. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,900.

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 40-45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine revved but failed to accelerate as intended, and the transmission skipped gears, and made an abnormal whining sound. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and metal shavings were found inside the transmission. The mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.…

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and jerked slightly before accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, and the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission pump failure. The contact was informed that transmission pump needed to be replaced. The mechanic declined to repair the vehicle after discovering NHTSA Campaign…

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image or a blank screen. The dealer was contacted by phone. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver’s side headrest had deployed unexpectedly while opening and closing the door. This deployment caused a plastic part on the driver’s side door to fracture, causing the window to lower and become inoperable. The window was later replaced by an independent mechanic. The contact stated that while sitting in the front passenger’s seat with the engine off, the passenger’s side headrest deployed. The contact's head was…