2009 Dodge Grand Caravan owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 60 MPH, most of the warning indicators, including the radio lights, started flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for a second opinion. The dealer diagnosed that the totally integrated power module and an independent driver side module needed replacement. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,466.

Engine continues to stall during driving. Waiting way too long for recall part to be available(yark auto central ave toledo oh) continue to call, dealer states 40 people are ahead of me. Chrysler not putting parts out fast enough especially knowing the parts were bad in 2010. *js

12-30-15 told by Chrysler dealer that reason for dash warning lights intermittantly flashing is the tipm module, as well as the drivers door module being faulty and needing replacement. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand caravan. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11v139000 (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.

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

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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand caravan. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (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.

2009 Dodge grand caravan frequently operated button ignition key defect. *mw the dealer informed the consumer, the repair kits were unavailable to perform the recall. The consumer referenced recall # 14v373000.

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. Updated 04/04/16*lj *cn

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had experienced a failure with the vehicle loosing acceleration on a major highway. It was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the key was not secured in the ignition in order to start the vehicle. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start but the failure progressed. In addition, the vehicle stalled without warning on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was unable to be repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v139000 (electrical system) due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

I have been having an issue with my 2009 Dodge grand caravan wherein my "anti-skid" system is somehow activated and kills my engine and tightens up my steering while I am driving down the road. I am able to keep my cool and throw it into neutral and restart the van and put it back into drive and keep going. I have been fortunate that this has not happened in high speed or thick traffic. I am concerned that this may cause an accident and injuries. I found a similar complaint on the internet: http://www.justanswer.com/Dodge/8tir2-2009-grand-caravan-59-000-miles-traction.html. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and made the vehicle very difficult to control without warning. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 40,000. Updated 02/11/14*lj

Multiple problems. Worst first. High oil consumption, maintain vehicle faithfully. At approx. 70 k miles the engine oil light popped on. Checked oil. Was not registering on stick. Over three qts low! Engine continues to use 3-4 qts between oil changes (3000 miles). Van is on its third set of brakes. Tires have to be rotated very often because the front ruins tires quickly. Have had to replace the key fob twice. Both times it has left us stranded with no warning. Van is now in the shop for bad motor mounts. Gauge cluster has been replaced once. Heater hose "y" connection blew apart while on vacation at approx. 75k miles. (engine did not overheat). Van is on its third or fourth battery. Power sliding doors continually have problems closing. Power steering pump whines since 15k miles. Van cur

The rear brake pads on this vehicle failed completely at only 34,000 miles. No tattle-tale component was on the original brake pads, so there was no warning that the brakes were wearing until the brake shoes starting grinding on the rotors. We have noticed excessive brake dust on the rear wheels starting at around 7500 miles on this vehicle. The front brakes still have 60-70% wear left on them. *tr

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand caravan. While driving, an unknown warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the orc module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v047000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. ...updated 01/23/17 *bf *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that all four of the tire pressure monitor valves became fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the tire stem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 46,000.