Rear door won't engage or open seems to be electrical, then once figured out. The vehicle wldnt run, had a new battery put in, then it acted like the fuel pump, but the fuel pump kicks in the alternator was replaced as the fuel pump a year ago. Then we bypassed the regulator and now thr is nothing in the entire van works intact when u try put the charger on it, which the battery indicator says fully charged the whole fuel box vibrates and shakes. But thr is absolutely no power inside the vehicle thr is definitely without a doughty something wrong with the vehicles entire fusebox. This is very odd and not normal The entire brain of this vehicle is a problem. I have had a problem with this lemon since I bought it I have had it sitting more then driving spent more money on it then I. Able to
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan owner complaints
583 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.
electrical 10 complaints shown
The air bag on the right front has came out and the fuel pump relay in the fuse box need to be under warranty for the dealer making it like that
Our van has had electrical issues over the past 3-4 weeks. First, certain lights in the cabin would flicker intermittently. Starting last week, the dash lights would flicker on and off while driving. The car then started to lose power while idling. Then one day the car briefly lost power while going 75 MPH on I-70. It restored instantly but displayed a battery warning light. I pulled over and restarted the vehicle, where it operated normally again. Within the last few days, however, the car continues to lose power while idling, even if in gear. *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the rear sliding doors closed independently and struck a passenger. The contact was concerned that a passenger might sustain injuries due to the failure. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 3/13/15*cn the consumer stated the lift gate came down while she was standing under it. Updated 03/26/15*jb
I have previously reported an issue with my vehicle. The problem has persisted. The issue at hand is the vehicle loses power without warning while driving. It has happened at low speeds (25 MPH), middle speeds (45 MPH) and high speeds (65-70 MPH). All warning lights are disabled when the events occur, so there is no way to warn other vehicles of the issues at hand, increasing the probability of a crash. I have taken my vehicle to cutter Dodge in honolulu only to have been told that the battery cables were loose ($150 service fee) and that the primer that is included with new batteries to apply on the battery posts was something that they'd never seen before. The problem has persisted. I currently have my vehicle at a repair shop with a battery that won't hold a charge because the in
Driver rear brakes locked up on me today. Had fuel relay switch go out but had it replaced, fuel pump went out had it replaced. Someone told me the brakes system is under recall.
Battery light came on while driving kids to school. Drove a short distance home(5mi). Tested battery and alternator. Voltage on both appeared within normal ranges. Let vehicle idle within my driveway with the lights/radio/heater on. Battery was dead within 20min.
The vehicle has 92,000 miles and when traveling last month the alternator went out. Was told at the dealership that fixed it there have been some alternators recalled. With parts and labor the bill was $797.77. They said ours was not on recall list. How do I get reimbursed for surprise expense.
While driving the vehicle shut off all electrical systems go dark lose breaking steering. After turning key several times the engine will restart. This has happened several times. Also while trying to start the vehicle the ignition key does not always work have to turn the key multiple times to start vehicle.
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. No known cause or correlation between incidents. All electrical and power steering good off, without any warning. Happens multiple times daily
powertrain 2 complaints shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home after the latest failure. The contact also stated that the key fob did not cooperate with the transmitter and failed to operate. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 450,000.
My 2012 Dodge grand caravan been in the shop 3 times for transmission problems it's no good. I don't know what to do about this but, I don't want to keep on paying a car note for a car that is going to give out and any giving time. It's not going to last long. I want a new car free of charge. *tr
brakes 2 complaints shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and approaching a red light, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to respond. The contact had to applied excessive force on brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal, the brake pump and the emergency brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,661.
Premature brake pad wear, both front and rear brake pads. Rotors warping prematurely. These issues require yearly replacement at significant cost. I had to purchase high end, vented rotors and ceramic pads, at significant cost, to prevent the OEM part failures.
cruise control 1 complaint shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge grand caravan. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck causing the vehicle to increase in speed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,700. Updated 3/13/15 *cn
fuel system 1 complaint shown
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that he was a mechanic, calling on the behalf of the customer. The contact stated that the customer informed him that there were issues starting the vehicle in which on some occasions the vehicle would not start without warning. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump integrated into the TIPM and the contacts on the fuel pump are not making good contact. As a result, the fuel pump fails intermittently, and the engine could stall. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V115000 (electrical system) as the same TIPM system installed in the customer's vehicle however the vehicle information was not a part of this recall. The contact stated that he contacted the manufacturer and was advised that
airbags 1 complaint shown
The air bag light would go on and off as I turned the wheel started in 2016 and now dec 2019 its on all the time and my horn doesn't work and theres a crack in the interior where the horn is.my fear is what could happen next could the airbag go off while im driving also I need my horn where I was out driving 35 mins ago in my city a car almost side sweep me I tried to honk the horn and notice I had no horn I had to think fast and went half ways into the on coming trafic lane thankfuly the lane was empty I dont believe that this shouldnt have broken
engine 1 complaint shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of temecula at (951) 225-4541 located at 26845 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591 where it was diagnosed that the passenger side cylinder head of the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure where it was confirmed that no warranty was on the right side cylinder head but did not offer any further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was unavailable. *tt *js *tr
other 1 complaint shown
Air conditioning failed due to corroded ac lines. Repair costs totaled $687.00. Mechanic advised that a poor design contributed to premature corrosion.
body 1 complaint shown
I have continuous problems out of this vehicle, sensors, and the vehicle down shifts regular on a strait way, and up slight hills, loses speed ,extreme loss of fuel mileage