2009 Dodge Caravan

118 complaints on file, page 1 of 6.

1. Filed Jan 7, 2019Failure Jan 3, 2019Monticello, GAElectrical system, Electronic stability control (esc), Unknown or other

   THE DOOR IN THE BACK WILL OPEN AN CLOSE ON IT ON ALMOST CLOSED ON MY DAUGHTER WHILE GET OUT OF CAR AN NO BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO CLOSE THE DOOR. GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL GAUGES ARE COMING ON AN WIPERS COMING ON BY THEM SELF . KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION.

   NHTSA complaint 11165551
2. Filed Dec 18, 2018Failure Dec 5, 201874,000 milesAmarillo, TXAir bagsCrash1 injured

   VEHICLE (2009 D. CARAVAN) WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A CITY STREET. AFTER HAVING STOPPED AT A 4-WAY INTERSECTION, DRIVER PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION AT VERY LOW SPEED AND WAS STRUCK BROADSIDE ON THE RIGHT WHEN A 1999 CHEV. TAHOE FAILED TO STOP. TAHOE SPEED ESTIMATED AT 30-35 MPH. RT. SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT WHICH TIME FRONT SEAT PASSENGER (FEMALE, APPROXIMATELY 5' 1" ) WAS STRUCK ON HEAD BY AIRBAG WHICH MOVED TO HER LEFT CAUSING PASSENGER'S HEAD TO HIT SIDE WINDOW. AIRBAG REMAINED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HER HEAD UNTIL HER HUSBAND, THE DRIVER, FORCIBLY MOVED IT OVER TO HER RIGHT IN ORDER FOR EMT SERVICE TO TAKE HER OUT THRU LEFT FRONT DOOR. PASSENGER HAD ABRASIONS OVER TOP OF HEAD AND ON LEFT ARM, NONE WERE OF A SERIOUS NATURE; HOWEVER SHE EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE SIGNIFICANT HEARING LOSS. TRIP TO ER AND CT SCAN REVEALED NO CONCUSSION, NO RUPTURED EARDRUMS AND NO OTHER SERIOUS INJURIES. ACCIDENT OCCURRED 13 DAYS AGO AND THERE HAS BEEN NO IMPROVEMENT IN HER HEARING, THE LOSS OF WHICH IS MORE PRONOUNCED IN LEFT EAR AND INCLUDES A CONSTANT RINGING. SHE IS AWAITING A JAN. 2019 APPT. WITH ENT DOCTOR FOR EVALUATION. THERE WERE NO REAR SEAT PASSENGERS AND THE OTHER TWO PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT WERE NOT INJURED. IN THIS ACCIDENT THE SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT PROTECT THE PASSENGER AS IT SHOULD, AND IN ADDITION CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT HEARING LOSS. *DSY *DT*JB *JS *BF *TR

   NHTSA complaint 11162264
3. Filed Nov 8, 2017Failure Oct 24, 2017185,000 milesVillas, NJAir bags

   ON OCTOBER 24, 2017 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 NOON MY VAN WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND ALL OF A SUDDEN BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS IN THE VAN DEPLOYED. NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR. CAR WAS TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I REPORTED THIS TO CHRYSLER AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE TOTAL LOSS OF MY VEICHLE

   NHTSA complaint 11044641
4. Filed Nov 1, 2017Failure Nov 1, 2017140,000 milesTully, NYWheels

   THIS IS THE SECOND (TPMS) TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR THAT HAS SNAPPED OFF IN MY HANDS AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT AIR INTO A LOW TIRE. THESE THINGS ARE DANGEROUS AS THE METAL FATIGUES WITHOUT WARNING OR VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF SUCH. ESPECIALLY LIVING IN AN AREA LIKE MINE, WHERE ROAD SALT, MOISTURE,ICE AND SNOW AND CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE OCCUR REGULARLY THESE SENSORS CAN CAUSE A SUDDEN DEFLATION OF A TIRE IF THEY BREAK WHICH MIGHT LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC CRASH. LUCKILY FOR ME THE TWO TIMES IT HAS OCCURRED IT HAS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY. HOWEVER, BOTH TIMES IT NECESSITATED JACKING MY VEHICLE UP WITH FULL LOADS AND ON UNEVEN GROUND, DANGEROUS IN ITSELF.

   NHTSA complaint 11041930
5. Filed Oct 13, 2017Failure Oct 13, 201775,000 milesWarminster, PAWheels

   STEM VALVE BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING.

   NHTSA complaint 11033249
6. Filed Mar 30, 2017Failure Mar 23, 2017149,000 milesRaleigh, NCElectrical system, Engine, Unknown or other

   MY DODGE CARAVAN JUST STALLS WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES THIS PAST YEAR. THE ENGINE CUTS OFF AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART. IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-40 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED SO I KNOW IT IS NOT THAT. SOMETIMES WHEN MY CAR WILL NOT START I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND IT STARTS. OUR MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG BUT DID SEE THE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC.

   NHTSA complaint 10969459
7. Filed Jan 20, 2017Failure Jan 13, 201760,000 milesMonroeville, PAElectrical system, Service brakes

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DOWNHILL AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE HOUSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE OTHER TIMES. ON ONE OCCASION, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AT THE SAME TIME AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE RESTARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10946709
8. Filed Dec 27, 2016Failure Dec 26, 201667,000 milesShawnee, KSElectrical system

   INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY AT NIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP, VANITY LIGHTS, INTERIOR OVERHEAD LIGHTS, AND UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER DOES NOT WORK EITHER. DANGEROUS AS YOU CANNOT SEE GAUGES(SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, TACHOMETER ), NOT EVEN THE TURN SIGNALS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10937520
9. Filed Apr 9, 2016Failure Mar 24, 2016157,000 milesPlymouth, MAUnknown or other

   EVERY TIME I USED MY VEHICLE, MY KEY WOULD GET STUCK FORCING ME TO PULL THE FUSE SO THE KEY WOULD RELEASE. I GOT THE RECALL COMPLETED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2016 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT WAS WORKING FINE UNTIL RECENTLY (MARCH 24, 2016), MY KEY HAS BEEN GETTING STUCK SEVERAL TIMES, NOT JUST A ONE TIME OCCURRENCE, IN THE IGNITION AGAIN, IT EVENTUALLY RELEASES, AND I HAVEN'T HAD TO RESORT TO PULLING THE FUSE, I'M JUST AFRAID IT WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO THAT AGAIN.

   NHTSA complaint 10854522
10. Filed Mar 1, 2016Failure Aug 1, 2015Oakdale, NYAir bags, Electrical system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE 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.

    NHTSA complaint 10839213
11. Filed Feb 8, 2016Failure Jun 16, 2015Three Rivers, MIElectrical system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED 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 NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 04/13/16*LJ

    NHTSA complaint 10824883
12. Filed Jan 27, 2016Failure Jun 26, 2014Soddy-Daisy, TNAir bags, Electrical system

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 10822557
13. Filed Jan 19, 2016Failure Nov 11, 2013Milwaukee, WIAir bags, Electrical system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

    NHTSA complaint 10821019
14. Filed Jan 18, 2016Failure Jan 18, 2016Saint Paul, VAElectrical system

    WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE RECALL. DEALER ADVISES I MUST BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST AND THAT IT WILL BE MONTHS BEFORE HE WILL HAVE THE PARTS BECAUSE THE COMPANY WILL ONLY SHIP ONE PART AT A TIME. HE SAID THEY WOULD NOT SHIP THE QUANTITY THAT HE NEEDED. THIS SHOULD BE UNACCEPTABLE IF IT A SAFETY ISSUE! PARTS ARE MASS PRODUCED TO MEET AUTO MANUFACTURERS NEEDS. ASSEMBLY LINES DO NOT WAIT ON PARTS TO BE SHIPPED ONE AT A TIME!!!!!

    NHTSA complaint 10820777
15. Filed Jan 15, 2016Failure Jan 15, 2016ST. Louis, MOAir bags, Electrical system

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE 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 NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 03/01/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED ON 2/15/16. UPDATED 03/14/16.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 10820521
16. Filed Jan 13, 2016Failure Jan 6, 2016Ayden, NCElectrical system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 10820051
17. Filed Dec 16, 2015Failure Jun 5, 2015Ormond Beach, FLAir bags, Electrical system, Engine

    I WAS NOTIFIED IN EARLY JUNE, 2015 ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL #R03/NHTSA 14V-373 AND DIRECTED TO CONTACT A DEALER ABOUT THIS RECALL. I DID SO SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TOLD TO CALL BACK LATER BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. I CALLED AGAIN ON 12/14/15 AND WAS PUT ON A WAIT LIST OF 40+ PEOPLE TO GET THIS FIX DONE. AGAIN I'M TOLD THAT CHRYSLER IS NOT SENDING OUT THE PARTS. LOOKS LIKE SLOW-WALKING IT TO ME. I FORMALLY REQUEST THAT CHRYSLER BE PUNISHED FOR THIS LACK OF CONCERN FOR SAFETY.

    NHTSA complaint 10810643
18. Filed Dec 15, 2015Failure Sep 24, 201496,000 milesCambridge, OHElectrical system

    2009 DODGE CARAVAN WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE SINCE DECEMBER 2014. HAVE HAD THE VAN IN THE SHOP FOR EXTENSIVE WORK ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WITH NO LUCK. I HAVE TO JUMP START MY VAN "EVERY DAY" TO USE IT. STARTED IN SEPT 2014. DEC 30, 2014 MY HUSBAND HAD A MASSIVE STROKE, AND HAS HAD EXTENSIVE HOSPITALIZATION AND CARE. HE IS MUCH BETTER, BUT PARALYZED ON ONE SIDE. THIS MAKES IT VERY INCONVENIENT TO LEAVE FOR APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, ETC.

    NHTSA complaint 10810576
19. Filed Nov 12, 2015Failure Jul 31, 2015Parker, COElectrical system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

    NHTSA complaint 10789988
20. Filed Nov 4, 2015Failure Aug 1, 2015Riverdale, GAElectrical system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE SPARE KEY TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

    NHTSA complaint 10788345