| Issue ID | 1167078 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10694730 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 11/03/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I took my van to the dealer because the windows would either roll down on their own and the switch on the door worked sometimes. I purchased a battery for my key fob because the doors would not lock or unlock all the time. The dealer fixed the recall switch for the vent windows, and i was charged $4. 03, $400. 00, labor and total of $179. 56 in parts. They did not offer a loaner car while my van was being worked on. I had to pay 82. 00 for a rental. I had 3 quarters of a tank of gas when i dropped it off, and when i got the vehicle back it was a little under the 1/2 mark and no one offered to replace it. The dealer did take $200. 00 off, and i was told that they did it because i was a good customer. Well, i don't think good customers should be treated this way. The windows and mirrors do work now, however; they must have broke something else because my side doors will not lock, they changed the battery in the key fob and it still does not work. I've had problems where as the front windows would go down 1/2 way on their own. I have read where there have been numerous reports about the windows going down on their own and it would seem to me that this is were the problem stemmed from. The windows go down whenever they want to and moisture gets in side the vehicle and causes this type of problem. I called the dealership back on 3/13/2015 and no one answered and i could not leave a message. I called back on 3/15/2015 and spoke with a very nice young lady named [xxx] and she says they would not have a loaner until thursday, 3/18/2015 even though they have a relationship with the enterprise rent a car company. What am i looking for?? I am expecting to be reimbursed for the $381. 55. I feel strongly that this was a factory issue and the dodge chrysler jeep dealer should be responsible for all charges, including the money spent on a rental car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81146 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHARLOTTE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN5D1XARXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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