| Issue ID | 897339 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10440174 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 29/09/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact was traveling 65 mph with the cruise control activated when the transmission disengaged and the engine rpms rose excessively. The contact stated there was a loss of acceleration and braking. The contact turned the vehicle off and was able to restart without any issues. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but was advised that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice and on the second occurrence, the transmission caused the vehicle to lunge forward violently. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 23,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EVINGTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN3D19ARXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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