| Issue ID | 849639 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10390561 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 10/02/11 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The engine on my 2010 dodge caravan shuts off while i am driving. It has happened 4 or 5 times in the last 15 months. I have usually been driving at a speed of 35-45 mph. Since the power steering shuts off, i cannot steer to the side of the road. I have to push the braked really hard to come to a complete stop and turn the key to the off position. I then have to restart the vehicle. I am very concerned about driving on the freeway and having passengers in my vehicle. I have taken it to the dealer twice for this problem and since they cannot re-create the incident, they cannot explain why it happens. There have been no modifications or repair attempts made. I found a similar recall online chrysler recall number l02, but when i called dodge/chrysler, i was informed that my vehicle had not been recalled for this reason, although others the same year and model have been recalled. I was advised by a person at dodge/chrysler to take my vehicle to the dealership with a copy of this article to see if they can figure out what the problem is. I am taking the vehicle tomorrow. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN4DE4ARXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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