| Issue ID | 1242370 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10807391 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/06/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The battery on our van kept going dead. The battery was new. We took our van to 5 different repair shops,buying parts& 3 new batteries& we are still with the same problem. Our van while we are driving goes in & out of over drive. It is like you are pushing the gas pedal & letting off,pushing&letting off. The cruise won't work(well it does & then it doesn't)there is a clicking sound in the dash that sounds like the doors are locking yet they aren't,the back door when you use your remote,the door open& closes,opens & closes till you have to close it & use your key so you are able to put your groceries in without getting crushed by the door,the handicapped lift won't come down we know there is a shortage some where,yet nobody is able to fix our van! We have one working & we have paid so many hundreds out for repairs & we are still where we started. I don't know what to do we need our van our son has cp & is in a powered wheelchair it isn't like we can just run out & trade we have to have a handicapped van! You are talking about spending big money & we only have one working in our family cause i have to stay home & take care of him. He is 36 & he can't walk or talk! We need help fixing this problem before it hurts my family!!!!!!!! |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KINSTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L25RXXXXXX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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