| Issue ID | 1236194 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10788453 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/11/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Last night - for the 4th time now - after filling the tank at the gas station, my car just died. The first 3 times it was when i stopped at the stop sign leaving the gas station parking lot. Last night, it was after i was out on the main road and in heavy traffic. It was stop and go rush hour traffic, so i was thankfully only going approx 15-20 miles an hour. Power steering was lost, brakes were practically non existent. Barely managed to pull off into a parking lot and was able to set the parking brake to finish stopping. Once stopped and in park, was able to start it right back up. Every time this has happened it has been right after fueling up. I never thought much about it the other 3 times, but this time was different, and very dangerous. I was almost hit from behind because i instantly lost power, then i almost hit another car to my left because of the unexpected loss of power steering. I could hardly manage to get into the parking lot and almost hit the curb/sign/another car. Was scared to drive home the rest of the way. Now after reading the other posts here, i'm afraid to ever get gas again!!! This is unacceptable dodge... You obviously know about this problem and do not care about your customers. Well, this is one customer you will never have again. I'm in the market for a new car, and guess what will not be sitting in my driveway ever again? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 142000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TWIN FALLS, ID |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP24R35RXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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