| Issue ID | 1056880 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10579070 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/04/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 08 dodge grand caravan switched off while driving with my 3 & 4 year old children in the car - vehicle then began to read bad key error. Was informed by dodge dealership that vehicle has bad win module. Dodge not willing to replace - this part has been recalled on multiple chrysler and jeep vehicles showing this to be an inherently defective part, and should be recalled on all vehicles containing faulty win modules. Dodge will be charging me approximately $850. 00 to replace. The win module is a device that sends electronic signal to the engine to let car know appropriate key is being used (security device), not a wearable part. This situation could have been much worse or even life threatening had device failed on highway. Dodge should do the right thing and replace. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOYNTON BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54P68RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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