| Issue ID | 1369229 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10971033 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 06/04/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Defective tipm, lost electric power in 2013 at 26,000 miles. Part replaced, paid $1200. Defective tipm, lost electric power in 2017, at 36,000 miles. Only 9000 miles later, part needs to be replaced again, cost estimated around $1300. The same part in other year models were recalled, 2008 model was not included in the recall. Contacted dodge, they refuse to take responsibility for this reoccurring and life threatening problem, caused by defective tipm. Luckily, both times it happened, the vehicle was not in traffic. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VALPARAISO, IN |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54P48RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0 |
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