| Issue ID | 806880 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10347394 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/08/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 gr. Caravan - electrical/computer issue. Events - nothing consistent (so far) symptoms: intermittent issue, not able to recreate. W/ or w/o key in ignition, horn will blare, dummy lights appear, wipers (frnt/back) turn on, fluid squirts, no a/c fan (frnt only). Will stop after several minutes, normally. Remove battery cbl and wait, seems to allow reset. Next time start van, engine light (no codes found). Will go off after 2 drive cycles. Sometimes transmission will not shift out of 1st gear. Turn off and restart, seems to resolve that issue. Owned van 8 weeks, this has occurred 5 times spread out over that period. Two instances of 5, the abs system initiated while driving (same other symptoms w/horn wiper at the same time, seem to be related). Caused unexpected driving behavior when that occurred (brakes kicked in automatically and transmission tried to downshift). Diagnosis: dealer has replaced horns, since they burned out (no tools to pull battery cabl). Searched codes (none stored). Says, i have to bring it in when i'm experiencing issue:( started in june '10 and has occurred sporadically since. Last incident 8/4/10. Occurred multiple times.. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27700 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CEDAR FALLS, IA |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54P68RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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