| Issue ID | 978075 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10510082 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 26/10/09 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 dodge caravan. Consumer writes in regards to a defective key fob. *smd the consumer stated the key fobs never worked properly and on two occasions, he was left stranded far from home, because he was unable to start the vehicle. The consumer stated he currently has one key fob that works, and one that doesn't work, and it needs to be replaced. The dealer informed the consumer, they would not replace the key fob free of charge. The consumer was informed it would cost $250 for the key fob, plus to reprogram it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN44H48BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | AIRPARK DODGE JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 480-556-7400 |
| Dealer's city | SCOTTSDALE |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 85260 |