| Issue ID | 1275545 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10855012 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 12/04/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Two years ago there was a recall on the 2009-2010 dodge caravans for the ignition switch turning off while the vehicle was being driven. I was told that my van was not a part of that recall, however there have been 5 instances where i have been driving in a parking lot or down a neighbor street when the van's engine just turns off and i loose stirring and braking ability. This morning when i was pulling out into traffic onto a main road this occurred again, but this time i was in danger and almost hit by several cars. The only way i can get the van to restart is to put it in park and try and start it. It usually takes to or 3 times before it will start, it seems to get stuck and the engine keeps trying to start until finally it will start and i can get it moving again. This van is the main vehicle for our family and after this morning i m in fear of my life and the lives of my children. Please look into this and help me get this fixed by the manufacturer. The number of impacted vehicles is greater than the recall they did a few years ago. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LIVONIA, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN5DX1ARXXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
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