| Issue ID | 1251973 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10818967 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 07/01/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vans engine shuts off whenever it wants. Driving down the road it just shuts down, all accessories continue to work such as fans radio etc. The steering locks up because the engine shuts down. As soon as i can stop i put it in park and turn the key. The car immediately starts and i continue to drive. There are no warning lights on and nothing flashes on the dash when it stalls. It just turns off as if i haven't turned the key all the way to run. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN5DX3ARXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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