| Issue ID | 1136993 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10662041 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 27/11/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On thanksgiving morning 2014, me and my family went out to go to visit family for thanksgiving dinner, but the vehicle would not start. It would crank and crank, but never come close to turning over. The gas tank was full, the battery was fine, but clearly it wasn't getting gas. We obviously couldn't go anywhere. After using our other vehicle, we managed to make it to dinner (though obviously late). The next day, i had the car towed in, and several days later when the dealership finally had the time to analyze what was wrong, i was notified of the tipm problem. So far, it's been nearly a week and there is still no further news on when we can get it fixed. I've been told there are only 300 tipm's in the country and that they are unsure when they can get the part. Thus far, i've been told that it would be covered by my extended warranty, and that the part is "approximately" $700 and labor would be "about" $200, so i don't yet know what it'll cost. I do know that it will cost me $50 for the warranty deductible. While that is not a large amount, the more troubling issue is that i'm now paying for the loan and insurance on a vehicle that i cannot use for reasons that were entirely out of my control and for a period of time that is unknown. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YPSILANTI, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN5DG5BRXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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