| Issue ID | 1222357 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10767565 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 31/07/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The 2011 grand caravan had trouble starting one morning but soon started. Soon after, the problem appeared to happen more frequently. One morning the battery was dead even though it was a fairly new battery. I exchanged for a new battery and it was dead again on another morning soon after for no valid reason. From the start of the problems till now-it's increasingly difficult to start at the beginning of the day and the vehicle stalls occasionally after starting in the middle of the day. The repair shop says they think it is the tipm, but says there is no way to sure. After much research since then, it appears to be a problem that known but no recall has been issued yet for this vehicle. Twice my wife and two small children have been stranded--i consider this a safety issue. I'm told it's $700+ to replace. I have found doors unlocked or completely open for no apparent reason. I've read online that the dead battery that has happened has happened to other owners and was linked to the fuel pump running continuously. I see that a problem was identified in the jeep grand cherokee and the durango and that there was a class action lawsuit from november 2013. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LANTANA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN3DG5BRXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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