| Issue ID | 1318414 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10906989 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 14/09/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have two small children, and am concerned about this issue. My engine will not turn over, it "tics.. Tic.. Tic..", until i have attempted multiple times. This problem is erratic.. 2011 dodge grand caravan, have been told it needs a tipm due to a "service bulletin" the dealership had. I do not have the $1150 to fix this! I am afraid to be stranded somewhere, and after looking into this apparently common issue, i see that it could lead to just random stalls which is scary. I do not have the money to fix it. My warranty has proven useless in that does not cover this . I sometimes have to attempt upwards of 10 times to finally get the engine to completely turn over. It also seems to run rough sometimes, particularly when up a hill, etc. I can not trust this vehicle to be dependable and since it is not that old, and it appears as if this is a known problem, i believe the manufacturer should issue a recall due to safety concerns if the vehicle were to stall. Dated of incident on this form is the most recent, but not the only time it has happened. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79900 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MADISON, AL |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN5DG3BRXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 0 |
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