| Issue ID | 1535879 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11175033 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 14/08/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the totally integrated power module (tipm) failed, which caused the vehicle to shut off without warning while driving. The failure also caused the doors to lock on their own. In addition, the contact stated that the tipm drained the vehicle's battery. Every time she attempted to drive, she had to disconnect and reconnect the battery in order for the battery to function properly. The vehicle was taken to apple ford shakopee (1624 weston ct, shakopee, mn 55379) where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHAKOPPE, MN |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN3DG8BRXXXXXX |
| 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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