| Issue ID | 1596769 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11252392 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 29/11/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My wife was driving with my 4 kids aged 13, 11, 8 and 3 when the caravan stalled while in motion at the red light near a major intersection without prior warning. With no power steering or breaks, the van stopped in the middle of the intersection and on coming traffic had to break hard to prevent a collision. Boulevard dodge chrysler diagnosed the issue as faulty electrical issue with the fuel pump. The repair cost me $478 (dec. 3 2018). On tuesday jan 15 2019 the car started different electrical problems. When i took the car back to the same dealer they told me the cause is the tipm which would cost about $2000. When i started my research i realized that both issue are related and caused by the tipm. This is an ongoing issue with many models of fca which some vehicles had recalls from fca. I am not the only one who has experiences stalling due to tipm issue on caravan. This is a serious issue and nhtsa as well as transport canada has to protect the public before a serious accident or death occurs. On feb 14 i had more electrical problems this time with an ignition coil default due to the tipm. Repair cost $ 265. 90. On august 29 the car stalled again in motion while driving on the service road of a major highway. Therefore no power brakes or steering. That is beside the fact that the car won't start or has different flashing lights on the dash board. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAINT-LAURENT, QUEBEC, CANADA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN4DG0BRXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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