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2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1053932
Internal NHTSA #	10577014
Manufacurer	Chrysler Group LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	GRAND CARAVAN
Model Year	2012
File date	03/01/14
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	At 11:30 pm the car engine started (the keys were in the house),horn was blowing, head lights were on, wipers going at full speed four way flasher going there was a red glow under the car and smoke was billowing from under the car and the doors were locked. We were able to get a key from the fob and unlock the doors,and unlatch the hood so we could open the hood. All the wires, alternator, fuse box and battery were cherry red. Using some clippers we were able to cut the battery cable and every thing stopped we cooled things down with some snow. All this only 3 ft. From our house dodge estimated about $1800. 00 to fix what could be seen and most likely more would show up later. This is the third time we have had problems with the electrical on this car. My wife and i are both disabled and i need a van to carry my wheel chair when i go to the doctor,etc. We don't have the money to fix the car and still make payments i have contacted dodge and our insurance company, but they say it is our problem. I hope you might be able to help us out.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75270
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LOCKE, NY
VIN pattern	2C4RDGCG5CRXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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