NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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302 reports120,000 miles · Sep 10, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
MANY ISSUES, APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO THE TIPM. HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING, AS DO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS(VARIOUS TIMES, WHEN DRIVING/WHEN STARTING THE CAR). CAR HORN BEEPS WHEN DRIVER DOOR IS OPENED. AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING (WHEN DRIVING), WILL USUALLY COME BACK ON AFTER PULLING OVER AND …
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MANY ISSUES, APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO THE TIPM. HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING, AS DO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS(VARIOUS TIMES, WHEN DRIVING/WHEN STARTING THE CAR). CAR HORN BEEPS WHEN DRIVER DOOR IS OPENED. AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING (WHEN DRIVING), WILL USUALLY COME BACK ON AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE CAR. VERY DANGEROUS IN THE WINTER.
NHTSA ODI #11022550
134,000 miles · Jun 27, 2017
Electrical System
THE INTEGRATED POWER MODULE FAILS, LEADING TO THE ENGINE CUTTING OUT, AS WELL AS HORN, WIPERS AND WASHER GOING OFF RANDOMLY. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE, DRIVING CONDITIONS, ETC. THE DEALERS KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THE ISSUE IS, AND LOVE THE $1200+ THE GET FOR REPLACEMENT OF THIS NOTORIOUSLY DEFECTIVE PART.
NHTSA ODI #11001697
116,400 miles · May 12, 2017
Tires
THE AIR CHUCK WAS ATTACHED TO THE TPMS SENSOR/VALVE STEM DURING AN INFLATION SERVICE. THE SENSOR/VALVE STEM BROKE AND ALL AIR ESCAPED FROM THE TIRE.
NHTSA ODI #10985438
123,000 miles · May 2, 2017
Service Brakes
SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, SAME PROBLEM, REPLACED POWER BOOSTER, SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW WITH THIS VEHICLE WITH MAJOR COMPLAINTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO DATE BY HNTSA TO MAKE CHRYSLER DODGE FIX THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH…
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SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, SAME PROBLEM, REPLACED POWER BOOSTER, SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW WITH THIS VEHICLE WITH MAJOR COMPLAINTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO DATE BY HNTSA TO MAKE CHRYSLER DODGE FIX THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH ALL DODGE GRAND CARAVANS.
NHTSA ODI #10983185
Mileage unknown · Apr 26, 2017
Electrical SystemFire
THE ELTERICE PROUBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS CONTROLL SWITCH TOO OPEN AN CLOSE THE WINDOWS , HAS IT BEEN KNOW TOO CATCH ON FIRE AN MAKE ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD GO ON AN OFF NOW AN THEN .LUCKY WE JUST'D STARTED UP THE VAN TOO WARN UP AN ALL THEN SUDDEN WE NOTICE THE DRIVERS CONTORLL SWITCH WAS ON FIRE .
NHTSA ODI #10980924
100,000 miles · Mar 28, 2017
Electrical System
MY VAN IS UP TO DATE ON ALL RECALLS, BUT IT HAS BEGUN TO SHUT OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND WHOLE THING SHUTS OFF. I HAVE SEEN A TON OF OTHERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN LESS THAN HELPFUL. I HAVE POURED MONEY INTO THE CAR, BUT IT IS UNSAFE. LOOKS LIKE A RECALL ISSU…
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MY VAN IS UP TO DATE ON ALL RECALLS, BUT IT HAS BEGUN TO SHUT OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND WHOLE THING SHUTS OFF. I HAVE SEEN A TON OF OTHERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN LESS THAN HELPFUL. I HAVE POURED MONEY INTO THE CAR, BUT IT IS UNSAFE. LOOKS LIKE A RECALL ISSUE. THERE IS NO RHYME OR REASON TO WHEN IT SHUTS OFF. THANKFULLY, IT HAS BEEN AT LESS THAN 30 MPH BECAUSE IT IS VERY UNSAFE. OTHERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/GRAND_CARAVAN/2008/ENGINE/ENGINE_STALLS_SHUTS_DOWN_WHILE_DRIVING.SHTML HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-C8343_DS632071 HTTP://DODGE-GRAND-CARAVAN-REPAIR.10W40.COM/QUESTIONS/2008-DODGE-GRAND-CARAVAN-SXT-40- DODGEFORUM.COM/FORUM/DODGE-CARAVAN/176205-CARAVAN-STALLING-WHEN-IN-MOTION.HTML
NHTSA ODI #10968944
Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2017
Electrical System
THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS AND THE WIPER BLADES FLICK ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA ODI #10966636
100,000 miles · Mar 3, 2017
Air BagsElectrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB DID NOT OPEN THE VEHICLE'S DOORS CORRECTLY AND TRIGGERED THE VEHICLE'S ALARM SYSTEM. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ADJUSTED THE STEERING WHEEL IN AN UPWARD POSITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB DID NOT OPEN THE VEHICLE'S DOORS CORRECTLY AND TRIGGERED THE VEHICLE'S ALARM SYSTEM. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ADJUSTED THE STEERING WHEEL IN AN UPWARD POSITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE THE RECALL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 06/13/17*LJ *CN
NHTSA ODI #10958360
115,562 miles · Dec 27, 2016
Power Train
THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN (3.3L / 4SPD) WITH 115,562 MILES (SPENT ITS ENTIRE LIFE IN MICHIGAN). DURING A RIGHT-HAND TURN FROM A STOP THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE THAT OCCURRED JUST AFTER THE THROTTLE WAS PRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY DISABLED (NO MORE POWER/TORQUE TO THE WHEELS WITH THROTTLE) FOL…
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THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN (3.3L / 4SPD) WITH 115,562 MILES (SPENT ITS ENTIRE LIFE IN MICHIGAN). DURING A RIGHT-HAND TURN FROM A STOP THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE THAT OCCURRED JUST AFTER THE THROTTLE WAS PRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY DISABLED (NO MORE POWER/TORQUE TO THE WHEELS WITH THROTTLE) FOLLOWED BY A LARGE PLUME OF SMOKE (FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND CAME IN THROUGH THE VENTS). THE ROADS WERE DRY BUT THE WEATHER WAS COLD (~25F). UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS A RIGHT HALFSHAFT BARSHAFT THAT HAD FRACTURED/FAILED AND IT DID SO WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION THAT OCCURRED UNDER THE DAMPER THAT WEAKENED THE SHAFT AND THAT'S WHERE THE FRACTURE TOOK PLACE UNDER LOAD. THE SMOKE WAS A RESULT OF BARSHAFT FRACTURE - THE BOOT TORE/INBOARD JOINT CAME APART (WITH VEHICLE MOVEMENT / THROTTLE) AND GREASE SPRAYED ALL OVER THE HOT ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED ON A VERY BUSY CITY STREET (4 LANES) AND BECAUSE THE HALFSHAFT BROKE THE VEHICLE NO LONGER HAD PARK (WHICH WAS ONLY DISCOVERED AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS ' HAD TO JUMP IN VEHICLE AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE). THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE SHOP.
NHTSA ODI #10937669
140,000 miles · Dec 8, 2016
Electrical System
MY 2008 CARAVAN ORIGINALLY HAD A RECALL AN REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR THAT WERE FAULTY AN COULD CATCH FIRE. NOW THAT WAS REPLACED, IT'S ALREADY FAILED AND CAUSED A HOLE NEW SAFETY ISSUE. IF THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON AND THE DOOR FLYS OPEN WHILE IN MOTION. BOTH DOORS HAV…
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MY 2008 CARAVAN ORIGINALLY HAD A RECALL AN REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR THAT WERE FAULTY AN COULD CATCH FIRE. NOW THAT WAS REPLACED, IT'S ALREADY FAILED AND CAUSED A HOLE NEW SAFETY ISSUE. IF THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON AND THE DOOR FLYS OPEN WHILE IN MOTION. BOTH DOORS HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED AND NO LONGER FUNCTION AS INTENDED. THIS CONCERNS ME SINCE I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN AN THEIR HANDS OR LIMBS COULD BE SMASHED BY THE DOOR WHILE IN MOTION.
NHTSA ODI #10933793
Official recalls
2Apr 23, 2010
THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN MOBILITY CONVERSIONS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE REAR SPRING HATS COME INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE REAR TIRES. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS THE TIRES MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE REAR SPRING HATS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE SPRING HAT MAY WEAR A HOLE IN THE TIRE OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.
Apr 13, 2010
THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN COMMERCIAL ENTERVANS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE FUEL FILL PIPE COMES INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE TIRE MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE FUEL FILL PIPE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FUEL FILL PIPE MAY WEAR A HOLE IN ONE OR THE OTHER COMPONENTS OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS, OR A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT THE FUEL PIPE IS COMPROMISED.
Remedy: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP14004 · Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Opened Sep 25, 2014 · Closed Jul 24, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V-530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V-115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a NHTSA order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
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