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302 reports136,000 miles · Oct 26, 2015
Electrical System
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND IN VARIOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS DODGE CARAVAN DID LOSE COMPLETE ENGINE POWER. THE MOST FRIGHTENING WAS AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT! A VERY SMOOTH STRETCH OF FREEWAY AND THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. RECALL R03/NHTSA14V-373 WAS PREFORMED ON…
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ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND IN VARIOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS DODGE CARAVAN DID LOSE COMPLETE ENGINE POWER. THE MOST FRIGHTENING WAS AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT! A VERY SMOOTH STRETCH OF FREEWAY AND THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. RECALL R03/NHTSA14V-373 WAS PREFORMED ON THIS DODGE BUT ENGINE POWER LOSS PERSIST. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT A POWER MODULE COULD BE THE PROBLEM AND DODGE KNOWS IT. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND LETHAL SITUATION. DURING THIS ENGINE SHUTDOWN, CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF VEHICLE SAFETY ARE LOST INCLUDING EFFECTIVE BRAKING, STEERING AND AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT MECHANICALS.
NHTSA ODI #10785901
58,500 miles · Oct 21, 2015
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
VEHICLE WIPERS AND WASHERS START ON THEIR OWN, HORN WILL BLOW, LIGHTS FLICKER, DOOR LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSE, VEHICLE WILL NOT SHUT OFF OR SOMETIMES WILL NOT START. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI #10785192
Mileage unknown · Oct 16, 2015
Air BagsElectrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10782980
Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 2015
Air BagsElectrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ UPDATED 08/09/16.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10779808
100,000 miles · Oct 1, 2015
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SIDE CALIPER BRACKET CAUSED THE BRAKES TO WEAR PREMATURELY, WHICH CAUSED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SIDE CALIPER BRACKET CAUSED THE BRAKES TO WEAR PREMATURELY, WHICH CAUSED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10778975
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 2015
Electrical System
2008 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WIRELESS IGNITION MODE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER THREE MONTHS AGO, AND THE PART IS STILL ON BACK ORDER. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10776696
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10767424
176,300 miles · Sep 21, 2015
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,300.
NHTSA ODI #10766425
101,000 miles · Sep 16, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HEARD AN AB…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE PRIOR TO RESTARTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
NHTSA ODI #10764233
140,000 miles · Sep 15, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY (FOBIK) WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE KEYS WERE REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE INTERMITTE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY (FOBIK) WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE KEYS WERE REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY PERSISTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA ODI #10763803
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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