2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR772481

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Condition
Unknown
Damage
Collision
Title
Clear

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Make

DODGE

Manufacturer Name

FCA CANADA INC.

Model

Grand Caravan

Model Year

2017

Plant City

WINDSOR

Series

RT

Trim

SXT

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

CANADA

Plant Company Name

Windsor Assembly

Plant State

ONTARIO

Base Price ($)

31395

Body Class

Minivan

Doors

4

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Wheel Base (inches) From

121.20

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Number of Wheels

4

Wheel Size Front (inches)

17

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

17

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number of Seats

7

Number of Seat Rows

3

Drive Type

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Axles

2

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number of Cylinders

6

Displacement (CC)

3600.0

Displacement (CI)

219.68547874103

Displacement (L)

3.6

Engine Power (kW)

211.0331

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

283

Turbo

No

Engine Manufacturer

FCA

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Active Seat Belt

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

All Rows

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Crash Test Score

4

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Overall Side Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Seat
Rear Seat

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Risk:
16.4%

2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Safety Features

Advanced Safety Features

Rearview Video Systems Optional

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Driver, Front Passenger
Head Restraint Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat, 3rd row
Advanced Belt Feature Standard
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Seat Belt Reminder System Driver, Front Passenger

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Curtain Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat, 3rd row
Pelvic/Torso Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Driver
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Yes

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Rear Seat, 3rd row
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 2C4RDGCG0HR772481

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE

February 02, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11396929
Consumer Location: FREEMAN, MO
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

OIL HOUSING UNIT FAILED AT 72,000 MILES. DODGE STATED IT SHOULD BE A RECALL, THEY CAN'T EVEN KEEP UP WITH THE PARTS TO REPLACE IT WHEN IT FAILS. THEY TOLD ME TO USE AN AFTER MARKET PART THAT WOULD FAIL BUT IT WOULD AT LEAST GET THE CAR BACK IN MY POSSESSION.

Components: ENGINE

February 02, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11394688
Consumer Location: FREEMAN, MO
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

OIL FILTER HOUSING UNIT FAILS BECAUSE OF OVER TIGHTENING DONE BY PERSON THAT IS DOING THE OIL CHANGE. DODGE PERSONNEL TOLD ME DIRECTLY THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE THE PART IS DEFECTIVE BUT DODGE REFUSES TO DO IT. PART ISN'T EVEN IN STOCK BECAUSE THEY CAN'T KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND TO REPLACE THEM.

Components: POWER TRAIN ENGINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

February 12, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11389343
Consumer Location: PONCE, PR
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

THE RPM IS INESTABLE, THE TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFT, COOLANT SISTEM OF ENGINE HAVE PROBLEM

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

June 15, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11374410
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH BUTTON INSIDE OR BUTTON ON KEY FOB

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE

October 27, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11373148
Consumer Location: IRWIN, PA
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK CLOSED. THE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR APPEARS TO HAVE NO MANUAL METHOD OF OPENING. WHEN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAIL THE PASSENGERS HAVE NO WAY OF FORCING OPEN. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 2 DAYS BEFORE BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

July 13, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11363256
Consumer Location: HARTFORD, AR
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

DOORS WON'T OPEN OR UNLOCK WITH KEY FOB, ROOF PANEL BUTTONS OR MANUALLY. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY. BACK SLIDING DOORS WILL ALSO RANDOMLY OPEN WHEN VAN IS PARKED AND TURNED OFF.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

September 29, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11363258
Consumer Location: HARTFORD, AR
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

COOLING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING, FREON WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY, REFILLED THEN EMPTY AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. RUNNING DEFROST OR HEAT MAKES THE CAR SMELL LIKE ELECTRIC FIRE.

Components: STRUCTURE

September 04, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11355670
Consumer Location: TEMECULA, CA
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE EITHER MANUALLY, BY KEY FOB, OR INSIDE BUTTONS.

Components: STRUCTURE

May 08, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11327773
Consumer Location: LYNCHBURG, VA
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT UNLOCK AND THEREFORE WILL NOT OPEN. NOTHING HAPPENED, JUST STOPPED WORKING. CANNOT UNLOCK IT USING ANY OF THE BUTTONS AND CANNOT MANUALLY UNLOCK IT. VAN IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE TO THE DOOR OR VAN. MAY CREATE UNSAFE SITUATION IF UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT THAT DAMAGES OTHER DOORS. *TR

Components: POWER TRAIN

August 13, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11244117
Consumer Location: HAZEL CREST, IL
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

THIS 2017 GRAND CARAVAN HAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ROCKER ARMS BECOMING LOOSE WHICH CAUSES A TICKING SOUND. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON WITH THE ENGINE SIZE AND IN DODGE PRODUCTS. I'M NOT MECHANIC BUT FAILING ROCKER ARMS SEEMS VERY UNSAFE!

Components: STEERING WHEELS

June 27, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11228565
Consumer Location: LAPLACE, LA
VIN: 2C4RDGCG0HR****

Summary of Complaint

I DRIVE A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. LAST WEEK, AS I WAS DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO THEIR GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING. I REGAINED CONTROL AND MADE IT TO MY MOMS HOUSE AND DROPPED OFF THE CHILDREN. AS I LEFT HER HOUSE AND MADE IT BACK TO THE ROAD, THE VAN BECAME HARD TO STEER. IT STARTED JERKING TO ONE SIDE AND WOBBLING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VAN AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN IMMEDIATELY. THE DAY AFTER BRINGING THE VAN IN, I RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SHOWED ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE VAN. IT WAS LIFTED UP INTO THE AIR AND I WAS SHOWED THAT THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD BEEN BROKEN. THERE WAS 2 MECHANICS THERE AND ONE SUGGESTED THAT I HAD BEEN IN A COLLISION OR HIT A BIG POTHOLE. THE OTHER SAID THAT IT COULDN'T HAVE BEEN A DRIVER ERROR BECAUSE OF THE WAY THE BREAK ON THE AXLE WAS BENT AS WELL AS THE LACK OF ANY SCRATCHES OR DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER AREA OF THE VAN. MY TIRES AND RIMS SHOW NO DAMAGE, AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VAN ALSO SHOWS NO SIGN OF HITTING A POTHOLE, AS THERE ARE NO SCRATCHES ANYWHERE UNDER THE VAN. ONE OF THE MECHANICS SAID IT COULD HAVE BEEN SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE AXLE BECAUSE OF THE BENT WAY IT WAS BROKEN AND HE ALSO NOTICED THAT IT SHOWED SIGNS OF IT BEING ALREADY CRACKED BECAUSE THE METAL APPEARED TO BE OLD ON ONE SPOT AND FRESH ON ANOTHER. I HIGHLY DENY HITTING ANYTHING LIKE A POT HOLE OR HAVING BEEN IN A COLLISION THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DAMAGE TO ANY PART OF MY VEHICLE SAVE THE BROKEN AXLE. *DT*JB

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

June 10, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11421328
Consumer Location: WICHITA, KS
VIN: 2c4rdgeg0hr****

Summary of Complaint

I have a 2017 vehicle with approximately 75,000 miles. The cylinder head on cylinder 2 is faulty and needs to be replaced. This is approximately a $3000 fix that is being repaired right now. My mechanic told me that this part and/or previous generations of this vehicle have been recalled due to faulty parts. They also encouraged me to file this complaint.

Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

June 11, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11420554
Consumer Location: ORANGE CITY, FL
VIN: 2c4rdgeg1hr****

Summary of Complaint

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while attempting to enter the vehicle, the driver’s side sliding door failed to unlock and open electronically. The contact attempted to manually unlock the door but the door failed to open. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there would be an out-of-pocket cost to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Components: SEATS

May 27, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11419175
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that a bolt connected to the front passenger seat had come loose causing the seat belt to become detached from the front passenger seat. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

May 27, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11418834
Consumer Location: BARTLESVILLE, OK
VIN: 2C4RDGEG7HR****

Summary of Complaint

I was sitting in my van, with it running at Sonic, and i started smelling a terrible smell. I thought the smell was coming form outside so I rolled up the windows and the van started filling up with smoke. My daughter looked at the back seat and noticed the back charger, USB, 12 volt area was the source of smoke and we got out immediately, saw that it was on fire from the inside, it could be seen through the charger, the usb ports, and the 12 volt plug because there was nothing plugged in. My daughter threw a pop on it to put it out and we called my husband to come help us. He pulled the cover off and all of the wires were melted all of the way down the inside of the panel. I have seen recalls for previous year models for this same type of occurrence, but not for this year model. I am thankful my other children and grandson were not in the car in the backseats where the fire started. This area is on the gas tank side as well and that was a scary thought as i was supposed to travel tomorrow in this van.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE

September 04, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11417686
Consumer Location: PASADENA, MD
VIN: 2C4RDGEG2HR****

Summary of Complaint

The drivers side rear passenger sliding door is stuck in lock mode. The locking mechanism is stuck shut and cannot be unlocked either manually or with the remote unlock button. Therefore the door is stuck closed and can not open. It’s dangerous that any backseat passenger cannot exit the vehicle through that door if they need to. Also, the passenger side door does not lock or unlock with the remote; it only locks and unlocks when the locking mechanism on the door is pushed manually. When the alarm is turned on with the remote, pulling this door open manually sets off the alarm when the door is pulled open. There were no warning lights or indicators set off prior to these issues. These issues manifested in September 2020.

Components: STRUCTURE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

May 09, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11416019
Consumer Location: MAGNOLIA, DE
VIN: 2C4RDGEG1HR****

Summary of Complaint

DRIVERS SIDE PASSANGER DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION AND WON'T OPEN OR UNLOCK

Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

April 26, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11414952
Consumer Location: MAGNOLIA, IL
VIN: 2C4RDGBG7HR****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK AS NEEDED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CORONET DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FIAT (3705 FRONTAGE RD, PERU, IL 61354, (844) 801-3239) AND THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000.

Components: ENGINE

February 10, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11413003
Consumer Location: PETALUMA, CA
VIN: 2C4RDGEG2HR****

Summary of Complaint

THE ENGINE STOPS FOR NO REASON AND DOES NOT SHOW A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE ENGINE CAN BE RE-STARTED, BUT CAN THEN STOP AGAIN FOR NO REASON. WE HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION WORKED ON, BUT THERE ARE STILL ISSUES.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE

March 24, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11408158
Consumer Location: FLORENCE, OR
VIN: 2C4RDGCG9HR****

Summary of Complaint

THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK TO OPEN. I HAVE PAID 725 AT A MECHANIC FOR AN ACTUATOR AND LABOR, WHEN I GOT HOME THE DOOR STILL DODNT OPEN. I TOOK IT TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP AND PAID $89.00 FOR IT TO OPEN ONCE AFTER GREASED THEN IT JAMMED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO AUTO BODY SHOP AFTER 4 HOURS OF LABOR TURNS OUT TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS STARTING TO JAM AS WELL.. BODY SHOP SAID VERY SOON IT WILL CLOSE AND NOT OPEN AS WELL.THAT'S WHERE I'M AT NOW. . NOT SURE IF I WANT.TO PAY FOR AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. I'VE PAID ENOUGH TO COME THIS FAR. SO MAYBE THIS WILL SAVE SOMEONE ELSE THE STEPS.

Components: SUSPENSION

April 11, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11407706
Consumer Location: BENSALEM, PA
VIN: 2C4RDGEG8HR****

Summary of Complaint

I WAS TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY OF 4, BACK FROM A VACATION. TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH WITH TRAFFIC ON WET INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. 2 LANE HIGHWAY TRANSITIONED FROM BLACK TOP TO A CONCRETE BRIDGE, SLIGHT BUMP. WE HEARD A LOUD CRACK AND THUD, AND THE REAR OF VEHICLE BEGAN TO GO SIDEWAYS, AS I FOUGHT FOR CONTROL. BRAKING CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FURTHER BECOME UNSTABLE UNTIL I REDUCED SPEED AND SLOWLY PULLED OFF THE BUSY ROAD AND FOUND THE DAMAGE. THE LEFT SIDE CONTROL ARM OF THE BEAM AXEL ASSEMBLY CRACKED AND THE SUSPENSION ON THE LEFT SIDE WAS ONLY ATTACHED VIA THE SHOCK AND COIL SPRING. WE SLOWLY EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND LIMPED TO A GAS STATION TO PARK AND CALL FOR A LONG DISTANCE TOW TO MY SERVICING DEALER BY MY HOME 135 MILES AWAY. WE NEEDED AN UBER AND A RENTAL CAR TO GET BACK HOME. VAN IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT MY DEALER, AWAITING FOR A TECHNICIAN TO GET IT LOOKED AT AS OF 4/12/2021

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

April 04, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11407517
Consumer Location: FLORISSANT, MO
VIN: 2C4RDGBG3HR****

Summary of Complaint

THE DRIVE SIDE SLIDING DOOR THE DOOR WON'T UNLOCK.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE

April 07, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11407007
Consumer Location: JERSEY SHORE, PA
VIN: 2C4RDGCG3HR****

Summary of Complaint

THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. I CAN NOT MANUALLY UNLOCK IT, IT WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH MY KEY FOB OR THE BUTTONS ON THE INTERIOR. THE DOOR IS STUCK CLOSED AND LOCKED.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

March 22, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11404430
Consumer Location: HANOVER, MD
VIN: 2C4RDGCG6HR****

Summary of Complaint

THE REAR SLIDING DOORS OPENED, I LOADED MY CHILD AND GEAR INTO THE VAN. WHEN WE REACHED OUR DESTINATION, THE DIES WOULD NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN, TRAPPING HER IN THE CAR. WE HAD TO HAVE HER CLIMB INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT AND EXIT THAT WAY. THE VAN WAS PARKED, ENGINE OFF.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE

March 19, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11403940
Consumer Location: PENSACOLA, FL
VIN: 2C4RDGCG8HR****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,724.

Components: ENGINE

March 16, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11403553
Consumer Location: TRENTON, MI
VIN: 2C4RDGCG4HR****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, OIL WAS FOUND ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE THAT HAD LEAKED FROM THE ENGINE. THE LOCAL DEALER TELEGRAPH CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 12000 TELEGRAPH RD, TAYLOR, MI 48180 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL HOUSING ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

Components: ENGINE

March 15, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11403016
Consumer Location: FORT POLK, LA
VIN: 2C4RDGCG8HR****

Summary of Complaint

OIL FILTER ADAPTER/OIL COOLER. WHILE GETTING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED THAT HAD A TOTAL FAILURE AT 110,000 MILES WHILE ENROUTE TO GET THE RECOMMENDED 120,000 MILE SERVICE, THE DEALER INFORMED US THAT THE OIL COOLER HAD A DECENT SIZED CRACK NEAR THE BASE AND REQUIRED REPLACING. THEY TOLD US THE COULD ORDER THE PART BUT WOULDN'T KNOW WHEN IT WOULD BE IN BECAUSE THERE WERE 14,772 UNITS ON BACK ORDER. HE SEARCHED THE SYSTEM AND FOUND 1 AVAILABLE 2 HOURS AWAY. I LEFT THE DEALER AND DRIVE STRAIGHT THERE AND IT TOO WAS GONE WITH NO PROJECTED ARRIVAL OF MORE. I WAS TOLD IF I KEPT THE OIL TOPPED UP AND KEPT AN EYE ON IT, IT WOULD BE OK AND NOT CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. I HAVE NOT SPENT ENOUGH ON OIL TO KEEP IT TOPPED UP THAT I COULD HAVE PAID FOR THE PART OF IT WE'RE AVAILABLE. ONLINE AFTERMARKET SOURCES ARE SOLD OUT WITH NO IDEA WHEN THEY'LL GET MORE. AS OF 09:30, 15 MARCH 2021, THE PARTS DEPARTMENT OF LANDERS CDJR IN BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA CONFIRMED THAT THERE ARE NOW OVER 15,000 UNITS ON BACK ORDER AND WHEN REQUESTING TO ORDER, THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE AN ESTIMATED WAIT TIME. WENT DIRECT WITH DODGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD 'ESCALATE THE REVIEW TO TRY AND GET THE PART TO THE DEALER'. NOT SURE HOW THAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE A SUPPLY TO MEET THE DEMAND. EACH DEALER I'VE CALLED IN A 6 HOUR RADIUS FROM MY LOCATION HAS SAID IT SHOULD BE A RECALL WITH IT BEING SUCH A FAULTY DESIGN OF PLASTIC RESTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE MOTOR BUT THAT FIAT WON'T DO THAT. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THE OIL LEAKING DOWN, SPRAYS ON TO THE EXHAUST CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE HAZARD.

Components: POWER TRAIN

March 01, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11398947
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 2C4RDGEG5HR****

Summary of Complaint

VEHICLE MAKES LOUD WINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

August 04, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11398328
Consumer Location: SOUTH EUCLID, OH
VIN: 2C4RDGBG8HR****

Summary of Complaint

I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE SINCE LITERALLY 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS AGO THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR STOPPED LOCKING/UNLOCKING I SEARCHED FOR ANSWERS ONLINE AND FOUND FORUMS WITH THIS DOOR ACTUATOR ISSUE I SEE IT AS A HAZARD BECAUSE DUE BELOW AVERAGE USE IT WENT OUT WHAT IF THE OTHER 1 GOES OUT THEN I LOSE ACCESS TO THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY OR ANYTHING MOST PEOPLE SAYS IT'S AT LEAST $650 FIX WHICH IS 2 MONTHS WORTH OF CAR PAYMENTS I CAN'T AFFORD

Components: POWER TRAIN

February 27, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11398154
Consumer Location: ATHENS, TN
VIN: 2C4RDGBG7HR****

Summary of Complaint

TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AT 85000 MILES NOW ON THE DATE OF 02-27-2021 I'M SITTING BROKE DOWN BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 86,858 MILES

Components: STRUCTURE

February 15, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11398018
Consumer Location: BUMPASS, VA
VIN: 2C4RDGBG1HR****

Summary of Complaint

DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION AND WILL NOT OPEN

Components: ENGINE

February 16, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11396520
Consumer Location: PETALUMA, CA
VIN: 2C4RDGEG2HR****

Summary of Complaint

VAN ENGINE STOPS PERIODICALLY IF THERE IS AN ABRUPT/PANIC STOP. ON A FAST STOP, THE ENGINE RPM IS ERRATIC, AND SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STOP. PUTTING THE VAN IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, AND YOU CAN START THE ENGINE AGAIN. SO FAR, THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED IN CITY DRIVING.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

January 20, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11395876
Consumer Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
VIN: 2C4RDGCG5HR****

Summary of Complaint

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. IT WILL NOT UNLOCK MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY WITH THE POWER LOCK BUTTON OR KEY FOB. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

August 24, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11395613
Consumer Location: NAVASOTA, TX
VIN: 2C4RDGCG1HR****

Summary of Complaint

EVERYTIME I UNLOCK THE DOOR OR OPEN THE DOOR (SLIDING LEFT PASSENGER DOOR IN THE BACKSEAT) IT MAKES A LOUD BUZZING NOISE. IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER AND IS SO LOUD IT IS A DISTRACTION AND CAN BE HEARD FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

December 28, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11395661
Consumer Location: PIKEVILLE, TN
VIN: 2C4RDGCG7HR****

Summary of Complaint

IN DEC, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR WOULD DO LIKE GOING OVER SPEED TACKS, SHAKE, WHEN IT WAS BETWEEN 45 TO 60 MPH. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR READING, THEY COULDN'T GET A GOOD READING, IT STOPPED. THEN I PAID EXTRA FOR THEM TO TAKE TRANSMISSION PAN OFF. TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE IS A 2017. THIS WAS DEC 2020. HAD TRANSMISSION DONE. ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. WHEN I CAME BACK , 180 MILES TO VISIT FAMILY, I HAD IT LOOKED AT AGAIN. SHOWING 6 COIL, MISFIRE. THE CAR HAD 85000 MILES. HAD THE 6 COIL REPLACED, ALL PLUGS AND WIRES. LEFT, DROVE 180 MILES , NEXT DAY LIGHT CAME ON. I WASN'T DRIVING THE CAR MUCH AND WAS COMING BACK , ENGINE LIGHT ON, CAR RAN FIND. NEXT DAY, WAS AT A RED LIGHT, GAVE GAS AND THE CAR SPUTTER LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING GAS AND WANTED TO DIED. I PUSH ON THE GAS PADDLE AND HURRIED TO GET TO MY DAD'S. HAD A READING SAYING IT WAS CATALYTIC CONVERTED. AFTER THE WEEKEND I TOOK IT TO MUFFLER SHOP. SAID IT WASN'T GIVING THEM THAT READING, BUT MISFIRE AND 6 COIL. TOOK TO A MECHANIC, HE REPLACE 6 COIL AND SAID PLUGS WHERE GOOD, THAT THEY WERE NEW. BUT, I DID NEED AN AIR FILTER. GOT CAR. FEW HOURS LATER, ENGINE LIGHT WAS BACK ON. READING SHOWED COIL AND MISFIRE. GOING BACK TO MECHANIC, AGAIN. AFTER A RED LIGHT STOP, IT FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIED AS IF IT WASN'T GETTING GAS. I GAVE IT MORE GAS. THEY CHANGE EVERYTHING AGAIN, EVEN CROSS PARTS TO MAKE SURE. IT IDLES HARD IN PARK OR SITTING IN DRIVE. MORE GAS IT SEEMS TO DO OK. ALSO, ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT, HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY. 2013 WAS IN IT. SO, MUCH FOR WANTING TO RETIRE, THIS CAR HAS PUT ME INTO DEBT. I WISH I HAD STAYED WITH A TOYOTA. OWN 6 AND NEVER , COST ME MORE THAN REGULAR SERVICE. AND AGAIN, MISFIRE READING, COIL 6. WITHIN A MONTH ,TWICE ITS BEEN REPLACED AND PLUGS AND STILL BACK LIKE IT WAS. SINCE END OF DEC, BEEN IN SHOP 4 XS, SAME READING,SAME CRAP.

Components: ENGINE

February 08, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11395475
Consumer Location: POWDERLY, TX
VIN: 2C4RDGCG3HR****

Summary of Complaint

I GOT THE VEHICLE YESTERDAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON SO THE DEALER DO A OBD 2 SCAN AND IT SHOW A MISS FIRE IN THE NUMBER 2 CINDERS SO WE WAS THINK IT JUST NEED SPARK PLUGS SO I TOOK IT TO DODGE AND HAD NEW SPARK PLUGS PUT ON AND IT DID NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM SO THEY SUGGESTED IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTER FOR THE NUMBER 2 CINDERS SO I HAD THEM REPLACED IT AND THAT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM SO THEY CAME BACK TO TOLD ME THEY THINK IT IS THE HEADS IN THE VAN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND I ONLY FEEL THE MISS FIRE WHEN I AM IDLING NO OTHER TIME THE GUY AT DODGE SAID THEY RUN INTO THIS ALOT WITH THIS YEAR AND OTHERS I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FIND ALOT OF PEOPLE R HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I AM STARTING TO THINK IS COULD BE A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM TOMORROW I AM TAKING THE VAN SOMEWHERE ELSE TO HAVE A SECOND OPINION DONE

Components: POWER TRAIN

January 28, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11394706
Consumer Location: FRANKLIN, NC
VIN: 2C4RDGCG7HR****

Summary of Complaint

83000 MILES AND TORQUE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TRANSMISSION GUY COMMON ISSUE WILL REQUIRE A REBUILD DUE TO PARTICLES INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. THEY ARE REPAIRING 2-3 A WEEK WITH THIS ISSUE , AND I LIVE IN SMALL TOWN,.WITH AS FEW AS 70000 MILES UP TO 120000 MILES ON REPAIRED VANS . THIS HAPPENED ON MY WAY HOME ON MAIN ROAD DRIVING UP HILL ON ALMOST DIDN'T MAKE IT TO TOP.

Components: ENGINE

February 01, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11394387
Consumer Location: WOODS CROSS, UT
VIN: 2C4RDGEG4HR****

Summary of Complaint

CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DUE TO BROKEN CYLINDER HEAD. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FROM CHRYSLER/DODGE AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS. THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED FROM A FAULTY MOLD USED TO CAST THE ENGINE WHEN THEY WERE MANUFACTURED. MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD WITH 71K MILES, CLEAN TITLE AND THIS REPAIR IS ESTIMATED TO COST $3200.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

January 28, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11390970
Consumer Location: MUSKOGEE, OK
VIN: 2C4RDGCG5HR****

Summary of Complaint

2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DRIVER SIDE DOOR JUST STOPPED OPERATING. CANNOT OPEN WITH KEY FOB OR MANUALLY INSIDE OR OUT. THIS POSES A SAFETY CONCERN AS YOU CANNOT GET IN OR OUR OF VEHICLE ON THAT SIDE IN THE BACK SEATS. THIS HAPPENED ALL OF A SUDDEN. JUST STOPPED WORKING AS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

January 28, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11390596
Consumer Location: PUTNAM, CT
VIN: 2C4RDGBG4HR****

Summary of Complaint

THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON MY CAR'S FRONT SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES (FAC) STATING THAT MY FRONT SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. FAC OFFERED ME AN EXTENDED 10 YEAR WARRANTY. I CONSIDER THEIR OFFER OF A 10 YEAR WARRANTY TO BE NEGLIGENT. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. I CONSIDER IT SERIOUS THAT I COULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND GET BUMPED IN THE HEAD BY MY ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT.

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Sold

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