2019 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN problems and owner complaints

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR WAS IN PARK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK BY THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR AND DRAGGED BY THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LEG, BACK, ARM, AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT IT WAS MISSING …

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11139562 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLETON CLERMONT CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 15859 FL-50, CLERMONT, FL 34711, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION AND BOTH CYLINDER HEADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,716 miles reported. Look up ODI 11290383 at NHTSA ↗

THE BRAKE PEDAL MORE THAN 2 INCHES CLOSER TO THE DRIVER MAKING IT VERY LIKELY TO GET YOUR FOOT STUCK UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN MOVING YOUR FOOT FROM ACCELLERATOR PEDAL TO BRAKE PEDAL. NOW YOU HAVE TO PULL YOUR LEG BACK AND UP HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE PROCESS. ATTACHED PICTURE IS WITH ACCELLERATOR IN IDLE POSITION.

Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 11209552 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE TRAVELING AROUND 30MPH, BRAKES WERE APPLIED IN A "PANIC STOP" FASHION - FAST HARD DEPRESSION. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT, CLEAN AND DRY. VISIBILITY WAS EXCELLENT AND THE VIEW WAS CLEAR FOR ABOUT A HALF MILE. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED IT FELT AS THOUGH THE ABS SYSTEM INTERFERED WITH BRAKING, CAUSING NO ACTUAL FORCE TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. NO DECELERATION WAS FELT BY THE DRIVER, OR ANY OF THE OTHER TWO PASSENGERS. ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED, THE VAN CONTINUED AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 35MPH FOR AN ADDITIONAL 70-80 FEET WIT…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11230645 at NHTSA ↗

On three separate occasions the engine has stalled while idling. The Van needs to be placed into Park, the ignition turned off, and then turned back on. No check engine lights or warns of the vehicle having any issues.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11427427 at NHTSA ↗

•low oil pressure light. mas check engine light. •I could of crashed. or Worse. engine could of blown. •yes. • yes. •.yes. i took my car put on september 11,2021., then drove it on monday to test drive. só the low oil pressure Light came on. i took it to a dealer mechanic, 12mins later. because the car was stalling out.. then my serviçe advisor said eathir test drive it or see if i have a warranty. on it.and i know that i still have a Power staion warranty on it that is still active... its been in the shop 2 days after,september 11,2021 because…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11434608 at NHTSA ↗

SECOND TIME MY VAN HAS LOST ELECTRICAL AND BRAKES. TODAY I WAS IN THE DRIVE THRU, CURVING AROUND THE BUILDING TO THE LEFT, SLIGHT HILL AT TURN. AGAIN, GAS GAUGE GOES TO EMPTY, THIS TIME HALF OF THE DASHBOARD IS ON, NO BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO TURN VAN OFF AND RESTART. TOWED AGAIN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY MALFUNCTION AND LIFE THREATENING!

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11351506 at NHTSA ↗

my car was towed away from my parking space and given to a dodge dealer, i coulndt figure out where it was, i finally found where it was , the guy who took it in was already doing repairs and investigating with out, knowing whose car is it, he goes and does a repair not being on what we talked about and does his repair, then he tells me i payy up 1,400 for the repairs he did, before he repaired it i asked him to check the fluids makes sure everything is good and ready so i wont be left in the road stranded, i come back 2 day later cause i take …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11491507 at NHTSA ↗

STEERING WHEEL HAS A SUPPORT BRACKET AT THE BOTTOM WHERE IS YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL YOU CAN GET YOUR FINGER STUCK IN THE WHEEL AND YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GET IT OUT EASILY. I DID THIS BY ACCIDENT AND HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING MY FINGER FREE WHILE TRYING TO STEER THE VAN. ALSO THE SPACE AROUND THE HORN BUTTON IS SUCH IF YOU HAVE BUTTONS ON A SPORT'S JACKET THOSE BUTTONS CAN GET CAUGHT UNDER THE HORN BUTTON AND MAKES CONTROLLING THE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. SO WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS HAPPEN YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219567 at NHTSA ↗

The van started shaking on a trip. Codes P0172 and P0175 have been on for nearly 2 months. Many parts have been replaced. Spark plugs, o2 sensor, fuel injectors, ignition coils, and battery. The mechanic replaced gaskets and fuel pump. Codes won't go away. The van randomly takes multiple time to start. It shudders and has acceleration issues when the fuel I low.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11534233 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor detected. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the fuel tank and fuel pump assembly were replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V278000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,447.

Owner-reported narrative. 24,447 miles reported. Look up ODI 11588846 at NHTSA ↗