# \#grand-caravan **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/grand-caravan/14269.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2005 Dodge Caravan won't start when warm, starts fine when cold / cool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-wont-start-when-warm-starts-fine-when-cold-cool/200558)
**Author:** [@kent.dahlgren\_193836](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kent.dahlgren_193836)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-wont-start-when-warm-starts-fine-when-cold-cool/200558 "2025-06-11T11:03:58Z")
I solved this, and the summary is: it was the fuel pump (3.8 liter). But the more nuanced answer is that it was a variety of sensors that contributed to a variety of issues, some of which seemed like they were related, … --- ## [Overheating Issue with 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-issue-with-1999-dodge-grand-caravan/191217)
**Author:** [@DIYWrencher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIYWrencher)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-issue-with-1999-dodge-grand-caravan/191217 "2023-09-27T12:38:25Z")
Hello, I am working on a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan and am having a mysterious problem with it running hot. Other forums have offered the routine common answers but were not able to help me actually tackle this problem w… --- ## [2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Dash/headlights/interior flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-dash-headlights-interior-flickering/192484)
**Author:** [@ken.mugen\_186595](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken.mugen_186595)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-dash-headlights-interior-flickering/192484 "2023-08-26T02:36:45Z")
So everything was normal and all of a sudden my dash and all the lights started flickering, later on the dash started beeping and the gauges move up and down by themselves. Changed the battery and it worked fine for 2-3 … --- ## [Does anyone know the size of the rear shock absorber mount bracket bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-size-of-the-rear-shock-absorber-mount-bracket-bolts/191747)
**Author:** [@lmh\_users-groups\_185763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmh_users-groups_185763)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-size-of-the-rear-shock-absorber-mount-bracket-bolts/191747 "2023-07-18T16:09:11Z")
Hello, I need to replace the rear shocks on my 2010 but I have no real hope of removing the bolts that go through the top and bottom of the shocks. These are rusted far beyond removal. I have tried PB blaster and a torc… --- ## [Scraping sound from rear end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraping-sound-from-rear-end/191499)
**Author:** [@lmh\_users-groups\_185763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmh_users-groups_185763)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraping-sound-from-rear-end/191499 "2023-07-13T02:21:48Z")
Hello, I am in the process of finishing up a muffler change on my 2010 Grand Caravan and have a new issue. I don’t know if it’s related to the repair or not. I am hearing a scraping sound from the rear end that can be … --- ## [New muffler on 2010 Grand Caravan leaking exhaust at clamp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-muffler-on-2010-grand-caravan-leaking-exhaust-at-clamp/191311)
**Author:** [@lmh\_users-groups\_185763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmh_users-groups_185763)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-muffler-on-2010-grand-caravan-leaking-exhaust-at-clamp/191311 "2023-07-04T02:03:59Z")
Hello, Over the last two days I have replaced the muffler on a 2010 dodge Grand Caravan with the type that is attached with clamps instead of being welded. These are the u-bolt clamps and not the band style clamps. This… --- ## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Turn Signal Works Intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-turn-signal-works-intermittently/189117)
**Author:** [@acowan8730\_184131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acowan8730_184131)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-turn-signal-works-intermittently/189117 "2023-02-13T23:44:28Z")
Hey all. Both my Caravans turn signals in the front will sometimes work and sometimes flash fast as if a bulb is blown. Both bulbs are good. Also when they are flashing fast the rear signals work but the front ones dont.… --- ## [Grand Caravan Seems to Flood When Hot, Won't start for 20 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-seems-to-flood-when-hot-wont-start-for-20-minutes/186782)
**Author:** [@foggbooks\_182561](https://community.cartalk.com/u/foggbooks_182561)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-seems-to-flood-when-hot-wont-start-for-20-minutes/186782 "2022-11-20T23:43:16Z")
My 2010 Grand Caravan 3.8L won’t start when hot, if it has been sitting hot for 10 or 20 minutes. It WILL start if only stopped for a couple minutes… but not if it sits awhile longer… It does not stall, however. Never… --- ## [No communication between ignition coil and PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-communication-between-ignition-coil-and-pcm/186396)
**Author:** [@Doohickey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doohickey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-communication-between-ignition-coil-and-pcm/186396 "2022-10-04T18:44:31Z")
I hope someone can help because two mechanics can’t figure out what’s wrong. We have a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, 3.3L engine. One day out of the blue it wouldn’t start. There were NO warning signs. When turning the ke… --- ## [One front brake locking up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-front-brake-locking-up/184592)
**Author:** [@haileeymarieee\_181108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileeymarieee_181108)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-front-brake-locking-up/184592 "2022-08-28T20:59:26Z")
2010 Dodge Grand caravan both front brakes have been acting up. The rotors would get so hot (over 415°f) any water would be turned into steam immediately. The brakes/rims would smell bad. When it first started, the passe… --- ## [3 Mechanics are unsure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-mechanics-are-unsure/186048)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-mechanics-are-unsure/186048 "2022-08-26T23:38:18Z")
My wife tells me the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan that there is a grinding noise in the front driver side. It started just when she turned then it became noticeable while even driving straight. I heard the noise and it sound… --- ## [Brief Knock at Start-Up, Then Low Oil Pressure at Idle When Warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-knock-at-start-up-then-low-oil-pressure-at-idle-when-warm/184847)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-knock-at-start-up-then-low-oil-pressure-at-idle-when-warm/184847 "2022-07-03T16:39:44Z")
My 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 3.8L V6 has 226,000 miles on it. It recently developed a 2 or 3 second knock at start up, then when fully warmed up will show the oil pressure light when at idle. As soon as I begin a… --- ## [Diagnotic Help on a '12 Dodge GC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnotic-help-on-a-12-dodge-gc/183039)
**Author:** [@Keen1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keen1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnotic-help-on-a-12-dodge-gc/183039 "2022-03-19T00:53:18Z")
The other day I drove my van on the highway and everything was fine. On the way home though, the steering wheel started shaking terribly, almost making me release the wheel. It did this at 70 MPH, but lessened almost to … --- ## [After accident repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-accident-repairs/180584)
**Author:** [@studmeister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/studmeister)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-accident-repairs/180584 "2021-11-11T03:38:03Z")
Hi everyone. I have a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan that was involved in an accident. I’m wondering if the damage can be repaired properly. The damage is in the rear end and airbags didn’t deploy. Please see the pictures fo… --- ## [Trouble keeping my car running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-keeping-my-car-running/162302)
**Author:** [@Mando\_Billegas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mando_Billegas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-keeping-my-car-running/162302 "2020-04-04T04:59:42Z")
So i have a 2006 dodge grand caravan and it randomly dies while im driving the power doesnt go out but the engine dies sometimes it starts back up and sometimes it doesn’t want to turn over it even dies while idle i had … --- ## [Two fuel injectors have broke on my Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-fuel-injectors-have-broke-on-my-grand-caravan/160267)
**Author:** [@kip16917\_164603](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kip16917_164603)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-fuel-injectors-have-broke-on-my-grand-caravan/160267 "2020-03-06T00:05:15Z")
A year ago one went bad with around 70k miles. Then another one went a few months ago. Some neighbor mechanics say to use a gas additive. I have never used those or had this problem ever. Both mechanics who fixed t…