# \#grandcaravan **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/grandcaravan/11135.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Stopped accelerating while driving now wont turn over or crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopped-accelerating-while-driving-now-wont-turn-over-or-crank/198938)
**Author:** [@Confused\_as\_hell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Confused_as_hell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopped-accelerating-while-driving-now-wont-turn-over-or-crank/198938 "2025-02-02T16:53:20Z")
I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden my van stopped accelerating. I still had power and no lights came on. I pulled over and tried to restart but the key when turned wont do anything. No cranking or turnover.… --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - clunky transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-clunky-transmission/167184)
**Author:** [@Customer21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Customer21)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-clunky-transmission/167184 "2024-10-22T17:34:49Z")
Consistent clunking and thud sound from the transmission from drive to reverse shift.what is that problem --- ## [No Heat, But Plenty Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-but-plenty-coolant/194312)
**Author:** [@haileeymarieee\_181108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileeymarieee_181108)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-but-plenty-coolant/194312 "2024-02-04T21:57:50Z")
My 2010 Dodge Grandcaravan 3.3L recently stopped blowing out hot/warm air while driving. It comes and goes, but in short patched. There’s plenty of coolant, actually looks like more than original and seems some has came … --- ## [1995 Dodge Grand Caravan - limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-grand-caravan-limp-mode/185312)
**Author:** [@ZAYE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZAYE)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-grand-caravan-limp-mode/185312 "2022-08-04T22:30:03Z")
My 95 Dodge Grand Caravan goes into Limp Mode after the transmission warms up. Usually after driving a couple miles. start up the next day shifts fine until driven a few miles will go into limp mode again. The wiring har… --- ## [Overheating coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-coolant/184791)
**Author:** [@haileeymarieee\_181108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileeymarieee_181108)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-coolant/184791 "2022-06-23T02:46:50Z")
Was watching some YouTube videos to check the radiator hoses temp because my engine just seems abnormally hot compared to other vehicles I’ve driven. My upper hose reaches 180-195f degrees and the lower one is the same. … --- ## [2019 Dodge Grand Caravan - infotainment fails during driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-grand-caravan-infotainment-fails-during-driving/181746)
**Author:** [@jeff12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-grand-caravan-infotainment-fails-during-driving/181746 "2022-01-11T01:25:13Z")
what causes radio? infotainment system to shut down while driving? --- ## [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… --- ## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan front vents don’t blow cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-front-vents-don-t-blow-cold-air/177667)
**Author:** [@knunya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knunya)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-front-vents-don-t-blow-cold-air/177667 "2021-06-26T23:47:42Z")
cold air blows in rear side vents fine, but none at all coming from front vents. --- ## [2006 Dodge Grand Caravan won’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-won-t-shift/176581)
**Author:** [@SergeRobichaud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SergeRobichaud)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-won-t-shift/176581 "2021-05-07T14:49:42Z")
transmission wont shift and no slipping --- ## [To fix or not to fix a head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix-a-head-gasket/76973)
**Author:** [@Biologist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biologist)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix-a-head-gasket/76973 "2021-01-15T01:27:28Z")
I have a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, which has run perfectly for all of its now 175,000 miles, with one past exception. I had to replace the transmission last spring. The transmission has a three year warranty, of … --- ## [No maps for 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-maps-for-2015-dodge-grand-caravan/173861)
**Author:** [@Peacemaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peacemaker)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-maps-for-2015-dodge-grand-caravan/173861 "2021-01-11T01:09:14Z")
Purchased a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T which has no maps. What do I do? --- ## [Engine heat transfer to inside vehicle and outside by the doors!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-heat-transfer-to-inside-vehicle-and-outside-by-the-doors/93422)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-heat-transfer-to-inside-vehicle-and-outside-by-the-doors/93422 "2020-07-08T21:39:28Z")
2002 dodge grand caravan. We feel the heat from engine block inside the two front seats (driver and front passenger). We also feel heated wind (blowing strong) and smell coolant when standing outside the vehicle by the d… --- ## [Trans problems in 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problems-in-2017-dodge-grand-caravan/118965)
**Author:** [@bolivarshagnasty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bolivarshagnasty)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problems-in-2017-dodge-grand-caravan/118965 "2020-02-06T23:17:11Z")
I have heard that the transmission in the 2017 Dodge grand caravan had tons of problems. Can you tell me what you know about this --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - where’s the trans fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-where-s-the-trans-fluid/157928)
**Author:** [@davidcooke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidcooke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-where-s-the-trans-fluid/157928 "2020-02-05T19:40:48Z")
no transmission fluid in sealed trans.Where did it go. Van will not go in gear --- ## [Whining Accelerator: Dodge Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-accelerator-dodge-grand-caravan/80862)
**Author:** [@isabelmqt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isabelmqt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-accelerator-dodge-grand-caravan/80862 "2019-12-10T03:27:18Z")
I enjoy listening to Car Talk, but never seem to be in the right place to ask this question which has evaded answering by all our mechanics so far. My husband is an artist and we travel in the midwest and in Florida year… --- ## [2013 Dodge Grand Caravan occasionally stays in one gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-occasionally-stays-in-one-gear/142266)
**Author:** [@BryanPurdon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BryanPurdon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-occasionally-stays-in-one-gear/142266 "2019-06-14T23:51:25Z")
now and again stays in one gear i think maybe 2nd if i stop shut the key off and restart it goes to normal operation. Is this a symtom of a serious problem. --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - bouncy transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-bouncy-transmission/142174)
**Author:** [@Lenny00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lenny00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-bouncy-transmission/142174 "2019-06-13T21:29:33Z")
When I go in reverse on any type of incline or load the transmission feels like it is bouncing,Asked the dealer and they told me they have heard of this from other customers and told me I would need a software update at … --- ## [2012 Dodge Grand Caravan - oil spilled out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-oil-spilled-out/141917)
**Author:** [@EdnaMJarrett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdnaMJarrett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-oil-spilled-out/141917 "2019-06-09T17:42:47Z")
Went to start my car and all the oil spilled out --- ## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Intermittent Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-intermittent-starting-problem/74485)
**Author:** [@allenfamily2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allenfamily2004)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-intermittent-starting-problem/74485 "2019-04-25T00:06:52Z")
My 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has intermittent trouble starting. The starter has been replaced twice, and the WIN Module (and key) have been replaced. The same issue has been occuring, but never duplicates for the dealersh… --- ## [2004 Dodge Grand Caravan - valve covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-grand-caravan-valve-covers/138296)
**Author:** [@Vinny21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vinny21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-grand-caravan-valve-covers/138296 "2019-04-11T03:06:55Z")
I just had to replace the valve cover gaskets in my 2004 Grand Caravan with 162K miles. Imagine my surprise when the mechanic informed me that the 3.8 liter engine had 1 steel cover and 1 plastic cover. Has anyone else s… --- ## [2011 Dodge Grand Caravan whining at 25 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-whining-at-25-mph/116412)
**Author:** [@RobertHolzman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertHolzman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-whining-at-25-mph/116412 "2019-02-27T17:51:22Z")
When driving at 25mph I hear a whining gear noise that goes away if I speed up or slow down. I can also hear the same gear noise at 17mph but I don’t usually drive at that speed. Turning the volume up on the radio drowns… --- ## [2006 Dodge Grand Caravan - can’t put gas in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-can-t-put-gas-in-the-tank/134212)
**Author:** [@RobertBarron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertBarron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-can-t-put-gas-in-the-tank/134212 "2019-02-10T19:33:43Z")
Can not put gas in vehicle, pump keeps shutting off. What can I do to fix problem. --- ## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan -- stiffness in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-stiffness-in-reverse/133549)
**Author:** [@MichaelVanVolkinburg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelVanVolkinburg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-stiffness-in-reverse/133549 "2019-01-29T22:34:30Z")
08 grand caravan with 195k+ miles. Braking system locked up while reversing out of the garage. brake pedal and gas pedal stiff. would not go forward either. turned van off and back on, worked fine. put the van back in re… --- ## [2008 Dodge Caravan Stalls when put into Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-stalls-when-put-into-drive/101313)
**Author:** [@mitch.christy65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mitch.christy65)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-stalls-when-put-into-drive/101313 "2019-01-21T22:45:24Z")
My Grand Caravan is an SXT model with 4.0L V6 and 6-speed transmission. Vehicle starts fine and all is fine when I put it into reverse, however, when put into Drive, the engine stalls (as if someone turned the ignition … --- ## [2009 Dodge Grand Caravan overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-overheating/131980)
**Author:** [@DAN05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAN05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-overheating/131980 "2019-01-05T02:11:55Z")
My van is overheating… I’ve replaced:The radiator & the cap/ Fan assembly /water pump /hoses/thermostat. The dealer says there’s nothing wrong. But they can’t tell me why it’s overheating. I asked the dealer & 2 oth… --- ## [2007 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-airbag-light/129033)
**Author:** [@sachiko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sachiko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-airbag-light/129033 "2018-11-19T20:58:21Z")
Would like to know why my air bag indicator light stays on. Only 25k miles on 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. --- ## [2001 Dodge Grand Caravan air cooling fan switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-grand-caravan-air-cooling-fan-switch/127634)
**Author:** [@stevengrutzmacher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevengrutzmacher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-grand-caravan-air-cooling-fan-switch/127634 "2018-10-28T02:01:12Z")
Does your Grand Caravan have a air cooling fan control switch problem? I had to jerryrig a switch to turn on my fan from within the car cuz the fan wouldn’t go on by itself. Thanx!! --- ## [Cooling fan is on while vehicle is not running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-is-on-while-vehicle-is-not-running/115612)
**Author:** [@Danny\_Tierney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny_Tierney)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-is-on-while-vehicle-is-not-running/115612 "2018-10-21T05:25:48Z")
My cooling fan in my 04 grand caravan operates when the vehicle is turned off and while it is on as well. The fan will stay running and the only way I can turn it off is by unplugging the fuse for it in my fuse box. I re… --- ## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan: is it my battery or alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-is-it-my-battery-or-alternator/127051)
**Author:** [@LouisClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouisClark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-is-it-my-battery-or-alternator/127051 "2018-10-18T20:16:48Z")
I have an 05 Dodge Grand caravan that I got used from my grandma. I play in a band and in the past couple years I’ve taken the van on 2+ cross country 5000+ mile tours. It’s been pretty reliable. Recently, someone broke… --- ## [2002 Dodge Grand Caravan misfire mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-grand-caravan-misfire-mystery/126795)
**Author:** [@DedeGossett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DedeGossett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-grand-caravan-misfire-mystery/126795 "2018-10-15T19:49:44Z")
I apologize in advance for this being so long but I want to be thorough and not leave out any important information. I’m a member of the poor working class and can’t afford a bunch of exploratory fixes so I am praying yo… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/grandcaravan/11135.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=grandcaravan)