Post-refueling stalling with power steering / brake loss
Stalling shortly after a full tank; one case a driver lost steering and brakes with family aboard
Check engine light: On
The vehicle stalls shortly after refueling due to a faulty fuel tank vapor-liquid separator valve allowing liquid fuel into the charcoal canister, with one particularly severe complaint describing a driver losing power steering and brakes after refueling on a city street with family in the vehicle, explicitly calling it a "death trap" condition. This vehicle shares its minivan platform with the Dodge Grand Caravan, where the same problem is reported.
~$900 for full fuel tank replacement (only repair option per dealership)
The same defect is reported on the Dodge Grand Caravan, which is effectively the same vehicle with different badging for this generation.
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TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) electrical defects
Headlights randomly going out, power window/door lock/ignition switch malfunctions
Check engine light: On
Fuse box circuit board defects identified as the cause of headlights randomly going out while driving; also implicated in power window, door lock, and ignition switch malfunctions. The same TIPM electrical problems are reported on other Chrysler and Jeep vehicles of this era.
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Overhead dome light burning out / melting
Also reported on the Dodge Grand Caravan, where a dome light came close to igniting
Check engine light: Off
Overhead dome light burning out or melting. The same problem is reported on the Dodge Grand Caravan, which shares this platform.
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Airbag deployment injury from a metal bracket
3-inch hematoma from a poorly placed component upon deployment
Check engine light: On
A metal bracket positioned in front of the under-dash airbag caused a 3-inch hematoma upon deployment; the manufacturer reportedly refused to accept responsibility for this component-placement-driven injury — distinct from a more common 'airbag failed to deploy' pattern, since this is deployment causing injury via a poorly placed component.
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Third-row seat belt failure to lock in a collision
Shoulder belts failed to lock with children in booster seats
Check engine light: On
Shoulder belts in the third row failed to lock during a rear-end collision at 35 mph with children in booster seats — a serious child-safety concern in a vehicle built to carry families.
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Shifting Harshness and Shuddering Issue
Harsh shifting with a shuddering issue
Check engine light: On
Harsh shifting with a shuddering issue. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 923 owner reports on file.
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Failure of Rear Evaporator
Rear evaporator fails
Check engine light: Off
Rear evaporator fails. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 391 owner reports on file.
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Power Window Motor and/or Regulator May Fail
Power window motor and/or regulator fails
Check engine light: Off
Power window motor and/or regulator fails. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 503 owner reports on file.
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Reasons for Excess Oil Consumption
Excess oil consumption
Check engine light: Off
Excess oil consumption. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 294 owner reports on file.
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Intermittent Instrument Cluster Failure Causing Erratic Gauge Readings
Intermittent instrument cluster failure causes erratic gauge readings
Check engine light: Off
Intermittent instrument cluster failure causes erratic gauge readings. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 278 owner reports on file.
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Key May Not Start Car or Release From Ignition
Key may not start the car, or may not release from the ignition
Check engine light: Off
Key may not start the car, or may not release from the ignition. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 235 owner reports on file.
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Remote start fails, engine shuts off within 5-10 seconds with the check engine light on
Remote start fails, and the engine shuts off within 5-10 seconds with the check engine light on
Check engine light: On
Remote start fails, and the engine shuts off within 5-10 seconds with the check engine light on. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 183 owner reports on file.
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Head Lights Turn On/Off
Headlights turn on and off unexpectedly
Check engine light: Off
Headlights turn on and off unexpectedly. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 163 owner reports on file.
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Worn Sway Bar Bushings/End Links May Cause Noise in Front Suspension
Worn sway bar bushings/end links cause noise in the front suspension
Check engine light: Off
Worn sway bar bushings/end links cause noise in the front suspension. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 157 owner reports on file.
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Power Liftgate Module May Fail
Power liftgate module fails
Check engine light: Off
Power liftgate module fails. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 147 owner reports on file.
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Yellow ABS Light That Stays On Means Anti-Lock Feature Is Disabled
Yellow ABS light stays on, meaning the anti-lock feature is disabled
Check engine light: Off
Yellow ABS light stays on, meaning the anti-lock feature is disabled. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 117 owner reports on file.
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Underbody Coolant Leaks From Rear Heat/AC Are Common
Underbody coolant leaks from the rear heat/AC system are common
Check engine light: Off
Underbody coolant leaks from the rear heat/AC system are common. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 115 owner reports on file.
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Airbag Light May Be On Due to Blown Fuse
Airbag light is on due to a blown fuse
Check engine light: Off
Airbag light is on due to a blown fuse. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 114 owner reports on file.
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Surging While Driving Between 40 and 50 MPH
Surging while driving between 40 and 50 MPH
Check engine light: Off
Surging while driving between 40 and 50 MPH. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 113 owner reports on file.
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This generation shares its minivan platform with the Dodge Grand Caravan, and the same post-refueling stalling problem is reported on both: a faulty fuel tank vapor-liquid separator valve allows liquid fuel into the charcoal canister, and one particularly severe complaint describes a driver losing power steering and brakes after refueling on a city street with family in the vehicle, explicitly calling it a "death trap" condition.