How did my 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan stall?

I was driving my 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan on an on-ramp, merging onto I-10 on our way to Tallahassee after a short Rest Area stop, when the van began to act up. The battery warning light and engine light came on about the same time…and the van started jerking violently; it seemed like the engine was ready to stall.

What happens when you shut off the engine in a Dodge Grand Caravan?

Opted for the latter and it continued to sputter and shake violently, until I reached a cruising speed of about 55, where the shaking leveled off; allowing me to merge onto the highway. The engine warning light shut off at that time, but the battery light remained on, and the van seemed to recover and act normally.

What kind of motor does a Pentastar 3.6L have?

The Pentastar 3.6L motor was built with an advanced exhaust cam phasing design. The manufacturer did this to improve the low-end power and throttle response. In the 2011 model engine, this caused an issue that triggered the engine warning light.

What causes a Cadillac Escalade engine to stall?

If the converter doesn’t unlock, then the engine will stall much like a manual vehicle does when it doesn’t have enough speed to carry a gear. It’ll often throw code P0740. If there is almost no oil left at all, the engine could be on its way to locking up.

Is the Pentastar 3.6L engine sand cast?

The cylinder heads in the Pentastar 3.6L motor are sand-cast. While they undergo strict inspections to ensure they are clean before reaching the assembly line, there is the possibility that some residue may be left behind. This is a problem that occurred with some of the vehicles that were equipped with this model engine.

Are there any problems with the Dodge Pentastar 3.6 engine?

Chrysler revamped its Pentastar 3.6L engine following the complaints of the 2011 to mid-2013 models. Their actions included redesigning the filter and cap O-rings. Current vehicle owners were able to have a single filter and gasket kit installed on their vehicle by a dealer to correct the issues that they were experiencing.

When does the engine shut off in a Dodge Caravan?

See all problems of the 2010 Dodge Caravan . Van engine shut off while driving at 40mph on the highway. This is not the first time the can has shut off. The van has shut off on numerous occasions, most of the time it is within a few hundred yards of the starting point.

What did I do to my Dodge Grand Caravan engine?

The engine Roasted at 135,000 km, despite the regular maintenance (DON’T BUY CHRYSLER OR DODGE). spent $3,800. to install old motor changed timing chain, egr valve, water pump. was running firn until yesterday, * K the engine stalled again once.

What kind of vehicle is a Dodge Grand Caravan?

I drive a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. This has happened to me twice now. In the middle of driving, the engine shuts off along with anything power related including steering. I was driving at a slow speed when this happened. I was able to put the van into park , turn the key to the off position and restart the vehicle.

How did my 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan stall?