Experiencing jerking, running rough and stalling of vehicle( maybe when air conditioner engaged,

Asked by Marilynsgoingbroke Jun 04, 2017 at 04:22 PM about the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Last summer we started to experience vehicle running rough, almost
stalling and jerking right after fueling,  Attributed this to bad fuel.  Put in a
fuel conditioner.  Problem continued. Had it into the dealer and to an
independent mechanic.  Scoped numerous times.  Changed the plugs and
coils.  It was compression tested numerous times.  They would clear the
computer code and it would be called good. It would start the same crap on
the was home sometimes.  Problem seemed to have cleared up for winter.  
The MIL light did not come on at all and vehicle seemed to be running fine.  
Warm weather is upon us and same behavior again.  I turned off the air
conditioner the last time I drove the vehicle and it seemed to clear up the
jerking, rough ideling.  Is there a possibility the problem is linked to the air
conditioner in the vehicle and if so what may be the problem.  How would
this be fixed.  I'd like to have something to tell the mechanics when they
look at me like I'm :just a woman and don't really know what my vehicle is
doing. Plus don't really want to spend a whole lot of money while they keep
putting it on the scope to tell me they've cleared the code, it should be
good, here's your bill.

8 Answers

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I'd have to check evap system if it only happens after fueling. The act of filling it up stirs up the fuel vapors, if the vapors are directed to the engine before they should, it can cause issues. Just my opinion.

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I have a 2016 Caravan that is doing the exact same thing. It's not after you fuel it up, it's when your air conditioner is in full blast in the summer time and your driving in the city, hitting red light (it idles rough).at stop signs and when you accelerate bc of the green light, it starts jerking and hesitating..even when you drive up hils...its gets worse. I'm afraid it will stall on me and my kids one day. I want to solve the problem too..im tried of trying to explain to the mechanics. I had fuel system cleaning done, tune up, coils repaired ...transmission anyone know the problem??

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Did anyone ever find out what is wrong because now that it is warm again my van is doing the same keeping thing?

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My Toyota Sienna mini-van is also doing this again now that it's summer! Ugn!

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My van does something similar, but I've found that it seems to go away if I turn off ECO mode.

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I have a 2014 dodge grand caravan with similar issues. I spent $89 at Pepboys to clean the throttle body caused by carbon deposit as they explained. The problem went away for few months. I start feeling the same problem but as soon as I turn off econ.button, the car drives fine. I don't know how long it will drive smoothly before the problem comes up again but one thing I can say is all dodge grand caravans from 2011 have lots of issues than their predecessors. You may want to clean the throttle body of your car and turn off econ.button ,maybe the problem will go

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Same symptoms, turned off economy button and runs smooth. Obviously a manufacturer defect.

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I'm having the same problem, just got new plugs no fix, no codes or engine light. My mechanic says it's a misfire but can't find the issue (follow up appt in 4 days). I'm thinking pump maybe, the van seems to have more power then it should, I know they're strong but to chirp the wheels shifting into second In an automatic :o (I was slamming it) :P

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