2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

Your engine is losing power and failing to accelerate properly, and you've experienced sudden forward lurches when stopped. Both a dealership and independent shop diagnosed this as a failure in Cylinder 2, which requires replacing the cylinder head—a significant repair costing around $6,500.

Your engine has defective parts including the second cylinder head, exhaust valve, intake manifold, and oil filter housing adapter. These components may cause engine performance issues or oil leaks. Replacing these defective parts will likely require removing and rebuilding sections of your engine's upper components.

During a routine oil change, a technician discovered you had a severe oil leak from your engine oil cooler, even though you hadn't noticed any warning signs like an oil pressure light, spots under your car, or burning smells. The leak was significant enough to cover everything under the housing. According to the technician, this is a widespread issue affecting over 30,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles, and the part isn't covered by your warranty, making the repair expensive. Replacing the engine oil cooler will be necessary to stop the leak.