Worst 2008 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Hydraulic Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 161 | 2 | 5 | 84,765 mi | |
| Airbags | 41 | 5 | — | 94,804 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 37 | — | 1 | 28,074 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | 2 | — | 93,425 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 1 | — | 89,855 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 16 | 1 | — | 96,455 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | 1 | — | 93,560 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 99,004 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 7 | — | — | 45,900 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 78,167 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | 1 | — | 85,234 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 74,215 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | 61,960 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Dodge Caravan
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,677 vehicles.
THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN MOBILITY CONVERSIONS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE REAR SPRING HATS COME INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE REAR TIRES. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS THE TIRES MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE REAR SPRING HATS.
THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN COMMERCIAL ENTERVANS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE FUEL FILL PIPE COMES INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE TIRE MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE FUEL FILL PIPE.
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2008 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Dodge Caravan reliable?
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Does the 2008 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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