2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.

20072009
Complaints
1,962
Crashes
47
Fires
25
Injuries
37
Fatalities
3
Recalls
7

Worst 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1807 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:85,562 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:6
#2286 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:92,300 mi
Crash-related:11
#3126 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:24,827 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Electrical Faults
807
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
6
Avg Miles
85,562
Airbags
286
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
Avg Miles
92,300
Hydraulic Brakes
126
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Avg Miles
24,827
Engine Problems
117
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,824
Brakes
74
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,446
Steering Defects
53
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
92,562
Transmission / Drivetrain
49
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
88,987
Headlight/Taillight Failures
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
86,909
Wipers & Visibility
42
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,797
Electronic Stability Control
39
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
112,645
Unintended Acceleration
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
89,559
Engine & Cooling
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
49,963
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,231
Wheel Issues
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,222
Automatic Transmission
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,956
Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
98,852
Body Structure
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,782
Latches / Locks
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,231
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
45,228
Other Equipment
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
45,300
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,097
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,250
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,800
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
79,822
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,673
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
110,602
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,120
Tires:Valve
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,126
Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,600

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Recalls for 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,641,795 vehicles.

20V396000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
~925,239 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

16V047000Air Bags:frontal
~110,482 affected

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

14V373000Airbags · Electrical System:ignition:switch
~722,705 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

14V055000Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~130 affected

Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.

11V394000Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~298,949 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.

10V611000Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
~299,635 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

10V235000Electrical System:wiring
~284,655 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION.

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has 1,962 NHTSA complaints, 47 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 807 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (807 complaints, avg 85,562 mi); Airbags (286 complaints, avg 92,300 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (126 complaints, avg 24,827 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,462 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan include 47 crash-related reports, 25 fire reports, 37 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,641,795 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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