Worst 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 331 | 2 | 3 | 90,582 mi | |
| Airbags | 136 | 5 | — | 95,144 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 41 | 1 | 1 | 86,095 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 33 | — | — | 25,362 mi | |
| Brakes | 30 | 2 | — | 86,347 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 22 | 2 | — | 83,195 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 20 | — | — | 54,542 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 20 | — | — | 60,505 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 2 | — | 85,363 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | — | 1 | 348,705 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 12 | — | — | 52,358 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | 1 | — | 74,962 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | 63,762 mi | |
| Tires:Valve | 9 | — | — | 50,453 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 79,538 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 108,500 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 67,526 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 1 | 35,650 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 79,760 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | 144,540 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,043,211 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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