2009 Dodge Caravan engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Caravan, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire from the engine hose and tube assembly. The dealer stated that the alcohol in the coolant overheated and caused the fire. The part was made of plastic which contributed to the failure. The dealer repaired the vehicle by installing a universal part made by the manufacturer. The full hose and tube assembly had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 53,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle took numerous attempts to start and then stalled. The failure recurred continuously and the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Caravan
- Electrical system 72 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints