2009 Dodge Caravan problems
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Dodge Caravan. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 41% of complaints. After that come air bags (15%) and engine (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 175 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 41% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 96 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 23 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 23 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 96 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 75,000 miles. For electrical system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 85,000 miles (31 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 3 complaints mention a fire; 2 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 85% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2009 ranks 19th most-complained-about out of 26 model years of the Dodge Caravan with enough data (113 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled, crashed into a brick wall, and struck a light pole. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable.
Vehicle (2009 d. Caravan) was being driven on a city street. After having stopped at a 4-way intersection, driver proceeded into intersection at very low speed and was struck broadside on the right when a 1999 chev. Tahoe failed to stop. Tahoe speed estimated at 30-35 MPH. Rt. Side air bags deployed at which time front seat passenger (female, approximately 5' 1" ) was struck on head by airbag which moved to her left causing passenger's head to hit side window.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the rear of the vehicle accompanied by an abnormal grinding sound. The contact exited the vehicle and upon inspection, noticed that the caliper had failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test, who stated that the win module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred on four other occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.