2009 Dodge Caravan: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 118 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (43% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The door in the back will open an close on it on almost closed on my daughter while get out of car an no button was pushed to close the door. Going down the road and all gauges are coming on an wipers coming on by them self . Key getting stuck in the ignition.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Jan 2019
“This is the second (tpms) tire pressure sensor that has snapped off in my hands as I was attempting to put air into a low tire. These things are dangerous as the metal fatigues without warning or visible evidence of such. Especially living in an area like mine, where road salt, moisture,ice and snow and changes in temperature occur regularly these sensors can cause a sudden deflation of a tire if they break which might lead to a catastrophic crash. Luckily for me the two times it has occurred it has happened in my driveway. However, both times it necessitated jacking my vehicle up with full loads and on uneven ground, dangerous in itself.”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2017
“On october 24, 2017 at approximately 12:00 noon my van was parked with the engine off and all of a sudden both side airbags in the van deployed. No one was in the car. Car was totaled by my insurance company. I reported this to chrysler and they will not do anything about the total loss of my veichle”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2017
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“My dodge caravan just stalls while driving. It has happened about 5 times this past year. The engine cuts off and I have to pull over and restart. It has only happened while driving between 20-40 miles per hour. It has not happened on the highway I had the ignition switch replaced so I know it is not that. Sometimes when my car will not start I have to put it in neutral and it starts. Our mechanic cannot find anything wrong but did see the engine failure while running a diagnostic.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. While driving 20 mph downhill and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal traveled to the floor without warning. The vehicle was driven back to the house. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled three other times. On one occasion, all the warning indicators illuminated at the same time as if the vehicle were restarting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2017
“Instrument panel while driving suddenly at night does not light up, vanity lights, interior overhead lights, and universal garage door opener does not work either. Dangerous as you cannot see gauges(speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer ), not even the turn signals on the instrument panel. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2016
“Every time I used my vehicle, my key would get stuck forcing me to pull the fuse so the key would release. I got the recall completed on february 18, 2016 to fix the problem. It was working fine until recently (march 24, 2016), my key has been getting stuck several times, not just a one time occurrence, in the ignition again, it eventually releases, and I haven't had to resort to pulling the fuse, I'm just afraid it will eventually lead to that again.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2016
“Wireless ignition node module recall. Dealer advises I must be put on a waiting list and that it will be months before he will have the parts because the company will only ship one part at a time. He said they would not ship the quantity that he needed. This should be unacceptable if it a safety issue! Parts are mass produced to meet auto manufacturers needs. Assembly lines do not wait on parts to be shipped one at a time!!!!!”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2016
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/01/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed on 2/15/16. Updated 03/14/16.*jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.
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.
Remedy: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.
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Is the 2009 Dodge Caravan reliable?
NHTSA has 118 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Dodge Caravan. The most complained-about area is electrical system (43% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2009 Dodge Caravan problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 75,000 miles or less.
Does the 2009 Dodge Caravan have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.