2008 Dodge Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (118) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (37) · Visibility/Wiper (16)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
222 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Suspension:rear 2010-04-23 · campaign 10V164000 · 834 vehicles
Defect: 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 T
Risk: CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE SPRING HAT MAY WEAR A HOLE IN THE TIRE OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2010-04-13 · campaign 10V148000 · 843 vehicles
Defect: 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 CONTAC
Risk: CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FUEL FILL PIPE MAY WEAR A HOLE IN ONE OR THE OTHER COMPONENTS OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS, OR A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT THE FUEL PIPE IS COMPROMISED.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (63)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train:transmission Case/Housing 2020-08-19 · S1121000006RevA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(revision a) no start no crank ? starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns
Showing the 6 most recent of 63 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-06-29 · Engine“the van lunges the shuts off while driving happens any time any place, just had the crankshaft position sensor following the codes it was showing, and it still does it. …”
2023-05-23 · Air Bags · 200,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2008 dodge caravan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, an unknown toyota minivan entered his driving route and crashed into the vehicle. the driver sustained injuries to his back, neck, and feet and bruising. medical attention was provided. the passenger sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulde…”
2022-10-25 · Exterior Lighting“the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the headlights appeared hazy and clogged. additionally, the contact stated that the headlight failed to illuminate and provide proper illumination while driving. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mile…”
2022-04-11 · Engine“the problems we are experiencing is the airbag indicator light keeps coming on and off dinging every time it comes on. the other issue we have experienced is the engine is in need of repair but the check engine light does not come on to let mechanics find the problem. however once every three months the light will come in but once vehicle is turned…”
2021-02-25 · Vehicle Speed Control · 180,970 mi“started the vehicle one morning and drove up to a stop sign. i was in a city street making a left turn. saw clear from both directions of any traffic.accelerated and the bas,esp light, and traction light came on. at this point the vehicle wanted to stall, lost power, and steering became difficult. stopped the vehicle and restarted the engine and ac…”
2020-12-30 · Exterior Lighting · 120,000 mi“headlights turning off during any driving ,stationary,city highway night day rain cold warm all the above antime any condition.flickering sometimes staying off most of the time need to hold passing flash brights on to still atleast have light sometimes dosent work all the time. months now.…”
2020-12-03 · Unknown Or Other · 50,000 mi“originally had taken car in for recall. the recall was for both doors. the dealer had delivered the car and told me i would be contacted for repair on the passenger door once the parts were in stock. after months of waiting i finally contacted them and was told that the parts were in stock. i made the appointment and when i was set to drop off the …”
2020-12-03 · Unknown Or Other · 50,000 mi“i have had my dodge 2008 caravan for sometime. was originally taken for repairs to the sliding door recall.…”
2020-09-22 · Electrical System · 188,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that her vehicle was in the driveway parked when a neighbor notified that the vehicle was on fire. the contact discovered that the front driver side door went up in flames. the fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. a fire department and police report were made f…”
2020-01-28 · Unknown Or Other · 175,454 mi“all gages are flashing with a binging sound all gages are jumping and turning signals only work when they want while parked and driving. also driver side window buttons and locks are not working.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.