2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (606) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (119) · Engine (68)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
829 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (7)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-07-07 · campaign 20V396000 · 925,239 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Air Bags:frontal 2016-01-29 · campaign 16V047000 · 110,482 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
Air Bags 2014-06-26 · campaign 14V373000 · 722,705 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2014-02-11 · campaign 14V055000 · 130 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2011-08-03 · campaign 11V394000 · 298,949 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.
Risk: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2010-12-08 · campaign 10V611000 · 299,635 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Risk: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical System:wiring 2010-06-03 · campaign 10V235000 · 284,655 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (50)
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.
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
Air Bags 2021-11-23 · Y22 Combo Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction notification y22 driver airbag emblem
Air Bags 2021-11-18 · Y22 Combo · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction notification y22 driver airbag emblem
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
Air Bags 2021-02-04 · 72301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recal w09 driver air bag emblem updated dealer instructions
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What owners report
2026-10-13 · Steering · 180,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that a dealer recently serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 20v396000 (air bags, steering). the contact stated that the dealer replaced the airbag module components located underneath the center console; however, the connected wiring was not replaced. later, while the unoccupied vehic…”
2026-08-31 · Structure:body“vehicle has loose horn emblem vehicle heat/ac front not operable vehicle driver side sliding door inoperable. subject: urgent supplement to nhtsa complaint #11753124 — unresolved safety recalls, airbag hazards, dealer refusal/delay, and conflicting parts availability information vehicle: 2008 dodge grand caravan nhtsa complaint: #11753124 mopar c…”
2026-07-27 · Unknown Or Other“subject: manufacturer and dealer non-compliance / obstruction of federal safety recalls vehicle: 2008 dodge grand caravan description of problem: i am filing a formal complaint against fiat chrysler automobiles (fca)/mopar and its authorized dealer network for active non-compliance, negligence, and obstruction regarding 7 open federal safety recal…”
2025-08-25 · Air Bags“i had steve white motors 3470 hwy 70 se newton nc 28658 828-464-3458 service this recall;but, the recall says incomplete.…”
2025-01-10 · Power Train“car transmission is reacting very poorly will jump up and down and stall in the middle of the road manufacturer's safety problem and not sure all the problems but i know it's the transmission defect and the safety problem they never fixed it when they manufactured very unsafe transmission needs to be recalled…”
2024-04-08 · Electrical System:ignition:module · 54,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the vehicle could not be restarted and was towed to the residence. the contact diagnosed the vehicle win module failure. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of…”
2023-12-27 · Exterior Lighting · 75,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle was designed with plastic headlamps that became foggy over time, causing the headlights to become extremely dim. the contact stated that the failure had reduced the visibility of the roadway while driving. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not…”
2023-03-14 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar“2008 dodge grand caravan. consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 20v-396.…”
2022-10-18 · Electrical System“shift lever placed in to park will not release key fob, keeping the vehicle in accessory mode and draining battery. occassionally shifting back and forth from 'park' to other positions and back to 'park' will cause the ignition to release key fob as normal. eventually found on forums that flicking the shifter button once in park will help depress m…”
2022-09-15 · Unknown Or Other“the heat exhaust from the motor heats the forward cab even if all of the vents are closed.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.