2009 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (287) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (28) · Engine (21)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
330 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
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.
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 (41)
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-28 · Steering“while driving, the engine shuts off, leaving the driver with no power steering or power brakes. all power is off. there is no warning or error messages on the dash of any kind. no warning at all. the last time this happened, i was able to coast to the side of the road to a stop. once stopped, i can put the transmission in park, restart the vehicle …”
2026-05-16 · Air Bags“in august 2024, the airbag system in a 2009 dodge grand caravan (vin: [xxx] ) deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked and not in operation. there was no collision, impact, or known external trigger at the time of deployment. the malfunction involved the airbag restraint system and/or related electrical or control components. an unexpect…”
2025-08-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car will crank but not start. can cannot be started intermittently which could be dangerous considering location of vehicle, adverse weather conditions, etc. there are no warning lamps or messages related to the problem. this is a known problem with other chrysler models and model years. timp fuel pump relay has failed. bypassing the fuel pump rela…”
2024-12-21 · Electrical System“while driving on major (multi-lane) city street (40 mph) the vehicle began to slow, steering became difficult and a single amber caution for the traction control was illuminated. tachometer indicated 0 rpm. after pulling over, the vehicle was restarted and driven without further issue. recall on the ignition switch was addressed in 2009. unexpecte…”
2024-05-24 · Unknown Or Other“i had a flat tire (drivers front). i parked on a level parking lot. i put bricks behind other tires to prevent movement. next i loosened lug nuts, i then removed the spare and original equipment jack. i began jacking the car up with the jack in the area indicated for jacking by the instructions. the tire was off the ground. i was beginning to sp…”
2023-12-08 · Air Bags · 160,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while parked with the keys out of the ignition, the contact heard a loud pop coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. the contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side deployed without impact. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact to inform the manufactu…”
2023-03-14 · Visibility/Wiper“it started out as the van would not start almost everytime i got ready to leave and would have someone jump my battery, and it would start right back up. after a few weeks of having to do this, i had help jumping my battery once again but this time my wind shield wipers wouldnt shut off resulting in me having to take the fuse out and back in when i…”
2023-03-09 · Unknown Or Other“key stuck in the ignition does not turn properly …”
2023-02-02 · Electrical System“key in into slips from run to accsry and causes van to stall. has happened a few times. very dangerous to have van stall while driving…”
2022-12-08 · Engine · 180,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle started to stall with the anti-theft lock warning light illuminated. the vehicle lost motive power and stalled and failed to restart. the contact was able to push the vehicle into a gas station and the vehicle however, the vehicle would not restart. the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.