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2008 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 2,391 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
2,391
Crashes
60
Fires
33
Recalls
10
TSBs
113
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 2,391 complaints, 60 crashes, 33 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

premature brake failure

120 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX
2

tipm faulty various things horn wipers etc wont shut off

55 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX
3

air conditioner went kaput

38 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
4

electrical gremlins

33 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
5

engine stalls shuts down while driving

26 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

970 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

287
0–30K
279
30–60K
401
60–90K
282
90–120K
161
120–150K
128
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (401 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (970 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical970 (41%)
Airbags330 (14%)
Brakes255 (11%)
Engine168 (7%)
Visibility63 (3%)
Lights60 (3%)
Other60 (3%)
Steering58 (2%)

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 41% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 970 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 330 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 255 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 168 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
07
37
08
83
09
175
10
144
11
144
12
94
13
287
14
885
15
296
16
75
17
53
18
47
19
28
20
16
21
8
22
5
23
2
24
3
25
8
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

09V351000Oct 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND NOT SECURED PROPERLY DURING THE ALTERATION. IF NOT ROUTED AND SECURED PROPERLY, THE BRAKE LINES COULD RUB AGAINST THE VEHICLE CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

10V148000Jun 2010

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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.

10V164000Jun 2010

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

10V235000Nov 2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

10V611000Jan 2011

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP14004ClosedOpened Sep 2014 · closed Jul 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RQ14002ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Mar 2015

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

AIR BAGS

The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2,391 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the electrical, with 970 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has 2,391 complaints, 60 crash reports, and 33 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Based on 1538 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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