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2009 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 976 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
976
Crashes
23
Fires
9
Recalls
9
TSBs
91
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 976 complaints, 23 crashes, 9 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalls shuts off while driving

19 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

premature brake wear

16 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
3

aluninum valve stem coroded and broke off

9 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

warning indicator lights on

8 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
5

door locks malfunction

5 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

401 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 76K miles.

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

75
0–30K
119
30–60K
173
60–90K
109
90–120K
52
120–150K
51
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (173 reports) • Median: 76K 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 (401 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical401 (41%)
Airbags163 (17%)
Brakes75 (8%)
Engine66 (7%)
Wheels & Tires44 (5%)
Other34 (3%)
Steering31 (3%)
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems23 (2%)

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 41% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 401 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 76K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 163 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 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 75 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 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 66 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

8
09
28
10
65
11
35
12
52
13
131
14
404
15
139
16
23
17
21
18
26
19
20
20
1
21
10
22
6
23
2
24
1
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

09V046000Mar 2009

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,138 MY 2009 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS.

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.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

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. 976 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the electrical, with 401 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has 976 complaints, 23 crash reports, and 9 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 2009 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 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has 9 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 579 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,800 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 2009 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. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
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