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#BS-2009-DODGRA-2C57

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Based on reports from 797 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
797
Crashes
20
Fires
6
Recalls
7
TSBs
41
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 797 complaints, 20 crashes, 6 fires, and 7 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

door locks malfunction

5 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

331 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

63
0–30K
102
30–60K
140
60–90K
90
90–120K
43
120–150K
45
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (140 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 (331 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical331 (42%)
Airbags136 (17%)
Brakes63 (8%)
Engine46 (6%)
Wheels & Tires32 (4%)
Other28 (4%)
Steering22 (3%)
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems20 (3%)

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 42% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 331 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 76,000 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 136 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 63 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 6% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 46 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
24
10
51
11
27
12
42
13
102
14
319
15
126
16
15
17
20
18
23
19
20
20
1
21
10
22
6
23
2
24
1
25

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

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Recall History (7 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.

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.

14V055000Apr 2014

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

14V373000May 2015

AIR BAGS

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, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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. 797 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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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 331 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has 797 complaints, 20 crash reports, and 6 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 7 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 483 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 76,000 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.
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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