2008 DODGE Caravan Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
302
Complaints Reported
Complaints by Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
92 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY PARKED WHEN A NEIGHBOR NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE REPORT WERE MADE FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTALED LOSS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V235000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 188,000.
Sep 22, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR MODULE IGNITED AND MELTED. AS A RESULT, ALL THE CONNECTING WIRES WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST AND SUGGESTED THE VEHICLE BE SEEN BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN TO THE DEALER MILFORD CHRYSLER SALES (500 US-209, MILFORD, PA 18337 (570) 409-4046) AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY USAA. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WENT TO THE DEALER, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND THEN DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. *DT ATTACHED IS THE AUDIO.*JB *DT(7/30/19)*JB
May 23, 2019
IGNITION SWITCHE WAS REPLACED ON A RECALL. BUT NOW THIS IGNITIN SWITCHES IS NOT WORKING RIGHT. SOME TIMES THE VAN WILL NOT START. I HAD IT CHECK OUT AND ITS THE IGNITION SWITCHE THAT WAS REPLACED ON MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE RECALL. WHAT DO I DO NOW TO GET THIS REPLACED AGAIN. THE VAN MAY SHUT OFF WHEN DRIVING.
Jul 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE'S ALARM WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SOUND WITH NO INTRUSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GINN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (5190 US-278, COVINGTON, GA 30014) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jun 05, 2018
THE INTEGRATED POWER MODULE FAILS, LEADING TO THE ENGINE CUTTING OUT, AS WELL AS HORN, WIPERS AND WASHER GOING OFF RANDOMLY. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE, DRIVING CONDITIONS, ETC. THE DEALERS KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THE ISSUE IS, AND LOVE THE $1200+ THE GET FOR REPLACEMENT OF THIS NOTORIOUSLY DEFECTIVE PART.
Jun 27, 2017
+ 87 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
37 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SIDE CALIPER BRACKET CAUSED THE BRAKES TO WEAR PREMATURELY, WHICH CAUSED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Oct 01, 2015
REAR BREAK COMPONENTS (PADS, ROTORS, LR CALIPER) AT 30K ON 12/10/09. FRONT PADS REPLACES ON 1/14/10 AT APPX 31K: FRONT PADS AND ROTORS ON 4/2012 (3RD SET) AT 58K CALIPERS NOT FROZEN: THIS VEHICLE YEAR WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF THE 4.0 L ENGINE. ALREADY ENGINE NO LONGER AN OPTION: LATER MODEL YEARS (2010 AND LATER) HAVE LARGER CALLIPERS AND PADS. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE WAS REDESIGNED AND OFFERED WITHOUT CONSIDERATION TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS SO NEW THAT MY OWNER MANUAL DOESN'T REFERENCE THE 4.0 LITER ENGINE. THIS MODEL YEAR HAS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF PREMATURE BREAK WEAR. *JS
Apr 21, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE AND ROTORS WAS REPLACED AT 23,000 MILES AND FAILED AT 46,000 MILES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THE BRAKES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,050.
Jan 18, 2012
EARLY WEAR ON BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AT FIRST REPAIR 40,000 MILES AT LAST REPAIR. TRADED IN VEHICLE FOR 2010 GRAND CARAVAN. SAME ISSUES WITH 2010 AND 17,000 MILES. *TR
Dec 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BEGAN TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO REACH A TEMPERATURE OF 900 DEGREES AND WOBBLE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS AND CALIPERS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. UPDATED 01/05/12*LJ UPDATED 01/11/12
Nov 28, 2011
+ 32 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
30 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB DID NOT OPEN THE VEHICLE'S DOORS CORRECTLY AND TRIGGERED THE VEHICLE'S ALARM SYSTEM. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ADJUSTED THE STEERING WHEEL IN AN UPWARD POSITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE THE RECALL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 06/13/17*LJ *CN
Mar 03, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART IT ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Sep 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jun 06, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jan 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 03/15/16*LJ UPDATED 03/16/16*JB
Jan 15, 2016
+ 25 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
12 complaints
The van lunges the shuts off while driving happens any time any place, just had the crankshaft position sensor following the codes it was showing, and it still does it.
Jun 29, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,800.
Oct 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Sep 11, 2014
THE ENGINE IN OUR 2008 DODGE MINI VAN WILL INTERMITTENTLY SURGE WHEN AT A STOP WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE OR WHEN IN PARK. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO PLAGUE US FOR 3 YEARS NOW WITH THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRING SEPT. 7TH, 2014. *TR
Sep 09, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
Jul 31, 2014
+ 7 more complaints for this component
TIRES
11 complaints
THE AIR CHUCK WAS ATTACHED TO THE TPMS SENSOR/VALVE STEM DURING AN INFLATION SERVICE. THE SENSOR/VALVE STEM BROKE AND ALL AIR ESCAPED FROM THE TIRE.
May 12, 2017
2008 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING VALVES. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH COMPUTERIZED TIRE PRESSURING MONITORING VALVES WHICH WERE DEFICIENT IN NATURE DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF THE MATERIALS. AFTER THREE YEARS OF USE, WHILE TRYING TO SIMPLY UNSCREW THE VALVE COVER TO CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE, THE CHEAP PLASTIC END BROKE OFF IN HIS HAND, DUE TO CORROSION. LEAVING HIM WITH A FLAT TIRE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED, ANOTHER TIRE MONITOR HOLDING SCREW RELEASED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE HOLDING THREADS, AND THE TIRE WENT FLAT, DESTROYING IT IN THE PROCESS. *JB
Nov 26, 2012
1. WHILE DRIVING (AT 30MPH) IN OUR 2008 DODGE CARAVAN, THE RIGHT FRONT TPMS VALVE STEM BROKE OFF AND THE TIRE IMMEDIATELY DEFLATED. 2. VALVE STEM BROKE OFF BELOW THE VALVE CORE DEFLATING THE TIRE, MOVED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. 3. VEHICLE TOWED TO TIRE SHOP WHERE TPMS WAS REPLACED FOR $70.00. STILL HAVE OLD TPMS. *TR
Feb 19, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH A HALF MOON INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE AIR SENSOR FOR THE LEFT REAR TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR WITH A RUBBER VALVE STEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR SENSOR WAS ON BACK ORDER AND HE DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE AIR SENSOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,900.
Feb 01, 2011
TIRES WORN OUT AFTER ONLY 30,000 MILES AND ROTATED OFTEN. *TR
Jan 31, 2011
+ 6 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
8 complaints
The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, an unknown Toyota Minivan entered his driving route and crashed into the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his back, neck, and feet and bruising. Medical attention was provided. The passenger sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulder, and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his resident. The air bags did not deploy. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not available.
May 23, 2023
I WAS DRIVING EASTBOUND ON A CITY ROAD AT 30MPH. FROM THE NORTH, MY DRIVER SIDE A TRUCK RAN A STOP SIGN AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND MY VEHICLE STRUCK HIS CRUMPLING THE FRONT END OF MY VAN. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. WHILE MORE DAMAGE WAS DONE ON THE DRIVER SIDE THE ENTIRE FRONT WAS SMASHED BACKWARDS AND HIS VEHICLE HAD SPUN AND ALSO STRUCK THE PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND THE FRONT TIRE.
Dec 06, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 07, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,300.
Sep 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Jul 22, 2015
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
8 complaints
WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT WHEN RANDOMLY MY LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING, HORN STARTED BLARING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOING OFF, WASHER FLUID WAS SPRAYING EVERYWHERE. LOCKS WERE LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. I ENDED UP DRIVING INTO SOMEONE'S LAWN AS I COULD NOT SEE PROPERLY WITH POOR LIGHTING AND ALL THE DISTRACTIONS. ONCE I GOT HOME THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO BE POSSESSED EVEN WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET EVERYTHING TO STOP AFTER UNPLUGGING THE BATTERY. UPON INTERNET RESEARCH IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG TO REALIZE IT WAS TIPM FUSE BOX ISSUE, I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME BOX HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. I HAVE GONE TO THE JUNKYARD 3 TIMES AND GRABBED A USED TIPM FUSE BOX REPLACEMENT. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT THE CAR WOULD NOT START. SECOND REPLACEMENT THERE WAS A LOT OF TROUBLE LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND THE ODOMETER DID NOT WORK. WITH MY MOST RECENT REPLACEMENT THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. SO INCLUDING MY ORIGINAL TIPM , THAT'S 4 FAULTY TIPMS. DO YOU NOTICE A PROBLEM OR PATTERN HERE?
Dec 03, 2017
MANY ISSUES, APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO THE TIPM. HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING, AS DO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS(VARIOUS TIMES, WHEN DRIVING/WHEN STARTING THE CAR). CAR HORN BEEPS WHEN DRIVER DOOR IS OPENED. AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING (WHEN DRIVING), WILL USUALLY COME BACK ON AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE CAR. VERY DANGEROUS IN THE WINTER.
Sep 10, 2017
WIPERS, LIGHTS, HORN,DOOR LOCKS ALL SEEMED TO GO OFF WENT NO WARNING WIPERS START SPRAYING FLUID BY ITSELF. COULD NOT GET TO STOP WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK, HAD TO PULL HORN FUSES TO MAKE HORN STOP BLOWING DISCONNECT BATTERY TO MAKE SURE IT WOULD START TO HAVE IT TAKEN TO BE LOOKED AT VERY DISAPPOINTED IN VEHICLE ONLY 81,500 MILES ON IT
Sep 26, 2016
2008 DODGE CARAVAN SXT, EXPERIENCING WIPERS WITH FLUID COMING ON RANDOMLY WITH LIGHTS FLASHING, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING AND HORN BLOWING ERRATICALLY. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE TPMS,ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COMING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Mar 21, 2015
WHEN CLICKING OFF MY HIGH BEAMS, MY WIPERS CAME ON. I WAS UNABLE TO SHUT THEM OFF. AT THE SAME TIME MY HIGH BEAMS, TURN SIGNALS AND REAR WIPER STOPPED WORKING. WHILE MY FRONT WIPERS WERE GOING NON-STOP DESPITE BEING SHUT OFF, THE WASHER FLUID DID NOT WORK (FRONT AND BACK). WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY GARAGE I WAS TOLD THE TIPM HAD TO BE REPLACED BUT IT WAS CURRENTLY ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THEY COULD GET THEIR HANDS ON ONE. FOR THE TIME BEING I HAVE HAD TO MAKE DUE WITH DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY FOR 7-10 MINUTES AND THEN ALL SYSTEMS WORK AGAIN, I AM NOT SURE HOW LONG THIS WILL WORK FOR BUT CURRENTLY THE ONLY OPTION. *TR
Sep 15, 2014
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
7 complaints
SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, SAME PROBLEM, REPLACED POWER BOOSTER, SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW WITH THIS VEHICLE WITH MAJOR COMPLAINTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO DATE BY HNTSA TO MAKE CHRYSLER DODGE FIX THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH ALL DODGE GRAND CARAVANS.
May 02, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 10, 2014
WHILE ON VACATION TRIP FRONT BRAKES BECAME HOT. STOPPED AND CHECKED, TIRE WAS SO HOT COULD NOT TOUCH. FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE MADE REPAIRS ON 6/17/2014 REPLACED (CALIPERS) ROTORS AND PADS. ON 10/10/2014 REAR BRAKES BECAME TOO HOT . DEALER REPAIRED REPLACED CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS 53,000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS TIRES BECAME TOO HOT FIRESTONE $696.85 DEALER $694.07 TOTAL $1390.92. CALLED ON 10/17/2014 TO CHRYSLER LLC CUSTOMER CENTER TALKED TO REP. NO HELP ON CALIPER BRAKE ISSUE. *TR
Oct 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE CONTINUOUSLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE ROTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Apr 07, 2014
THE BRAKE ROTORS WARP EVERY 20,000 MILES OR SO, SO BAD THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON BOTH MY 2008 AND MY 2011 CARAVAN. DODGE HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS AND HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS IT OTHER THAN TO GIVE A DISCOUNT ONLY IF YOU ASK FOR IT. GETTING THEM FIXED AT THE DEALER IS A PAIN CAUSE THEY TAKE THE VAN FOR AT LEAST A DAY SOME TIMES TWO. ALSO THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE 2008 DID NOT LAST VERY LONG AT ALL FIRST SET WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY(37,000 MILES) SECOND SET(68,000MILES) WAS NOT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE WHEEL BEARING ISSUE ON THE 2011. THE WHEEL BEARINGS ARE SEALED SO IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE WARPED ROTOR ISSUE. *TR
May 24, 2013
+ 2 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
6 complaints
THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN (3.3L / 4SPD) WITH 115,562 MILES (SPENT ITS ENTIRE LIFE IN MICHIGAN). DURING A RIGHT-HAND TURN FROM A STOP THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE THAT OCCURRED JUST AFTER THE THROTTLE WAS PRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY DISABLED (NO MORE POWER/TORQUE TO THE WHEELS WITH THROTTLE) FOLLOWED BY A LARGE PLUME OF SMOKE (FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND CAME IN THROUGH THE VENTS). THE ROADS WERE DRY BUT THE WEATHER WAS COLD (~25F). UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS A RIGHT HALFSHAFT BARSHAFT THAT HAD FRACTURED/FAILED AND IT DID SO WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION THAT OCCURRED UNDER THE DAMPER THAT WEAKENED THE SHAFT AND THAT'S WHERE THE FRACTURE TOOK PLACE UNDER LOAD. THE SMOKE WAS A RESULT OF BARSHAFT FRACTURE - THE BOOT TORE/INBOARD JOINT CAME APART (WITH VEHICLE MOVEMENT / THROTTLE) AND GREASE SPRAYED ALL OVER THE HOT ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED ON A VERY BUSY CITY STREET (4 LANES) AND BECAUSE THE HALFSHAFT BROKE THE VEHICLE NO LONGER HAD PARK (WHICH WAS ONLY DISCOVERED AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS ' HAD TO JUMP IN VEHICLE AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE). THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE SHOP.
Dec 27, 2016
THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES AS MY FAMILY IS DRIVING ALONG,THE ENGINE JUST DIES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME AND WHEN THE ENGINE DIES YOU LOOSE ALL POWER, STEERING,ABS ASSIST WITH THE BRAKES AND IT IS VERY HARD TO TURN. THIS ISSUE ENDED THE OTHER DAY WHEN MY WIFE WAS GOING TO SCHOOL AND THE ENGINE DIED ON A OFF RAMP ON INTERSTATE 10 IN MISSISSIPPI. WHEN SHE GOT IT STOPPED IT RESTARTED BUT WOULD NOT MOVE IN DRIVE. WHEN SHE PUT THE VAN IN DRIVE IT WOULD DIE, SHE PUT THE VAN IN REVERSE AND IT BACKED UP FINE. GOT IT OFF THE OFF-RAMP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD CALLED A TOW SERVICE AND HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE. THE TRANSMISSION HAD VEILED RELATED TO THE STALLING PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS WRITTEN IN A NEWS PAPER. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT DODGE HAS WITH THESE VAN AND IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY DODGE NOT THE CONSUMER. THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY WHICH WAS ISSUED BY DODGE AS LONG AS YOU ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNER SHOULD COVER THIS ISSUE BUT DODGE SAYS IT DOES NOT. PLEASE ASSIST WITH THIS ISSUE AS THE RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED ON THESE TRANSMISSIONS. *TR
Oct 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD OR IN REVERSE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Sep 25, 2014
THE VAN SHUT OFF WHEN IT WAS DOING 60 MILES PER HOUR THE VAN SHUT OFF LIKE 7 TIMES BEFORE THE PART DIED THE PART IS POWER CONTROL MODULE. *JS
May 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN ON AN INCLINE AND AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ROLLED BACKWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT BUT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Jun 20, 2011
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
I HAD THE DODGE DEALER ORDER PARTS FOR RECALL R03 ON JUNE 15, 2015. I CALLED THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I CALL CHRYSLER AND GOT NO ANSWER. HOW CAN I GET THIS RECALL DONE
Sep 06, 2015
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. "THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) ON YOUR VEHICLE MAY HAVE UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE FREQUENCY OPERATED BUTTON IGNITION KEY (FOBIK) FROM THE "ON" TO THE "ACCESSORY" POSITION WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ENGINE SHUT OFF AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH." OVER THE PAST MONTH, I HAVE CONTACTED 2 SEPARATE DEALERS AS WELL AS CHRYSLER. THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS RECALL. AND THERE IS NO PROJECTION WHEN THESE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. HOW CAN THERE BE A RECALL NOTICE AND NO PARTS AVAILABLE? WHEN WILL THESE PARTS BE AVAILABLE? IS THERE A PENALTY THAT CAN BE INFLICTED ON CHRYSLER FOR BEING UNABLE TO RECTIFY THIS RECALL?
Jul 28, 2015
MY CAR WAS RECALLED AND DODGE IS NOT FIXING IT. THE DEALER KEEPS SAYING THAT THE PART IS NOT BEING SENT TO THEM. I RECIEVED THE RECALL NOTICE IN NOVEMBER OF 2014 AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT FIXED THE CAR. *TR
Apr 02, 2015
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE L25 RECALL. PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG? *TR
Mar 04, 2015
WE RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL APPROX 6-7 MONTHS AGO. THE LETTER SAID WE'D BE GETTING A FOLLOW UP NOTICE. AFTER WAITING FOR A MONTH, WE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN YAKIMA, WA AND WERE TOLD WE'D BE CONTACTED WHEN THEY HAD THE REPLACEMENT PART. WE HAVE NEVER HEARD ANOTHER WORD ABOUT THIS RECALL! I THINK WE'VE WAITED LONG ENOUGH..NOT TO MENTION THE JEOPARDY OF THE DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Feb 21, 2015
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
MY HEADLIGHTS ARE FLICKERING I SEE MANY CAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TIPM RELAY AND WANT IT FIXED UNDER THE RECALL I COULD HAVE HAD A CAR ACCIDENT THIS ISSUE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED
May 31, 2018
I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BEFORE AND IT IS ONLY GETTING WORSE!!!! I WON'T PUT WASHER FLUID IN MY VAN A WASTE OF MONEY!!!! I TOOK OUT THE HORN FUSES BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT AND IT IS ONLY GETTING WORSE BECAUSE NOW WHEN IT HAPPENS MY HEAD LIGHTS DON'T WORK!!!! I WAS DRIVING TO THE HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY WHEN IT WAS DARK OUT AND THE WIPERS STARTED GOING AND NOW WHEN IT HAPPENS MY HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK!!! I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THE PROBLEM!!!! WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY 500 DOLLARS TO FIX A PROBLEM WHEN IT SHOULD BE RECALLED!!!! *TR
Sep 12, 2014
HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN STAYED OFF. THIS HAS CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE NOVEMBER. SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS STAY ON, SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. 8/1/2014-HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK AT ALL. I HAVE TAKEN TO A DODGE DEALER IN DECEMBER WHO TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $700 BUT COULDN'T GUARANTEE IT WOULDN,T CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 PRIVATE GARAGES WHO HAVE TOLD ME THE SAME THING. IT'S NOT THE BULBS. THEY BELIEVE IT IS A PROBLEM IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
Aug 18, 2014
NEITHER HIGH OR LOW BEAM LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN I TURN THEM ON, THEY WILL BLINK THREE TIMES, AND NOTHING ELSE. HAD TWO MECHANICS WORK ON IT, BUT COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT.
Nov 16, 2013
2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. HEADLIGHTS FAIL WHILE DRIVING. THEY WILL COME AND GO. BRIGHTS MAY FAIL OR LOW BEAMS MAY FAIL OR BOTH TOGETHER. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET. DODGE DEALER AND OTHER MECHANIC HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR FIND THE CAUSE. I HAVE SEEN AT LEAST 30-50 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. *TR
Jun 25, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
5 complaints
VEHICLE WIPERS AND WASHERS START ON THEIR OWN, HORN WILL BLOW, LIGHTS FLICKER, DOOR LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSE, VEHICLE WILL NOT SHUT OFF OR SOMETIMES WILL NOT START. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY.
Oct 21, 2015
WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON ALL BY THEMSELVES AND CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF. ALL GAUGES ON FRONT DASH SHORT IN AND OUT, INCLUDING BLINKERS. DIFFICULT TO CONCENTRATE ON DRIVING WHEN THE WIPERS ARE GOING, THERE'S A ALERT "DING" SOUND GOING OFF, AND GAUGES ARE GOING CRAZY ON THE FRONT DASH. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT IT IS TIPM MODULE AND WANT $900 TO REPLACE IT.
Jul 16, 2015
I WAS DRIVING THE VAN ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WENT CRAZY HORN BLARING WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING REAL SLOW AND FLUID GOING EVERYWHERE I COULD NOT SEE BECAUSE THE FLUID WAS COMING OUT FASTER THEN WIPERS WERE GOING!!! I HAD TO PULL OVER UNTIL ALL THE WINDSHIELD FLUID WAS GONE. WHEN I GOT HOME MY HUSBAND HAD TO UNHOOK THE BATTERY BECAUSE THE HORN WAS STILL BLARING AND IT WAS 10.30 AT NIGHT AND I HAVE NEIGHBORS WITH CHILDREN SLEEPING. *TR
Oct 21, 2013
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, VAN SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY HOWEVER, HORN, WIPERS, WIPER FLUID, DOOR LOCKS WENT CRAZY. WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HORN AND ELECTRIC STOPPED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES. AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND MAKE IT HOME. CAR WOULDN'T START AGAIN. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BATTERY AND CABLE CONNECTOR ($300). ALSO FOUND MORE BRAKE AND AXLE SEAL ISSUES AT A COST OF $1,000. DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES (TO AND FROM WORK) WITHOUT PROBLEM. WENT FOR A SHORT ERRAND, DRIVING 35 MPH, CAR JERKED, WIPERS WENT HALFWAY AND HORN STARTED BLARING, WIPERS AND FLUID WENT CRAZY AGAIN, AND CAR STALLED. NEIGHBOR WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE HORN BUT CAR WOULDN'T SHUT OFF. NEIGHBORS CALLED POLICE (EMBARRASSING). CAR WOULDN'T SHUT OFF (OPPOSITE PROBLEM FROM WHEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN BEFORE REPAIR.) DROVE THE CAR HOME WHERE IT IS NOW WAITING FOR A TOW. BEYOND FRUSTRATED AND ANGRY BECAUSE MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE DURING THE SECOND INCIDENT. CALLED DODGE CORPORATE WHERE "[XXX]" WAS LESS THAN EMPATHETIC AND TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE A LOT OF MILES ON THE VEHICLE, AS IF THIS MAKES IT OKAY. NO APOLOGIES. CAR IS A LEMON. THREE BRAKE JOBS DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WILL BE MY 3RD TOW IN 6 MONTHS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT HAD THE CAR SHUT DOWN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. ADDITIONALLY, VISION IS IMPAIRED DUE TO WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID SPEWING. *TR
Oct 09, 2013
WE HAVE A 2008 CARAVAN WHEN THE WEATHER IS COD OUTSIDE THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF AND THE WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE THE SEAT BELT CHIME KEEPS GOING OFF. CAN'T FIND ANY ANSWERS ON WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND WHY IT ONLY DOES THIS WHEN COLD. *TR
Oct 05, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD SOUND AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,280.
May 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFTING TO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,500.
Sep 13, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70-77 MPH WHEN SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL, HE NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT OPERATE AND NOT SET WHEN THE LEVER WAS PULLED DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. UPDATED 03/22/11*LJ UPDATED 04/29/11
Feb 14, 2011
2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES WHEN HE USES CRUISE CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR ANY SPEED AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTS TO DOWNGRADE AND DOWNSHIFT THREE SPEED RANGES AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOSS OF SPEED AND THEN THE ENGINE'S RPM WOULD RISE TO 5000 RPM. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, HE WAS UNABLE TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL OR APPLY THE BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO MOVE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. *JB
Oct 20, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
4 complaints
GRAND CARAVAN SXT, 15,600 MILES, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE WORN, AND NEED REPLACED. OCCURS WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKES CAN HEAR SCREECHING SOUND AND GRINDING. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE TSB# 05-006-08. BUT THEY MAKE SURE TO LIMIT THEIR WARRANTY TO ONLY 12 MONTHS, 12000 MILES. *TR
May 08, 2009
BRAKE REPLACEMENT -ROTOR -PADS- FRONT AND REAR - 16790 MILES. *TR
Apr 29, 2009
PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR - FRONT PADS AT 15,423 MILES - FRONT PADS AND ROTORS AT 30,687 MILES. *TR
Apr 29, 2009
THE BRAKES DRAG VERY BADLY ON THIS CAR, PRESUMABLY DUE TO SOME FAILURE OF THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS BRAKES ARE BADLY OVERHEATED ALL THE TIME, WHICH IS A SAFETY DEFECT, AND, EVEN WITH DISC BRAKES CAN CAUSE FAILURE. THE MASTER BRAIN FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS LOCATED WHERE IT'S GUARANTEED TO BE SPLASHED BY WATER AND WHERE ANY LEAKAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE IS GONG TO FOUL THE CONNECTIONS. *TR
Sep 27, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. UPDATED 7/9/15*CN THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE SLIDING DOOR, WHICH ALMOST CLOSED ON HER. UPDATED 07/16/15*JB
May 07, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRELESS EMISSION MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Nov 14, 2014
THE VAN STOPPED RUNNING LEAVING THE CAR WITH NO POWER TO ANY SYSTEM AND HAD TO TURN THE KEY BACK TO THE ON POSITION TO REGAIN POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH.
Aug 20, 2014
TIRES,WHEELS
3 complaints
I WENT TO PUT AIR INTO THE TIRE AND THE AIR STEM BROKE OFF. *TR
Mar 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN WITH A GOODYEAR SPARE TIRE, SIZE: P145/90/D16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL TIRE DEFLATED AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. LATER, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING RUBBER ODOR. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE WERE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE SPARE TIRE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKE DRUM ABNORMALLY AND CAUSING THE BURNING ODOR. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,240 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,380.
Mar 26, 2012
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR/VALVE STEM 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN...VALVE BROKE OFF TRYING TO UNSCREW CAP. IT IS CORRODED AND ONLY HAS 40000 MILES. *TR
Jan 10, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
2008 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY INSTALLED A TIPM PART AT A COST OF $897. THE DEALER CLAIMED THE PART WOULD MAKE THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. A DAY LATER, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. HOWEVER, WHEN IT DIDN'T SHUT OFF, THE ENGINE BLEW UP DESTROYING THE ENGINE IN THE PROCESS. THE DEALER ADMITTED THE MISTAKE, OF INSTALLING THE WRONG PART, AND THEY STATED THEY DID NOT KNOW THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, BUT THEY WERE CERTAIN THAT THE FAILURE, WAS NOT LINKED TO ENGINE BLOWING UP. SOMEHOW THE ENGINE, AND RADIATOR BLOWING UP WAS SIMPLY A COINCIDENCE.*JB
Jul 09, 2014
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VAN HIT A SMALL POTHOLE AND LOST TOTAL POWER. AFTER STEERING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I DETERMINE THE IGNITION KEY WAS NOW IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF THE 7 YEARS I OWNED THE VEHICLE TO THE POINT THAT WHEN MY TEENAGE SONS LEARNED TO DRIVE I COACHED THEM ON WHAT TO DO WHEN THE CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Jun 18, 2014
2008 DODGE CARAVAN, WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, ENGINE QUIT, ALL DASH ELECTRONICS WENT DEAD. COASTED TO STOP, PUT IN PARK, RESTARTED FINE, CONTINUED TO DESTINATION. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 2 PREVIOUS TIMES, ONCE WHILE TURNING A CORNER AT OR BELOW 5MPH, SAME RESULT, AND ONCE AT APPROX 20MPH, AGAIN SAME RESULT. CHECKED, AND SWITCHED KEYS, TESTED IGNITION SWITCH, WIRING TO BATTERY / FUSE BOX, ALL OK, WITH NO EXCESSIVE CORROSION, OR LOOSE CONNECTIONS. ATTEMPTED TO RECREATE PROBLEM BY WIGGLING WIRING, SWITCH, KEYS, WITH NO ELECTRICAL FAILURE.
Jun 09, 2014
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD HUMMING NOISE WOULD EMIT FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED, BUT THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Jan 12, 2012
1ST STARTED 1 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE OF OUR DODGE , 2008 , CARAVAN, FROM MIKE PATTON CHRY-DODGE- JEEP, LAGRANGE, GA , JUNE, 12, 2008. WE NOTICE A PULLING OF THE CAR TO THE RIGHT WITH HANDS OFF THE WHEEL AND HIGH RATE OF OVER 40 MPH, BOTH ON THE RRURAL AND INTERSTATE DRIVING. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND HAD TO REPLACE WHAT THEY REFER TO AS A " CAM BOLT " COMPONENT ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF YEARS WE CONTI TO NOTICE A STEADY PULL TO RIGHT, THE ALIGNMENT WAS NEVE OUT OF ALIGN WE HAD CHECK TWICED. JUNE OF 2011 WE ARE HAVING TO REPLACE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND AFTER ROTATION OF TIRE ATLEAST 3 TIRES FOR WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE. ALL THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN PLACE ON THE RIGHT FRONT AT SOME TIME OR ANOTHER DUE TO TIRE ROTATION. I BELIEVE THE CAM BOLT COMPONMENT WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE MANUFACTURE DATE OF THE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE ARE RATE FOR 60,000 MILES , MILES ON VEHICLE AT THIS TIME 31278. WE ARE NOW BACK AT THE DIFFERENT DODGE DEALER TO HAVE DETERMINE IF THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM OR NOT. *TR
Jun 05, 2011
2008 GRAND CARAVAN 35,000 KMS FRONT BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS FALLING OUT. WAS TOLD VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ALSO HAS OIL LEAK AND HAD WARPING REAR BUMPER WHICH BLOCKED LIFT GATE FROM OPENING. *TR
May 17, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
VEHICLE PURCHASED IN PUERTO RICO WITH 40,000+ MILES; REPLACED A ROTOR & ALL PADS ABOUT 65,000 MILES. COULD HEAR NOISES COMING FROM BRAKE MECHANISM (NOISES WENT AWAY UPON REPLACEMENT OF BRAKES WITH OEM PARTS). AROUND 70,000 MILES THE VEHICLE STARTED LOCKING ITSELF WITHOUT WARNING, AT LEAST TWICE WITH KEYS INSIDE. IMAGINE A HOT DAY AND A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT SEAT AND THE CAR LOCKED. I DID NOTICE THAT ABOUT THE SAME TIME, THE POWER LOCK SWITCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BECAME INOPERABLE. NOW AT 78,892 THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT ON THE BLINK (BLANK), EXCEPT FOR THE DIGITAL MILEAGE INDICATOR & 'GATE AJAR' . I STOPPED FOR GROCERIES & WHEN I WENT TO CRANK THE STARTER SOLENOID, NOTHING HAPPENS. HAD TO TOW HOME & AM TOLD THAT LOCAL DEALERS ARE CHARGING $1,000 TO REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER.... NO WONDER LESS & LESS PEOPLE ARE BUYING AMERICAN BRAND CARS. ANY SUGGESTIONS? I DO APPRECIATE THE NHTSA EFFORTS. THANKYOU! *TR
Sep 02, 2011
BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES AND POSSIBLE FRONT-END ISSUES IN GENERAL, ELECTRICAL ISSUES. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIRES AT 18729 MILES. BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACED AT 24130 MILES. DEALER ONLY AGREED TO COVER ROTORS AFTER MUCH DISAGREEMENT. STATED EVERYTHING ELSE WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEEN COMING ON SINCE LATE 2009, KEEP TAKING IT IN- STATED PROBLEMS WITH O2 SENSORS. PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED. DEALER STATES WE MUST NEED NEW COMPUTER, AND THAT WILL BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. BRAKES HAVE BEEN MAKING SCREECHING/RATTLING NOISES AGAIN, AND MILEAGE IS NOW AT 29000 MILES. DEALER STATES NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES, THAT IT MUST BE BRAKE DUST. DEALER JUST DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OR PAY TO COVER- THERE IS ABSOLUTELY AN ISSUE THAT THEY WILL NOT ADMIT. INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS FAILED 4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING, INCLUDING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH THIS VAN. *TR
Jul 13, 2010
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REBUILT. BRAKE PROBLEM INDICATOR LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR CHECK AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS JUST A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER. BRAKES GAVE OUT ONE MONTH AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT (CERTIFIED) SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT AND THAT THE BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED, RENDERING IT USELESS. ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH THE TIRE INFLATION INDICATOR (DEALERSHIP FIXED THIS PROBLEM AND STATED IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION) AND SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE HORN TURN SIGNALS, LIGHTS, AND ALARM SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP DID A REPAIR ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
Feb 27, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the headlights appeared hazy and clogged. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlight failed to illuminate and provide proper illumination while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Oct 25, 2022
HEADLIGHTS TURNING OFF DURING ANY DRIVING ,STATIONARY,CITY HIGHWAY NIGHT DAY RAIN COLD WARM ALL THE ABOVE ANTIME ANY CONDITION.FLICKERING SOMETIMES STAYING OFF MOST OF THE TIME NEED TO HOLD PASSING FLASH BRIGHTS ON TO STILL ATLEAST HAVE LIGHT SOMETIMES DOSENT WORK ALL THE TIME. MONTHS NOW.
Dec 30, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
I HAVE HAD MY DODGE 2008 CARAVAN FOR SOMETIME. WAS ORIGINALLY TAKEN FOR REPAIRS TO THE SLIDING DOOR RECALL.
Dec 03, 2020
ORIGINALLY HAD TAKEN CAR IN FOR RECALL. THE RECALL WAS FOR BOTH DOORS. THE DEALER HAD DELIVERED THE CAR AND TOLD ME I WOULD BE CONTACTED FOR REPAIR ON THE PASSENGER DOOR ONCE THE PARTS WERE IN STOCK. AFTER MONTHS OF WAITING I FINALLY CONTACTED THEM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE IN STOCK. I MADE THE APPOINTMENT AND WHEN I WAS SET TO DROP OFF THE VAN I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS GOING TO BE CHARGED BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN PUT IN AS COMPLETE IN THE DEALERS RECORDS BUT SHOWED PARTS NOT INSTALLED. I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT DODGE AND LEFT THE VAN THERE OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT DAY I SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON THE PHONE TO GET THE RUNAROUND WITH DODGE. I PICKED UP THE CAR AND DIDN'T HAVE THE REPAIR DONE. MY FAMILY HAS USED THE VAN EVER SINCE. I HAVE ALWAYS PUT OFF REPAIRING IT BECAUSE IT WAS A RECALL THAT BROKE DOWN AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL VERBATIM AND IS A HAZARD FOR MULTIPLE REASONS AND I WOULD BLAME DODGE DIRECTLY IF ANYTHING WERE TO HAPPEN. I HAVE CONTACTED THEM SEVERAL TIMES THROUGH OUT THE LAST FEW YEARS TRYING TO RECTIFY THIS EGREGIOUS SITUATION. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECORDS INDICATE ONLY ONE SIDE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE RECALL STILL TO THIS DAY SHOWS COMPLETE. I TAKE PRIDE IN BUYING AND MAINTAINING AN 'AMERICAN MADE' PRODUCT AND WOULD HAVE FIXED THIS SEVERAL TIMES OVER HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR PRINCIPLE. DODGE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CONCERNED FOR A CUSTOMER WHO IS A FAMILY MAN. I PROTECT MY FAMILY WITH MY OWN LIFE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO ONLY USE ONE DOOR WHEN PARKING ON A BUSY STREET WITH 2-5 CHILDREN WHO ARE FORCED TO GET OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET IF THAT IS THE ONLY OPTION. IT CAN BE VERY RISKY. EVEN PICKING THEM UP FROM SCHOOL THEY ARE MADE TO WALK TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR EVEN THOU THE PICK UP SIDE IS ON THE PASSENGER. SECONDLY MY MAIN ISSUE IS A SHORT WHILE DRIVING. PROTRUDING WIRES COULD BE PINCHED IF THE DOOR IS USED WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR FAULT IN THE DOOR FUNCTIONALITY
Dec 03, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
TRAVELING 55 DOWN HIGHWAY SUDDENLY BRAKE ENGAGES AND BRAKE CAME UP ON DASH BOARD.BRAKE STAYS ON FOR A MINUTE OR SO THEN NOTICE THAT IT SOUNDS AS IF I AM OVER REVVING ENGINE. WHEN I COULD SAFELY PULL OVER I DID SO PUT IN PARK FOR A MINUTE WENT AGAIN AS SOON AS I REACHED OVER 35 IT STILL SOUNDED AS IF I WAS OVER REVVING ENGINE. WHEN I COULD SAFELY PULL OVER AGAIN I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AT THIS TIME THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS START GOING AND THE HORN IS SOUNDING OFF. I THEN GOT OUT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY WAITED FOR 5 MINITES RECONNECTED. I THEN PRECEDED TO GO AGAIN AND STILL SOUNDED AS IF I WAS REVVING ENGINE PUT 4 WAYS ON AND PRECEEDED HOME AT 25 MILES AN HOUR ON A SECONDARY ROAD. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES WHEN TAKEN IN TO THE DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND ISSUE THIS WAS WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT.
Feb 09, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED TWICE AND THE STEERING AND BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jul 14, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
MY VAN CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. ITS VERY DANGEROUS. I'VE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED A FEW TIMES. I'VE HAD THE IGNITION CHANGED AS PART OF THE RECALL BUT MY VAN HAS BEEN CUTTING OFF EVERYDAY NOW. THIS HAPPENS MORE WHEN YOU FIRST START DRIVING THE CAR. ABOUT 2 MINUTES AFTER THE VAN HAS BEEN STARTED TO DRIVE. *TR
Oct 25, 2016
THE VAN ACCELERATED WHEN PULLING INTO AN ANGLED PARKING SPACE AT WALMART, VILLA RICA, GEORGIA AND IMPACTED A PARKED CAR IN THE ADJACENT ROW, CAUSING THAT VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET BEFORE IMPACTING A THIRD CAR. OUR VAN WAS STOPPED IN THE PARKING SPACE PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY THE 2ND VEHICLE. WITNESSES REPORTED HEARING STRANGE NOISES AND SAW THE IMPACT AS IT OCCURRED.NO INJURIES. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AND WILL BE EXAMINED BY THE REPAIR SHOP TO SEE IF THEY CAN DETERMINE WHAT OCCURRED. *TR
Oct 29, 2014
SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
MY PARENTS, [XXX] RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALLS ON THEIR 08 DODGE CARAVAN STARTING IN JUNE/JULY OF 2014. THEY CALLED LITHIA DODGE IN HELENA, MT (3377 US HWY 12 EAST HELENA, MT 59601). THEY CONTINUED TO GET THE RUN AROUND ABOUT THEIR VAN. AT FIRST LITHIA TOLD THEM THEY NEEDED TO HAVE THE VIN#. MY FATHER EXPLAINED THEY ALREADY HAD IT AS IT HAD BEEN SERVICED AND BOUGHT THERE. AFTER NO RESPONSE, I EMAILED THE OWNER, [XXX] ON 9/23/14. HE TOLD ME SOMEONE WOULD BE IN CONTACT WITH MY ELDERLY PARENTS TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS AND THEY WOULD ALSO SHUTTLE THEM TO AND FROM THE DEALERSHIP. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THEY ARE STILL GETTING THE RUN AROUND. A FEW WEEKS AGO WHEN THEY CALLED THEY WERE TOLD THAT THEY COULD BRING IT IN AND LITHIA WOULD PUT IN THE RECALLS THAT THEY HAD ON HAND, BUT THE OTHERS WOULD HAVE TO WAIT. AT ONE POINT THEY WERE TOLD THEY WERE #7 ON THE LIST, BUT THE NEXT TIME THEY CALLED THEY WERE TOLD THAT THEY HAD NO IDEA WHO TOLD THEM THIS. THEY CALLED ONE TIME AND WERE TOLD THAT LITHIA WAS WAITING FOR ALL OF THE RECALLED PARTS TO COME IN BUT NOW WHEN THEY CALL THEY ARE TOLD THEY CAN REPAIR WHAT THEY HAVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST 6 MONTHS WITH NO RESOLUTION. MY FATHER IS NOW FIGHTING STAGE 4 CANCER AND IS UNABLE TO DRIVE SO MY MOTHER IS THE ONLY DRIVER AND I FEEL THE VAN IS UNSAFE FOR HER TO DRIVE. I HAVE EMAILED THE OWNER SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THIS INCIDENT AND HE WILL NO LONGER RESPOND. I DO HAVE ALL EMAILS TO AND FROM HIM SAVED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT MY ELDERLY PARENTS CAN'T GET A RECALL FIXED ON THEIR VAN. NOW THERE ARE SEVERAL THAT NEED TO BE DONE INCLUDING PASSENGER RESTRAINT. DEALER'S SHOULDN'T BE ABLE TO TREAT PEOPLE LIKE THIS. THEY ALSO PURCHASED THEIR VAN AT LITHIA. PLEASE ADVISE AS WHAT OUR OPTIONS ARE. LITHIA DODGE IN HELENA IS THE ONLY DODGE DEALER IN THE VICINITY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Feb 03, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHILE MAKING A U-TURN WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSED HER TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. THE SEAT BELT CONNECTED TO THE CHILD SEAT OPENED AND THE CHILD FELL FORWARD. THE CHILD WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH A BLOODY NOSE AND A CUT ON THE LIPS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Mar 22, 2010
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUT THE COMPLEX APARTMENTS TO DROP OFF THE KIDS AT SCHOOL, WHEN SHE HIT A SPEED BUMP AND THE VAN SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF BY ITSELF, SHE SAID THE POWER STEERING WAS HARD TO MOVE SO SHE SET THE VAN IN PARKING AND AFTER THE THIRD TRY IT STARTED ON. BEFORE THAT I HAD TROUBLE STARTING IT AND TOOK THE BATTERY FOR A CHECK UP AND IT WAS GOOD, THEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SAID IT NEED IT AN COMPUTER UPDATE, SO THEY DID IT. AFTER A FEW WEEKS I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. A MONTH AGO I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HEARD ON THE TV ABOUT THE SAFETY RECALL ON THIS MODELS AND TOLD ME THEY ORDER THE PART AND THAT IT WILL TAKE THREE DAYS TO GET IT...ITS BEAN OVER A MONTH AND HAD NO ANSWER FROM THEM. *TR
Oct 06, 2014
WHEN STARTING MY CAR IN THE AM THE HORN BEEP WIPERS WENT OFF WITH WASHER FLUID AS I STARTED TO DRIVE I NOTICED THE CAR WASN'T SHIFTING OUT OF 1ST GEAR. GOT TO WORK ABOUT HALF A MILE AWAY AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE IT DID IT ALL AGAIN THIS TIME NON STOP AND THE DOORS LOCKED AND WOULDN'T LET ME UNLOCK THEM. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THE SAID IT WAS MY ANTI THEFT SO THEY JUST RESET IT. EVERYTHING WAS FINE TILL THE LAST WEEK OF AUGUST WHEN IT DID IT AGAIN THIS TIME WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE TIP MODULE. AND SO FAR SO GOOD. FINGERS CROSSED HOPE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN!! *TR
Nov 30, 2012
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE WAS CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR COULD ONLY BE OPENED BY USING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Oct 03, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE WITH AND WITHOUT THE REMOTE KEY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR IT WOULD OPEN ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS NOT VALID AND THEY WOULD NOT OFFER HER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65000. UPDATED 10/01/10. *LJ UPDATED 10/04/10*JB
Jul 02, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
THE CAR STARTS THEN STALLS, WHEN DRIVING ON 7/6/14 ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS IT STALLED ON INTERSTATE 390 SOUTH. CAUSING COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. *TR
Jul 13, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETECT THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,300 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,400.
Aug 25, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE EVAP LEAK DETECTION PUMP, SEALED THE FUEL CAP AND REPROGRAMMED THE PCM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,659.
Jul 13, 2012
GET LESS THAN 250 MILES ON A TANK OF GAS. THE LATCH FLY OPEN AND THE BRAKES DON'T WANT TO STOP. *TR
Apr 09, 2009
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
2008 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE AIRBAG *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED AND IT WAS PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FIX WAS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT THE AIR BAGS FROM DEPLOYING. THE FIX REQUIRED THE A/C DRAIN TUBE AND GROMMET TO BE REROUTED TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS SINCE ILLUMINATED FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUMER WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF $500-600 TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. THE CONSUMER STATED EITHER THE REPAIR SHOP PERFORMED THE RECALL WRONG, DIDN'T INSTALL A PART OR THE RECALL REMEDY WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID A/C CONDENSATION/MOISTURE FROM PENETRATING THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE THUS CAUSING CORROSION. RECALL# 10V611000. *JB
Feb 09, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER DISCHARGE LINE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE FAILURE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL 10V611000 (EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: AIR CONDITIONER). THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THE DEALER TO VERIFY WHETHER THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ALSO, THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION UNDER K04AC (AIR CONDITIONER: DISCHARGE HOSE); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE VOLUNTARY REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.
Feb 14, 2011
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE KEY FOB TO CLOSE THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. THE DOOR BEGAN TO CLOSE BUT THEN STOPPED AND BEGAN TO OPEN INVOLUNTARILY. THE CONTACT STATED IT TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE DOOR FULLY CLOSED AND THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000. UPDATED 06/01/11*LJ UPDATED 06/02/11
Apr 27, 2011
2008 DODGE CARAVAN REAR DOOR THE AUTOMATIC DOOR WAS BEEPING IT WAS CLOSING AFTER I PUSHED THE BUTTON. I DROPPED MY KEYS AND REACHED DOWN TO GET THEM FORGETTING THE DOOR WAS CLOSING. THE DOOR CAME DOWN ON MY RIGHT ARM JUST BELOW THE SHOULD CAUSING A LARGE BRUISE. THE DOOR CONTINUED CLOSING AFTER IT HIT ME. THIS IS THE 2ND INCIDENT I HAVE HAD WITH THE VAN SINCE I PURCHASED IT DEC. 31, 2008. THE OTHER TIME IT WAS A SIMILAR INCIDENT I DROPPED SOMETHING AND THE DOOR HIT ME QUITE HARD IN THE HEAD AND DID NOT STOP CLOSING. I BELIEVE THE DOOR SHOULD STOP CLOSING IF SOMETHING GETS BETWEEN IT. *TR
Apr 09, 2009
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
The problems we are experiencing is the airbag indicator light keeps coming on and off dinging every time it comes on. The other issue we have experienced is the engine is in need of repair but the check engine light does not come on to let mechanics find the problem. However once every three months the light will come in but once vehicle is turned off the light goes off never to come back on until the next time a few months later. The check engine light issue has been going on for two years.
Apr 11, 2022
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
STARTED THE VEHICLE ONE MORNING AND DROVE UP TO A STOP SIGN. I WAS IN A CITY STREET MAKING A LEFT TURN. SAW CLEAR FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS OF ANY TRAFFIC.ACCELERATED AND THE BAS,ESP LIGHT, AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE WANTED TO STALL, LOST POWER, AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND ACCELERATED AGAIN TO ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE STALLING AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE, ONCE ABOVE 30 MPH ALL LIGHTS CONTINUED ON AND THE VEHICLE KEPT DRIVING ACCORDINGLY. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED UP AND DROVE FROM THAT DATE OF JAN.26,2021 THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING CONTINUES. I FIND THIS TO BE A SEVERE MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND A DANGER TO ME, MY FAMILY, AND THE PUBLIC.
Feb 25, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ALL GAGES ARE FLASHING WITH A BINGING SOUND ALL GAGES ARE JUMPING AND TURNING SIGNALS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT WHILE PARKED AND DRIVING. ALSO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BUTTONS AND LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING.
Jan 28, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TIPM HAS FAILED STUCK IN LIMP MODE. CAUSED ENGINE LIGHT FUEL ISSUES AND STALLING
Nov 28, 2019
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IS A LAWSUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN IT SOMES WITH TOO MANY PROBLEMS THAT I BELIEVE THE CREATORS IF THIS VEHICLE KNEW ABOUT BUT PUT OUT FOR PRODUCTION ANY HOW FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY. TOO MANY LIVES ARE PUT AT RISK. IM REQUESTING A BRAND NEW CAR MY VHEICLE HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT SHOULD NOT BE COMMON, IGNITION ISSUES TURN THE KEY, CAR STALLING, SLIDING DOOR ISSUES YOU WOULD THINK A GHOST IS TOILING WITH YOU ITS TERRIBLE, I DEMAND SOME HELP MY CAR WONT START DUE TO ELECTRICAL CONCERNS THAT I DIDNT CAUSE I TOOK GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE BUT YET IT STILL FAILS. THIS CAR STALLED AND STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY, WOULDNT START ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS ITS SCARY
Jul 09, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
JUST RESOLVED AN IGNITION RECALL PROBLEM ON THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH INDEPENDENT WIPERS GOING OFF, HORN GOING OFF,VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING..DODGE REPLACED IGNITION AND WIN MODULE BUT PROBLEM BEGAN WHEN I TRIED USING AC OR HEATER..I JUST BROUGHT THE CAR 2 MONTHS AGO AND IT HAS STALLED ON HGIHWAY 3 TIMES AND ON THE ROAD NUMEROUS TIMES. IM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON BUT GOES OUT INTERMITENTLY. SOUNDS LIKE THE ITPM PROBLEM EVERYONE IS HAVING ..CANT AFFORD ANOTHER 2000 DOLLARS TO FIX
Sep 16, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
IF VEHICLE IS TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION THEN ESP ACTIVATES THE ABS SYSTEM AND CAUSES FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO ACTIVATE IN THE CORRESPONDING TURN AND ABRUPTLY STOPS THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS THIS OCCURS WHEN CROSSING ANOTHER LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I FEEL THIS ISSUE CAUSED CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR WITHIN THE SCCM OF THE VEHICLE.
Aug 08, 2016
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND HOT AIR CIRCULATED THROUGH THE VENTS WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE HEATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 05/10/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE COULD NOT DEFROST OR KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR. HOT AIR CAME OUT OF THE VENTS, AS IF THE HEAT WAS ON. UPDATED 05/10/16. *JB
Apr 04, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
CAR WAS NOT RUNNING AND KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION, THEY WERE LAYING ON THE DASH. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR WAS OPENED THE HORN STARTED HONKING AND WINDSHIELD WASHER STARTED SPRAYING (WIPERS WERE NOT ACTIVATED).IT LASTED ONLY A COUPLE SECONDS AND STOPPED. IT ALSO ACTIVATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR'S AUTO DIM FEATURE. ONCE I WAS ON THE ROAD DISCOVERED IT ALSO PREVENTED THE CAR FROM SHIFTING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. I TRIED MANUALLY SHIFTING AND SLIPPING IT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL BUT THAT HAD NO EFFECT. THE INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWED NO RESPONSE TO THE MANUAL SHIFTING IT JUST REMAINED ON THE "D". THE VAN DID GO INTO NEUTRAL AND THE INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWED "N". I DIDN'T TRY THE VAN AGAIN UNTIL 24HRS LATER AND EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I SEE THERE IS AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE TIPM AND WILL BE REPLACING IT. IF THIS WOULD HAVE OCCURED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD ISSUE. I WAS LUCKY IT HAPPENED AT HOME AND IT ONLY LASTED A FEW SECONDS. OTHERS HAVE NOT BEEN THAT LUCKY!! THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT IF IT HASN'T ALREADY IT VERY EASILY COULD HAVE DEADLY CONSEQUENCES. MAKE THE RECALL!!
Mar 11, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
RECEIVED L25 RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2008 DODGE CARAVAN (WIRELESS IGNITION NODE ~ UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT) IN EARLY JUNE. PLACED 3 CALLS TO LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DISPLAYED NO SENSE OF URGENCY WHATSOEVER TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. IT IS CLEAR THAT, WHILE THEY BOAST AN EXCELLENT SALES FORCE, THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN ADDRESSING LOW-YIELDING RECALL ISSUES. MY LAST TWO CALLS WERE MET WITH, "OH, YOUR PART ISN'T IN YET. WE'LL GIVE YOU A CALL WHEN IT ARRIVES." THIS GOES AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF WHAT IS OUTLINED ON THE RECALL NOTICE, WHERE THE DEFECT IS TO BE REMEDIED IN A TIMELY FASHION. MY PONTIAC GRAND AM HAD A SIMILAR RECALL (14350) AND IT WAS ADDRESSED SAME DAY AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP (ALAN WEBB CHEVROLET OF VANCOUVER). INFORMATION FOR DEALERSHIP TO WHICH THIS COMPLAINT IS ASSIGNED: DICK HANNAH DODGE 3517 NE AUTO MALL DR, VANCOUVER, WA 98662 (360) 944-3276
Sep 08, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FIRST IS A RECALL---R03 WIRELESS IGNITION-THE DEALERSHIP(BYFORD, DUNCAN, OK) IN JUNE, 2015 ON MY FIRST VISIT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE; AFTER A SECOND VISIT AND TWO PHONE CALLS-"THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE"; THE LAST PHONE CALL I WAS TOLD TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT SO THAT "THEY CAN SEE THE VEHICLE AND THEN TRY TO ORDER THE PART". CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER GROUP RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER(ON HOLD 30 MINUTES) AND GAVE THEM INFO; THEY TOOK NAME AND NUMBER SO THEY COULD CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THEIR "RECALL PARTS INVENTORY" 2ND COMPLAINT BRAKES-BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW; HAVE TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS EVERY 30000 MILES AND REAR BRAKE PADS EVERY 50000 MILES; CHRYSLER RECALL REPLACED THE PADS THE FIRST TIME AT THEIR EXPENSE--PER THEM FAULTY BRAKE PADS NOT CALIPER; LOCAL MECHANIC DOING THE 6 BRAKE JOBS THOUGHT MAYBE A NEW CALIPER REDESIGN WAS THE PROBLEM; CHRYSLER HAS NO FOLLOW UP TO THE INITIAL PROBLEM
Aug 12, 2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AT ABOUT 140,000. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN OFF AND ON AGAIN. REPLACED GAS CAP. ENGINE LIGHT STILL CAME OFF AND ON, ONE OR OTHER FOR EXTEND TIME. RETURNED AND AFTER A CHECK THEY SAID I NEEDED TO GET IT BACK WHEN LIGHT WAS ON. FINALLY LAST MARCH AT 153,000. I RETURNED AND THEY INFORMED ME IT WAS MY CONVERTER. I FEEL THAT THE CONVERTER FAILED PREMATURELY AND AFTER COMPLAINTS DID NOT GET ME ANY WHERE WITH DODGE I AM COMPLAINING THAT THE PART, WHICH HAD NOT BEEN DAMAGED, FAIL PREMATURELY AND THAT IT IS A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Apr 01, 2015
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SPEED REDUCED TO 30 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000. UPDATED 03/02/15*LJ UPDATED 6/10/2015 *JS
Jan 13, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE
1 complaint
YES I SEND THIS LATTER MY CAR IS NOT GOOD I CALL TO THAT DEALER END OLD THAT TIME PUT OFF END NOT ANSWER WHEN III DRIVE MY CAR IS SHAKEN END I AM SCARE MY CAR BECAUSE I HAVE 3 KIDS ONE IS DOWN SYNDROME PLEASE HELP ME I NEED YOU HELP BECAUSE I AM TIRED TO CALL TO DEALER. *TR
Dec 22, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD INDEPENDENTLY MOVE FROM DRIVE TO SECOND GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE WINDOWS, RADIO, AND WIPERS LOST POWER. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO REGAIN POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V139000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Sep 19, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOWN ON RAMP AT CHAMBERLAYNE AVE IN RICHMOND, VA TO MAJOR HIGHWAY I64 CUTOFF COMPLETELY, NO POWER, NO BRAKES NO NOTHING! SECOND TIME, TRAVEL @ APPROX. 65 MPH ON I64 NEAR BOTTOMS BRIDGE EXIT ON I64, CAR CUT OFF, NO POWER, NO BRAKES, NO NOTHING! THIRD TIME - ENTERING I64 TOWARDS VA BEACH, VA IN TRAFFIC APPROX. 40 MPH, CAR CUT OFF, NO POWER, NO BRAKES, NO NOTHING; FOURTH TIME - WHILE DRIVING DOWN MERCURY BLVD AT THE KING ST EXIT RAMP, 20 MPH, CAR CUT OFF, NO POWER, NO BRAKES, NO NOTHING! FIFTH TIME, LEAVING WORK AT 2114 EXECUTIVE DR, HPT VA, APPROX. 10MPH ENTERING INTO STREET, CAR CUT OFF, NO POWER, NO BRAKES, NO NOTHING, AFTER BEING EVALUATED FOR 8 HRS BY DODGE DEALERSHIP; SIXTH TIME, WHEN LEAVING MERCURY BLVD AT KING ST EXIT RAMP, 20 MPH, CAR CUT OFF, NO POWER, NO BRAKES, NO NOTHING AFTER COMPUTER WAS RESET! *TR
Apr 01, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE STARTED WITH DOORS SUDDENLY AND REPEATEDLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEN DRIVERS LOCK SWITCH STOPPED WORKING THEN WEEK LATER PASSENGERS AT THE SAME TIME RADIOS CD PLAYER STARTED TRYING TO EJECT CD REPEATEDLY WITH OUT EVEN BEING ON OR HAVING ONE IN IT ALSO AT SAME TIME FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. NOW THIS MORNING WIFE COMING HOME FROM WORK BRAKING SYSTEM STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. UPON SIMPLE WEB SEARCH THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH 2008 GRAND CARAVANS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPEATEDLY HEARING OR SEEING AS THE CASE MAY BE A FAULTY TIPM (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) AS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP MECHANICS. IT SEEMS IT IS CAUSING SO MANY DIFFERENT PROBLEMS SUCH AS THOSE JUST DESCRIBED TO HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OFF,WIPERS COMING ON HORN BLOWING ECT,ECT,ECT. HOW MANY PEOPLE NEED TO DIE BEFORE YOU TAKE ACTION. A COPY OF THIS WILL BE SENT TO SENATORS,CONGRESSMAN,AND NEWS MEDIA MAYBE IF IT MAKES THE NEWS SOMEONE WONT HAVE TO DIE DUE TO FAILURE TO ACT BY YOUR AGENCY OR DODGE AND CHRYSLER. *TR
Dec 02, 2012
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD 2 REAR WINDOWS SHOT OUT BY A STONE THAT WAS SLUNG BY A STRING TYPE WEED. EATER. BOTH TIMES THE WINDOWS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. THE ONLY GLASS LEFT WERE THE PIECES GLUED TO THE HINGES. THE CAR WAS PARKED BOTH TIMES. IF ANYONE HAD BEEN IN THE BACK SEAT, IT IS LIKELY THAT THEY WOULD HAVE GLASS IN THEIR EYES. I THOUGHT AUTOMOBILE GLASS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SHATTER RESISTANT. *TR
Oct 19, 2012
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD HUMMING NOISE WOULD EMIT FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED, BUT THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34764.THE HUMMING NOISE WOULD GO AWAY SOMETIMES THEN COME BACK.
Feb 16, 2012
STEERING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, A CLICKING NOISE WAS IN THE STEERING AREA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES. THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED AND THE STEERING WAS LUBRICATED BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE MADE IT APPEAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Jan 27, 2012
WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL HUMMING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS UNDER THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,290.
Nov 29, 2011
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
CHRYSLER HAD A RECALL ON MANY OF THEIR MINIVANS BUILT IN JANUARY 2008, FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT HUBS AND WHEEL BEARINGS. MY 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAD A WHEEL BEARING GO OUT AT 35,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE ASKED WHY MY VAN IS NOT ON THE RECALL. NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN. I NOW HAVE ALMOST 50,000 MILES AND THE ONLY WARRANTY IS THE LIFETIME POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. IT IS STARTING TO MAKE THE NOISE AGAIN INTERMITTANTLY. I DON'T TRUST THIS VEHICLE. *TT
Jun 20, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WIRING HARNESS LEADING TO DRIVER SIDE DOOR BECAME PINCHED/ CHAFFED RESULTING IN DEACTIVATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS. WIRING HARNESS REPLACED. *TR
Jan 03, 2011
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
INCIDENT WE TOOK OUR 2008 DODGE CARAVAN IT IN A MONTH AGO ONE OF THE PROBLEMS WE WERE HAVING WAS THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR WASN'T CLOSING PROPERLY SO WE HAD THEM ADJUST IT. WE TOOK IT IN A MONTH LATER TO FIX OTHER PROBLEMS AND THE DOOR THEY ADJUSTED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE JUST FELL OFF IN MY DRIVEWAY AND I AM AGAIN WITHOUT AN AUTOMOBILE. THE VAN DOOR WORKS IN TWO WAYS. ONE, YOU CAN PUSH A BUTTON AND CLOSE THE DOOR, OR TWO, YOU CAN CLICK THE INSIDE HANDLE AND SLIDE THE DOOR OVER UNTIL THE MOTOR GRABS IT AND CLOSES IT. THE WAY THE DOOR IS MOUNTED IN THE REAR TRACK IS VERY INADEQUATE. THERE ARE TWO SMALL HORIZONTAL LOAD RUNNERS AND ONE VERTICAL LOAD RUNNER. THE TRACK IS MADE FROM STEEL BUT WHEN ADJUSTED IMPROPERLY CAN BE STRETCHED OUT OF SHAPE. WHEN THE FRONT DOOR LOCK IS ENGAGED AND THE REAR LOCK IS ENGAGED THE REAR TRACK CAN GET PULL OUT OF SHAPE AND THE WHEELS ON THE SLIDE CAN FALL OUT. I AM AN ENGINEER WHO WORKS CONSTANTLY WITH THE EQUIPMENT THAT BUILDS THESE VEHICLES IN THE AUTO PLANTS. I DESIGN MACHINES THAT COULD CYCLE A MILLION TIMES. THIS IS AN INADEQUATE DESIGN. *TR
Jul 16, 2010
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN COMING DOWN AN INCLINE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET, THE MOTOR BEGINS TO REV ACCESSIVELY WITHIN RPM REDLINE AND THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE STARTS TO DROP. THIS PROBLEM CAN ONLY BE CORRECTED BY PULLING OFF THE ROAD AND TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, AND THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. PEOPLE WHO WORK AT THE DEALERSHIP HAVE COMMENTED THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR 2008 DODGE CARAVAN AS WELL, BUT DODGE HAS SAID IT IS ACCEPTABLE. *TR
Feb 26, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
2008 DODGE CARAVAN BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 15,000 MILES. I THOUGHT ON AVERAGE, THE BRAKE PADS ARE CHANGED EVERY 50,000 MILES. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE IF THESE BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE CHANGED EVERY 15,000 MILES, I WILL NEED TO CHANGE MY BRAKE PADS EVERY YEAR AND I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS. I AM HOPING THAT YOU CAN RESOLVE THIS ISSUE BY SEEING IF DODGE CHRYSLER WILL COVER THE BRAKE PADS AS PART OF THEIR WARRANTY. *CN
Jan 27, 2010
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY WIFE TOOK OUR 2008 DODGE CARAVAN IN TO HAVE HER KEY REPLACED AND ABRACADABRA @ TOMBALL DODGE, IN TOMBALL,TEXAS. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD , MY WIFE THAT EVERYONE INSPECTED HER BRAKES , AND THEY AGREED THAT HER BRAKES WEAR AND TEAR WERE DO TO HER DRIVING HABITS, AND SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE HER ROTORS ONLY ON ONE SIDE. SHE WAS TOLD THAT SHE IS USING HER RIGHT FRONT BRAKES MORE OFTEN THAN HER LEFT FRONT BRAKES. WHEN I CONFRONTED THE CSMGR SHE TOLD ME ALOT OF PEOPLE BRAKE ONE SIDE MORE THAN THE OTHER AND IT WAS MORE COMMON THAN I THOUGHT, BUT THEY WOULD FIX BOTH SIDES AND MAKE THEM EVEN AGAIN , IF SHE HAD THE WORK DONE THERE TODAY FOR 10% LESS THE COST OF THE NEW PADS AND ROTORS. REMEMBER, MY WIFE WAS ONLY THERE TO GET HER KEY REPLACED, AND WE WERE VERY LUCKY THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THE RIGHT HANDED BRAKING ISSUE, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR INTO A NOISY SHOP HIS SUPER KEEN HEARING WAS ABLE TO DETECT BOTH SIDES. THE BRAKES, WERE REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP A FEW WEEKS AGO, THE PARTS IN QUESTION WERE BOUGHT FROM TOMBALL DODGE, THEY HAVE YET TO COMMENT ON THE RIGHT HANDED BRAKING ISSUE AND ITS COMMONALITY. *TR
Oct 28, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
PURCHASED VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 08 AND IN AUGUST OF 08 IT WOULD NOT TURN ON WHILE I WAS PICKING MY DAUGHTER UP FROM SCHOOL. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. THE SAME THINK HAPPENED TWICE IN NOVEMBER AND AGAIN IN DECEMBER, AGAIN THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. IN APRIL OF 09 IT STALLED AGAIN AT A BALL GAME WHILE IT WAS RAINING AND THUNDERING AND I HAD MY 5 AND 1 YEAR OLD WITH ME. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT TOWED SO THEY COULD FIND THE PROBLEM. TWO DAYS LATER THEY CALL ME AND SAY IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP. I TOLD THEM TO CHECK MY BRAKES BECAUSE I HAD HEARD THEM SQUEAK THAT MORNING. THEY CALL THAT THE ROTORS AND PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN AND THEY WOULDN'T LET ME DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT BECAUSE IT WAS UNSAFE. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAD 25,000 MILES ON IT. MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE HAD 91,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I TRADED IT IN AND ROTORS AND PADS HAD NEVER BEEN REPLACED. NOW 8000 MILES LATER, MY BACK PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THEY ARE WORN UNEVEN AND I WAS TOLD MY FRONT PADS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE NEXT 8,000-10,000 MILES. *TR
Sep 09, 2009
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
2008DODGE CARAVAN WAS IN A CRASH, LEFT FRONT WAS SHEERED OFF FROM THE IMPACT CAUSING LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO BE CUT FROM A-FRAME. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CAR WAS TOTALED. INJURIES WERE SEVERE CONCUSSION, DISK DAMAGE TO SPINE, SEAT BELT IMPACT OVER CHEST. *TR
Aug 25, 2009
SEATS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER 6 AND 7 YEAR OLD SONS WERE BOTH SLIGHTLY LEANING OVER THE SEAT, AND ONE OF THEM PRESSED A BUTTON. THE SEAT SUDDENLY RELEASED AND PINNED BOTH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE WELL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TAILGATE. THEY WERE BOTH COMPLAINING THAT THEY COULD NOT BREATHE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND RELEASED THE TAILGATE. BOTH CHILDREN FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THEIR HEADS STRUCK THE CEMENT. THE SEVEN YEAR OLD SUSTAINED A BUMP ON HIS HEAD AND STATED THAT HIS HEAD HURT. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,497.
Jan 31, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2008 DODGE Caravan have?
The 2008 DODGE Caravan currently has 302 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2008 DODGE Caravan?
The most common problems reported for the 2008 DODGE Caravan are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2008 DODGE Caravan problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2008 DODGE Caravan comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
Other Years - DODGE Caravan
2025 Problems
2024 Problems
2023 Problems
2022 Problems
2021 Problems
2020 Problems
2019 Problems
2018 Problems
2017 Problems
2016 Problems
2015 Problems
2014 Problems
2013 Problems
2012 Problems
2011 Problems
2010 Problems
2009 Problems
2007 Problems
2006 Problems
2005 Problems
2004 Problems
2003 Problems
2002 Problems
2001 Problems
2000 Problems
1999 Problems
1998 Problems
1997 Problems
1996 Problems
1995 Problems
1994 Problems
1993 Problems
1992 Problems
1991 Problems
1990 Problems
Other DODGE Models
400
480 Series
580 Series
600
ARIES
Avenger
Caliber
Caravan/Grand Caravan
Challenger
Charger
Chassis with Powertrain
Colt
Similar Brands
ST
3,555 models
RS
3,484 models
NC
2,822 models
ND
2,385 models
Z
1,951 models
MOTO
1,583 models
NU
1,189 models
RC
1,122 models