2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
798 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, alongside 7 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 40/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 85,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2009 sits among all Grand Caravan years
What owners report
“While driving dash board lights come on, wipers turn on, all gauges go down while vehicle is still running. Horn will periodically sound off and drain battery.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 Grand Caravan
“The airbag light illuminated, similar to the problem with existing recalls on earlier model dodge grand caravans”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 Grand Caravan
“On multiple occasions while driving without warning van stops no power steering, no brakes engine stops all power is lost. The only code that appears is traction control.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 Grand Caravan
“There is a leak in the heating coolant hose. This makes a toxic smell inside the vehicle while driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 Grand Caravan
“Dmv inspection 2/22/2019 10v-235 k14 safety power sliding door (10/2018) 14v-373 r03 safety wireless ignition node module (2/2019)”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 Grand Caravan
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 481 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 76,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 46,000 and 105,200 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (7)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer…
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
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.…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
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…
Fix: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom…
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…
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
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.…
Fix: ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13,…
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE POWER CIRCUIT AT THE SUBJECT CONNECTOR AND REPLACE THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 14V373000.
Technical service bulletins
41 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and engine — are on file for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2009 Grand Caravan TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan drew 798 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 40/100, scored against the model's worst year (1996).
What are the most common 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
The top reported problems for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan are electrical (341 complaints), airbags (138), and brakes & stability (64).
At what mileage do 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan problems show up?
Owners most often report 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan problems around 76,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 46,000 and 105,200 miles.
Does the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?
7 recall campaigns apply to the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.