YearToAvoid

2008 Dodge Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Dodge Caravan, 12% of all 302 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 13 Caravan model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 83,799 miles.

Engine complaints
35
12% of 302
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
83,799 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Dodge Caravan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2008, latest Jun 29, 2023.

2008 Dodge Caravan engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2008Sep 2011Oct 2013Jul 2014Nov 2014Oct 2016Feb 2021
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Jun 2023; peak Jul 2014 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Dodge Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200529 (5%)
  2. 200632 (18%)
  3. 200719 (23%)
  4. 200835 (12%)
  5. 200921 (18%)
  6. 201039 (23%)
  7. 201116 (21%)
  8. 201221 (24%)
  9. 20134 (13%)
  10. 20145 (25%)
  11. 20153 (13%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20171 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Caravan have engine problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Dodge Caravan, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,799 miles.
Which Dodge Caravan year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Dodge Caravan has the most engine complaints (39), compared with 35 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Dodge Caravan?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Caravan is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.