2009 Dodge Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#5 most-complained of 13 Caravan years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Dodge Caravan has 118 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 67 out of 100 — #5 highest of 13 Caravan model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (72 complaints, 61% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 118
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2009 Dodge Caravan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System72 (61%)
- Airbags26 (22%)
- Engine21 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (13%)
- Brakes14 (12%)
- Steering8 (7%)
- Other6 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (2%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (2%)
- Fuel System1 (1%)
2009 Dodge Caravan recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V164000Apr 23, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires834 vehicles
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.
Risk: Contact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
- NHTSA 10V148000Apr 13, 2010Fuel System843 vehicles
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.
Risk: Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire in the event the fuel pipe is compromised.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
2009 compared with other Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Dodge Caravan a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Dodge Caravan ranks #5 of 13 among Caravan model years (Complaint Index 67/100, verdict: Caution). It has 118 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Caravan?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (72 complaints), airbags (26 complaints), and engine (21 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 75,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Caravan, most recently reported 2010, covering suspension, wheels & tires and fuel system.