YearToAvoid

2009 Dodge Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Dodge Caravan, 18% of all 118 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 13 Caravan model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 84,700 miles.

Engine complaints
21
18% of 118
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
84,700 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Dodge Caravan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 2, 2011, latest Mar 30, 2017.

2009 Dodge Caravan engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2011Jan 2014Sep 2014Feb 2015May 2015Oct 2015
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Mar 2017; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Dodge Caravan have engine problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Dodge Caravan, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 84,700 miles.
Which Dodge Caravan year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Dodge Caravan has the most engine complaints (39), compared with 21 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Dodge Caravan?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 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.