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2009 Dodge Caravan Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Dodge Caravan, 13% of all 118 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest suspension complaint count among 13 Caravan model years. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
13% of 118
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Dodge Caravan suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 13, 2011, latest Nov 1, 2017.

2009 Dodge Caravan suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Jan 2011Jul 2011Jun 2012Oct 2012Jun 2013Jun 2014Apr 2015Nov 2017
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Nov 2017; peak Jan 2011 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Dodge Caravan

  1. 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.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Caravan model year

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

  1. 200526 (5%)
  2. 20064 (2%)
  3. 200710 (12%)
  4. 200822 (7%)
  5. 200915 (13%)
  6. 201016 (9%)
  7. 20111 (1%)
  8. 20124 (5%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20151 (4%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Caravan have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Dodge Caravan, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Dodge Caravan year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Caravan has the most suspension complaints (26), compared with 15 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Dodge Caravan?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Caravan concerns the suspension: 10V164000.

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.