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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 4% of all 1,292 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 16 Grand Caravan model years. Median mileage at failure: 57,076 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
57
4% of 1,292 complaints
All complaints this year
1,292
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,076 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 6, 2008, latest Feb 11, 2020.

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month5Dec 2008Jul 2010Feb 2011Oct 2011Feb 2013Aug 2014Jan 2016Feb 2020
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2008 to Feb 2020; peak Mar 2010 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

  1. NHTSA 14V055000Feb 11, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires130 vehicles

    Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

    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 vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.

    Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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 Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 200534 (3%)
  2. 20069 (3%)
  3. 200713 (7%)
  4. 200857 (4%)
  5. 200954 (10%)
  6. 201037 (4%)
  7. 201111 (2%)
  8. 201212 (2%)
  9. 20138 (2%)
  10. 201414 (4%)
  11. 20156 (2%)
  12. 201611 (1%)
  13. 20177 (2%)
  14. 20182 (1%)
  15. 20191 (0%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 57,076 miles.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has the most suspension complaints (57), compared with 57 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan concerns the suspension: 14V055000.

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.