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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of all 1,292 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 16 Grand Caravan model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
68
5% of 1,292
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 20, 2008, latest Jan 10, 2025.

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter42008 Q22010 Q32012 Q12013 Q32015 Q12016 Q22018 Q22025 Q1
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2025 Q1; peak 2010 Q4 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 200522 (2%)
  2. 200612 (4%)
  3. 200723 (13%)
  4. 200868 (5%)
  5. 200920 (4%)
  6. 201040 (5%)
  7. 201143 (8%)
  8. 201248 (8%)
  9. 201336 (8%)
  10. 201418 (5%)
  11. 201577 (27%)
  12. 2016220 (22%)
  13. 201737 (9%)
  14. 201823 (9%)
  15. 201949 (20%)
  16. 20208 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has the most transmission complaints (220), compared with 68 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.