2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 334 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 62% of all 543 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest electrical complaint count among 16 Grand Caravan model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 84,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 334
- 62% of 543
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 84,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 10, 2010, latest Dec 21, 2024.
Electrical System recalls for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
- NHTSA 10V235000Jun 3, 2010Electrical System284,655 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country passenger vehicles manufactured from february 2007 through september 2009. Some of the vehicles may have been built with an improperly routed wire harness that may have a condition where the lower sliding door hinge bracket can make contact and wear through the wire insulation.
Risk: A short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 09V046000Feb 5, 2009Electrical System6,138 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Chrysler is recalling 6,138 my 2009 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles. Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions.
Risk: If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat and potentially catch fire.
Remedy: Dealers will seal the power circuit at the subject connector and replace the fuse for this circuit if necessary free of charge. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical System complaints by Grand Caravan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 334 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 62% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Grand Caravan year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has the most electrical complaints (832), compared with 334 for the 2009.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan concern the electrical: 10V235000 and 09V046000.