Owners have filed 421 complaints
about the 2008 Dodge Caravan with NHTSA between 2007 and 2023.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 14 of 23 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 43
Against the median year of the Dodge Caravan. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 34
6.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 42
25% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Pressure Monitoring AND Regulating Systems
725.0%
Door
517.9%
Valve
310.7%
Rotor
310.7%
Ignition
310.7%
Automatic Transmission
310.7%
AIR Conditioner
27.1%
Body
27.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
20.6%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
82.6%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
4012.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
5116.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
5919.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
5216.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
6922.3%
150,000+ miles
289.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Nov 2007peak 19Jun 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 2008 Dodge Caravan
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP14004Opened 25 Sep 2014Closed 24 Jul 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 200,000 milesMilwaukee, WICrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, an unknown Toyota Minivan entered his driving route and crashed into the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his back, neck, and feet and bruising. Medical attention was provided. The passenger sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulder, and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his resident. The air bags did not deploy. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11523498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 188,000 milesColumbus, OHFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY PARKED WHEN A NEIGHBOR NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE REPORT WERE MADE FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTALED LOSS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V235000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 188,000.
NHTSA complaint #11360547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesShohola, PAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR MODULE IGNITED AND MELTED. AS A RESULT, ALL THE CONNECTING WIRES WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST AND SUGGESTED THE VEHICLE BE SEEN BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN TO THE DEALER MILFORD CHRYSLER SALES (500 US-209, MILFORD, PA 18337 (570) 409-4046) AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY USAA. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WENT TO THE DEALER, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND THEN DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. *DT ATTACHED IS THE AUDIO.*JB *DT(7/30/19)
NHTSA complaint #11209480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesCaldwell, IDCrash
AIR BAGS
I WAS DRIVING EASTBOUND ON A CITY ROAD AT 30MPH. FROM THE NORTH, MY DRIVER SIDE A TRUCK RAN A STOP SIGN AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND MY VEHICLE STRUCK HIS CRUMPLING THE FRONT END OF MY VAN. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. WHILE MORE DAMAGE WAS DONE ON THE DRIVER SIDE THE ENTIRE FRONT WAS SMASHED BACKWARDS AND HIS VEHICLE HAD SPUN AND ALSO STRUCK THE PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND THE FRONT TIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11156650 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 158,000 milesWeedsport, NYCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT WHEN RANDOMLY MY LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING, HORN STARTED BLARING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOING OFF, WASHER FLUID WAS SPRAYING EVERYWHERE. LOCKS WERE LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. I ENDED UP DRIVING INTO SOMEONE'S LAWN AS I COULD NOT SEE PROPERLY WITH POOR LIGHTING AND ALL THE DISTRACTIONS. ONCE I GOT HOME THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO BE POSSESSED EVEN WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET EVERYTHING TO STOP AFTER UNPLUGGING THE BATTERY. UPON INTERNET RESEARCH IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG TO REALIZE IT WAS TIPM FUSE BOX ISSUE, I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME BOX HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. I HAVE GONE TO THE JUNKYARD 3 TIMES AND GRABBED A USED TIPM FUSE BOX REPLACEMENT. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT THE CAR WOULD NOT START. SECOND REPLACEMENT THERE WAS A LOT OF TROUBLE LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND THE ODOMETER DID NOT WORK. WITH MY MOST RECENT REPLACEMENT THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. SO INCLUDING MY ORIGINAL TIPM , THAT'S 4 FAULTY TIPMS. DO YOU NOTICE A PROBLEM OR PATTERN HERE?
NHTSA complaint #11052043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 158,000 milesWeedsport, NYCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT WHEN RANDOMLY MY LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING, HORN STARTED BLARING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOING OFF, WASHER FLUID WAS SPRAYING EVERYWHERE. LOCKS WERE LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. I ENDED UP DRIVING INTO SOMEONE'S LAWN AS I COULD NOT SEE PROPERLY WITH POOR LIGHTING AND ALL THE DISTRACTIONS. ONCE I GOT HOME THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO BE POSSESSED EVEN WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET EVERYTHING TO STOP AFTER UNPLUGGING THE BATTERY. UPON INTERNET RESEARCH IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG TO REALIZE IT WAS TIPM FUSE BOX ISSUE, I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME BOX HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. I HAVE GONE TO THE JUNKYARD 3 TIMES AND GRABBED A USED TIPM FUSE BOX REPLACEMENT. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT THE CAR WOULD NOT START. SECOND REPLACEMENT THERE WAS A LOT OF TROUBLE LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND THE ODOMETER DID NOT WORK. WITH MY MOST RECENT REPLACEMENT THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. SO INCLUDING MY ORIGINAL TIPM , THAT'S 4 FAULTY TIPMS. DO YOU NOTICE A PROBLEM OR PATTERN HERE?
NHTSA complaint #11052043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Pontiac, IL
ENGINE
The van lunges the shuts off while driving happens any time any place, just had the crankshaft position sensor following the codes it was showing, and it still does it.
NHTSA complaint #11529504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesMilwaukee, WICrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, an unknown Toyota Minivan entered his driving route and crashed into the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his back, neck, and feet and bruising. Medical attention was provided. The passenger sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulder, and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his resident. The air bags did not deploy. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11523498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Van Wert, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the headlights appeared hazy and clogged. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlight failed to illuminate and provide proper illumination while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11490791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grayling, MI
AIR BAGS
The problems we are experiencing is the airbag indicator light keeps coming on and off dinging every time it comes on. The other issue we have experienced is the engine is in need of repair but the check engine light does not come on to let mechanics find the problem. However once every three months the light will come in but once vehicle is turned off the light goes off never to come back on until the next time a few months later. The check engine light issue has been going on for two years.
NHTSA complaint #11460449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grayling, MI
ENGINE
The problems we are experiencing is the airbag indicator light keeps coming on and off dinging every time it comes on. The other issue we have experienced is the engine is in need of repair but the check engine light does not come on to let mechanics find the problem. However once every three months the light will come in but once vehicle is turned off the light goes off never to come back on until the next time a few months later. The check engine light issue has been going on for two years.
NHTSA complaint #11460449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,970 milesFayetteville, NC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
STARTED THE VEHICLE ONE MORNING AND DROVE UP TO A STOP SIGN. I WAS IN A CITY STREET MAKING A LEFT TURN. SAW CLEAR FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS OF ANY TRAFFIC.ACCELERATED AND THE BAS,ESP LIGHT, AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE WANTED TO STALL, LOST POWER, AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND ACCELERATED AGAIN TO ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE STALLING AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE, ONCE ABOVE 30 MPH ALL LIGHTS CONTINUED ON AND THE VEHICLE KEPT DRIVING ACCORDINGLY. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED UP AND DROVE FROM THAT DATE OF JAN.26,2021 THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING CONTINUES. I FIND THIS TO BE A SEVERE MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND A DANGER TO ME, MY FAMILY, AND THE PUBLIC.
NHTSA complaint #11397912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,970 milesFayetteville, NC
STEERING
STARTED THE VEHICLE ONE MORNING AND DROVE UP TO A STOP SIGN. I WAS IN A CITY STREET MAKING A LEFT TURN. SAW CLEAR FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS OF ANY TRAFFIC.ACCELERATED AND THE BAS,ESP LIGHT, AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE WANTED TO STALL, LOST POWER, AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND ACCELERATED AGAIN TO ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE STALLING AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE, ONCE ABOVE 30 MPH ALL LIGHTS CONTINUED ON AND THE VEHICLE KEPT DRIVING ACCORDINGLY. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED UP AND DROVE FROM THAT DATE OF JAN.26,2021 THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING CONTINUES. I FIND THIS TO BE A SEVERE MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND A DANGER TO ME, MY FAMILY, AND THE PUBLIC.
NHTSA complaint #11397912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,970 milesFayetteville, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
STARTED THE VEHICLE ONE MORNING AND DROVE UP TO A STOP SIGN. I WAS IN A CITY STREET MAKING A LEFT TURN. SAW CLEAR FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS OF ANY TRAFFIC.ACCELERATED AND THE BAS,ESP LIGHT, AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE WANTED TO STALL, LOST POWER, AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND ACCELERATED AGAIN TO ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE STALLING AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE, ONCE ABOVE 30 MPH ALL LIGHTS CONTINUED ON AND THE VEHICLE KEPT DRIVING ACCORDINGLY. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED UP AND DROVE FROM THAT DATE OF JAN.26,2021 THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING CONTINUES. I FIND THIS TO BE A SEVERE MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND A DANGER TO ME, MY FAMILY, AND THE PUBLIC.
NHTSA complaint #11397912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesToledo, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHTS TURNING OFF DURING ANY DRIVING ,STATIONARY,CITY HIGHWAY NIGHT DAY RAIN COLD WARM ALL THE ABOVE ANTIME ANY CONDITION.FLICKERING SOMETIMES STAYING OFF MOST OF THE TIME NEED TO HOLD PASSING FLASH BRIGHTS ON TO STILL ATLEAST HAVE LIGHT SOMETIMES DOSENT WORK ALL THE TIME. MONTHS NOW.
NHTSA complaint #11385656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAVE HAD MY DODGE 2008 CARAVAN FOR SOMETIME. WAS ORIGINALLY TAKEN FOR REPAIRS TO THE SLIDING DOOR RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11377616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ORIGINALLY HAD TAKEN CAR IN FOR RECALL. THE RECALL WAS FOR BOTH DOORS. THE DEALER HAD DELIVERED THE CAR AND TOLD ME I WOULD BE CONTACTED FOR REPAIR ON THE PASSENGER DOOR ONCE THE PARTS WERE IN STOCK. AFTER MONTHS OF WAITING I FINALLY CONTACTED THEM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE IN STOCK. I MADE THE APPOINTMENT AND WHEN I WAS SET TO DROP OFF THE VAN I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS GOING TO BE CHARGED BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN PUT IN AS COMPLETE IN THE DEALERS RECORDS BUT SHOWED PARTS NOT INSTALLED. I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT DODGE AND LEFT THE VAN THERE OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT DAY I SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON THE PHONE TO GET THE RUNAROUND WITH DODGE. I PICKED UP THE CAR AND DIDN'T HAVE THE REPAIR DONE. MY FAMILY HAS USED THE VAN EVER SINCE. I HAVE ALWAYS PUT OFF REPAIRING IT BECAUSE IT WAS A RECALL THAT BROKE DOWN AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL VERBATIM AND IS A HAZARD FOR MULTIPLE REASONS AND I WOULD BLAME DODGE DIRECTLY IF ANYTHING WERE TO HAPPEN. I HAVE CONTACTED THEM SEVERAL TIMES THROUGH OUT THE LAST FEW YEARS TRYING TO RECTIFY THIS EGREGIOUS SITUATION. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECORDS INDICATE ONLY ONE SIDE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE RECALL STILL TO THIS DAY SHOWS COMPLETE. I TAKE PRIDE IN BUYING AND MAINTAINING AN 'AMERICAN MADE' PRODUCT AND WOULD HAVE FIXED THIS SEVERAL TIMES OVER HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR PRINCIPLE. DODGE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CONCERNED FOR A CUSTOMER WHO IS A FAMILY MAN. I PROTECT MY FAMILY WITH MY OWN LIFE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO ONLY USE ONE DOOR WHEN PARKING ON A BUSY STREET WITH 2-5 CHILDREN WHO ARE FORCED TO GET OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET IF THAT IS THE ONLY OPTION. IT CAN BE VERY RISKY. EVEN PICKING THEM UP FROM SCHOOL THEY ARE MADE TO WALK TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR EVEN THOU THE PICK UP SIDE IS ON THE PASSENGER. SECONDLY MY MAIN ISSUE IS A SHORT WHILE DRIVING. PROTRUDING WIRES COULD BE PINCHED IF THE DOOR IS USED WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR FAULT IN THE DOOR FUNCTIONALITY
NHTSA complaint #11377618 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
I HAVE HAD MY DODGE 2008 CARAVAN FOR SOMETIME. WAS ORIGINALLY TAKEN FOR REPAIRS TO THE SLIDING DOOR RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11377616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
ORIGINALLY HAD TAKEN CAR IN FOR RECALL. THE RECALL WAS FOR BOTH DOORS. THE DEALER HAD DELIVERED THE CAR AND TOLD ME I WOULD BE CONTACTED FOR REPAIR ON THE PASSENGER DOOR ONCE THE PARTS WERE IN STOCK. AFTER MONTHS OF WAITING I FINALLY CONTACTED THEM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE IN STOCK. I MADE THE APPOINTMENT AND WHEN I WAS SET TO DROP OFF THE VAN I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS GOING TO BE CHARGED BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN PUT IN AS COMPLETE IN THE DEALERS RECORDS BUT SHOWED PARTS NOT INSTALLED. I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT DODGE AND LEFT THE VAN THERE OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT DAY I SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON THE PHONE TO GET THE RUNAROUND WITH DODGE. I PICKED UP THE CAR AND DIDN'T HAVE THE REPAIR DONE. MY FAMILY HAS USED THE VAN EVER SINCE. I HAVE ALWAYS PUT OFF REPAIRING IT BECAUSE IT WAS A RECALL THAT BROKE DOWN AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL VERBATIM AND IS A HAZARD FOR MULTIPLE REASONS AND I WOULD BLAME DODGE DIRECTLY IF ANYTHING WERE TO HAPPEN. I HAVE CONTACTED THEM SEVERAL TIMES THROUGH OUT THE LAST FEW YEARS TRYING TO RECTIFY THIS EGREGIOUS SITUATION. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECORDS INDICATE ONLY ONE SIDE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE RECALL STILL TO THIS DAY SHOWS COMPLETE. I TAKE PRIDE IN BUYING AND MAINTAINING AN 'AMERICAN MADE' PRODUCT AND WOULD HAVE FIXED THIS SEVERAL TIMES OVER HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR PRINCIPLE. DODGE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CONCERNED FOR A CUSTOMER WHO IS A FAMILY MAN. I PROTECT MY FAMILY WITH MY OWN LIFE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO ONLY USE ONE DOOR WHEN PARKING ON A BUSY STREET WITH 2-5 CHILDREN WHO ARE FORCED TO GET OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET IF THAT IS THE ONLY OPTION. IT CAN BE VERY RISKY. EVEN PICKING THEM UP FROM SCHOOL THEY ARE MADE TO WALK TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR EVEN THOU THE PICK UP SIDE IS ON THE PASSENGER. SECONDLY MY MAIN ISSUE IS A SHORT WHILE DRIVING. PROTRUDING WIRES COULD BE PINCHED IF THE DOOR IS USED WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR FAULT IN THE DOOR FUNCTIONALITY
NHTSA complaint #11377618 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE HAD MY DODGE 2008 CARAVAN FOR SOMETIME. WAS ORIGINALLY TAKEN FOR REPAIRS TO THE SLIDING DOOR RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11377616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ORIGINALLY HAD TAKEN CAR IN FOR RECALL. THE RECALL WAS FOR BOTH DOORS. THE DEALER HAD DELIVERED THE CAR AND TOLD ME I WOULD BE CONTACTED FOR REPAIR ON THE PASSENGER DOOR ONCE THE PARTS WERE IN STOCK. AFTER MONTHS OF WAITING I FINALLY CONTACTED THEM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE IN STOCK. I MADE THE APPOINTMENT AND WHEN I WAS SET TO DROP OFF THE VAN I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS GOING TO BE CHARGED BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN PUT IN AS COMPLETE IN THE DEALERS RECORDS BUT SHOWED PARTS NOT INSTALLED. I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT DODGE AND LEFT THE VAN THERE OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT DAY I SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON THE PHONE TO GET THE RUNAROUND WITH DODGE. I PICKED UP THE CAR AND DIDN'T HAVE THE REPAIR DONE. MY FAMILY HAS USED THE VAN EVER SINCE. I HAVE ALWAYS PUT OFF REPAIRING IT BECAUSE IT WAS A RECALL THAT BROKE DOWN AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL VERBATIM AND IS A HAZARD FOR MULTIPLE REASONS AND I WOULD BLAME DODGE DIRECTLY IF ANYTHING WERE TO HAPPEN. I HAVE CONTACTED THEM SEVERAL TIMES THROUGH OUT THE LAST FEW YEARS TRYING TO RECTIFY THIS EGREGIOUS SITUATION. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECORDS INDICATE ONLY ONE SIDE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE RECALL STILL TO THIS DAY SHOWS COMPLETE. I TAKE PRIDE IN BUYING AND MAINTAINING AN 'AMERICAN MADE' PRODUCT AND WOULD HAVE FIXED THIS SEVERAL TIMES OVER HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR PRINCIPLE. DODGE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CONCERNED FOR A CUSTOMER WHO IS A FAMILY MAN. I PROTECT MY FAMILY WITH MY OWN LIFE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO ONLY USE ONE DOOR WHEN PARKING ON A BUSY STREET WITH 2-5 CHILDREN WHO ARE FORCED TO GET OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET IF THAT IS THE ONLY OPTION. IT CAN BE VERY RISKY. EVEN PICKING THEM UP FROM SCHOOL THEY ARE MADE TO WALK TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR EVEN THOU THE PICK UP SIDE IS ON THE PASSENGER. SECONDLY MY MAIN ISSUE IS A SHORT WHILE DRIVING. PROTRUDING WIRES COULD BE PINCHED IF THE DOOR IS USED WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR FAULT IN THE DOOR FUNCTIONALITY
NHTSA complaint #11377618 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 188,000 milesColumbus, OHFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY PARKED WHEN A NEIGHBOR NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE REPORT WERE MADE FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTALED LOSS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V235000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 188,000.
NHTSA complaint #11360547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,454 milesCuba, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ALL GAGES ARE FLASHING WITH A BINGING SOUND ALL GAGES ARE JUMPING AND TURNING SIGNALS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT WHILE PARKED AND DRIVING. ALSO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BUTTONS AND LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #11302623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,454 milesCuba, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALL GAGES ARE FLASHING WITH A BINGING SOUND ALL GAGES ARE JUMPING AND TURNING SIGNALS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT WHILE PARKED AND DRIVING. ALSO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BUTTONS AND LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #11302623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,454 milesCuba, NY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ALL GAGES ARE FLASHING WITH A BINGING SOUND ALL GAGES ARE JUMPING AND TURNING SIGNALS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT WHILE PARKED AND DRIVING. ALSO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BUTTONS AND LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #11302623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,876 milesRocky Mount, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIPM HAS FAILED STUCK IN LIMP MODE. CAUSED ENGINE LIGHT FUEL ISSUES AND STALLING
NHTSA complaint #11282784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,876 milesRocky Mount, NC
ENGINE
TIPM HAS FAILED STUCK IN LIMP MODE. CAUSED ENGINE LIGHT FUEL ISSUES AND STALLING
NHTSA complaint #11282784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,876 milesRocky Mount, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TIPM HAS FAILED STUCK IN LIMP MODE. CAUSED ENGINE LIGHT FUEL ISSUES AND STALLING
NHTSA complaint #11282784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
WHEELS
THE 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IS A LAWSUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN IT SOMES WITH TOO MANY PROBLEMS THAT I BELIEVE THE CREATORS IF THIS VEHICLE KNEW ABOUT BUT PUT OUT FOR PRODUCTION ANY HOW FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY. TOO MANY LIVES ARE PUT AT RISK. IM REQUESTING A BRAND NEW CAR MY VHEICLE HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT SHOULD NOT BE COMMON, IGNITION ISSUES TURN THE KEY, CAR STALLING, SLIDING DOOR ISSUES YOU WOULD THINK A GHOST IS TOILING WITH YOU ITS TERRIBLE, I DEMAND SOME HELP MY CAR WONT START DUE TO ELECTRICAL CONCERNS THAT I DIDNT CAUSE I TOOK GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE BUT YET IT STILL FAILS. THIS CAR STALLED AND STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY, WOULDNT START ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS ITS SCARY
NHTSA complaint #11230436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
SUSPENSION
THE 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IS A LAWSUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN IT SOMES WITH TOO MANY PROBLEMS THAT I BELIEVE THE CREATORS IF THIS VEHICLE KNEW ABOUT BUT PUT OUT FOR PRODUCTION ANY HOW FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY. TOO MANY LIVES ARE PUT AT RISK. IM REQUESTING A BRAND NEW CAR MY VHEICLE HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT SHOULD NOT BE COMMON, IGNITION ISSUES TURN THE KEY, CAR STALLING, SLIDING DOOR ISSUES YOU WOULD THINK A GHOST IS TOILING WITH YOU ITS TERRIBLE, I DEMAND SOME HELP MY CAR WONT START DUE TO ELECTRICAL CONCERNS THAT I DIDNT CAUSE I TOOK GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE BUT YET IT STILL FAILS. THIS CAR STALLED AND STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY, WOULDNT START ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS ITS SCARY
NHTSA complaint #11230436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IS A LAWSUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN IT SOMES WITH TOO MANY PROBLEMS THAT I BELIEVE THE CREATORS IF THIS VEHICLE KNEW ABOUT BUT PUT OUT FOR PRODUCTION ANY HOW FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY. TOO MANY LIVES ARE PUT AT RISK. IM REQUESTING A BRAND NEW CAR MY VHEICLE HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT SHOULD NOT BE COMMON, IGNITION ISSUES TURN THE KEY, CAR STALLING, SLIDING DOOR ISSUES YOU WOULD THINK A GHOST IS TOILING WITH YOU ITS TERRIBLE, I DEMAND SOME HELP MY CAR WONT START DUE TO ELECTRICAL CONCERNS THAT I DIDNT CAUSE I TOOK GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE BUT YET IT STILL FAILS. THIS CAR STALLED AND STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY, WOULDNT START ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS ITS SCARY
NHTSA complaint #11230436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.