- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Dodge Caravan Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 302 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Caravan with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (162) and the brakes (62). Those complaints describe 8 crashes, 6 fires and 10 injuries. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2010 for the rear. For comparison, the 2007 has 82 and the 2009 has 118.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Caravan year, for its age
#56 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 302
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 8
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 10
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Dodge Caravan problems
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2008 Dodge Caravan recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans 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 fuel fill pipe comes into closer proximity to the left rear tire. In rough or aggressive driving situations, the tire may intermittently contact the fuel fill pipe.
- The risk
- Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire in the event the fuel pipe is compromised.
- The fix
- 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.
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302 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Caravan
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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.
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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...
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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
I have had my dodge 2008 caravan for sometime. Was originally taken for repairs to the sliding door recall.
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...
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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.
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.
Tipm has failed stuck in limp mode. Caused engine light fuel issues and stalling
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
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...
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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)*jb
Traveling 55 down highway suddenly brake engages and brake came up on dash board.Brake stays on for a minute or so then notice that it sounds as if I am over revving engine. When I could safely pull over I did so put in park for a minute went again as soon as I reached over 35 it still sounded as if I was over revving engine. When I could safely pull over again I shut the vehicle off at this time the windshield wipers start going and the horn is sounding off. I then got out disconnected the battery waited for 5...
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minites reconnected. I then preceded to go again and still sounded as if I was revving engine put 4 ways on and preceeded home at 25 miles an hour on a secondary road. This is not the first time this has happened it has happened several other times when taken in to the dealer they could not find issue this was while still under warranty. No one has been able to figure it out.
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.
Just resolved an ignition recall problem on the vehicle because of problems with independent wipers going off, horn going off,vehicle stalling while driving and doors locking and unlocking..Dodge replaced ignition and win module but problem began when I tried using ac or heater..I just brought the car 2 months ago and it has stalled on hgihway 3 times and on the road numerous times. Im afraid to drive the car. The check engine light turns on but goes out intermitently. Sounds like the itpm problem everyone is having ..Cant afford another 2000 dollars to fix
Ignition switche was replaced on a recall. But now this ignitin switches is not working right. Some times the van will not start. I had it check out and its the ignition switche that was replaced on my car because of the recall. What do I do now to get this replaced again. The van may shut off when driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. While driving 15 mph, the key fell out of the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. In addition, the vehicle's alarm would automatically sound with no intrusion. The vehicle was taken to ginn chrysler dodge jeep (5190 us-278, covington, ga 30014) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The diagnosis information was unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.
My headlights are flickering I see many car complaints about the tipm relay and want it fixed under the recall I could have had a car accident this issue should have been fixed
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...
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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?
Many issues, appear to be related to the tipm. Headlights intermittently stop working, as do the windshield wipers(various times, when driving/when starting the car). Car horn beeps when driver door is opened. Air conditioner/heater intermittently stops working (when driving), will usually come back on after pulling over and restarting the car. Very dangerous in the winter.
The integrated power module fails, leading to the engine cutting out, as well as horn, wipers and washer going off randomly. This happens regardless of temperature, driving conditions, etc. The dealers know exactly what the issue is, and love the $1200+ the get for replacement of this notoriously defective part.
The air chuck was attached to the tpms sensor/valve stem during an inflation service. The sensor/valve stem broke and all air escaped from the tire.
Spongy brake pedal goes almost to the floor to stop the vehicle. I replaced master cylinder, same problem, replaced power booster, same problem. This is a major design flaw with this vehicle with major complaints across the country and nothing has been done to date by hntsa to make chrysler dodge fix this major safety issue with all dodge grand caravans.
The elterice proublems with the drivers controll switch too open an close the windows , has it been know too catch on fire an make all the lights on the dash board go on an off now an then .Lucky we just'd started up the van too warn up an all then sudden we notice the drivers contorll switch was on fire .
Dodge Caravan: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 87 | 0 | A |
| 2011 | 78 | 0 | A |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | A |
| 2009 | 118 | 2 | B |
| 2008 | 302 | 2 | C |
| 2007 | 82 | 4 | A |
| 2006 | 173 | 6 | C |
| 2005 | 537 | 9 | F |
| 2004 | 65 | 8 | A |
2008 Dodge Caravan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dodge Caravan | 302 | 2 | C | |
| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1,293 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Dodge Avenger | 845 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 624 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | 579 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 393 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 377 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 | 342 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 97 | 2 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2008 Dodge Caravan
Does the 2008 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Dodge Caravan: rear (April 2010); filler pipe and cap (April 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caravan?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (162), brakes (62), airbags (42).
How many complaints has the 2008 Dodge Caravan had?
302 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 7, 2007 and the latest on June 29, 2023. Of these, 8 describe a crash and 6 a fire, and together they report 10 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Dodge Caravan a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge Caravan year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Caravan years have the most complaints?
1996 (1,402), 1993 (962), 1992 (929). See every Dodge Caravan year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Dodge Caravan has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data