- 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
2009 Dodge Caravan Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 118 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Caravan with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (72) and the airbags (26). Those complaints describe 3 crashes, 3 fires and 2 injuries. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2010 for the rear. For comparison, the 2008 has 302 and the 2010 has 0.
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BFewer problems than a typical Caravan year, for its age
#80 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 118
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Dodge Caravan problems
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2009 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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118 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Caravan
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 5.
The door in the back will open an close on it on almost closed on my daughter while get out of car an no button was pushed to close the door. Going down the road and all gauges are coming on an wipers coming on by them self . Key getting stuck in the ignition.
Vehicle (2009 d. Caravan) was being driven on a city street. After having stopped at a 4-way intersection, driver proceeded into intersection at very low speed and was struck broadside on the right when a 1999 chev. Tahoe failed to stop. Tahoe speed estimated at 30-35 mph. Rt. Side air bags deployed at which time front seat passenger (female, approximately 5' 1" ) was struck on head by airbag which moved to her left causing passenger's head to hit side window. Airbag remained on the left side of her head until...
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her husband, the driver, forcibly moved it over to her right in order for emt service to take her out thru left front door. Passenger had abrasions over top of head and on left arm, none were of a serious nature; however she experienced immediate significant hearing loss. Trip to er and ct scan revealed no concussion, no ruptured eardrums and no other serious injuries. Accident occurred 13 days ago and there has been no improvement in her hearing, the loss of which is more pronounced in left ear and includes a constant ringing. She is awaiting a jan. 2019 Appt. With ent doctor for evaluation. There were no rear seat passengers and the other two persons involved in the accident were not injured. In this accident the side airbag did not protect the passenger as it should, and in addition caused a significant hearing loss. *Dsy *dt*jb *js *bf *tr
On october 24, 2017 at approximately 12:00 noon my van was parked with the engine off and all of a sudden both side airbags in the van deployed. No one was in the car. Car was totaled by my insurance company. I reported this to chrysler and they will not do anything about the total loss of my veichle
This is the second (tpms) tire pressure sensor that has snapped off in my hands as I was attempting to put air into a low tire. These things are dangerous as the metal fatigues without warning or visible evidence of such. Especially living in an area like mine, where road salt, moisture,ice and snow and changes in temperature occur regularly these sensors can cause a sudden deflation of a tire if they break which might lead to a catastrophic crash. Luckily for me the two times it has occurred it has happened in my driveway. However, both times it necessitated jacking my vehicle up with full loads and on uneven ground, dangerous in itself.
STEM VALVE BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING.
My dodge caravan just stalls while driving. It has happened about 5 times this past year. The engine cuts off and I have to pull over and restart. It has only happened while driving between 20-40 miles per hour. It has not happened on the highway I had the ignition switch replaced so I know it is not that. Sometimes when my car will not start I have to put it in neutral and it starts. Our mechanic cannot find anything wrong but did see the engine failure while running a diagnostic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. While driving 20 mph downhill and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal traveled to the floor without warning. The vehicle was driven back to the house. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled three other times. On one occasion, all the warning indicators illuminated at the same time as if the vehicle were restarting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. *Tr
Instrument panel while driving suddenly at night does not light up, vanity lights, interior overhead lights, and universal garage door opener does not work either. Dangerous as you cannot see gauges(speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer ), not even the turn signals on the instrument panel. *Tr
Every time I used my vehicle, my key would get stuck forcing me to pull the fuse so the key would release. I got the recall completed on february 18, 2016 to fix the problem. It was working fine until recently (march 24, 2016), my key has been getting stuck several times, not just a one time occurrence, in the ignition again, it eventually releases, and I haven't had to resort to pulling the fuse, I'm just afraid it will eventually lead to that again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/13/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Wireless ignition node module recall. Dealer advises I must be put on a waiting list and that it will be months before he will have the parts because the company will only ship one part at a time. He said they would not ship the quantity that he needed. This should be unacceptable if it a safety issue! Parts are mass produced to meet auto manufacturers needs. Assembly lines do not wait on parts to be shipped one at a time!!!!!
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/01/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed on 2/15/16. Updated 03/14/16.*Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions without warning. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I was notified in early june, 2015 about a safety recall #r03/nhtsa 14v-373 and directed to contact a dealer about this recall. I did so several times and was told to call back later because parts were not available. I called again on 12/14/15 and was put on a wait list of 40+ people to get this fix done. Again I'm told that chrysler is not sending out the parts. Looks like slow-walking it to me. I formally request that chrysler be punished for this lack of concern for safety.
2009 Dodge caravan will not hold a charge. Battery has been replaced twice since december 2014. Have had the van in the shop for extensive work on the electrical system, with no luck. I have to jump start my van "every day" to use it. Started in sept 2014. Dec 30, 2014 my husband had a massive stroke, and has had extensive hospitalization and care. He is much better, but paralyzed on one side. This makes it very inconvenient to leave for appointments, shopping, etc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the key failed to open the door and failed to turn in the ignition in order to start the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact had to use the spare key to open the door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the diagnosis was undetermined. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system); however, the parts to the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred on four other occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 11/06/15*lj updated 2/2/2016*js
Dodge Caravan: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30 | 0 | A |
| 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 |
2009 Dodge Caravan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Dodge Caravan | 118 | 2 | B | |
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 1,594 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 | 679 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 232 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 | 223 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 175 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 133 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | 67 | 2 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2009 Dodge Caravan
Does the 2009 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Dodge Caravan?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (72), airbags (26), engine & cooling (19).
How many complaints has the 2009 Dodge Caravan had?
118 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 13, 2010 and the latest on January 7, 2019. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2009 Dodge Caravan a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 2009 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