2008 Dodge Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caravan years
- More complaints than other years 8th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 302 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Caravan. That ranks 8th out of 23 Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (162 complaints, 54%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 6 fires, 10 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 302owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Dodge Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 162 | 54% | 80,000 | “air bags electrical” (20%) | — |
| Air Bags | 42 | 14% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | 14% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 24 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 5% | 90,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 5% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 4% | 35,595 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2% | 75,780 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 1% | 16,195 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 33,830 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 1,497 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 71,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Dodge Caravan recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
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.
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
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.
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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Dodge Caravan years
← 2007 Caravan · 2009 Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Caravan | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Caravan | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Caravan | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 Caravan | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 Caravan | 87 | 0 |
| 2011 Caravan | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 Caravan | 172 | 2 |
| 2009 Caravan | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 | 302 | 2 |
| 2007 Caravan | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Caravan | 173 | 2 |
| 2005 Caravan | 537 | 4 |
| 2004 Caravan | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 Caravan | 195 | 3 |
| 2002 Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2001 Caravan | 257 | 3 |
| 2000 Caravan | 470 | 4 |
| 1999 Caravan | 555 | 5 |
| 1998 Caravan | 629 | 5 |
| 1997 Caravan | 714 | 7 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1,403 | 9 |
| 1995 Caravan | 489 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caravan?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 162 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Caravan?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Dodge Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caravan model years, the 2008 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.