2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 83,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags electrical” (70% of reports).
- 137air bags complaints
- 83,500median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bags electrical: mentioned in 96 of 137 complaints (70%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 137 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 5 | 25% | 10,900 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 13 | 5% | 61,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 13 | 5% | 47,112 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 21 | 5% | 56,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 22 | 2% | 58,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 24 | 9% | 78,556 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 48 | 13% | 62,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 34 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 18 | 3% | 96,100 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 19 | 4% | 74,788 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 144 | 17% | 74,925 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 137 | 25% | 83,500 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 294 | 23% | 96,475 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 16 | 9% | 72,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 54 | 19% | 51,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 103 | 10% | 53,000 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 5 | 4% | 73,900 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 24 | 11% | 90,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 59 | 20% | 54,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 48 | 16% | 75,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 29 | 7% | 82,001 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 83 | 19% | 78,600 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 104 | 19% | 88,200 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 107 | 18% | 91,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 211 | 18% | 96,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 7 | 6% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module; steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
Air bags; electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
In August 2024, the airbag system in a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (VIN: [XXX] ) deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked and not in operation. There was no collision, impact, or known external trigger at the time of deployment. The malfunction involved the airbag restraint system and/or…
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while parked with the keys out of the ignition, the contact heard a loud pop coming from the passengerâs side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driverâs and passengerâs side deployed without impact. The dealer was…
Airbag light came on when started vehicle and never turned off. Took it in to dealer and was told it was my battery causing the light. Replaced the battery and they re-did the diagnostic and they told me the orc module is bad due to the battery. They said my battery was charging to 1000 volts and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Dodge Grand Caravans have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 137 owner complaints about air bags for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (25% of the 544 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan air bags?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 83,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags electrical”, in 96 of 137 complaints.
Other 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
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