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2008 Dodge CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 302 owner complaints about the 2008 Dodge Caravan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Caravan median · #12 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30220 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Dodge Caravan has problems

302 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system1627
Air bags425
Service brakes, hydraulic411
Engine242
Visibility/wiper161
Service brakes161
Exterior lighting151
Tires130
Power train110
17 other systems645

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2008 Dodge Caravan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 10V-148 · Apr 13, 2010 · 843 vehicles

Risk. CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FUEL FILL PIPE MAY WEAR A HOLE IN ONE OR THE OTHER COMPONENTS OVER TIME.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

80kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 102 electrical system complaints. 63% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
9under 30k miles64under 100k miles38100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Caravan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Dodge Caravan, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDP14004 · closed Jul 24, 2015
    No recall
In owners' words

What Caravan owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11377618 · Dec 3, 2020 · 50,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11360547 · Sep 22, 2020 · 188,000 miles
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.
Complaint 11302623 · Jan 28, 2020 · 175,454 miles

Own a 2008 Caravan?

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