2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Owner-Reported Problems
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 537 complaints · 7 recalls
Verdict & Safety Summary
Most-reported system: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (282 complaints · 52.5%)
Safety signals:
- Crashes 11
- Fires 6
- Injuries 7
- Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 282 | 52.5% | 1 crashes · 3 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 50 | 9.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 40 | 7.5% | 4 crashes · 0 fires |
| TIRES | 27 | 5.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 25 | 4.7% | 0 crashes · 2 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | 3.4% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| WHEELS | 12 | 2.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| STEERING | 11 | 2.0% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 8 | 1.5% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 102 | 19.0% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
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Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 14V055000 was reported 1,463 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 16V047000 was reported 1,689 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 20V396000 was reported 3,310 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2009-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2010-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2010-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2010-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2010-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2011-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2011-Q2 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2011-Q3 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2011-Q4 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2012-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2012-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2012-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2012-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2013-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2013-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 19 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 24 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 57 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 62 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 66 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 33 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 46 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 09V046000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 09V351000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 10V235000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V055000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V373000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V047000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V396000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | RQ14002 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP14004 |
Safety Recalls (7)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 09V046000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- IF THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT DOES NOT BLOW, THE CONNECTORS COULD OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY CATCH FIRE.
- Remedy:
- DEALERS WILL SEAL THE POWER CIRCUIT AT THE SUBJECT CONNECTOR AND REPLACE THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 09V351000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
- Remedy:
- ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-955-9086. THESE MINIVANS HAVE BEEN ALTERED INTO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES BY ELDORADO. THIS RECALL IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED BY CHRYSLER GROUP LLC AND WILL NOT BE PERFORMED AT NO COST BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER DEALERS UNLESS THEY ARE ALSO AN ELDORADO NATIONAL DEALER.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 10V235000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy:
- CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 14V055000
- Report date
- Component:
- SUSPENSION
- Consequence:
- Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 14V373000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V047000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 20V396000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
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Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.