MYRModel Year Report

2009 Dodge Caravan

▲ Better than typical
2009 Dodge Caravan
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:00.307Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
118
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

61% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 72 complaints 1988: 107 complaints 1989: 194 complaints 1989 1990: 283 complaints 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1993: 955 complaints 1994: 661 complaints 1994 1995: 489 complaints 1996: 1,403 complaints 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 1999 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2004 2005: 537 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2009 118 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 3 complaints
1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 72 complaints 1987 1988: 107 complaints 1989: 194 complaints 1990: 283 complaints 1990 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1993: 955 complaints 1993 1994: 661 complaints 1995: 489 complaints 1996: 1,403 complaints 1996 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 1999 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2002 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2005: 537 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2009 118 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020
1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1986 1987: 72 complaints 1988: 107 complaints 1988 1989: 194 complaints 1990: 283 complaints 1990 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1992 1993: 955 complaints 1994: 661 complaints 1994 1995: 489 complaints 1996: 1,403 complaints 1996 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1998 1999: 555 complaints 2000: 470 complaints 2000 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2002 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2004 2005: 537 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2006 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2009 118 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2016 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020

2009: 118 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198418
198549
198649
198772
1988107
1989194
1990283
1991623
1992923
1993955
1994661
1995489
19961,403
1997714
1998629
1999555
2000470
2001257
2002245
2003195
200465
2005537
2006173
200781
2008302
2009118
2010172
201178
201287
201330
201420
201523
201636
201711
20185
20193
20203

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

61% · 72 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand Caravan. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled, crashed into a brick wall, and struck a light pole. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-06

Air bags

22% · 26 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-18

Deer ran into van front and side impact . Traveling at 40 MPH /air bag did not deploy . Extensive damage to van.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-14

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08

Engine

14% · 17 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire from the engine hose and tube assembly. The dealer stated that the alcohol in the coolant overheated and caused the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-07

Service brakes

10% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

FIRE

Wheels

8% · 9 reports
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 70 MPH when the tire pressure monitoring system indicated that the front passenger tire was flat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-01

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-06-04Fuel system, gasoline10V148000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2010-06-04Suspension10V164000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Dodge Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 72 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V148000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V164000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Dodge Caravan is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Caravan?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Caravan have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.