2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: recalls and complaints

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• 20V3960007 Jul 2020Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 16V04700029 Jan 2016Air Bags / Frontal
• 14V37300026 Jun 2014Air Bags
• 14V05500011 Feb 2014Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
• 11V3940003 Aug 2011Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
• 10V6110008 Dec 2010Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
• 10V2350003 Jun 2010Electrical System / Wiring
• 09V35100011 Sep 2009Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1. 20V396000Received 7 Jul 2020. 925,239 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number W09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Feb 2021.

2. 16V047000Received 29 Jan 2016. 110,482 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Dec 2016.

3. 14V373000Received 26 Jun 2014. 722,705 units.

   Air Bags

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number R03 (formerly L25). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2015.

4. 14V055000Received 11 Feb 2014. 130 units.

   Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Freedom Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number ENGF0216-3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 2014.

5. 11V394000Received 3 Aug 2011. 298,949 units.

   Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 chrysler grand voyager, town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured from june 24, 2007, through july 30, 2008. These vehicles may experience a heating and air conditioner (HVAC) condensate leak from the HVAC drain grommet onto the occupant restraint control (orc) module, which can lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and a potential inadvertent airbag deployment without warning.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge. The safety recall began on october 14, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number L01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Oct 2011.

6. 10V611000Received 8 Dec 2010. 299,635 units.

   Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the HVAC drain grommet free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number K25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jan 2011.

7. 10V235000Received 3 Jun 2010. 284,655 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country passenger vehicles manufactured from february 2007 through september 2009. Some of the vehicles may have been built with an improperly routed wire harness that may have a condition where the lower sliding door hinge bracket can make contact and wear through the wire insulation.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number K14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 2010.

8. 09V351000Received 11 Sep 2009. 82 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Eldorado national is recalling model year 2008-2009 amerivan mobility vehicles built on chrysler town & country and dodge grand caravan platforms vehicles. The rear brake lines may have been improperly routed and not secured properly during the alteration. If not routed and secured properly, the brake lines could rub against the vehicle causing a brake fluid leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2009.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
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The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 25.

Complaints that report a crash

7

Complaints that report a fire

6

Injuries in the complaints

8

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

27 Oct 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19850
2. 19870
3. 19880
4. 19890
5. 19900
6. 19916
7. 19926
8. 19937
9. 19944
10. 19951
11. 19969
12. 19975
13. 19984
14. 19993
15. 20005
16. 20013
17. 20025
18. 20032
19. 20041
20. 20055
21. 20063
22. 20072
23. 20088
24. 20097
25. 20106
26. 20114
27. 20126
28. 20134
29. 20145
30. 20154
31. 20166
32. 20173
33. 20184
34. 20194
35. 20201

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?

2,641,877 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Grand Caravan have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 67 recall campaigns for the Dodge Grand Caravan, model years 1985 to 2020. 8 of them name the 2008 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 88 of 216 component mentions, or 407.4 per 1,000. For all 2008 vehicles the figure is 143 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.