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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 351 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 268, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 10 recalls, and it gets 18 to 19 mpg combined. The best Dodge Grand Caravan year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,595 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2008 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 36K to 100K miles on the car (1,051 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 60K–110K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 55K–130K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 15K–31K miles
Recalls 10
- airbags 2020
These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.
- airbags 2016
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
- electrical 2014
Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to mo.
Show all 10 recalls
- suspension 2014
Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
- airbags 2011
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.
- equipment 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES.
- electrical 2010
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.
- suspension 2010
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 19, 2010.
- fuel system, gasoline 2010
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 19, 2010.
- brakes 2009
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 89 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands…
- Flash: Dead Battery This Bulletin involves updating the Fold and Stow Module (FSM) with new…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedTotally integrated power module failure2014–2015
- ClosedAir bag non-deployment/engine stall2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer states there have been five recalls for her vehicle and had problems before the recalls were announced. She would like to terminate her lease early.
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 10380676
More owner reports
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan shuts down. The consumer stated at random times, the dashboard lights would illuminate, indicating an engine malfunction. Soon after, the vehicle would cut off.
NHTSA complaint 10239310
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes wear out prematurely. We purchased this vehicle new. At 26,000 miles our vehicle requires new brakes and rotors.
NHTSA complaint 10308938
Quick answers
Is the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.7× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 268; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (49%), electrical (15%) and tires (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
10 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 36,200 and 100,200 miles. The middle report was at 70,000 miles, from 1,051 complaints.
Does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 8% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Grand Caravan year is better than the 2008?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2015 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works