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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is worse than average by owner complaints: 104 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 136, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 18 to 20 mpg combined. The best Dodge Grand Caravan year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 662 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2009 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 44K to 100K miles on the car (399 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 64K–114K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 65K–117K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 70K–100K miles
Recalls 9
- 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 9 recalls
- suspension 2014
Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
- 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.
- electrical 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,138 MY 2009 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 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 71 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Chrysler/dodge: radiator cap on about 276,000 grand caravan and town and country vehicles may…
- Power steering return lines
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
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 $3200–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
2009 Caravan rear caliper grinding and rim so hot you can't touch it . Second time in 5 months this has happened . Cant drive the vehicle wheel doesn't want to rotate because caliper is locked under pressure.
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 10408574
More owner reports
They had to replace the front brakes at 32,000 miles and now the rear brakes at 34,900. I have had multiple Chrysler vans and never had to replace the brakes even after 60,000 miles or more.
NHTSA complaint 10436223
Tire pressure sensor was on. Tire pressure was fine. One tire started a slow leak, brought it to mechanic. Values have corroded, one fell in the tire. All the sensors had to be replaced.
NHTSA complaint 10464702
Quick answers
Is the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 136; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (38%), tires (24%) and wheels (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
9 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 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
18 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 44,000 and 100,200 miles. The middle report was at 75,000 miles, from 399 complaints.
Does the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 7% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 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 2009?
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