2008 Dodge Caravan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Dodge Caravan, and owners have filed 302 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2008 Dodge Caravan
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
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. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising…
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.
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
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. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising…
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.
302 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Dodge Caravan have filed 302 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,228 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 85 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The van lunges the shuts off while driving happens any time any place, just had the crankshaft position sensor following the codes it was showing, and it still does it.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2023 · Engine
“The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, an unknown Toyota Minivan entered his driving route and crashed into the vehicle. The driver sustain”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2023 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan (Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 23–24 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3/3.8/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Caravan model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caravan model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1984 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 18 |
| 1985 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 49 |
| 1986 Dodge Caravan | 1 | 49 |
| 1987 Dodge Caravan | 0 | 69 |
| 1988 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 103 |
| 1989 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 191 |
| 1990 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 278 |
| 1991 Dodge Caravan | 9 | 617 |
| 1992 Dodge Caravan | 9 | 913 |
| 1993 Dodge Caravan | 8 | 949 |
| 1994 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 644 |
| 1995 Dodge Caravan | 1 | 489 |
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 9 | 1,403 |
| 1997 Dodge Caravan | 7 | 714 |
| 1998 Dodge Caravan | 5 | 629 |
| 1999 Dodge Caravan | 5 | 555 |
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 4 | 470 |
| 2001 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 257 |
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 4 | 245 |
| 2003 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 195 |
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 1 | 65 |
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | 4 | 537 |
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 173 |
| 2007 Dodge Caravan | 0 | 81 |
| 2008 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 302 |
| 2009 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 118 |
| 2010 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 172 |
| 2011 Dodge Caravan | 0 | 78 |
| 2012 Dodge Caravan | 0 | 87 |
| 2013 Dodge Caravan | 0 | 30 |
| 2014 Dodge Caravan | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 Dodge Caravan | 0 | 23 |
| 2016 Dodge Caravan | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Dodge Caravan | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Dodge Caravan
How do I know if my 2008 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Dodge Caravan; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V148000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
- Journey5,290 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.