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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, and owners have filed 544 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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7 safety recalls for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags) and steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 20V396000 Reported 925,239 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 16V047000 Reported 110,482 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  3. Air bags and switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V373000 Reported 722,705 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  4. Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 14V055000 Reported 130 vehicles potentially affected Freedom Motors, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  5. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 10V235000 Reported 284,655 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    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…

    Remedy: 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.

  6. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 09V351000 Reported 82 vehicles potentially affected ELDORADO NATIONAL

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  7. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 09V046000 Reported 6,138 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 6,138 my 2009 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles. Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will seal the power circuit at the subject connector and replace the fuse for this circuit if necessary free of charge. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

544 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan have filed 544 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,945 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 218 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While driving, the engine shuts off, leaving the driver with no power steering or power brakes. All power is off. There is no warning or error messages on the dash of any kind. No warning at all. The”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Service brakes

“In August 2024, the airbag system in a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (VIN: [XXX] ) deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked and not in operation. There was no collision, impact, or known external”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 16, 2026 · Air bags

Compare Dodge Grand Caravan model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Grand Caravan model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1985 Dodge Grand Caravan01
1987 Dodge Grand Caravan02
1988 Dodge Grand Caravan010
1989 Dodge Grand Caravan024
1990 Dodge Grand Caravan055
1991 Dodge Grand Caravan6129
1992 Dodge Grand Caravan6255
1993 Dodge Grand Caravan7289
1994 Dodge Grand Caravan4199
1995 Dodge Grand Caravan1108
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan91,157
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan5583
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan4559
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan3432
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan5442
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan3298
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan5290
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan2219
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan1116
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan5995
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan3284
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan2182
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan81,292
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan7544
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan6869
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan4530
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan6583
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan4471
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan5359
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan4281
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan61,002
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan3414
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan4271
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan4243
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan120

Checking a specific 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

How do I know if my 2009 Dodge Grand 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 2009 Dodge Grand 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 09V046000).

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

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.