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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (14%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 323 repairs.
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 235 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
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| Dodge Grand Caravan in Indiana, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | TPMS sensor failure likely due to age of battery in transmitter. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 201260000 miUS $225 | Front end vibrating at speeds above 55 MPH. First they balanced the front tires and then they decided that the rear brakes (Caliper) was locking up causing the issue. The replaced both rear calipers, rotors and pads. The front caliper locked up making the car undriveable. Had to spend the night n a hotel due to unavailable part. Experienced a serious storm over night causing major power outages which added to the probelm delaying the trip. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Indiana, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Nov 200913000 mi | Reflashed TCM to resolve rough shift | ||
| Mar 201130000 mi | Aluminum alloy wheels started corroding. Corrosion was in center and outer edges of wheels. Dealer took pictures of the defects and submitted them to the manufacturer(Chrysler). Chrysler approved for two wheels to be replaced. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Tennessee, United States Apr 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201162000 miUS $111 | Driver lock and window unit began not working, continual activating and causing battery to die. Noticed when rained, door would fill with water. Finally unit quit working at all. Owner after part ordered caused by prev repair done wrong. | ||
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201595000 miUS $280 | Under Drive solenoid failure code threw. Turned out just to be water in the wiring harness. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015128000 miUS $395 | Both front and back calipers were shot, right rear caliper was stuck in the "activated" and destroyed the rotor/pads as well as the tire pressure sensor. Our maxcare lifetime warranty covered most of the parts/labor. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2017US $592 | Abs,brake,Esp,Traci light come on part #_68030939AB-module anti-lock brake | ||
| Nov 2021211000 miUS $60 | no parts cant fix | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | The GPS/Nav head unit was sporadically not working. The head unit was replaced. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in South Carolina, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 20092000 mi | Vacuum hose was loose. | ||
| Dec 201034000 mi | Power steering pump making noise, because it had lost fluid. Dealer did not want to fix under warranty. Dealer finally flushed and refilled Power Steering pump, could not find leak. | ||
| Jun 201255000 mi | Recall on airbag module. Airbag light on. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Oregon, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 20083000 mi | Defective seat belt latch. Repaired defective seat belt latch. Power sliding doors would often not shut. My GIG entertainment/Nav system randomly deletes settings, media, and contacts. | ||
| Jun 20087000 mi | Passenger front door clunks during start or stop. | ||
| Aug 200813000 mi | Doors are clunking worse than ever, keeps getting worse. Person who would normally work on the problem was out sick, so an appointment was rescheduled which fell in following month. The top of the rear bumper had faulty fasteners from the factory. The bumper top comes loose and bows (especially in heat). There is an existing TSB related to the problem. | ||
| Sep 200813000 mi | Bumper plastic was bowed. Replaced clips and scratch plate. Driver and Passenger doors clunking all the time. They tried a special "lube" on the seals, it did not correct the issue. They put noise monitors all over and drove around, and then took apart a couple of the doors and made some adjustments. | ||
| Oct 200815000 mi | Door still clunking. Same as previously. | ||
| Nov 200815000 mi | Still working on solving the noise from driver side doors. Noise worse after this trip to dealer. | ||
| Dec 200816000 mi | Door making worse noise. Dealership couldn't fix it yet again. They now refuse to look at the problem any further. | ||
| Mar 200920000 miUS $10 | Plastic "guard" underneath engine came loose, and was hanging down hitting debris on the road. Replaced mounting screws to secure guard to frame. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Nevada, United States Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 202088000 mi | Replaced battery. Under warranty, no parts cost. | ||
| Aug 202194000 miUS $200 | Engine and transmission mounts. All replaced due to wear. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States May 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 200920000 mi | Low speed hard shifting 2-3, 3-4 | ||
| Aug 200920000 miUS $2 | Hard shifts Front bumper came loose around lights | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Connecticut, United States Apr 2008 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jul 20083000 mi | TO replace a buckled scuff pad on rear bumper | ||
| Aug 20084000 mi | Windshield Honking noise repaired with silicone caulking. | ||
| Jul 200915000 mi | The driver side sliding door would open on its own and often would not close all the way. Never happened while car turned on. They kept reflashing it and said "could not duplicate." They did purchase the van back but it was not a lemon law purchase. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Oct 200917000 mi | Replaced leaky radiator cap Adjusted power sliding doors due to ultra-sensitive "phantom" obstacle detection noisy front struts exterior mirror-mounted LED blinker lenses fell off (both sides) clear coat on alloy wheels cracking misaligned rear wiper adjusted front struts replaced replaced exterior mirror-mounted LED blinkers (both sides) all 4 alloy wheels replaced | ||
| May 201132700 miUS $40 | Front parking brake cable broke. Purchased new cable and replaced; now fully functional. | ||
| Oct 201136800 mi | Replaced front brake caliper. Power sliding door pulley mechanism at bottom came detached, preventing door from closing. Repaired myself by re-attaching parts. | ||
| Mar 201242000 miUS $30 | Rear lift support struts replaced | ||
| Dec 201251000 mi | sliding door mechanism again fell apart, had to tighten bolt | ||
| Jun 201693000 miUS $330 | One rear caliper was stuck, slide bolts on other side were stuck, so had to replace both plus new pads and rotors | ||
| Dec 201699000 miUS $240 | 4 TPMS sensors replaced (batteries dead) | ||
| Jun 2017100000 mi | rear brake caliper replaced under warranty | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Oregon, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 201132095 mi | Waranty replacement of L/F axel shaft because C/V boot leaking. | ||
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Apr 201069280 mi | Replaced AC High Pressure Hose, EVAC and Recharged | ||
| Nov 201085518 mi | Replaced both front wheel bearings | ||
| Mar 201194442 mi | Removed console and replaced HVAC Grommet and Tube | ||
| Jul 2013107460 miC $490 | Diagnose, Remove and Replace EGR valve | ||
| Oct 2015116760 miC $220 | Transmission slipping a bit on cold start-up. Flushed transmission to see if problem could be corrected. | ||
| Dec 2015117800 miC $892 | Rear brake callipers seized. Replaced both rear callipers, rear brake pads & machined rotors; brake fluid flush Both rear brake callipers seized. Replaced both rear callipers, brake pads and machined rear rotors. Brake fluid flush | ||
| Sep 2017124046 miC $590 | Replacement of heater hose assembly due to coolant leakage. Coolant flushed and replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Jun 201276880 miC $40 | Check engine light would activate, then clear, then re-activate a few days later. Go out again, re-activate | ||
| Jul 201278120 miC $200 | Replace EGR valve and gasket | ||
| Mar 2014111600 miC $186 | Ignition key would turn but not start the car. Computer chip apparently faulty. Key replaced with a new key. | ||
| Apr 2014112500 miC $333 | Replace water pump to lower rad hose tube and replaced intake manifold gasket | ||
| Nov 2014122760 miC $400 | Coolant leak | ||
| May 2015133320 mi | Replace wireless ignition module per recall | ||
| Apr 2016148780 miC $531 | Replace left front and right front struts with quick-strut assembly | ||
| Jun 2016151900 miC $250 | Toggle switch for driver's power window broke. had to replace entire unit. | ||
| Jan 2017163680 miC $175 | Replaced actuator for the heating system | ||
| Feb 2017164580 miC $82 | Replaced rear window windshield wiper arm, cover and blade. | ||
| Apr 2017168020 miC $856 | Replace left front and left rear hub assemblies. | ||
| Jun 2017169260 miC $600 | Radiator leaking | ||
| Oct 2017175460 miC $356 | Replace intake gasket | ||
| Jun 2018185559 miC $270 | Multifunction switch malfunctioning. Wipers would not turn off, no signal lights, no windshield washers, no high beams. | ||
| Apr 2019197780 miC $97 | Replace left outer tie rod end | ||
| Feb 2021222580 mi | Remove an replace ignition coil unit | ||
| Aug 2021227415 miC $134 | Replace leaking heater hose and heater hose fitting, add universal long life anti-freeze. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Minnesota, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Feb 2014100500 miUS $1200 | needed a new catalytic converter to pass emissions test. | ||
| May 2014105500 miUS $130 | System had leaked out all of its refrigerant. Recharged it with dye, and checked for leaks. | ||
| Jun 2014106000 miUS $120 | Replaced front rotors (did the rear ones too for good measure) | ||
| Feb 2015119500 miUS $125 | Shift lever. Electrical switch broke. Car never knew when it was in park and wouldn't release key. | ||
| Jun 2016147000 miUS $100 | 2 cans of freon | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Minnesota, United States Nov 2010 - May 2018 | |||
| Dec 201052000 miUS $270 | Both outer front tie rods loose, replaced both. | ||
| Feb 201153700 mi | Wheel bearings were noisy, Chrysler recalled. | ||
| Dec 201274000 miUS $470 | Heater hose assembly was leaking coolant and needed replacement. | ||
| Feb 201376300 miUS $225 | Vehicle started locking doors automatically. Symptoms got worse, making it difficult to get into the van. Discovered problem was the key fob, had to replace. | ||
| Nov 201381000 miUS $450 | Transmission gasket leaking, was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201488000 miUS $1500 | Head gasket needed replacement, $1250. Also replaced leaking power steering line, $250. | ||
| Dec 201489000 miUS $750 | WIN module for ignition went bad, as seems to happen with these vans. Van wouldn't start, towed to dealer for repair. | ||
| Oct 201593300 mi | Recall repair - Wireless ignition node module. Car does not start sometimes. Problem continues after repair. | ||
| Jun 201699000 miUS $700 | Rear brake calipers and rotors replaced, front rotors sanded. | ||
| Sep 2016102000 miUS $430 | Vehicle would not start consistently. Replaced ground wire and starter. | ||
| May 2017106000 miUS $350 | Replaced pads and rotors for front brakes | ||
| Dec 2017110000 miUS $680 | Radiator had a leak. Replaced radiator and coolant. | ||
| Mar 2018112000 miUS $610 | ABS Module was replaced. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018107000 miUS $100 | new replacement headlight assemblies. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201378500 miUS $15 | A/C was not as cold as it should be - operating pressure not within spec. Added one can of R-134a. Pressures and temperature drop now within specs. | ||
| Aug 201378000 miUS $30 | MyGIG entertainment system experienced random reboots/unable to copy CDs to hard drive. Replaced hard drive. System now functions properly. | ||
| May 201488000 miUS $30 | A/C was not as cold as it should be - operating pressure not within spec. Added two cans of R-134a, 1 oz stop leak and UV leak detection dye. Pressures and temperature drop now within specs. | ||
| Jun 201488000 miUS $100 | Radiator started leaking at metal/plastic seam. Replaced radiator, issue resolved. | ||
| Dec 201493000 miUS $25 | Engine oil leak at oil pan gasket. Replaced gasket, issue resolved. | ||
| Feb 201593600 miUS $135 | Parking brake froze on left rear caliper, destroying brake pads on that side. Replaced one caliper and rear pads on both sides. | ||
| Mar 201595000 miUS $310 | ABS/TCS/Brake warning lights on dash. Diagnosed as internal ABS module failure. Replaced ABS module and had dealer program the new module. | ||
| Apr 201595000 miUS $110 | Oil leak at front crankshaft seal. Replaced seal. Fluid leak at transmission cooler lines. Replaced lines. | ||
| Aug 2016110000 miUS $20 | Failure of low-tone horn. OE part unavailable from Chrysler. Replaced with aftermarket unit - normal horn operation restored. | ||
| Oct 2016112800 miUS $105 | HVAC blower motor was extremely noisy. Removed blower assembly and found rust on bearings and fan shaft. Replaced blower motor assembly. | ||
| Jan 2017115000 miUS $155 | Traction Control and Stability Control dash lights on, along with random, inappropriate ABS activation. DTCs indicated failure of air bag clockspring. Replaced clockspring assembly. | ||
| Feb 2017116794 miUS $72 | Check Engine light on. DTCs indicated failed electronics in EGR valve. Replaced EGR valve. Oil leak from rear valve cover gasket. Replace front and rear valve cover gaskets. | ||
| May 2017118627 miUS $200 | Rear air conditioning stopped cooling. Replaced rear evaporator and expansion valve, and recharged system. Rear A/C operation restored. | ||
| Mar 2018127269 miUS $35 | Plastic thermostat housing cracked, causing total loss of engine coolant. Replaced thermostat housing and re-filled coolant. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201650000 miUS $3000 | Overall paint job necessary due to clearcoat starting to come off in some areas on all body panels, needed to be fixed before it got worse. Done probably a little sooner than planned due to an accident and it was going to the shop anyway. | ||
| Sep 201652000 miUS $100 | Split Y-pipe hose from engine to front/rear heater cores was leaking. Ended up replacing both even though the send was the only one with problems. | ||
| Oct 201768962 miUS $261 | Took it in to check due to squealing brakes (seemingly from the front). They are fine and still squealing...rear pads were shot and rotors damaged. Pads and rotors replaced. Left rear caliper sticking after brake work, caliper replaced. | ||
| Nov 201770013 miUS $443 | Coolant leaking. Replaced intake manifold gasket. Fluid Flush. | ||
| Mar 201874687 miUS $174 | Window regulator broke, window glass fell down into the door. Regulator replaced. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Georgia, United States May 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015156000 mi | Battery light came on on the dash. Took it to Autozone to get it tested (battery was purchased there less than a year ago). Alternator tested fine, but battery was corroding. Autozone replaced battery. | ||
| Sep 2015156000 miUS $1000 | Battery light came on again. This time the ScanGauge was connected and displayed voltage between 11.5 and 12.5v. Took van to Autozone to test and it tested bad. Bought new alternator and replaced it. Car won't start. receiving many odd OBD2 errors that don't seem to apply C2000, U2500, C2100, etc. Sounds like Starter engaging, but not spinning. Bench tested OK. Checked all relays, grounds. Probably the TIPM, which includes the voltage regulator. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201467000 miUS $150 | EGR valve solenoid failure | ||
| Jul 201683000 miUS $1000 | Replaced pads and rotors all around, and R rear calipers. Was grinding and didn't want to wait 2 weeks till inspection. R rear caliper was discovered inop and replaced. | ||
| Sep 201686000 mi | Was the TPIM failing, basically the main fuse/control box. This is a known weak spot within FCA for many Mopar vehicles from 2007-2015. | ||
| May 201798000 miUS $595 | Replaced leaking front main seal and leaking head gaskets | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Oct 201159520 mi | HAD TO REPLACE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING. | ||
| Jan 2012 | FAULTY TAILGATE SWITCH---INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OFF--DASH INDICATED THE TAILGATE WAS NOT CLOSED--BUT IT WAS. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 201044000 mi | AC won't work- | ||
| Jun 201049000 miUS $120 | Discovered problem w/ AC in March but only got it fixed in June. Attempted to work with dealer & Dodge corporate but got nowhere. Bought new hose from dealer for $24 and had friend install it & fill refrigerant for under $100. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Dec 200910000 mi | Back up camera was slow to turn on when first starting the van. Dealer replaced radio under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201018000 miUS $50 | warranty brake pad and gas cap modification. | ||
| Jun 201123000 mi | one power sliding door had screw fall out | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States Dec 2008 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jan 200910000 mi | Ignition switch does not always return to on position from start position. Sliding doors sometimes won't close. | ||
| Jan 201026000 mi | Center overhead storage wouldn't stay up. | ||
| Jun 201035000 mi | p0032, p0038 | ||
| Aug 201037600 mi | Transmission shot, replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201229000 mi | Replaced front wheel bearings - they were failing and were replaced under un-documented warranty service. | ||
| Dec 201648000 miUS $150 | Frozen Caliper - required new caliper, rotoes and pads. TPMS came on. When checking tire pressure, cheap white metal valve stem broke and tire went flat. Required new valve stem, valve and tire pressure sensor for this tire. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2008395 mi | Sliding rear door would not close all the way - needed a reflash software update. Passenger side power sliding door stops at closing at 90% and reopens even though nothing is in the way. Also electronics do not come on upon starting vehicle (still open, not repaired) | ||
| Oct 20086000 mi | Doors Not shutting all the way and rear hatch stopped at closing at 20% and reopened. | ||
| Mar 200912000 mi | Rear hatch not closing all the way when using the power door closing mechanism if door has been open for more than 5 minutes or so. Sometimes power sliding doors do not close either. | ||
| Dec 201033000 mi | Air Bag light was on, the recall was for something in the side door and it ended up shorting the air bag module Air bag module replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Arkansas, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Mar 200917000 mi | Satellite radio quit working, HVAC controls quit working twice, power slider door doesn't always close. | ||
| Feb 201145000 miUS $80 | Power steering leak. Clamp replaced, problem returned one week later. Currently awaiting part to arrive to fix again. | ||
| Mar 201146000 miUS $200 | Multiple Power Steering leaks. All lines had to be replaced after dealer attempted to just replace clamps. Leaks kept appearing. | ||
| Jun 201263000 miUS $20 | Rear lift gate latch would not release. Had to tear apart entire door to even get door to open. | ||
| Nov 201268000 miUS $150 | Bad bearings, very loud when driven. Wheel hub replaced on right side, now left side needs to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201271000 miUS $200 | Terrible noise when driving, afraid tire was going to fall off. Entire driver side wheel hub replaced, passenger side replaced month previous. | ||
| Mar 201373000 miUS $200 | Heater connection sprung a leak, spraying coolant all over engine. Dealer only part, needed simple Y connector, had to buy entire assembly for $150. This is something they keep in stock, has to be replaced on most vans. Ridiculous. | ||
| Nov 2014100000 miUS $600 | Radiator replaced, cracked and leaking | ||
| Mar 2015107000 miUS $100 | Heater bypass hose, failed again at Y junction. This hose has to be replaced about every 3 years, as this is the second time I've replaced it due to a plastic part failure | ||
| Jun 2015110000 miUS $100 | thermostat replaced due to Cooling System Performance code Alternator locked up Cooling System Performance code still present after replacing thermostat. Dealer determined all gaskets had failed and engine was leaking coolant and oil Cooling System Performance code still present. Dealer kept van for 4 days, determined temperature sensor was bad | ||
| Aug 2015117800 miUS $200 | Oil pan was leaking significantly. Gaskets replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016131000 miUS $900 | Replaced fuel injector, wires, plugs | ||
| Dec 2016136000 miUS $200 | Left inner tie-rod cracked, outer threads stretched. Both inner and outer replaced | ||
| Nov 2017143000 mi | Alternator failed while driving. Van towed to shop. Part replaced under warranty, was previously replaced 18 months prior. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Missouri, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201095000 miUS $200 | Losing freon. Had to replace High pressure hose, expansion block and freon. Losing freon. Had to replace High pressure hose, expansion block and freon. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New Mexico, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 200810000 mi | The engine has had a rough idle since I had it. I had hoped it would smooth out, but it did not. I suspect it idles a little too lean, but they said they checked everything, injectors, spark plugs, etc. If it gets worse I am to take it back. | ||
| Nov 200923000 mi | Noticed antifreeze on driveway on trip. Went by dealer who found hairline crack in Plastic radiator in the neck. No radiator so I called home dealer and had one ordered. This is a little confusing. My first trip was on the road and they discovered what the problem was, but had no radiator. The second trip was to the nearest dealer (40 Miles) where they replaced the radiator and recovered and recharged A/C. | ||
| Jun 201036000 mi | Rear windshield wiper and washer most of the time does not work. It worked while it was there, but they did order a switch which has not yet been installed The car was making a noise that seemed to be in the front end varying with speed, but not exactly. It was a whine, but changed sounds. It would not do it for them. The same noise of problem 2 trip one got worse on vacation. I was on vacation and went to a dealer that was 50 miles away from where I was staying. They immediately found a bad left front wheel bearing, but had to order it. They replaced the left front wheel bearing at 35000 miles. The mechanic said it was trashed. | ||
| Jul 201036000 mi | Rear Windshield wiper did not work. They ordered a switch and replaced it. Now it works. | ||
| Jun 201376000 miUS $191 | The electric radiator cooling fan assembly was not working. I noticed this on a trip. I ordered one online and replaced it. | ||
| Nov 2016118200 mi | I replaced the stabilizer bar bushings and the left strut bearing was making a noise so I replaced that also. | ||
| Mar 2017124000 miUS $377 | The front left window regulator broke and the window slid down. | ||
| Nov 2017131000 mi | The passenger front window switch stopped working. I can operate it from the driver's side and did not replace the switch. Also the driver's side switch does not work for the sliding door window. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Georgia, United States Nov 2008 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Dec 201155000 miUS $250 | Heater hose from radiator at Y connection leaking. | ||
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Tennessee, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 2015165000 mi | Trans starting slipping and breaking away during shifts. Had to have a NEW transmission installed. Covered under the Unlimited Powertrain Warranty | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2014105800 miUS $40 | Caliper bracket broke during pad replacement. The guide pin was rusted into the bracket. | ||
| Feb 2015115000 miUS $467 | Heater hose assembly replaced. Intake manifold gasket replaced. | ||
| Jan 2017124200 miUS $220 | failed injector | ||
| Jan 2018199000 miUS $400 | Radiator started leaking; shop replaced thermostat at same time, which may have been sticking open as temp gauge would not reach normal "middle" temp. Now does. | ||
| Apr 2018205000 mi | Fault code for ignition misfire, #1 cylinder. Cleared with OBDII reader. Plan to replace all ignition components soon. | ||
| Jul 2018208000 miUS $150 | Heater hose Y-pipe broke. Towed to shop for repair. 4 days later, the second Y-pipe broke. Towed again. Next day, CEL for EGR valve. Two days later - traded in van for newer model. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 201043000 miUS $400 | AC was no longer blowing cold air, parts were replaced by private shop | ||
| Jan 2014105700 miUS $50 | Faulty tire pressure monitor. | ||
| Oct 2016132000 mi | The tire pressure monitor was never fixed, the dealer would reset the light but it always would come back on with a week or so. We continuously checked the tire pressure and it was always within spec, so the system definitely had some problem. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2016119040 miC $350 | unbalanced, one siezed | ||
| Jun 2017121520 miC $100 | power steering fluid line from pump to actuator corroded through = replaced | ||
| Sep 2018125860 miC $350 | rad leaked, this was the original rad, and was thin in many places and was replaced by a new rad | ||
| Sep 2019127100 miC $175 | heater control, replaced from wreckers | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022227540 miC $400 | power steering leak | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20085580 mi | DVD player would not play DVDs. | ||
| Jun 20099920 mi | Valve/TPMS sensor assembly was leaking. Suspect it was damaged by a tire shop when mounting tires, but not sure. Was repaired under warranty. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Connecticut, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013120200 miUS $900 | changed both hubs | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201599000 miUS $60 | Coolant hose on the right side, behind the thermostat and over the exhaust had been leaking, making the car smell like burnt coolant. Replaced with an metal part found on ebay. | ||
| Oct 2016128800 miUS $120 | Noise from wheel and yep, it was the bearing. Easy replacement. | ||
| May 2017142000 miUS $200 | Radiator leak. Successful replaced. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 201581800 miC $50 | Rear caliper sticking...regreased. | ||
| Oct 201585140 miC $75 | Pass. rear was sticking, pads and rotor replaced. Needed to clean/chip away built up debris on caliper bracket that was causing pads to be unable to slide. | ||
| Mar 201687420 miC $150 | Replace trans oil cooler lines due to small weep/leak at crimp. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201348240 miC $700 | Second full brake replacement. First at 32,000km, two months out of warranty so refused coverage. Also replaced rear calipers, not covered by extended warranty because work not done by dealer. Will not buy a Chrysler/Dodge product again. | ||
| Dec 201352700 miC $170 | Rear brakes needed adjustment | ||
| Sep 201461380 miC $375 | Right front bearing | ||
| May 201562700 miC $250 | Radiator hose and radiator copper pipe replacement | ||
| Jul 201669120 miC $400 | Brake line rupture and leaking brake fluid | ||
| Apr 201774400 miC $450 | Right front bearing replacement | ||
| Jul 201775640 miC $950 | Radiator leak | ||
| Oct 201777500 miC $150 | New battery | ||
| Oct 202189280 miC $1400 | Brake pads, rotors and calliper replacement for all four wheels. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201152000 mi | Cruise just quit working. I was told I would have to return it to Albany which is 200 miles from home to get it looked at. I was injured and just let it go. Dealer warranty not worth much. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Connecticut, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jun 201256000 miUS $350 | The wheel ball bearings were suspected of being damaged. There was squeaking coming from the wheels. The technican determined it was tires. The sweaking still continues. I can't affort to go again. | ||
| Mar 201364000 miUS $275 | The car would not start & the battery was taken out of the car & tested & showed the battery was good. The car was towed to a dealer & determined the battery had to be replaced. I had them look at the squeaky ball bearings & nothing was found. | ||
| Jul 201366700 miUS $8500 | Replaced the entire back brake system including pads, calipers, rotors | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 200919220 miC $50 | the van clunks over bumps it still does to this day. | ||
| Mar 201024180 mi | weather strip not sitting right. | ||
| Jul 201027280 mi | weather strip replaced. transmission was leaking fittings replaced and fluid added. | ||
| Jul 201144020 mi | parking brake need to have link fixed | ||
| Aug 201145260 mi | engine ticking and using oil. hope repair will be done soon started oil consumption report. | ||
| Jan 201250220 mi | the engine was using oil and had got rebuilt. | ||
| Apr 201252380 mi | the engine is still using oil dealer said it was not enough to do a repair at this time will keep trace and go back to get engine work do so i don't have to replace myself. | ||
| Oct 201257340 miC $60 | Transmission fluid leaking out and dripping into the ground | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Nov 20073000 mi | Rattles when going over bumps, noticable mostly at speeds 30mph or less. Some minivans came from the factory with door seals not properly lubricated. Already a TSB on this. Seals were soaked in silicone lubricant solving problem so far. Rear bumper scuff plate was warping up slightly in two places. Original was either installed incorrectly or defective. New scuff plate was installed, problem solved. | ||
| Jun 200812000 mi | Rear bumper scuff plate was lifting in three places when car was new. Repaired, and now at 12k Chrysler has mfg a different part, evidently the original was defective. To be put on soon. Also looking at rattles <30mph, likely recurring weatherstip probl | ||
| Jul 200814000 mi | Rear bumper scuff plate warping up, the warmer the temp the more the warp. This had been fixed before and came back. Dealer again replaced the bumper scuff plate with another new (updated supposedly) part. Rattles when going over bumps, noticable mostly under 30mph. Recurring problem with door seals. Sliding and rear door seals replaced (upgraded part, supposedly), minor squeeks & rattles still noticable, told by dealer it is inherent in vehicle design. | ||
| Apr 201043000 mi | we noticed that the air conditioning was not putting out cold air. One of the connecting hoses' seal was bad & leaking. Hose & seal replaced, recharged now ok. So common, the dealer knew the part number by heart and a new design was made by Chrysler | ||
| Sep 201283000 miUS $100 | Engine smelled of antifreeze. Following done: (as listed on invoice) tube, heater core - replace assembly - return and supply. | ||
| Oct 201283500 mi | Wheel bearing noise coming from the left front wheel and right front wheel (less noticeable on the right). Both front wheel bearings were replaced. No cost to owner. | ||
| Jun 201392000 miUS $100 | ABS Module inoperable, had to be replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 20084958 mi | Rainwater was collecting in each of the sliding doors. Dealership said that door drain was clogged | ||
| Dec 200815095 miUS $28 | head lights out of alignments. was told that they were not covered under bumper to bumper warranty | ||
| Nov 200930980 mi | battery keeps going dead, tested,failed and replaced. intermittent problem with door locks, dealership said battery was not providing enough power, battery replaced would fix problem. whining noise from engine, parts ordered | ||
| Dec 200932102 mi | return visit for intermittent door lock problems, and whining noise from engine. replaced mater swithc and latch, replaced power steering pump, resevoir and pulley esp,trac control abs light on, drops into neutral, electrical meltdown. replaced fuse jection box (anticorrosion jelly was missing, AC blower on and off intermittently. installed new AC control head | ||
| Mar 201153000 mi | Airbag indicator light had been coming on for a month or so. Shortly thereafter received safety recall that the AC was dripping water on the Airbag sensor and needed to be repaired | ||
| Sep 201162000 miUS $77 | When I had new tires installed on the van, the tire store told me the passenger rear shock was leaking. Took car to dealership, said it was driver's rear shock leaking and replaced. | ||
| Nov 201280200 miUS $313 | loud whining sound from engine. Replaced alternator and belt tensioner pulley | ||
| Feb 201383000 mi | Whining sound coming from under the hood whenever accerating from a stop | ||
| Dec 201397000 mi | Warning chimes while driving. Battery dead after 1 or 2 days, unable to lock or unlock doors with key fob or door button, unable to turn lights off even after lights were turned to the off position TIPM/Power distribution center module repld whining sound when accelerating from stop driver side sliding door makes metal to metal sounds each time opened. defective latch hold open dashboard auxiliary power outlet don't work properly base cigar lighter/accessory outlet ordered Battery tests good but gets drained in 1 or days | ||
| Jan 201484300 miUS $130 | They replaced the AC compressor unit to fix the whining sound. New accessory outlet installed. New hold open latch installed. Battery drained on a daily basis and intermittently I could not lock or unlock my doors with key FOB. Tested, both defective, why my battery was being drained (even with the keys 50 or 60 ft away from van). Bought new key fobs, programmed myself ($130). Couldn't get shifter out of park. Called dealer, they walked me through process to get to neutral, then start car. Dealer could not duplicate. Brake pedal switch tested okay. 3rd brake light intermittently works. Ran out of time, did not have replacement part in stock. I am to monitor 3rd brake light and they will repair at a later time possibly under extended warranty. Have to crank engine for longer than normal to start car. Spark plugs are worn. Tuneup with new spark plugs and ignition wires done this repair visit. Not covered by extended warranty Cost $350, not included in total. | ||
| Jun 2014103000 mi | Worn front sway bar, bushings worn, sway bar links and realign front end rear shocks worn, struts worn. both replaced master cylinder leak 3rd brake light would intermittently work. Replaced center brake light | ||
| Jul 2014103200 mi | rumble noise coming from back wheels whenever car went over bumps. Caliper Shim from recent brake job had slipped out of place. | ||
| Nov 2014107400 miUS $46 | Had intermittent turn signal problems. Turned out the bulb was bad. | ||
| Jan 2015112800 mi | I felt a vibration which started when I reached 60ir mph. They did a safety inspection and checked all 4 tires for any issues. They could not find what was causing the problem and said the tires were fine. This repair visit was Jan 2015. | ||
| Mar 2015116000 mi | Check engine light came on. Code said it was the shifter. ordered transmission shifter awaiting part.l a tire service center told me I had a power steering fluid leak and my power steering level was low. driver-side sliding door window drops down on it's own periodically, sometimes when the door is slammed and other times unknown cause. The 2 auxillary power outlets in dash have pulled out of dash and work intermittently. | ||
| Apr 2015116500 miUS $250 | Had severe vibration, front end and constant pulling to the right. Goodyear tire belt had separated on driver's front tire. replace tire and did front end alignment. | ||
| Jun 2015119000 mi | Recall R03 wireless ignition node module. I had had several incidents where I could not turn the key fob to start the car. They told me to put the shifter in neutral and then start the car and that always worked. | ||
| Nov 2015127000 mi | calipers were dragging on rear brakes, also had to do another complete brake job on front brakes 3rd brake light assembly/spoiler had come unattached on one side axillary charging socket not working when car is turned off, should be directly wired to battery. When I got home from repair visit I found that they had not corrected the probelm. This is the second time I have tried to get them to fix it | ||
| Dec 2015129000 mi | leaking oil pan gasket | ||
| Feb 2016130700 mi | Check engine light on. Diagnostic said that there was a leak, they did a smoke test and could not find the leak. they said they would have to possibly do further diagnostics. Check engine light has remained off since that visit Oil pan gasket leaking | ||
| Apr 2016132500 miUS $120 | Oil pan gasket was leaking, they installed a new oil pan/gasket | ||
| Sep 2016139000 mi | Both front brakes failure (smoking,no stopping power)calipers,pads, not sure about rotors replaced. Rear drivers side brake showed fluid leak at one repair place but dealers said it was fine???? | ||
| Mar 2017143000 miUS $100 | had pin hole leak in hose from radiator | ||
| Sep 2018146000 miUS $100 | Severe vibration, excessive road noise, hotbsmell in right wheel well . Dealership said drivers side bearing was bad and replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 201042000 miUS $210 | Alignment and replacement of rear shocks | ||
| May 201148200 mi | Throttle body cleaned after Electronic Throttle Light (ETC) warning light came on. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada Jan 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Feb 20098060 mi | Power steering was shot - no steering. Steering hose broken - was replaced. Second power steering repair in recent months. | ||
| Sep 200912400 mi | Transmission lever was difficult to move | ||
| Dec 200916740 mi | squealing/noise rear brakes: came back after repair. Part of the front dash was reattached | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Utah, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jul 200931000 mi | Leaky transmission seal | ||
| Nov 200937000 miUS $600 | I didn't get it done but the middle ceiling mounted screen for the DVD player broke and the parts alone would have been $600. Unfortunately it broke right after the warranty ran out. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Nov 2013132000 miUS $200 | Cracked hose | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2009200 mi | Replace Torque converter | ||
| Feb 2009400 mi | replace engine block and transaxle | ||
| Mar 20092000 mi | Power Control Module failure lead to intermittant camshaft position sensor failure. replace camshaft sensor (again) | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Mar 201357660 miC $100 | Left rear brake caliper sticking. Lubrication completed. | ||
| May 201358900 mi | Position switch would not sense when vehicle was in Park. Adjusted shift cable. | ||
| Feb 201464640 miC $1100 | Ignition switch failed. Vehicle would not turn on. | ||
| May 201575020 miC $150 | A/C leak. Recharged and added dye to locate leak. | ||
| Jun 201575640 miC $1100 | Replaced leaking evaporator (rear a/c) and recharged. | ||
| Sep 201696100 miC $750 | Two wheel bearings replaced. Coolant hose replaced. | ||
| Aug 2017111600 miC $500 | Replace caliper. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Mississippi, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2014117800 miUS $463 | Something on front A/C was leaking. I had had a slow leak on this Van for a while. It finally got bad enough to show up. | ||
| May 2015129000 miUS $414 | Replaced a part on rear air unit. It was leaking freon. Don't know name. | ||
| Mar 2018165000 miUS $500 | It was missing on cylinder 1. I had a full tune up. I drove it to Texas the next week, and kept driving it. I had no breakdowns, but it will occasionally run rough briefly and the check engine light will come on and show a code for missing on cylinder 1. | ||
| Jun 2018168463 miUS $83 | This car has a slow leak in the A/C. I have to put freon in every May/June. I have replaced various parts, but a slow leak remains that does not show up with a dye test. It also showed a code for missing on cylinder 1. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jul 200924800 mi | Lower passenger side grill loose driver side rear light loose | ||
| Jan 201028520 mi | keys intermittently wouldn't unlock doors - replaced ignition, chipped keys and repaired sender for door locks | ||
| Mar 201031620 mi | air conditioning hose leaked and caused air conditioning to stop working right rear wheel brakes seized and caused wheel to over heat both rear brake calipers were replaced along with rear pads and rotors turned cost $180 for pads and rotors | ||
| Apr 201032860 miC $245 | Front brakes started locking up. Mechanic released them but couldn't bleed one side ended up replacing both front calipers. Recommended replacing rotors stating they had over heated and where compromised Calipers where warranty, rotors $245 | ||
| Aug 201036580 mi | Brake pedal goes to floor while idling with a little pressure on pedal. calipers and roters re-replaced, master cylinder, booster. lines, anti-lock module all replaced. engine light came on. mechanic could not find a problem told to come back if light comes on again for further investigation As reported on last repair, my brakes still go to the floor while idling. Contacted Chrysler and told this was normal even though the Chrysler mechanic thought the problem was serious | ||
| Feb 201141540 mi | heater fan stopped working, dealer replaced parts but could not find a solution put everything back together and fan started working again but 2 days later fan stopped working again. | ||
| Mar 201142160 mi | new fan motor installed fan worked until we got out of service shop then stopped working again returned and service found a loose wire. motor has been working fine since then | ||
| Nov 201152080 mi | heard noise coming from what seemsd to be the engine mechanic road tested and found the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. work was completed the same day. | ||
| Feb 201257660 mi | Intake manifold gasket and valve cover gasket were replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015144000 miUS $500 | Coolant line to rear heat broke. I filled the radiator with water and took it straight to the shop. It could not continue to be driven. | ||
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Mississippi, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201152000 miUS $450 | Car running rough at times. Coil Pack was replaced along with plugs and wires. Door lock does not lock or open with the automated key lock or interior lock control. I was not willing to pay $250 to repair at this time. | ||
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