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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (16%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 159 repairs.
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 125 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Feb 2017115000 miUS $244 | clock spring replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2008 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Jul 2014115700 miUS $232 | Car compartment was not cooling enough. Engine temperature gauge went a little higher than center. Had it checked out. Needed more refrigerant. | ||
| Jun 2015131000 miUS $745 | Replace condenser and line for air conditioning. | ||
| Apr 2017167000 miUS $298 | Replaced door electrical harness found at the bottom of door channel. | ||
| Jul 2017171000 miUS $1082 | Needed to replace the "separator"?? (not the condenser). | ||
| Mar 2018181000 miUS $532 | Dash lights to see the air/temperature controls went out. Had to order new board for this part of the dash. | ||
| Apr 2018179000 miUS $693 | Had to replace driver's console as dash lights not working properly. When ordered, the odometer was set at last reading and therefore the difference of almost 3,000 miles. It was very expensive to fix just the dash lights not working. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada May 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201260760 miC $350 | The van would go into limp mode while driving. Dealer flushed trans. fluid and billed us $350. Didn't solve problem. After we replaced the battery (ourselves) the problem has mostly gone away. Happened 1 other time since. | ||
| Apr 201370760 miC $1395 | EGR Valve malfunctioned | ||
| Oct 201379360 mi | No A/C blowing - no cold air at all. Dealer neglected to clamp power steering hose all the way from previous repair trip. All Power steering fluid drained from system. | ||
| Feb 201481840 miC $900 | Problem with the oil pressure sensor - wasn't allowing vehicle to remote start. Dealer advised of worn out shocks and struts - wanted $1150 + alignment and GST for repair. We took the van to a local shop and paid $900 all in. | ||
| Mar 2016110980 miC $1158 | Brought in van for timing belt and water pump replacement together. | ||
| Nov 2016119120 miC $438 | Hairline crack in y adapter for coolant hoses led to rupture. Replaces OEM plastic Y and hoses with aluminum after factory part and recharged cooling system. | ||
| Apr 2017123070 miC $600 | Power steering hose blew. Had to replace with new hose. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada - Nov 2009 | |||
| May 20099300 mi | Van wouldnt stay running. would start for 1/4sec and die. Called roadside and had it towed to dodge dealer. Their fix was to use remote start instead of key. As the van thinks its being stolen. And sent me home | ||
| Nov 200912400 mi | Van wouldn't start again. Used remote start still didn't start. Called roadside to have it brought to a diffrent dodge dealer as we moved. They replaced the wireless control module. They say its fixed now | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 2009620 mi | lost brakes (going on #4 times now) Dealer can not find problem..nor will CHRYSLER CANADA fix the body damage caused by the brake loss. Now I have the reaction time to push ebrake if need be...but I DO NOT feel safe putting my family in a FAMILY van. ESP light for the 3rd time keeps on constant can not figure it out! NO BRAKE LIGHTS NOW...Family was almost taken out by a transport not stopping since he could not tell I was...As I am very afraid in this van...I was able to pull over to shoulder of road since I pay attention to traffic as well behind me... a ton of fit and finish interior parts that should have never left factory...I mean a lot of interior stuff... MANY exterior issues as well as a damaged sliding door from the factory...that was pointed out on delivery...front and rear fascia's gaps/sticking out and not holding in place...exterior trim horrid in many places not proper... A whole slew of flashes (around 9 of them) to correct issues that should not happen anyways...another Chrysler quick fix is to re-write programs and re-flash to save from actual fixing the real issues... | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States Mar 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jan 201024000 mi | SEAT FRAME | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201014000 mi | The van started making a 'ratcheting noise'-the noise got louder very quickly(w/in 100 miles).Took it to the dealer-they gave me another van to drive during repair. They found a bad LH wheel bearing which was replaced the same day. | ||
| Dec 201023000 mi | LH Rear caliper froze up - Dealer replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201262000 miUS $220 | The powered third row passenger side seat would not recline, so the seat would not stow. The recline motor was replaced | ||
| Oct 201262500 mi | The seat was fixed on the second trip. The problem was in the geared recline mechanisms, not the motor. The dealer recommended that I call Chrysler since it was out of warranty. I had to send copies of the repair orders, and I was reimbursed $500. | ||
| Jun 201369000 miUS $195 | The AC stopped blowing cold air. The unit was recharged with a dye to detect a leak The AC stopped blowing cold air - a leak was detected in the discharge hose | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016119040 mi | Replace brake pads and rotors under warranty | ||
| Sep 2017127100 miC $1700 | Struts, shocks, bushings, | ||
| Mar 2018129580 mi | Brakes worn, replaced under warranty | ||
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 201136000 mi | B pillar cover hold downs broken RR disc brake caliper frozen. Dealer replaced rotor and pads also on RR after customer pressure. | ||
| Apr 201239000 miUS $250 | rr wheel bearing failed. bearing replaced. Traded vehicle for 2012 Town&Country Touring Due to incentives. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 2017124000 miUS $2000 | SLIDING DOOR TRACK WIRING HARNESS was replaced, brake pads, rotors, oil pan, front calipers, tune up, and finally will have to replace transmission, that is another $2000 dollars added to this lemon nightmare. Total repair amount $4000 dollars and counting. Dodge minivans from (2008 on) must all be disposable that is my opinion from my experience.These vehicles are not reliable, they are toy minivans made to break down fast. The D for Dodge should stand for (DISPOSABLE Dodge minivan) Get them at your nearest (DOLLAR STORE).Manufacture by other than the CROOKED ATOMOTIVE CEO DODGE Will have to replace transmission. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Georgia, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201377000 mi | Exhaust manifold cracked. Brake fluid boiled while on road trip out of town. Caused front brakes to lock up on highway.Fluid not changed when brakes repaired. | ||
| Mar 201481000 miUS $25 | Rebuilt brake caliper, piston sticking in caliper due to corrosion. | ||
| Apr 201481700 miUS $125 | Noisy wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Jul 201595700 mi | Win module locked up,not able to drive. At dealer for recall (RO3) to correct problem. | ||
| Sep 201599000 mi | Piston in brake calipers sticking. Brakes not releasing all the way. Removed caliper and disassembled, sanded inside of caliper and outer surface of piston. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Missouri, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201471000 miUS $250 | Tuneup. Intake manifold gasket replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201594000 miUS $1250 | Cracked heater hose Replace plugs and wires. Cleaned intake. | ||
| May 2016109600 mi | Replace rear shock absorbers | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201467000 miUS $175 | The catalytic converter is shot and costly to replace along with the gaskets on both manifolds. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Utah, United States Mar 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201330000 miUS $50 | Driver's side power window would not rise. Dealer mechanic replaced regulator. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Connecticut, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200918000 mi | Clockspring required, ordered | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Vermont, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 20092000 mi | The shift knob fell off because the brass insert for the set-screw became loose. On the initial trip to the dealer the insert was glued in to secure the knob until a new knob could be ordered. A new knob was successfully installed. | ||
| Mar 201024000 mi | A/C not working. A/C Discharge Line ordered. Front windshield washer switch does not return to off position after actuating (must be pulled back manually to turn washers off.) Switch ordered. | ||
| Apr 201026200 mi | Multifunction switch replaced. A/C Discharge Line replaced. | ||
| Jul 201037000 mi | Minor transmission fluid leak in area of transmission pan. | ||
| Mar 201158000 mi | I noticed an oily substance sprayed in engine compartment. Dealer found A/C Discharge Line was split. Dealer replaced line with new part number. Chrysler reimbursed because old part number was used when previously replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201163000 miUS $137 | Check engine light came on, code indicated bad EGR Valve. Replaced EGR Valve. Dealer previously noticed small crack in power steering pressure hose crimp connection, and recommended replacing it as it could blow at any time. I replaced the hose. | ||
| Aug 201172000 mi | Transmission whining in all gears. Replaced defective bearings in transmission. | ||
| Jun 201292000 miUS $118 | Front suspension clunking going over bumps. Replaced stabilizer bar links. | ||
| Jul 201293700 miUS $104 | Both rear shock absorbers worn affecting ride. Replaced shock absorbers. | ||
| Aug 201296900 miUS $40 | Left power door lock functioning intermittently. Replaced left door latch assembly. | ||
| Mar 2013114000 miUS $7 | Drivers side front hub bearing making growling sound. Replaced both front hub assemblies because I prefer to replaces front end parts in pairs. NOTE: Bad bearings are a known issue on these vans with an extended warranty to 90,000 miles. Front suspension clunking going over bumps. Replaced stabilizer bar bushings. | ||
| Apr 2014141300 mi | Front suspension clunking going over bumps. Replaced stabilizer bar links (Moog Lifetime Warranty). | ||
| May 2014144300 miUS $37 | Transmission cooler hoses seeping fluid. Replaced the hoses. | ||
| Jan 2015141200 miUS $27 | Check Engine Light with multiple O2 sensor related codes and sudden drop in MPG. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 201272000 mi | Front wheel bearings replaced under Chrysler warranty. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 201011800 mi | replace hose in a/c system | ||
| Jan 201119000 mi | replaced steering wheel clock spring, ESP and anti lock lights were on. fault successfully repaired at no charge while vehicle was in for oil change and tire rotation | ||
| Jan 201415300 miUS $130 | Lost heat output. As my wife works nearby, I had her take it to the dealer for thermostat replacement rather than drive home with no heat. Had them change the coolant also. | ||
| May 201565000 miUS $180 | Replace right front wheel bearing. | ||
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015103588 miC $10 | Replace heater hose Y that goes to heater core. | ||
| Mar 2016118420 mi | drivers side sliding door lock wiring broken so door will no longer lock or unlock with remote. located broken wire at bottom of door rail and repaired it. | ||
| Jun 2016119660 miC $185 | Noisey Left front wheel bearing, replaced. | ||
| Aug 2017138260 mi | Exhaust rattle, still there, even though R & R exhaust system and checked Catalytic converter. | ||
| Jan 2018146940 mi | Low RPM rattle in Catalytic Converter. Had to remove Catalytic Converter to repair by welding flex flang inside pipe. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201584200 miC $900 | - replace left side bearing wear - replace sensor of detecting slipery | ||
| Aug 201587700 miC $500 | Car dead suddenly and dealer said it is caused by a recall in safety module. After replacing that module, dealer told me the manual shift is not working and they are not responsible for it. | ||
| Sep 2017111600 miC $700 | change drums and pads | ||
| Jan 2018112220 miC $200 | Battery dead | ||
| May 2018113460 miC $900 | 1. transmission shaft replaced 2. left rear door couldn't open, replaced some components of the mechanism | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Colorado, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201024000 mi | Multifunction switch replaced. Wipers stuck on at mid-speed, no wash, NO turn signals. | ||
| Apr 201693700 mi | Replaced upper radiator hose. Just a little weeping at the radiator end and it didn't owe me anything after 93K miles, so replaced it while re-doing clamps. Both key fobs replaced under recall program. That was nice, since one of the fobs didn't work! | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2019 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 2019112385 miC $100 | starter | ||
| Jan 2020112385 miC $100 | motor mount | ||
| Mar 2022125649 miC $100 | Replace front brake pads | ||
| Jul 2022125309 miC $200 | replace brake rotors due to vibration | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 2017164000 miUS $240 | Radiator leak. Replaced with new aftermarket radiator. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015118300 mi | ignition switch module was replaced due to recall | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States Nov 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017143000 miUS $352 | While they were changing all 4 tires, per my request, the mechanic found my Right Wheel Bearing, front, needed replacement. I don't know how long that repair was, but tires and Wheel Bearing repair took less than two hours. Great work. My van is much quieter now! | ||
| Jan 2018143000 mi | Mechanic said not to replace my transmission fluid because fluid had never been changed before. At this point I need to rebuild transmission. Changing fluid completely could cause leaks. They were however able to change my oil and engine coolant. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in North Carolina, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017154000 miUS $160 | Fuel sending unit went bad. | ||
| Jan 2018155000 miUS $365 | Clock spring went bad causing left front brake to be applied without warning or necessity | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada Dec 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| May 201466960 miC $175 | Passenger door electric lock would not unlock. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada Nov 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jan 201139060 miC $1690 | Battery dies overnight. Cause unknown. Can be avoided by pulling the IOD fuse every night. Dodge technical support has no ideas. All related parts have been replaced. | ||
| Feb 201139260 mi | Batteries are killed by this car - in as little as 3 hrs. 3 new batteries in 1 month. Dealers have given up on fixing it. Dodge HQ Technical Support has given up as well. Everyone throws the problem back at me. It is time to sue. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Jun 201022320 mi | Air Conditioning not working. | ||
| Feb 201240380 miC $280 | Pulled code that cylinder 2 was misfiring. Recommended to replace all plugs, wires, and air filter. Settled on changing just the plug for cylinder 2 to verify if plug was the issue. | ||
| Dec 201473780 miC $250 | Rear plastic wiper arm was broken. Replaced with new metal style. | ||
| Jul 201582020 miC $500 | Replace pads and rotors due to sticking brakes. | ||
| May 201694900 miC $578 | Rear wheel bearing and ABS sensor | ||
| Aug 201697960 mi | Ignition switch recall. We had issues with the switch for over a year… issues included the switch turn itself off while driving and by the end the switch would only work once about every 3 times it was used. Delay due to parts shortage. | ||
| Sep 2017108190 miC $1350 | Rear calipers and rotors and pads all around. | ||
| Jan 2018110360 miC $450 | Driver front wheel bearing. | ||
| May 2018114700 miC $450 | Need to replace the gas cap, and emission canister plus a solenoid in order to clear the check engine light for a Clean air test. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 20101240 mi | Check engine light came on and intermittently flashed. Dealer determined a problem with the catalytic converter and replaced it. | ||
| Feb 20115580 miC $150 | Rear calipers were not contacting rotors properly and rust continually built up causing poor braking and noise. Calipers removed, rotors removed and lightly turned, caliper slides lubed and everything re-assembled | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 20106200 mi | Replaced leaky transmission hose. | ||
| Feb 201239060 miC $100 | ABS module failed, was replaced with new. ABS pump was also found to be defective and replaced. Original replacement module was defective. MFR agreed to cover cost - $100under recently expired (60,000km) new vehicle warranty. | ||
| Apr 201241600 miC $100 | Took in for tire replacement. Rear brakes were worn. Replaced brakes. Replaced stuck rear brake caliper. In hindsight, we had noticed intermittent "burning brake pad" smell. | ||
| Apr 201369800 miC $720 | Radiator fan motor started on fire. Replaced radiator fan assembly. | ||
| May 201374400 miC $75 | Brakes squealing intermittently during driving. Suspect loose caliper. The rear driver side brake pads were not coming into contact with the rotor (but a loose part may have been intermittently). Ordered a replacement caliper for that wheel. | ||
| Mar 2015101680 mi | ABS/TC light on solid. Shop thinks ABS pump. Did not fix. | ||
| May 2015102900 mi | Brake warning light on solid - Low Fluid - Leak in brake system caused by pervious brake work. | ||
| Jun 2015103540 mi | Was noticing steering 'clunk' at low speeds. Power steering leak caused whine. Took it to quick oil change for top up, diagnosed leaky line. Appointment set for the following month for repair. | ||
| Oct 2016117800 miC $350 | Front driver wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Dec 2016119040 mi | Rear passenger door handle broke off. Rear wiper arm broke off. | ||
| Apr 2017127100 miC $91 | Replaced broken wheel stud. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 20106820 mi | Valve replaced under warranty. Vehicle loss of power and would not restart. | ||
| Apr 201010046 mi | A/C line leak repaired, recharge system. Key Fob malfunction - replace, reprogram A/C line leak repaired, recharge system. Key Fob malfunction - replace, reprogram | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201476300 miUS $5 | little water hose to spray on windshield broke, repaired for less that $5 | ||
| Apr 2018155000 miUS $100 | passenger air bag module , replaced front hub bearings, replaced power lock switch, driver side wiper motor was replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Feb 201234720 mi | Rear hatch latch replaced because of I/panel warning and interior lights on. (cause-corrosion). Replaced leaking tire pressure sending unit in wheel (valve and sender assembly) | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jan 201314360 miC $300 | Thermostat not functioning properly. Was replaced. Temperature gauge sensor acting erratically. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jan 201152000 miUS $120 | Air temp sensor was replaced | ||
| Sep 201172000 miUS $50 | Interior lights stayed on didn't interfere with vehicle performance | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Apr 201275640 miC $180 | Both front wheel bearings changed twice. | ||
| Apr 201397520 miC $850 | Both rear calipers seized up from rust due to poor design front driver side prakes premature wear due to failing caliper. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201459000 miUS $400 | Rear left caliper was sticking, which seemed to be a common problem with these vans. took to dealer didn't repair instead they broke the other side as well, so I took to a local shop. | ||
| Aug 201570400 miUS $150 | EVAP system fail | ||
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014150040 mi | Power steering leaking replace rear hose still leaking replaced pump. Replaced frt shocks. Wear item Serpentine belt replaced. Engine leaking oil. Shredding of serpentine belt pushed front seal of engine. Very lucky it didn't seize engine Y joint to heater core failed. Replaced first time mar/14 after market assembly. Then twice more. Then steel fitting. Finally with nylon y hope it lasts. Know problem which lead to more expensive repairs. Replaced radiator because of overheating due to leaking Y joint. Replace headgasket because of overheating caused by leaking y joint and a driver with no mech. aptitude (not me). Replace sparkplugs wires and Oil amzoil signature. Key. Had two with purchase they lasted for 6 mth and a year. Had to get a dealer key after the first one failed. Key not available aftermarket. $250cdn. Rear support arms for non powered rear liftgate failed. I found this dificult to find aftermarket and then they offered me the power one which are 4X price. After 3 day got parts. Replaced rear brk light twice on one side once on other. First time is tricky, after that easy. But generally bulbs should not fail that often. | ||
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