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Dodge Grand Caravan 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

543Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
26Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System337 complaints

337 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 09V046000, 10V235000.

Air Bags137 complaints

137 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V373000, 16V047000, 20V396000.

Brakes65 complaints

65 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V351000.

Engine51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V055000.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V046000Reported February 5, 2009 - 6,138 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 6,138 vehicles across all affected models.

09V351000Reported September 11, 2009 - 82 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 82 vehicles across all affected models.

10V235000Reported June 3, 2010 - 284,655 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 284,655 vehicles across all affected models.

14V055000Reported February 11, 2014 - 130 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 130 vehicles across all affected models.

14V373000Reported June 26, 2014 - 722,705 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 722,705 vehicles across all affected models.

16V047000Reported January 29, 2016 - 110,482 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 110,482 vehicles across all affected models.

20V396000Reported July 7, 2020 - 925,239 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 925,239 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP14004Opened September 25, 2014 - Closed July 24, 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ14002Opened June 16, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall. Resulted in recall campaign 14V373000.

RQ14002Opened June 16, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall. Resulted in recall campaign 14V373000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20098
201013
201142
201221
201326
201464
2015218
201681
20179
201815
201915
202013
20211
20228
20234
20242
20251
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.