Model year record

2008 Dodge Caravan

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 421 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V164000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
BRAUN CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
834
Reported to NHTSA
2010-04-23
Owners notified
2010-06-04

Defect description

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 THE CHASSIS, THE REAR SPRING HATS COME INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE REAR TIRES. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS THE TIRES MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE REAR SPRING HATS.

Safety risk

CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE SPRING HAT MAY WEAR A HOLE IN THE TIRE OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V148000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
BRAUN CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
843
Reported to NHTSA
2010-04-13
Owners notified
2010-06-04

Defect description

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 THE CHASSIS, THE FUEL FILL PIPE COMES INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE TIRE MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE FUEL FILL PIPE.

Safety risk

CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FUEL FILL PIPE MAY WEAR A HOLE IN ONE OR THE OTHER COMPONENTS OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS, OR A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT THE FUEL PIPE IS COMPROMISED.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system16180,000 mi
Air bags4184,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3723,000 mi
Engine24100,000 mi
Service brakes1680,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1681,500 mi
Exterior lighting1592,000 mi
Unknown or other1250,000 mi
Power train784,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems736,600 mi
Wheels740,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)676,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling530,000 mi
Structure: body: door557,000 mi
Service brakes, electric415,600 mi
Steering4100,000 mi
Suspension435,000 mi
Vehicle speed control445,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition375,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3153,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages325,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission320,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor319,000 mi
Tires330,000 mi
Tires: valve323,000 mi
Equipment221,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner255,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline22,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads211,998 mi
Structure: body250,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control216,000 mi
Air bags: side/window125,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch165,000 mi
Fuel system, other115,000 mi
Power train: driveline149,000 mi
Seat belts188,000 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat1120,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly11,497 mi
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1100,000 mi
Structure141,000 mi
Suspension: front1312 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing173,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core171,000 mi

The 2007 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2009 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.