2009 DODGE CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
175
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN
The 2009 DODGE CARAVAN has received a total of 175 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP, SUSPENSION:REAR. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (70 complaints), Air Bags (26 complaints), and Engine (17 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 1,677 vehicles.
Recall 10V148000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 843 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 10V164000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 834 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN
175 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 70 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresvalve | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DOOR IN THE BACK WILL OPEN AN CLOSE ON IT ON ALMOST CLOSED ON MY DAUGHTER WHILE GET OUT OF CAR AN NO BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO CLOSE THE DOOR. GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL GAUGES ARE COMING ON AN WIPERS COMING ON BY THEM SELF . KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION.
THE DOOR IN THE BACK WILL OPEN AN CLOSE ON IT ON ALMOST CLOSED ON MY DAUGHTER WHILE GET OUT OF CAR AN NO BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO CLOSE THE DOOR. GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL GAUGES ARE COMING ON AN WIPERS COMING ON BY THEM SELF . KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION.
THE DOOR IN THE BACK WILL OPEN AN CLOSE ON IT ON ALMOST CLOSED ON MY DAUGHTER WHILE GET OUT OF CAR AN NO BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO CLOSE THE DOOR. GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL GAUGES ARE COMING ON AN WIPERS COMING ON BY THEM SELF . KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION.
VEHICLE (2009 D. CARAVAN) WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A CITY STREET. AFTER HAVING STOPPED AT A 4-WAY INTERSECTION, DRIVER PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION AT VERY LOW SPEED AND WAS STRUCK BROADSIDE ON THE RIGHT WHEN A 1999 CHEV. TAHOE FAILED TO STOP. TAHOE SPEED ESTIMATED AT 30-35 MPH. RT. SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT WHICH TIME FRONT SEAT PASSENGER (FEMALE, APPROXIMATELY 5' 1" ) WAS STRUCK ON HEAD BY AIRBAG WHICH MOVED TO HER LEFT CAUSING PASSENGER'S HEAD TO HIT SIDE WINDOW. AIRBAG REMAINED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HER HEAD UNTIL HER HUSBAND, THE DRIVER, FORCIBLY MOVED IT OVER TO HER RIGHT IN ORDER FOR EMT SERVICE TO TAKE HER OUT THRU LEFT FRONT DOOR. PASSENGER HAD ABRASIONS OVER TOP OF HEAD AND ON LEFT ARM, NONE WERE OF A SERIOUS NATURE; HOWEVER SHE EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE SIGNIFICANT HEARING LOSS. TRIP TO ER AND CT SCAN REVEALED NO CONCUSSION, NO RUPTURED EARDRUMS AND NO OTHER SERIOUS INJURIES. ACCIDENT OCCURRED 13 DAYS AGO AND THERE HAS BEEN NO IMPROVEMENT IN HER HEARING, THE LOSS OF WHICH IS MORE PRONOUNCED IN LEFT EAR AND INCLUDES A CONSTANT RINGING. SHE IS AWAITING A JAN. 2019 APPT. WITH ENT DOCTOR FOR EVALUATION. THERE WERE NO REAR SEAT PASSENGERS AND THE OTHER TWO PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT WERE NOT INJURED. IN THIS ACCIDENT THE SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT PROTECT THE PASSENGER AS IT SHOULD, AND IN ADDITION CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT HEARING LOSS. *DSY *DT*JB *JS *BF *TR
ON OCTOBER 24, 2017 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 NOON MY VAN WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND ALL OF A SUDDEN BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS IN THE VAN DEPLOYED. NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR. CAR WAS TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I REPORTED THIS TO CHRYSLER AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE TOTAL LOSS OF MY VEICHLE
Safety Rating for the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9002254 — STEERING
04766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power steering return line. Prior to making any repairs to the vehicle, please refer to TSB 19-002-11 for the proper diagnosis and repair procedures.~
9002254 — POWER TRAIN
04766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power steering return line. Prior to making any repairs to the vehicle, please refer to TSB 19-002-11 for the proper diagnosis and repair procedures.~
9002844 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
04894772A$, 04894773A$, 04894756A$, 04894757A$ - Quarter Panel and Tail Lamp Extension If the rear quarter panels and taillamp extentions have been replaced and the taillamps will not fit into the provided holes, you must modify the panel to add the lower grommet hole for 2008 ? 2010 vehicles. The technician...
9002844 — STRUCTURE:BODY
04894772A$, 04894773A$, 04894756A$, 04894757A$ - Quarter Panel and Tail Lamp Extension If the rear quarter panels and taillamp extentions have been replaced and the taillamps will not fit into the provided holes, you must modify the panel to add the lower grommet hole for 2008 ? 2010 vehicles. The technician...
TSB-23-005-10 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CHRYSLER/DODGE: POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT POWER OPEN. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OF THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SIDE NOT OPENING WHEN USING THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR HANDLES OR INTERIOR B PILLAR BUTTON FROM FULL CLOSED POSITION BUT WORKS WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY AND THE FRONT ROW OVERHEAD CONSOLE BUTTONS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 DODGE CARAVAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CARAVAN
- 2004 DODGE CARAVAN — 83 complaints
- 2005 DODGE CARAVAN — 691 complaints
- 2006 DODGE CARAVAN — 229 complaints
- 2007 DODGE CARAVAN — 115 complaints
- 2008 DODGE CARAVAN — 421 complaints
- 2009 DODGE CARAVAN (current)
- 2010 DODGE CARAVAN — 257 complaints
- 2011 DODGE CARAVAN — 112 complaints
- 2012 DODGE CARAVAN — 116 complaints
- 2013 DODGE CARAVAN — 34 complaints
- 2014 DODGE CARAVAN — 27 complaints
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