Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,293 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V396000 Brand Emblem and Securing Nuts May be Projectiles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V047000 Air Bag Control Unit Power Supply Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V373000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V055000 Rear Axle may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V394000 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V611000 HVAC DRAIN GROMMET NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V235000 SLIDING DOOR WIRE TRACK ASSEMBLY/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V351000 REAR BRAKE LINES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 815 complaints
- Air Bags 294 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 133 complaints
- Engine 117 complaints
- Service Brakes 74 complaints
- Power Train 68 complaints
Of the 1,293 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 17 a fire; across all 1,293 complaints, owners report 20 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan's reliability is below-average, influenced by 1,293 owner complaints and 8 recalls. Major issues include the electrical system and air bags. The numerous complaints about electrical failures and air bag concerns, coupled with recurring recalls, suggest significant potential for costly repairs. However, some parts, like the power train and engine, have fewer reports, indicating varied reliability across components. As the data does not yield consistent trends, reliability estimates involve some uncertainty.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| Air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$700 | common |
| Service brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Drive belt inspection annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical shorts
- Brake pedal softness
- Difficulty starting engine
- Unusual noises during braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.