Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 544 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 #10V235000 SLIDING DOOR WIRE TRACK ASSEMBLY/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V351000 REAR BRAKE LINES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V046000 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 334 complaints
- Air Bags 137 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Tires 36 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33 complaints
- Service Brakes 31 complaints
Of the 544 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 544 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has significant reliability concerns, particularly with the electrical system and air bags. Repeated recalls for air bag and electrical system issues, alongside a high number of owner complaints about these components, limit confidence in the vehicle’s dependability.
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 | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| brakes | 40,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
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 changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush and refill
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent fuse blows
- Unresponsive airbags
- Dashboard warning lights
- Persistent brake noise
- Unusual engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.