How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Caravan have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Dodge Caravan model year. Whether one car had the recall work done depends on that car, so check its VIN with NHTSA.

1995: 573 owner complaints, Worthy

Our take: worth a look. Owners filed more complaints than in a typical year of this model, not enough to mark it down.

Year verdict

Worthy

1.3× a typical year

More owner complaints than a typical year, not enough to mark it down. Still get it inspected.

Confidence: Medium

Close to the Maybe line, so a few complaints either way could tip it.

NHTSA did not answer for 6 years, so this may change.

Past 100,000 miles

Not judged

1.2 times the complaints past 100,000 miles of a typical older year of this model at the same age (5), and most are about costly parts. With only 6 in its first 12 years, that is too few to tell a real problem from chance.

How the dial was counted

Year verdict: Typical year: 74 complaints, the median of 8 nearby years. Each counted over its first 8 years from January 2008; this one had 102.

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2009 Dodge Caravan

Complaints118From owners
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Recalls2On file
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MPG18 to 20Combined, EPA
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Complaints are unverified owner reports, not adjusted for how many were sold.

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Value signals

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Fuel: $3,200 to $3,550 a year.The EPA’s estimate for 15,000 miles a year, 55% in town, at its fuel prices. Each version
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The full record

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What owners complain about

118 complaints; the part named most is the electrical

Unverified reports, not adjusted for sales. One complaint can name several parts, so shares add up past 100%. Filed Jun 13, 2010 to Jan 7, 2019. 19% name a part that is usually costly to fix.

Owners reported 3 crashes, 3 fires and 2 injuries in these complaints.

Electrical72 · 61%
Air bags26 · 22%
Engine19 · 16%Usually costly to fix

What one owner wrote about the electrical

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.

Filed Jan 7, 2019NHTSA complaint 111655511 of 18 owner quotes

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12 more parts, and 18 owner quotes

Every part owners name for the 2009 Dodge Caravan, with their own words about what went wrong. Usually costly to fix among them: Transmission and drivetrain, Body and frame.

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SourceOwner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge Caravan. NHTSA, checked Nov 3, 2026.

Seller kit

Questions for the seller, test drive checks and price points

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Questions to ask the seller of a 2009 Dodge Caravan, built from this year's owner complaints and recalls. What to feel, hear and look at on the test drive, with boxes to tick at the car. Honest points to raise on price, from the records and never from guesses. Copy the questions to your phone in one tap.

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Write your offer

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Type the asking price and your own offer for the 2009 Dodge Caravan, tick what you found, and get a polite message ready to text or email. Its reasons come from this year's owner complaints, recalls and crash ratings, and never from made up repair prices.

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When problems show up

Electrical: the middle complaint around 80,000 miles

The bar holds the middle half of the complaints that gave a mileage; the dark mark is the middle one. 36 complaints of 118 gave one. Owners file when something fails, so this shows when problems were reported, not how long the cars last.

Electrical70,000 to 90,000 mi
Half of these 15 complaints came between about 70,000 and 90,000 miles, the middle one around 80,000.

SourceMileage from owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge Caravan. NHTSA, checked Nov 3, 2026.

Will it outlast the loan?

The month of your loan each problem zone lands in

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Recalls

2 recalls on file

Not every car needs every fix. Run the VIN at NHTSA to see which are still open. Repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand; ask before any work.

Suspension
Apr 23, 2010 · Recall 10V164000
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Fuel system
Apr 13, 2010 · Recall 10V148000
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.

SourceRecalls listed by NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge Caravan. NHTSA, checked Nov 3, 2026.

Crash ratings

NHTSA did not answer

NHTSA's stars out of five, for each version it tested. Front crash stars only compare cars of about the same size and weight. The tests changed for 2011 models, so these stars do not line up with newer ones.

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Fuel economy

18 to 20 mpg combined, across 3 versions

The EPA's estimates for each engine and transmission, and its own yearly fuel cost. Yours depends on how you drive and the shape the car is in.

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L
Caravan/Grand Caravan FWD · FFV · Front wheel drive · Gasoline or E85
City
17 mpg
Highway
24 mpg
Combined
19 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,400
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Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L
Caravan/Grand Caravan FWD · Front wheel drive · Regular gas
City
16 mpg
Highway
23 mpg
Combined
18 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,550
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Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L
Caravan/Grand Caravan FWD · Front wheel drive · Regular gas
City
17 mpg
Highway
25 mpg
Combined
20 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,200
This one on fueleconomy.gov

SourceEPA fuel economy data, fueleconomy.gov. EPA, checked Nov 2, 2026.

True cost to own

The loan, fuel, insurance and upkeep, a month and over 5 years

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What it really costs to own

What the 2009 Dodge Caravan costs a month and over 5 years: the loan and its interest, fuel worked out from the EPA's figures for the version you pick, and your own insurance, registration and upkeep. A cost a mile, a link that reopens your numbers, and the breakdown copied to your phone in one tap.

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Every year of the Caravan

14 Worthy, 3 Maybe, 3 Pass, of 23 years on file, 1 with no answer

Owner complaints for each model year, this one outlined. Tap a year to open it. The newest 2 are not judged yet. Bars are totals, so older years stand taller; the verdict compares every year at the same age.

Best and worst years of the Caravan

NHTSA did not answer for 17 years, so the chart may be missing some.

SourceNHTSA owner complaints and recalls for the Caravan. NHTSA, checked Oct 29, 2026.

Before you buy this one

5 checks, with a close look at the electrical

Built from this year's numbers. Whatever the data says, the car in front of you is the one that counts.

Run the VIN at NHTSA to confirm every recall was fixed.
This year has 2 recalls on file. Recall repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand. Ask the dealer to confirm before any work is done. Look up a VIN at NHTSA.
Ask the seller for the service records.
Look closely for any work on the electrical. It is the part owners complain about most for this year.
Have a mechanic you trust inspect it before you pay.
Ask them to look at the electrical first.
Look at a vehicle history report.
It can show reported crashes, flood or salvage titles, and mileage that does not add up.
On the test drive, pay attention to the electrical.
Try every switch, screen, light and lock, and make sure it starts every time.

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Check this exact car

The verdict is about the model year. These checks are about the one in front of you. Most are free or a few dollars.

VIN for these checks

Copy it, then paste it into each check. Nothing is sent until you open one.

Official checks on this VIN

Open recallsFree
NHTSA
Safety recalls on this VIN that are not fixed yet, from the last 15 years.
A recall already fixed does not show.
Check recalls at NHTSAnhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)
Theft and total lossFree
NICB VINCheck
Whether an insurer reported it stolen and not found, or wrote it off as a total loss.
Only insurer records. Five checks a day.
Open NICB VINChecknicb.org (opens in a new tab)
Title brandsA few dollars
NMVTIS, the federal title system
Salvage, flood, junk and rebuilt brands from any state, and the last miles on the title.
No repairs, service or recalls. Sold by approved sellers listed on the site.
See the approved sellersvehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov (opens in a new tab)
Title statusVaries by state
The state motor vehicle office
Whether the title is branded in that state and, where the state offers it, whether a lender still has a lien.
It will not name the owner. Each state asks its own way, and some only by mail. Ask to see the seller’s title too.
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What a paid report adds

A history report such as Carfax or AutoCheck pulls in more of the car’s past than these checks can:

Crashes and damage reported by police, insurers or shops, even when it was fixed.
Service visits that shops reported, with the miles each time.
How many owners, for how long, and the states it was registered in.
Whether it was a rental, fleet or lease car, when that was reported.

It only knows what was reported to it. A clean report is not proof of a clean car. Ask the seller first: many dealers hand one over for free.

Red flags in a history

Salvage title
Usually an insurer called it a total loss. In most states it cannot be driven on the road until it is rebuilt and inspected.
Rebuilt title
A salvage car that was fixed and passed a state check. It can be fine, but it is worth less, can be harder to insure, and needs a careful inspection.
Flood damage
Water can ruin wiring and sensors months later. Be wary of a flood brand that vanished after a move to another state.
Lemon or maker buyback
The maker bought it back over a defect it could not fix. Ask what the defect was and how it was fixed.
Odometer rollback
A mileage reading lower than an earlier one, or a title marked not actual miles.
Many owners, fast
Three owners in two years can mean a problem each one passed along.
Gaps in the records
Years with no service or registration. Ask why: it may have sat, been off the road, or been rebuilt.

Title words and rules differ by state. Not legal advice.

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection
Have a mechanic you choose, not the seller, put it on a lift and look it over before you pay.
Insurance quote
Get a quote on this exact car before you sign. Ask your own insurer and one or two others.

Value signals

What owners complain about

Seller kit

Write your offer

When problems show up

Will it outlast the loan?

Recalls

Suspension

What can happen

The fix

Fuel system

What can happen

The fix

Crash ratings

Fuel economy

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L

True cost to own

Every year of the Caravan

Before you buy this one

Check this exact car

Official checks on this VIN

What a paid report adds

Red flags in a history

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection

Insurance quote

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Suspension

What can happen

The fix

Fuel system

What can happen

The fix

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L

Model year	Owner complaints	Verdict
1995	573	Worthy
1996	1647	Pass
1997	787	Maybe
1998	671	Worthy
1999	574	Worthy
2000	526	Worthy
2001	260	Worthy
2002	256	Worthy
2003	195	Worthy
2004	65	Worthy
2005	537	Pass
2006	173	Worthy
2007	82	Worthy
2008	302	Maybe
2009	118	Worthy
2010	No answer	Not judged
2011	78	Maybe
2012	87	Pass
2013	30	Worthy
2014	20	Worthy
2015	23	Worthy
2016	2	Not judged
2017	1	Not judged

The verdict on the 2009 Dodge Caravan

Value signals

What owners complain about

Seller kit

Write your offer

When problems show up

Will it outlast the loan?

Recalls

Suspension

What can happen

The fix

Fuel system

What can happen

The fix

Crash ratings

Fuel economy

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L

True cost to own

Every year of the Caravan

Before you buy this one

Check this exact car

Official checks on this VIN

What a paid report adds

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection

Insurance quote

Suspension

What can happen

The fix

Fuel system

What can happen

The fix

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L