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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has 62 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical
758
Brakes
167
Engine
65
Powertrain
62
Steering
54
Airbags
43
Other
37
Tires
27
Structure
16
Lights
14
Speed Control
14
Suspension
12
Wheels
10
Visibility
4
Seats
3

62

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 10, 2025POWER TRAINCar transmission is reacting very poorly will jump up and down and stall in the middle of the road m...
Oct 1, 2019POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speed,...
Mar 19, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START...
Nov 1, 2018POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT...
Jul 1, 2018POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEVAN STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING. GETS WORSE WHEN I RELEASE THE GAS AND WHEN I PUT ON THE...
May 10, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELER...
Apr 30, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HORN STARTED TO H...
Apr 4, 2017POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN...
Jan 2, 2017POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWHEN DRIVING THE ENGINE STALLS, THE ANTI SLIP SIGN IS ON, I LOSE ALL POWER. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LO...
Oct 10, 2016POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN, LOCKS, AND WINDOW...
Mar 26, 2016POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVAN HAS BEEN STALLING OUT SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I PURCHASED NEW IN 2008. IT IS AT SECOND DEALER PER...
Mar 18, 2016POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESA FEW WEEK AGO, IN THE MORNING WHEN ME AND THE WIFE HAD JUST DROPPED ONE OF OUR CHILDREN OFF AT ELEM...
Mar 7, 2016POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLVEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO 2ND GEAR ABOVE 35 MPH AND FROM DRIVE TO 1ST GEAR BELO...
Feb 1, 2016POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT T...
Oct 7, 2015POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN...
Aug 27, 2015POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN AD...
Aug 12, 2015POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY VAN HAS STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS CHANGING GEARS BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 30-60 MPH. THIS MOST FREQUE...
Aug 10, 2015POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSAXLE WAS ROUGH WHE...
Aug 5, 2015POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN...
Jul 18, 2015POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEOVERHEATING WHEN DRIVING. COOLANT LEAKING AT HEATER HOSES, SHIFT OVER HEAT. PROBLEMS AFTER RECALL R...

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