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2008 Dodge Caravan Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 4.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
302Complaints
2Recalls
8Crashes
6Fires
10Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (53.3% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.

Electrical System complaints here are 4.9× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System161 · 53.3%Investigation closedDP14004
Air Bags41 · 13.6%No official action
Service Brakes, Hydraulic37 · 12.3%No official action
Engine24 · 7.9%No official action
Service Brakes16 · 5.3%No official action
Visibility/wiper16 · 5.3%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM161 · 53.3%
AIR BAGS41 · 13.6%
ENGINE24 · 7.9%
SERVICE BRAKES16 · 5.3%
VISIBILITY/WIPER16 · 5.3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING15 · 5%
Unspecified / other12 · 4%
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS7 · 2.3%
WHEELS7 · 2.3%

Percentages are the share of the 302 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA campaign 10V148000 · 2010 · reported 04/13/2010

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:rear

NHTSA campaign 10V164000 · 2010 · reported 04/23/2010

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“8/24 - THE VAN WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND & SON SITTING IN IT. ANOTHER DRIVER CAME TO CLAIM THEIR NEARBY…”NHTSA complaint 10537444 — filed 08/27/2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“ON A HIGHWAY RAMP ENTERING THE HIGHWAY THE HORN ON MY VAN STARTED TO BLOW ON & OFF, AT THE SAME TIME THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS…”NHTSA complaint 10535117 — filed 08/13/2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“VEHICLE STARTED WITH DOORS SUDDENLY AND REPEATEDLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEN DRIVERS LOCK SWITCH STOPPED WORKING THEN WEEK LATER PASSENGERS AT THE SAME TIME RADIOS…”NHTSA complaint 10486750 — filed 12/02/2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caravan?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 161 of 302 NHTSA complaints (53.3%), followed by air bags (41), service brakes, hydraulic (37), engine (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2008 Dodge Caravan have?

302 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2008 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 10V148000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2008 Dodge Caravan's reported problems?

0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.