2008 Dodge Caravan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 302 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,780miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Dodge Caravan, 2% of the 302 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,780 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving approximately 40 MPH the van hit a small pothole and lost total power. After steering to the side of the road I determine the ignition key was now in the accessory position. The same issue occurred multiple times over the course of the 7 years I owned the vehicle to the point that when my teenage sons learned to drive I coached them on what to do when the car turned off while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10604272, filed 2014-06, 30,000 miles“2008 Dodge Caravan, while driving at 65 MPH, engine quit, all dash electronics went dead. Coasted to stop, put in park, restarted fine, continued to destination. Problem has occurred 2 previous times, once while turning a corner at or below 5mph, same result, and once at approx 20mph, again same result. Checked, and switched keys, tested ignition switch, wiring to battery / fuse box, all ok, with no excessive corrosion, or loose connections. Attempted to recreate problem by wiggling wiring, switch, keys, with no electrical failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10597192, filed 2014-06, 121,560 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred on a separate occasion and the vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to detect the failures. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 14,300 and current mileage was 14,400.”
NHTSA complaint #10239639, filed 2008-08, 14,300 miles“2008 Dodge Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch issues. The consumer stated the vehicle would not shut off, when the key was removed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where they installed a tipm part at a cost of $897. The dealer claimed the part would make the engine shut off. A day later, the engine would not shut off. However, when it didn't shut off, the engine blew up destroying the engine in the process. …”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 | 19 | 8% |
| 2001 | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 | 61 | 13% |
| 1999 | 102 | 18% |
| 1998 | 135 | 21% |
| 1997 | 123 | 17% |
| 1996 | 215 | 15% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 66 | 10% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 7% |
| 1991 | 41 | 7% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 26 | 14% |
| 1988 | 15 | 15% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 5 | 10% |
| 1985 | 8 | 16% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Caravan
162 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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