2008 Dodge Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 302 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Dodge Caravan, 2% of the 302 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The 2008 Dodge grand Caravan is a lawsuit waiting to happen it somes with too many problems that I believe the creators if this vehicle knew about but put out for production any how for the love of money. Too many lives are put at risk. Im requesting a brand new car my vheicle has electrical issues that should not be common, ignition issues turn the key, car stalling, sliding door issues you would think a ghost is toiling with you its terrible, I demand some help my car wont start due to electrical concerns that I didnt cause I took good care of my vehicle but yet it still fails. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230436, filed 2019-07, 120,000 miles“1st started 1 days after purchase of our Dodge , 2008 , Caravan, from mike patton chry-Dodge- jeep, lagrange, ga , june, 12, 2008. We notice a pulling of the car to the right with hands off the wheel and high rate of over 40 MPH, both on the rrural and interstate driving. Took back to dealer and had to replace what they refer to as a cam bolt component on the right front tire. Over the next couple of years we conti to notice a steady pull to right, the alignment was neve out of align we had check twiced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404486, filed 2011-06, 312 miles“Yes I send this latter my car is not good I call to that dealer end old that time put off end not answer when iii drive my car is shaken end I am scare my car because I have 3 kids one is down syndrome please help me I need you help because I am tired to call to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10667631, filed 2014-12“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that a loud humming noise would emit from the rear of the vehicle when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired, but the contact felt that the failure was related to the wheel bearings. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 73,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10443545, filed 2012-01, 73,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that a loud humming noise would emit from the rear of the vehicle when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired, but the contact felt that the failure was related to the wheel bearings. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 34764.the humming noise would go away sometimes then come back.”
NHTSA complaint #10448224, filed 2012-02, 34,764 milesRelated recalls
- 10V164000Apr 23, 2010The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan mobility conversions which were altered by…Covers: Dodge Caravan 2008–2010, Braun Town & Country 2008–2009, Town And Country 2010
Related service bulletins
- 10041884Sep 23, 2011Chrysler/dodge: the front wheel bearings is humming or growling. Remove and replace both front wheel bearings, if necessary.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 37 | 6% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 51 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 1% |
| 1992 | 10 | 1% |
| 1991 | 18 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
| 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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