2008 Dodge Caravan Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 302 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Dodge Caravan, 2% of the 302 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 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.
“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“Chrysler had a recall on many of their minivans built in january 2008, for replacement of the front hubs and wheel bearings. My 2008 Dodge grand Caravan had a wheel bearing go out at 35,000 miles and was replaced under warranty. I have asked why my van is not on the recall. No one seems to be able to explain. I now have almost 50,000 miles and the only warranty is the lifetime power train warranty. It is starting to make the noise again intermittantly. I don't trust this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10407634, filed 2011-06, 49,000 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 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan with a goodyear spare tire, size: p145/90/d16. The contact stated that the original tire deflated and the spare tire was installed on the vehicle. Later, the contact smelled a burning rubber odor. The vehicle and tire were taken to a local mechanic who advised the spare tire was rubbing against the brake drum abnormally and causing the burning odor. The tire was replaced. The failure mileage was 36,240 and the current mileage was 36,380.”
NHTSA complaint #10452973, filed 2012-03, 36,240 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal humming noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the front wheel bearings. The dealer replaced the wheel bearings under the manufacturer warranty. The rear wheel bearings were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied assistance with the rear wheel bearing replacement. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 44,290.”
NHTSA complaint #10437693, filed 2011-11, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10136932Feb 12, 2014Part Description: Seat Belt - Retaining Button Kits. Issue Description: Do not replace the entire seat belt if the seat belt web stop button is missing or damaged.~Belt Web…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 9 | 8% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 3 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsFuel system
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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