2009 Dodge Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,918miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Dodge Caravan, 9% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,918 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Abs brakes light along with traction control lights always stay on. Both my 2009 Dodge ram 1500 and my 2009 Dodge Caravan have same problem. Dealer says the ABS module must be replaced at cost of 575.00 which is not covered under warranty. I find it hard to believe this same identical problem happening on 2 different vehicles made by same producer is just coincidence.”
NHTSA complaint #10424145, filed 2011-09, 37,800 miles“As I was driving, my car would just die and everything would shut down and lock up. I thought I had run out of gas. It would start back up. It started doing this alot. I was on highway with a car behind me and a semi truck going 65-70 an hour and my van shut down and everything locked up. Very scary because I barely made it to the side of the road without being hit. Very close to being a serious three car wreck. Took van it and they said it was the key and extension switch piece. Cost me $610.66. …”
NHTSA complaint #10619010, filed 2014-08, 75,000 miles“I have filed 2 complaints regarding recall l25 for Dodge/chrysler vehicles. 2009 Dodge grand Caravan completely shutting down while driving. Steering goes out, brakes out. Complete power out while driving. This is very dangerous and scary. I have children I have to take to multiple places. By the grace of god, the 5 times this happened, we .were on slow moving, non busy roads near home. I have not yet experienced this on the highway. It would be potentially fatal. I usually drive in the lanes on the outside so if it occurs, I may be able. To pull off to the side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671719, filed 2015-01, 98,000 miles“I complained to dealer within the first year I purchased (2009) about my car cutting off while driving. I had it checked, nothing found. This only happened once in a while and progressively got worse. By the time I had recall notice in august of 2014 this happened quite often. I have driven a mile and car would cut off up to 5 times!!! Sometimes I can go several miles and it not happen but its so bad now its pretty much every time I drive. When this occurs I cannot control steering or brakes. I had to rent a car to go out of town this past week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10701093, filed 2015-03“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the rear of the vehicle accompanied by an abnormal grinding sound. The contact exited the vehicle and upon inspection, noticed that the caliper had failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10422571, filed 2011-08, 41,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11025727Nov 18, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
- 11025724Nov 17, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 6 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 13% |
| 2009 | 11 | 9% |
| 2008 | 62 | 21% |
| 2007 | 10 | 12% |
| 2006 | 12 | 7% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 35 | 18% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 55 | 12% |
| 1999 | 50 | 9% |
| 1998 | 48 | 8% |
| 1997 | 72 | 10% |
| 1996 | 153 | 11% |
| 1995 | 62 | 13% |
| 1994 | 63 | 10% |
| 1993 | 338 | 36% |
| 1992 | 271 | 30% |
| 1991 | 215 | 35% |
| 1990 | 16 | 6% |
| 1989 | 10 | 5% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Caravan
72 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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