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Electrical systemPart report

2009 Dodge Caravan Electrical system Problems

Complaints
72about this part
Share
61%of 118 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Dodge Caravan, 61% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My Dodge Caravan just stalls while driving. It has happened about 5 times this past year. The engine cuts off and I have to pull over and restart. It has only happened while driving between 20-40 miles per hour. It has not happened on the highway I had the ignition switch replaced so I know it is not that. Sometimes when my car will not start I have to put it in neutral and it starts. Our mechanic cannot find anything wrong but did see the engine failure while running a diagnostic.”

NHTSA complaint #10969459, filed 2017-03, 149,000 miles

“2009 Dodge Caravan will not hold a charge. Battery has been replaced twice since december 2014. Have had the van in the shop for extensive work on the electrical system, with no luck. I have to jump start my van every day to use it. Started in sept 2014. Dec 30, 2014 my husband had a massive stroke, and has had extensive hospitalization and care. He is much better, but paralyzed on one side. This makes it very inconvenient to leave for appointments, shopping, etc.”

NHTSA complaint #10810576, filed 2015-12, 96,000 miles

“I have been having issues with the wireless control module for quite sometime. It came to a head this past tuesday 3/24 when my vehicle would not start--had to have vehicle towed twice due to issues with control module. This experience the past year has been frustrating. Doors locked by themselves when the car is shut off; there are times when the windows would come down by themselves due to issues with control module. I am unable to use my key even after changing the battery.”

NHTSA complaint #10702463, filed 2015-03, 178,000 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

“On several occasions the van has shut off when driving. I have to go to the side of the road to a complete stop and then restart the van. I have had it in to several mechanics to try to find out what the issue is and have been told to bring it in when it happens again, which always seems to be when I am on the highway or after hours. I received a recall notice for this issue (l25/NHTSA 14v-373) and have called the dealer several times and was told the part was not available and they would call me as soon as it became available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10676328, filed 2015-01, 100,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015417%
2014735%
20131550%
20124754%
20115469%
20107946%
20097261%
200816254%
2007911%
20063017%
200512323%
2004812%
20032915%
20023313%
20012911%
2000337%
19996412%
19986811%
19979613%
199621315%
1995408%
1994366%
1993445%
1992354%
1991193%
1990145%
1989158%
198877%
198746%
198624%
1985510%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Caravan

Air bags
26 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Transmission 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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