2009 Dodge Caravan Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“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“The described occurrence happened at least three times. I had stopped preparing to enter a street from a parking lot. Upon accelerating to pull onto street, the engine died... I had to turn the key and engine restarted without issue. If one is in a busy traffic situation, this could be very dangerous. Another time, I was stopped for traffic signal and preparing to make a left turn. Upon getting the green light, I started into the intersection and the engine abruptly died. It was easily restarted again by turning the key. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632218, filed 2014-09, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact was driving with the cruise control set at 60 MPH. The contact attempted to pass another vehicle when the vehicle abnormally accelerated with an unusually high increase in rpms. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. Contact was able to restart the vehicle with and drive as normal. The contact stated that the failure recurred continuously for approximately two days. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10441284, filed 2011-12, 75,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 33 | 5% |
| 1997 | 45 | 6% |
| 1996 | 115 | 8% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 20 | 2% |
| 1992 | 16 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Caravan
72 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
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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