2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 117about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 117 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 9% of the 1,293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just bought my van used and the tire pressure light stays on (pressure has been checked) the check engine has now come on and remains on along with all the ABS, traction control and brake lights have come on as well. The traction control light flashes while driving and the van will decelerate while driving. This happens while driving the vehicle. Every time driving the vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11186847, filed 2019-03, 200,000 miles“Van started shaking violently while driving. Gets worse when I release the gas and when I put on the breaks. The shop has found that both the motor mounts and transmission mounts are broken.they said it is a known problem with this van and it is un safe to drive. Also wire harnesses in sliding doors wont stay in the track”
NHTSA complaint #11110205, filed 2018-07, 120,000 miles“Van would not start at times or would stall out at times while driving and lose all power and brakes when we hit door open button it would open half way while my kids would be getting out then shut on them. Van now won't start at all got towed and the diagnostic came back the win module is cause of failure(wireless ignition module).”
NHTSA complaint #10637503, filed 2014-09, 85,000 miles“I have trouble with the ignition . When trying to start the vehicle sometimes it will just click. The module has been replaced, still have problem. Sometimes the key fob sticks and engine keeps trying to start. I then turn the ignition off manually. Starter has been replaced already too at my expense. I have replaced the strut and spring assemblies, but I get rough ride still.when turning I get a snapping sound in the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11001835, filed 2017-06, 68,000 miles“The engine keeps on shutting off while I am driving. The first time I was backing out of my driveway. It sounded like the key popped out but it was still in the ignition. The second time I was just pulling off to drive. I was going under 10 MPH and I hit a bump and the engine just turned off while I was driving. The third time I was driving down a residential road going about 30 MPH and the engine just turned off again. So dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10606594, filed 2014-06, 94,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 43 | 18% |
| 2018 | 34 | 13% |
| 2017 | 58 | 14% |
| 2016 | 83 | 8% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 80 | 22% |
| 2013 | 71 | 15% |
| 2012 | 119 | 20% |
| 2011 | 92 | 17% |
| 2010 | 137 | 16% |
| 2009 | 42 | 8% |
| 2008 | 117 | 9% |
| 2007 | 26 | 14% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
815 complaintsAir bags
294 complaintsBrakes
212 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsSteering
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsElectronic stability control
39 complaintsTires
30 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Grand 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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