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Fuel systemPart report

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel system Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
1%of 1,293 total for the year
Median mileage
87,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 1,293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 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.

“The front and back wipers came on. The back wiper fluid was squirting. The horn came on and stayed on. The interior and exterior lights turned on and the accelerator stopped working. This occurred twice on the day listed. The second time, I disconnected the battery and the problem would not stop. Also, with both terminals of the battery disconnected, I was able to start the car up.”

NHTSA complaint #10781679, filed 2015-10, 66,450 miles

“While driving and while stopped at a stop light, the van will power down completely. Engine turns off, power steering fails, and all electrical. The EGR valve dangerously causes the vehicle to quit even while driving in traffic. This is a huge safety issue. I was traveling down the road at 40mph with all four of my kids in tow, when the power steering went out and vehicle completely quit. Thankfully, I was able to pull hard on the wheel to pull over. After several tries, I was able to restart the van. …”

NHTSA complaint #11164065, filed 2018-12, 150,000 miles

“After parking my car, after about 5 minutes, the horn started blowing, the wipers, front and rear started running and the washers started spraying. The door locks started locking and unlocking on their own. The car, when started had no dash lights, or gauge function. The drivers electric seat started adjusting itself. Radio came on and off on its own. Car acted like it was possessed. I had to unhook the battery to make everything stop. Please note, the car was parked in my driveway when all of this occurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10914966, filed 2016-10, 118,540 miles

“01 /13/18 the very first morning I had it I worked at 6 am about 5 mins into driving 11 degrees! The traction light came on without me pushing the button. Then a eps w/ des lite up?? They both went on by themselves as well. Also the roads were not wet! This continues every morning despite the temperature. Up to current day 01/16/18 we received a dusting less the 1 inch on the ground. I pushed the traction button on despite that me and my 3 children slid into a mail box thankfully slowly! Had to be pulled out due to in not starting up and stuck.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11063185, filed 2018-01, 111,829 miles

“Slowly driving through mcdonalds parking lot and van accelerated for a second. Pulled out into the street and did it again, this is the first time this has happened. Several times van would not start but electrical works. Wipers not turning off twice. Door locks won't lock or unlock. Worried that this small acceleration is another sign something is bad. Googled, reading tipm is faulty. This is our family van and only vehicle, we have a daughter with down syndrome and medical issues and now I'm scared to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10664479, filed 2014-12, 66,500 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202015%
2019146%
201883%
2017143%
2016263%
201562%
2014113%
2013419%
20127413%
201113726%
2010233%
2009122%
2008151%
20074927%
20063111%
2005646%
20043631%
2003105%
2002217%
2001196%
2000235%
1999143%
1998254%
1997387%
199618116%
199566%
1994105%
1993114%
199252%
19911612%
19901120%
198914%
1988110%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical system
815 complaints
Air bags
294 complaints
Brakes
212 complaints
Engine
117 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
68 complaints
Steering
55 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaints
Exterior lighting
48 complaints
Other or unknown
42 complaints
Electronic stability control
39 complaints
Tires
30 complaints
Engine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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