2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,782miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 0% of the 1,293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,782 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.
“Rear seat is electric and it will not work. I just bought this van last year and the seat locks up. This seat is electric. If there's anything you can do for me _ thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11191508, filed 2019-03, 153,600 miles“I recently purchased a 2008 Dodge caravan and discovered that I couldn't get all the car seats in. We called several friends to see what they do, and they say that they gave up after getting bloody knuckles trying to put the seats in and now don't use one. The car manufacturers claim that because there are 7 seat-belts that it is a seven passenger vehicle. This leads to parents getting frustrated because they can't fit the car seats, so they let their child go without. The back seat has 3 seat belts but it is impractical to get 3 car seats, or booster seats in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10272544, filed 2009-06“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the second row bench seat has a lock in the back of the seat, but it is not locking properly. There are no instructions in the manual that state how the seat should lock in the frame. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact stated that they were doing it incorrectly and could not figure out the correct way to lock the seat in place. He called different manufacturers and they stated that the seats should be locked in a downward position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258930, filed 2009-02, 13,963 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10144752Sep 5, 2018Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque check as part of regular maintenance
- 10216395Feb 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…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 | 10% |
| 2018 | 14 | 5% |
| 2017 | 16 | 4% |
| 2016 | 25 | 3% |
| 2015 | 57 | 20% |
| 2014 | 61 | 17% |
| 2013 | 44 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 10 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
815 complaintsAir bags
294 complaintsBrakes
212 complaintsEngine
117 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 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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