2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 137about this part
- Share
- 25%of 544 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 137 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 25% of the 544 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle turned off as I was driving causing me to almost be involved in an accident. This was not the first time my van has done this. It is caused by the faulty ignition switch issue sited in the l25 recall. I no longer feel safe driving my van alone or using it to transport my 4 children. I am seeking a loaner vehicle from chrysler until mine is fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10660013, filed 2014-11, 85,000 miles“- on 12/01/2017 the airbag indicator light on the dashboard is lit. I noticed the airbag indicator light when I turned the car on. - on 12/28/2017 the drivers side window stopped working. It stopped working when I turned the car on and attempted to put the window down.”
NHTSA complaint #11057805, filed 2018-01, 97,500 miles“The occupant restraint controller has failed. I was wondering, even though my VIN is not part of the recall would I still be eligible to get this repaired under the recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11073377, filed 2018-02, 214,425 miles“Airbag light came on when started vehicle and never turned off. Took it in to dealer and was told it was my battery causing the light. Replaced the battery and they re-did the diagnostic and they told me the orc module is bad due to the battery. They said my battery was charging to 1000 volts and was only supposed to be 800volts. So now I am stuck with a bill for $631. I was told that the same year model had a recall for this reason and mine didn't qualify because it was made 23 days after the recal notice s07. The van is in the shop currently waiting on the part.”
NHTSA complaint #11361289, filed 2020-09, 71,800 miles“While I was driving my van the airbags were deployed for no reason. Nothing hit the vehicle, nor was it involved in any kind of strike. The curtain airbags only deployed, and struck me quite hard in the head.”
NHTSA complaint #10692317, filed 2015-03, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V396000Jul 7, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010, Nitro 2007–2011, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010
- 16V047000Jan 29, 2016FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2009, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2009, Dodge Journey 2009
- 14V373000Jun 26, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010, Dodge Journey 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10204370Nov 23, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
- 10204368Nov 18, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
- 10220576Feb 4, 2021SAFETY RECAL W09 DRIVER AIR BAG EMBLEM Updated Dealer Instructions
- 10188780Feb 4, 2021SAFETY RECAL W09 DRIVER AIR BAG EMBLEM Updated Dealer Instructions
- 10191457Jul 1, 2014Expansion of previous safety recall L25.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 21 | 5% |
| 2016 | 22 | 2% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 48 | 13% |
| 2013 | 35 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 144 | 17% |
| 2009 | 137 | 25% |
| 2008 | 294 | 23% |
| 2007 | 16 | 9% |
| 2006 | 54 | 19% |
| 2005 | 103 | 10% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 11% |
| 2002 | 59 | 20% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 29 | 7% |
| 1999 | 83 | 19% |
| 1998 | 104 | 19% |
| 1997 | 107 | 18% |
| 1996 | 211 | 18% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 9% |
| 1993 | 13 | 5% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
334 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsTires
36 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsWheels
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology