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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 544 total for the year
Median mileage
104,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 544 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 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.

“The vehicle was struck by lightning july 2014 when it was parked under a tree during a bad storm. It eventually was declared a total loss by progressive insurance after they attempted several times to have all the electrical components repaired. Several times they repaired it and put me back into the dangerous vehicle which was accelerating on its own and several times would not brake. I insisted they declare it a total loss before something terrible would happen. They finally agreed in october 2014. …”

NHTSA complaint #11011470, filed 2017-07, 81,528 miles

“Windshield wipers turn on and off erratically. Headlights turn on and off erratically. Gauges don't work, can't open or close side and rear door. This is due to the tipm not functioning properly”

NHTSA complaint #10938397, filed 2016-12, 125,000 miles

“Instrumental cluster lights turn on, all dial indicators go to 0, wipers turn twice, outside lights turn on and then off, and warning beeps inside. Can repeat different frequency time, but usually every few seconds. Some warning lights remain on, especially brake warnings and airbag. 2 dealers reviewed and recognized issue but stated did not know what to do. Rarely, after start-up only brake light and airbag warnings stay on and no other light issue. First dealer replaced instrument cluster and improved by no left dial issue, but warning lights still occur. …”

NHTSA complaint #10908413, filed 2016-09, 104,000 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202015%
201931%
201630%
201431%
201351%
201271%
201161%
2010465%
200931%
2008484%
2007116%
20062810%
200515015%
200443%
2003157%
2002217%
20014816%
2000112%
1999133%
1998122%
1997203%
1996242%
199511%
199411%
199321%
199210%
199154%
199012%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical system
334 complaints
Air bags
137 complaints
Brakes
64 complaints
Engine
42 complaints
Tires
36 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Wheels
20 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 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.

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