2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 544 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,988miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 544 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,988 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My husband was driving the van on dirt roads and then he heard a clunk, after taking it to the garage it was found that the axle had cracked and broke. We had to have it replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10681627, filed 2015-02, 120,112 miles“While driving our 2009 Grand Caravan to work, there was a loud clunk in the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle swerved to the left across the center line and off the left side of the road. Thankfully there was nothing coming the other way. I parked the car in a lot and called my husband. When he arrived, it was discovered that the rear axle had broke in two pieces. This vehicle has always been well maintained and has less than 70,000 miles on it. We have not taken it in for repairs yet but im sure that this safety item will be on our dime and not Dodge.”
NHTSA complaint #10706011, filed 2015-04, 69,476 miles“On one occasion, my vehicle swerved without warning into the oncoming traffic lane, like being blown by a strong gust of wind. On another occasion, the vehicle spontaneously started pulling and my wife had to fight it to get it to pull safely to the shoulder. When I arrived I tried it and experienced the same problem. The dealer diagnosed it as a faulty clockspring & steering wheel position sensor. The electronic stability program had improperly sensed the steering wheel position and had been trying to compensate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308200, filed 2010-02, 17,835 miles“This is the 2nd of our 2009 grand caravans with the same failure in the exact same location. Pass side strut spring broke off at the upper end about 2-3 inches off the tip. Very hard to spot so look closely. 1st one was caught on a state inspection and this one was caught during routine pm. Is this a common problem?”
NHTSA complaint #11064389, filed 2018-01, 74,500 miles“Front right strut spring breaking at the upper tip 2-3 inches. This is the 3rd of our grand caravans that this break has happened to in the exact same spot. It's hard to see so you have to look closely at the very tip or it won't be noticed.”
NHTSA complaint #11165957, filed 2019-01, 153,344 milesRelated recalls
- 14V055000Feb 11, 2014Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010, Volkswagen Routan 2009
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 5% |
| 2000 | 56 | 13% |
| 1999 | 37 | 9% |
| 1998 | 51 | 9% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 60 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
334 complaintsAir bags
137 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 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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