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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 544 total for the year
Median mileage
94,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 544 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 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.

“While driving the wipers, headlights, and dashboard started operating crazy. It would occur every 30 seconds and would not stop. The only solution (temporary) was to remove the fuse associated with the driver side door. This caused the craziness to stop, but now I lost all ability to operate any functions on the driver side door. The fuse was tested and it is working just fine. While this was not an immediate danger, it was still scary having this happen to me while driving with my young children in the car. We are unable to discover a permanent solution. …”

NHTSA complaint #10845866, filed 2016-03, 130,000 miles

“I was just starting driving after being at a stop. I used the window control that automatically rolls the window completely up. When the window reached the top, there was a loud popping noise. After that, the window started slowly sliding down on it's own. My husband disassembled the door and replaced the window regulator. Since that time (10 months ago), the same thing has happened a total of 3 times. The belief is that it is an electrical problem, making the computer system think that the window isn't up all the way (possibly a sensor not detecting that the window is completely up). …”

NHTSA complaint #10535508, filed 2013-08, 36,500 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

“Our van keeps running out of oil completely before oil change is due, dealer has already replaced oil pan and rear main seal. Problem still exists and they are saying the rear main seal again. Does not make any sense because there is no oil in parking spot or under vehicle near rear main seal. Online many people report that it is a engine problem and that it is a common issue with the motor... So why are people having to pay for repairs when this motor should be recalled. It is currently at the dealership now being repaired or replacing rear main seal again.”

NHTSA complaint #10850082, filed 2016-03, 85,000 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

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201942%
201821%
201741%
201630%
201572%
2014123%
2013112%
2012132%
2011163%
2010101%
200992%
2008534%
200742%
2006155%
2005313%
200433%
2003136%
2002103%
20012910%
2000112%
199992%
1998224%
19976110%
19961009%
199566%
1994147%
1993176%
1992177%
199165%
199024%

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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