2008 Dodge Caravan: common problems and reliability

The 2008 Dodge Caravan has 302 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. Owners most often flag transmission failures: described as "janky," prone to "clunking," and a "known" problem. cited as a primary reason for the vehicle's poor reputation. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2008 model year

302
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
8
Crash reports
6
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Dodge Caravan vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2008 a good year for the Caravan?

Across the 4 Caravan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 78 (2011) to 1,647 (1996). With 302 complaints, the 2008 Caravan sits belowthe model's median of 526.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
162
service brakes
62
air bags
42
hydraulic
41
engine
24

Recalls affecting the 2008 Caravan

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Campaign 10V148000

THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN COMMERCIAL ENTERVANS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVE

suspension:rear

Campaign 10V164000

THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN MOBILITY CONVERSIONS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVE

What owners say across generations

Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a strong consensus on poor long-term reliability and specific, recurrent mechanical failures.

  • Transmission failures: described as "janky," prone to "clunking," and a "known" problem. Cited as a primary reason for the vehicle's poor reputation. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical system/TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) failures: fuse box issues causing a wide array of bizarre electrical problems (e.g., random horn activation, inoperable windows and gauges, wipers staying on). Described as an "incredibly common problem." Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Caravan. See the full Caravan owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Caravan listings typically run $2,999–$6,399 across 1997 to 2007 model years.

Other Caravan model years

Compare every Caravan year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.

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