2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has 1 complaint and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the vehicle cranking but failing to start intermittently. The problem involves the fuel pump relay, which has failed according to the complaint data.
Common Issues
- Starting failure. Vehicle cranks but does not start intermittently due to a TIMP fuel pump relay failure. No warning lights or messages accompany the issue. Bypassing the fuel pump relay allows the car to start.
There are seven recalls associated with the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan affecting various systems including electrical wiring, ignition switch, air bags, and rear axle components. These recalls address issues ranging from potential fire hazards to airbag malfunctions and structural part failures.
Recalls
- Wiring harness. NHTSA recall 10V235000 affects 284,655 vehicles. Improperly routed wire harness may contact and wear through insulation at the lower sliding door hinge bracket. Risk includes short circuit and potential fire from door latch overheating. Chrysler will repair affected vehicles free of charge starting November 15, 2010.
- Ignition switch and airbag system. NHTSA recall 14V373000 covers 722,705 vehicles. Ignition switch may move out of run position due to jarring, causing engine shutdown and loss of power to airbags, power steering, and braking. Chrysler will replace ignition switch and key FOBs at no cost beginning May 26, 2015. Owners advised to remove extra items from key rings until repair.
- Rear axle assembly. NHTSA recall 14V055000 involves 130 wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company. Rear axle may develop cracks leading to failure and increased crash risk. Freedom Motors will replace the axles free of charge starting April 1, 2014.
- Air bag control unit. NHTSA recall 16V047000 affects 110,482 vehicles. Corrosion in the air bag control unit may cause failure preventing airbag deployment or cause inadvertent deployment. Chrysler will replace control units at no cost starting December 6, 2016.
- Driver side air bag inflator module and steering wheel. NHTSA recall 20V396000 affects 925,239 vehicles. Loose or missing brand emblem in steering wheel may become a projectile if air bag deploys, increasing injury risk. Chrysler will replace the driver airbag cover with redesigned cover free of charge starting February 11, 2021.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or outstanding recall issues with the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could assist in evaluating potential claims.
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Summary
2009
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
2043211
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
925239 vehicles affected
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Chrysler (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 have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
110482 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
130 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
722705 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
284655 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION.
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Complaints
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
ID: 2117575FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car will crank but not start. Can cannot be started intermittently which could be dangerous considering location of vehicle, adverse weather conditions, etc. There are no warning lamps or messages related to the problem. This is a known problem with other Chrysler models and model years. TIMP fuel pump relay has failed. Bypassing the fuel pump relay will allow car to start. See attached file of Vertical Vissions' bypass solutions to this problem.