Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 118 of 118 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 68 of 118 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Electrical system
72 complaint records1 crash report
"I WENT TO THE DODGE DEAL HERE IN FREEPORT, IL 61032 TO GET A SAFETY RECALL RO3/NHTSA 14V-373 AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO CONTACT YOU. THEY ARE UNABLE TO GET THE PARTS TO FULFILL THE RECALL...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Air bags
26 complaint records2 crash reports
"2009 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY DID NOT HAVE AN ETA. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE, IN THE SUMMER OF 2014. *JB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
20 complaint records1 fire report
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP14004 opened Sep 2014 | closed Jul 2015 | Electrical System | Totally Integrated Power Module Failure In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V164000 | Suspension | 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. | Normally free |
| 10V148000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020311 2020-07-08 | Airbag | 188,249 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the emblem on the steering wheel could become loose. If this happens, the emblem or its retainers could become projectiles when the airbag inflates in a crash. |
| 2019420 2019-08-21 | Other | 5,327 | Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. |
| 2016044 2016-01-28 | Airbag | 30,284 | On certain vehicles, a defect in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) system could result in inadvertent airbag / seatbelt pretensioner deployment, or prevent airbags / seatbelt pretensioners from deploying when warranted. |
| 2015250 2015-06-04 | Electrical | 161,349 | On certain vehicles, the Wireless Ignition Node (a.k.a ignition switch) may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off. |
| 2014261 2014-07-02 | Electrical | 97,496 | On certain vehicles, the Wireless Ignition Node (a.k.a ignition switch) may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off. |
Show 3 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014031 2014-02-03 | Structure | 166 | On certain vehicles modified for wheelchair accessibility by the Liberty Motor Company Inc., the rear axle may fracture due to a combination of corrosion damage and operation on rough roads. |
| 2010186 2010-06-04 | Electrical | 15,300 | On certain vehicles equipped with power sliding doors, the sliding door wiring harness may have been routed improperly and chafe on the lower sliding door hinge bracket. |
| 2009037 2009-02-06 | Electrical | 268 | On certain vehicles, an unused electrical connector may become corroded and eventually short circuit, affecting operation of the compass display, rear heater/AC blower, courtesy lamps and integral flashlight. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108463 Nov 2025 | Service Brakes | PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE | |
| 108464 Nov 2025 | Service Brakes | PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE | |
| 9100226 Sep 2023 | Electrical System | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. | |
| 9004009 Apr 2021 | Power Train | Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. | |
| 9004300 Sep 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Cooler line, Power steering return The clips that hold the line to the core support are not available at this time and will need to be reused. Use care when opening and re-latching clip. |
Show 33 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1121000006 Rev. Aug 2020 | Engine | (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns | |
| S1121000006RevA Aug 2020 | Electrical System | (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns | |
| 23-015-20 Apr 2020 | Equipment | Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 | |
| 08-049-20 Apr 2020 | Equipment | Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. | |
| 31-006-19 Nov 2019 | Structure | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. | |
| 31-003-19 Nov 2019 | Equipment | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. | |
| 31-005-19 Nov 2019 | Equipment | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. | |
| 3100619 Nov 2019 | Equipment | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. | |
| 3100419 Nov 2019 | Visibility | Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass. | |
| 3100319 Nov 2019 | Structure | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. | |
| 3100519 Nov 2019 | Structure | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. | |
| 9003220 Aug 2019 | Equipment | RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". | |
| 9003687 Mar 2017 | Seat Belts | Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use. | |
| 9003681 Mar 2017 | Seat Belts | Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use. | |
| R4880213A$ Jun 2016 | Power Train | "SHAFT - AXLE HALF NOTE: THE JOINT BETWEEN THE SPLINES ON THE HALFSHAFT AND THE HUB AND BEARING IS AN INTERFERENCE FIT. THE HALFSHAFT NUT IS TO BE USED TO DRAW THE HUB AND BEARING ONTO THE HALFSHAFT SPLINES. THIS IS PARTICULARLY TRUE IF HUB AND BEARING IS ALSO BEING REPLACED" | |
| R4880213A Jun 2016 | Power Train | Shaft - Axle Half Note: The joint between the splines on the halfshaft and the hub and bearing is an interference fit. The halfshaft nut is to be used to draw the hub and bearing onto the halfshaft splines. This is particularly true if hub and bearing is also being replaced.~ | |
| R2118796A Feb 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. | |
| RL108213A$ Jan 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ | |
| 9002887 Feb 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009,... | |
| 9002828 Sep 2014 | Equipment | Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253099AA. | |
| 23-014-14 Jun 2014 | Structure | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 08-042-14 Apr 2014 | Electrical System | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 9002158 Feb 2014 | Electrical System | Part Description: Wireless Ignition Node Receiver. Issue Description: Wireless Ignition Node Receiver part number 05026875AE is no longer available. | |
| 9001645 Feb 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY 3.5L only~ Caution - Do not replace the intake manifold for a short runner valve (SRV) fault (P1004 / P2008 / P2016 / P2017) or for a manifold tuning valve (MTV) fault (P1005 / P2077 /... | |
| 9002385 Feb 2014 | Structure | Part Description: Upper and Lower Sliding Door Rollers Issue Description: If you are replacing this part for a NOISE condition, please perform the following procedure:~ 1. | |
| 9002519 Mar 2013 | Equipment | 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois,... | |
| 9002254 Feb 2013 | Power Train | 04766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power steering return line. | |
| 9002844 Feb 2013 | Exterior Lighting | 04894772A$, 04894773A$, 04894756A$, 04894757A$ - Quarter Panel and Tail Lamp Extension If the rear quarter panels and taillamp extentions have been replaced and the taillamps will not fit into the provided holes, you must modify the panel to add the lower grommet hole for 2008 ? | |
| 23-012-12REV.A Oct 2012 | Structure | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| SB-02-003-11 Sep 2011 | Suspension | CHRYSLER/DODGE: THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS IS HUMMING OR GROWLING. REMOVE AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, IF NECESSARY. *PE | |
| SB-08-021-10 Sep 2010 | Equipment | CHRYSLER/DODGE: POWER SLIDING DOORS INOPERATIVE. THIS INVOLVES FLASH REPROGRAMMING THE POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE REAR LEFT AND/OR RIGHT (DMRL/DMRR) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. POWER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM ANY OF THE SWITCHES. DOORS WILL WORK IN THE MANUAL MODE. | |
| TSB-23-005-10 Mar 2010 | Structure | CHRYSLER/DODGE: POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT POWER OPEN. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OF THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SIDE NOT OPENING WHEN USING THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR HANDLES OR INTERIOR B PILLAR BUTTON FROM FULL CLOSED POSITION BUT WORKS WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY AND THE FRONT ROW... | |
| SB-08-017-09 Oct 2009 | Structure | CHRYSLER/DODGE: POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE. OVERLY SENSITIVE OBSTRUCTION DETECTION. VERIFYING THERE ARE NO MECHANICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY LEAD TO SLOW DOOR OPERATION, MAKING MECHANICAL CORRECTIONS AS NECESSARY AND FLASH REPROGRAMMING BOTH POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE'S (PSDM). *PE |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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