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2009 Dodge Caravan
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 118
- Received Jun 2010 to Jan 2019
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Ignition key sticks or will not turn9 complaints · 7.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Tires blow out or tread separates8 complaints · 6.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking5 complaints · 4.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #10V164000The 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 conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the rear spring hats come into closer proximity to the rear tires. In rough or aggressive driving situations the tires may intermittently contact the rear spring hats.
- Recall #10V148000The 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 conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the fuel fill pipe comes into closer proximity to the left rear tire. In rough or aggressive driving situations, the tire may intermittently contact the fuel fill pipe.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 3 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 8 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 118 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 9 | 7.6% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 8 | 6.8% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 5 | 4.2% | – | |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 4 | 3.4% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 4 | 3.4% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 2.5% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 3 | 2.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 2.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #10V164000April 23, 2010834 vehicles affected
suspension: rear
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 conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the rear spring hats come into closer proximity to the rear tires. In rough or aggressive driving situations the tires may intermittently contact the rear spring hats.
Contact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact Braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
NHTSA recall #10V148000April 13, 2010843 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
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 conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the fuel fill pipe comes into closer proximity to the left rear tire. In rough or aggressive driving situations, the tire may intermittently contact the fuel fill pipe.
Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire in the event the fuel pipe is compromised.
Remedy
Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact Braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2009 Dodge Caravan.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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