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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system problems

The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has 864 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 44% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

864

Electrical System complaints

44%

Share of year

9

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

10V235000Electrical SystemJune 3, 2010 · 284,655 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.

What owners report

SPONTANEOUS FIRE IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AFTER PARKED FOR HOURS. *DT CONSUMER STATED THE WIRES AROUND THE FUSES WEREN'T BURNT. IT'S ALL IN THE BACK. AROUND THE BACK HATCH AND DRIVER SIDE IN THE TRUNK. IT MELTED THE BACK HATCH SO THAT YOU CAN'T EVEN OPEN IT. I'M GUESSING WHERE IT WAS LOCKING AND…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 11, 2019 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

NHTSA has 864 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system — 44% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 10V235000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.