2008 Dodge Caravan electrical system problems
162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Dodge Caravan — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Originally had taken car in for recall. The recall was for both doors. The dealer had delivered the car and told me I would be contacted for repair on the passenger door once the parts were in stock. After months of waiting I finally contacted them and was told that the parts were in stock. I made…”
filed Dec 3, 2020
“Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that her vehicle was in the driveway parked when a neighbor notified that the vehicle was on fire. The contact discovered that the front driver side door went up in flames. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the…”
filed Sep 22, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006 Rev. · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2020Charging 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…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 Caravan | 7 | 35% |
| 2013 Caravan | 15 | 50% |
| 2012 Caravan | 47 | 54% |
| 2011 Caravan | 54 | 69% |
| 2010 Caravan | 79 | 46% |
| 2009 Caravan | 72 | 61% |
| 2007 Caravan | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 Caravan | 30 | 17% |
| 2005 Caravan | 123 | 23% |
| 2004 Caravan | 8 | 13% |
| 2003 Caravan | 29 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.