2009 Dodge Grand Caravan air bags problems
137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In August 2024, the airbag system in a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (VIN: [XXX] ) deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked and not in operation. There was no collision, impact, or known external trigger at the time of deployment. The malfunction involved the airbag restraint system and/or…”
filed May 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while parked with the keys out of the ignition, the contact heard a loud pop coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side deployed without impact. The dealer was…”
filed Dec 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering…Campaign 20V396000 · Jul 7, 2020
- In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and failCampaign 16V047000 · Jan 29, 2016
- Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of…Campaign 14V373000 · Jun 26, 2014
Related service bulletins
Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
Y22 Combo Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 23, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
Y22 Combo · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2021Safety recal w09 driver air bag emblem updated dealer instructions
72301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2021Safety recal w09 driver air bag emblem updated dealer instructions
72301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2021
Air Bags problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 5 | 26% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 11 | 5% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 12 | 4% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 21 | 5% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 22 | 2% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 47 | 13% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 34 | 7% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 143 | 17% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 292 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Dodge Grand 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.