2008 DODGE CARAVAN 2WDDodge Caravan 2wd 2008

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2008 DODGE CARAVAN 2WD, manufacturered by Chrysler De Mexico Toluca.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
DODGE3B7 2C5 2C6 2D3 2D4 2D5 2D7 2D8 3A4 3B4 3B5 2C4 3B8 3C4 3C5 3C6 3C7 3D3 3D4 3D5 3D7 3D8 1D4 1B4 1B5 1B6 1B7 1B8 1C4 1C5 1C6 1C7 1D3 1A4 1D5 1D7 1D8 2A4 2B4 2B5 2B6 2B7 2B8
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2008 DODGE CARAVAN 2WD produced?
     - The 2008 DODGE CARAVAN 2WD is produced in Santa Fe Mexico City, Mexico.
  • Are there recalls for the 2008 DODGE CARAVAN 2WD?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 2008 DODGE CARAVAN 2WD, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 68511 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 74263 [USA]: 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.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 9100226 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing
  • 9100226 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, 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 library that is causing
  • 9003215 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Part description: 5.7l long block issue description: this 5.7l long block assembly is compatible with both egr and non-egr applications. An egr block-off plate (53032739aa) must be ordered when installing this long block assembly in a
  • 68332810 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service - four piece oil pan gasket all cummins equipped vehicles only - the replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to cummins 5.9l and 6.7l engines only. Installation: 1. C
  • 9003215 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Part description: 5.7l long block issue description: this 5.7l long block assembly is compatible with both egr and non-egr applications. An egr block-off plate (53032739aa) must be ordered when installing this long block assembly in a
  • 9002887 - 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
  • S1121000006RevA - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): (revision a) no start no crank ? Starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns
  • 9004009 - 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$) are one-time usag
  • 3100519 - STRUCTURE: Use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
  • 3100319 - STRUCTURE: Use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
  • 3100619 - EQUIPMENT: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
  • 08-042-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Flash: dead battery this bulletin involves updating the fold and stow module (fsm) with new software because the fsm stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The customer may experience a dead battery.
  • 08-052-16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Flash: uconnect and voice recognition inoperative this bulletin involves replacing the hands free module (hfm). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of uconnect operation. ? A complete loss of voice reco
  • 08-042-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ACCESSORY : Flash: dead battery this bulletin involves updating the fold and stow module (fsm) with new software because the fsm stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The customer may experience a dead battery.
  • R4880213A - POWER TRAIN: Shaft - axle half note: the joint between the splines on the halfshaft and the hub and bearing is an interference fit. The halfshaft nut is to be used to draw the hub and bearing onto the halfshaft splines. This is particularly true if h
  • 9002844 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: 04894772a$, 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
  • 9002254 - STEERING: 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. Prior to making any repairs to the vehicle,
  • R2118796A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Valve body. These may cause over drive cycling.
  • S1121000006 Rev. - ENGINE (PWS): (revision a) no start no crank ? Starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns
  • 23-015-20 - EQUIPMENT: Disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
  • 08-049-20 - 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 nece
  • 31-005-19 - 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.
  • 31-003-19 - 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.
  • 31-006-19 - STRUCTURE: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
  • 9003220 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: 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
  • 08-052-16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Flash: uconnect and voice recognition inoperative this bulletin involves replacing the hands free module (hfm). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of uconnect operation. ? A complete loss of voice reco
  • R4880213A$ - 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 h
  • 9002844 - 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
  • 9002254 - STEERING: 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. Prior to making any repairs to the vehicle,
  • 9003681 - SEAT BELTS: Restraints information sheet (i-sheet) has been added to star parts. Print i-sheet for technician use.
  • 9003687 - 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.
  • 23-014-14 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Sliding door trim contacting vehicle rear quarter this bulletin depending on production date, involves either installing or engaging an additional door panel retention point to prevent the door panel from bowing and contacting the body wh
  • 08-042-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Flash: dead battery this bulletin involves updating the fold and stow module (fsm) with new software because the fsm stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The customer may experience a dead battery.
  • 9002828 - 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 68253
  • 9002844 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: 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
  • 9002254 - STEERING: 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. Prior to making any repairs to the vehicle,
  • 9002385 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: 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. Cycle the sliding door to open, then close and inspect the uppe
  • 9002158 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Part description: wireless ignition node receiver. Issue description: wireless ignition node receiver part number 05026875ae is no longer available. The following kits are available as replacements.~ 68241059aa kit for journey (jc) and
  • 9001645 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE: 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
  • 9001329 - WHEELS: Part description: seat belt - retaining button kits. Issue description: do not replace the entire seat belt if the seat belt web stop button is missing or damaged.~belt web button:~ 1d1 - light graystone - 05093280ab belt web button~1d5 -
  • 9002519 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 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
  • 9002844 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: 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
  • 9002254 - STEERING: 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. Prior to making any repairs to the vehicle,
  • RL108213A$ - 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).~
  • R4880213A$ - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: "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
  • 23-014-14 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • 23-012-12REV.A - STRUCTURE:BODY: Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • 08-042-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • SB-02-003-11 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING: Chrysler/dodge: the front wheel bearings is humming or growling. Remove and replace both front wheel bearings, if necessary. *pe
  • SB-08-017-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
  • SB-1800309 REVC - POWER TRAIN: Chrysler/jeep/dodge: flash-driveability improvements or mil illumination diagnostic trouble code P0452-evap pressure switch stuck closed. Includes my09 town&country; voyager and caravan. *pe
  • SB-23-13-09 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Chrysler/dodge: sliding door handle inoperative in sub freezing temperatures. Some vehicles may experience an inoperative door handle on either sliding door in cold sub freezing weather. The door will still operate normally from inside the
  • 23-022-08 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: Chrysler: front door rattle or door glass may not fully roll down. *pe
  • 18-025-08 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Flash: mil illumination with dtc P1607 - pcm internal shutdown timer rationality. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. *pe
  • 21-017-08 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Flash: 6 speed automatic transmission shift improvements. *nj
  • 21-016-08 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Flash: 4 speed automatic transmission shift improvements. *nj
  • 08-038 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : 2008 (rt) - flash: power sliding door module - overly sensitive obstruction detection. *nj
  • 08-028-07 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Flash: power sliding door module - overly sensitive obstruction detection. *nj updated 5/13/08. *nj
  • 0802607 - SEATS: Third row power seat inoperable - seat upright with seat back folded to seat. *nj updated 01/18/08. *nj
  • 2304106 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj
  • 1804207 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Flash: mil illumination / dtc's P2302, P2305, P2308, P2311, P2314 or P2317. *nj
Known Recall Investigations
  • Totally integrated power module failure investigation # DP14004

    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) installed in chrysler suv’s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that tipm defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On september 25, 2014, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened dp14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. Odi analyzed complaint data provided by cas as well as complaints submitted to odi from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with tipm-7. Approximately 3 percent of cas complaints are related to vehicles equipped with tipm-6 and odi’s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. Odi conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by cas and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available customer assistance inquiry reports (cair). Analysis of the field data indicated that my2011-2013 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (fpr) failures than other subject vehicles. In a september 3, 2014 letter to nhtsa, chrysler submitted a defect information report (dir) identifying a defect in the fpr within the tipm-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (my) 2011 jeep grand cherokee (wk) and dodge durango (wd) vehicles manufactured from january 5, 2010 through july 20, 2011 (14v-530).In a february 24, 2015 letter, chrysler submitted a second dir expanding the scope of the fpr defect condition to include an additional 338,216 my 2012 through 2013 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from september 17, 2010 through august 19, 2013 and my 2012 through 2013 dodge durango vehicles manufactured from january 18, 2011 through august 19, 2013 (15v-115).Odi analysis of the cas allegations of tipm defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the tipm assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from tipm faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioners contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioners contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a nhtsa order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsas limited resources to best accomplish the agencys safety mission, the petition is denied. This action does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency will take further action if warranted by future circumstances. Please see the federal register notice in dp14-004 file (www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/defects).

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20210126

Started the vehicle one morning and drove up to a stop sign. I was in a city street making a left turn. Saw clear from both directions of any traffic.Accelerated and the bas,esp light, and traction light came on. At this point the vehicle wanted to stall, lost power, and steering became difficult. Stopped the vehicle and restarted the engine and accelerated again to about 20 mph and the vehicle repeated the stalling and hesitated to accelerate, once above 30 mph all lights continued on and the vehicle kept driving accordingly. Every time the vehicle is started up and drove from that date of jan.26,2021 the vehicle malfunctioning continues. I find this to be a severe mechanical problem and a danger to me, my family, and the public.

NoNoN NoneNone20210125

Started the vehicle one morning and drove up to a stop sign. I was in a city street making a left turn. Saw clear from both directions of any traffic.Accelerated and the bas,esp light, and traction light came on. At this point the vehicle wanted to stall, lost power, and steering became difficult. Stopped the vehicle and restarted the engine and accelerated again to about 20 mph and the vehicle repeated the stalling and hesitated to accelerate, once above 30 mph all lights continued on and the vehicle kept driving accordingly. Every time the vehicle is started up and drove from that date of jan.26,2021 the vehicle malfunctioning continues. I find this to be a severe mechanical problem and a danger to me, my family, and the public.

NoFireN NoneNone20200915

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 fire. A fire department and police report were made filed. No injuries were sustained. The fire department deemed the vehicle a totaled loss. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 10v235000 (electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure. However, the vin was not included in the recall. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

NoFireN NoneNone20200914

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 fire. A fire department and police report were made filed. No injuries were sustained. The fire department deemed the vehicle a totaled loss. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 10v235000 (electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure. However, the vin was not included in the recall. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20200609

Headlights turning off during any driving ,stationary,city highway night day rain cold warm all the above antime any condition.Flickering sometimes staying off most of the time need to hold passing flash brights on to still atleast have light sometimes dosent work all the time. Months now.

NoNoN NoneNone20200608

Headlights turning off during any driving ,stationary,city highway night day rain cold warm all the above antime any condition.Flickering sometimes staying off most of the time need to hold passing flash brights on to still atleast have light sometimes dosent work all the time. Months now.

NoNoN NoneNone20200102

All gages are flashing with a binging sound all gages are jumping and turning signals only work when they want while parked and driving. Also driver side window buttons and locks are not working.

NoNoN NoneNone20200101

All gages are flashing with a binging sound all gages are jumping and turning signals only work when they want while parked and driving. Also driver side window buttons and locks are not working.

NoNoN NoneNone20190704

The 2008 dodge grand caravan is a lawsuit waiting to happen it somes with too many problems that i believe the creators if this vehicle knew about but put out for production any how for the love of money. Too many lives are put at risk. Im requesting a brand new car my vheicle has electrical issues that should not be common, ignition issues turn the key, car stalling, sliding door issues you would think a ghost is toiling with you its terrible, i demand some help my car wont start due to electrical concerns that i didnt cause i took good care of my vehicle but yet it still fails. This car stalled and stopped on the highway, wouldnt start on certain occasions its scary

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P2008 [1] Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
  • P2016 [1] Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Bank 1
  • P2017 [1] Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High Bank 1
  • P1004 [1] P1004
  • P0452 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Low Input
  • P1607 [1] Immobilizer/ECM Communication Error
  • P2302 [1] Ignition Coil "A" Secondary Circuit
  • P2305 [1] Ignition Coil "B" Secondary Circuit
  • P2308 [1] Ignition Coil "C" Secondary Circuit
  • P2311 [1] Ignition Coil "D" Secondary Circuit
  • P2314 [1] Ignition Coil "E" Secondary Circuit
  • P2317 [1] Ignition Coil "F" Secondary Circuit

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