2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

42Engine complaints

7.7%Of all 544 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM331 · 60.8%

AIR BAGS137 · 25.2%

ENGINE42 · 7.7%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC33 · 6.1%

SERVICE BRAKES31 · 5.7%

Share of the 544 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan overview page.

What owners report

“PURCHASED USED 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT IN 2/2013. VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER MULTIPLE TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (5 MPH TO 35 MPH). EACH TIME…”NHTSA complaint 10513060 — filed 05/21/2013

“THE REAR HEATER DIVERTER VALVE HAS A LARGE CRACK IN IT AND WHILE SEARCHING I SEEN MANY OTHERS THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. IT SHOULD NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10483160 — filed 11/02/2012

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: 42 of 544 complaints on file (7.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan have in total?

544 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.