2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Airbag Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are airbag problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
294 owners have reported airbag problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 23% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 60,000–130,000 miles. 4 recalls cover this area.
294 complaints 23% of all 2008 complaints 96,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (62 of 294). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Airbags complaints by the year the problem happened.
Airbags complaints by Grand Caravan year
Related recalls
Loose steering wheel emblem can fly during airbag deployment
Injury riskThe emblem in the center of the steering wheel, or its mounting nuts, can come loose. If the driver's airbag deploys in a crash, these parts can become projectiles and increase the risk of injury.
Fix: A dealer will replace the driver's airbag cover with a redesigned cover free of charge.
Recall 20V396000 · Jul 2020Frontal
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.
Recall 16V047000 · Jan 2016Switch
Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Recall 14V373000 · Jun 2014Frontal, Sensor / control module-inactive
These vehicles may experience a heating and air conditioner (HVAC) condensate leak from the HVAC drain grommet onto the occupant restraint control (orc) module, which can lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and a potential inadvertent airbag deployment without warning. An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge.
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Other 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Common questions
What are common 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag problems?
Complaints most often name the frontal, side / window and driver clockspring / spiral cassette.
At what mileage do 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 60,000–130,000 miles. The middle value is about 96,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag problems?
Yes: 20V396000, 16V047000, 14V373000, 11V394000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Grand Caravan year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2008 Grand Caravan, with 294 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.