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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are engine problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?

145 owners have reported engine problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 11% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 65,000–118,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

145 complaints 11% of all 2008 complaints 81,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Cooling system 2
Radiator assembly 1
Engine 1
Hoses / lines / piping / fittings 1
Crankcase (PCV) 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (125 of 145). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.

Engine complaints by Grand Caravan year

2008 Grand Caravan 145
2009 Grand Caravan 51
2011 Grand Caravan 97
2013 Grand Caravan 72
2014 Grand Caravan 81
2015 Grand Caravan 38
2016 Grand Caravan 86
2017 Grand Caravan 60
2018 Grand Caravan 35
2019 Grand Caravan 44

Related recalls

No recall covers engine problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. See all 8 recalls for this year.

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Other 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Common questions

What are common 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems?

Complaints most often name the cooling system, radiator assembly and engine.

At what mileage do 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 65,000–118,000 miles. The middle value is about 81,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Grand Caravan year has the most engine complaints?

The 2010 Grand Caravan, with 161 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.