Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Dodge Caravan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge grand Caravan. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled, crashed into a brick wall, and struck a light pole. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
I have filed 2 complaints regarding recall l25 for Dodge/Chrysler vehicles. 2009 Dodge grand Caravan completely shutting down while driving. Steering goes out, brakes out. Complete power out while driving. This is very dangerous and scary. I have children I have to take to multiple places. By the grace of god, the 5 times this happened, we .were on slow moving, non busy roads near home. I have not yet experienced this on the highway. It would be potentially fatal. I usually drive in the lanes on the outside so if it occurs, I May be able. To pull off to the side. I have to take the highway daily to work.there were 5 occurrences, 2 in October 2014 and now recently 3 mores times close together, dec.20, 23 and jan 11, 2015. I have contacted Chrysler customer service 3 times. …
I have put in 3 complaints since October and have sent a complaint to Chrysler. My van has shut down completely 15 times since October. The issues with this van actually started in the summer of 2012, when we were stranded because the vehicle would not start. I had everything checked out, battery replaced. No one could find anything wrong, yet at times, it would not start right away. Now the van just turns off while driving. This is a major safety issue for me and my family, yet Chrysler out me to a higher priority and still has not called me in to fix the defect. While this van has other issues as well, this is the most important thing that needs to be addressed by Chrysler. Can anyone help me get this taking care of? I suggested they give me a rental until this is resolved. That was not even considered. …
On several occasions the van has shut off when driving. I have to go to the side of the road to a complete stop and then restart the van. I have had it in to several mechanics to try to find out what the issue is and have been told to bring it in when it happens again, which always seems to be when I am on the highway or after hours. I received a recall notice for this issue (l25/NHTSA 14v-373) and have called the dealer several times and was told the part was not available and they would call me as soon as it became available. The last time I called I was told they no longer are making the part of this year vehicle. My question is, that if I have an accident and am injured or killed because this issue has been unresolved who should I let my family know to contact, for damages? …
Tl contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel and the brakes were inoperable without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 5/26/15 updated 9/28/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred on four other occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 11/06/15 updated 2/2/2016
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 45, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
Tl contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the vehicle turned off without warning and failed to turn back on for 2 hours. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that only the 2010 model year were being repaired at this time. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V373000 (electrical system) in August of 2014. The manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repairs. The failure mileage was 79,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. While driving 20 MPH downhill and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal traveled to the floor without warning. The vehicle was driven back to the house. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled three other times. On one occasion, all the warning indicators illuminated at the same time as if the vehicle were restarting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
My Dodge Caravan just stalls while driving. It has happened about 5 times this past year. The engine cuts off and I have to pull over and restart. It has only happened while driving between 20-40 miles per hour. It has not happened on the highway I had the ignition switch replaced so I know it is not that. Sometimes when my car will not start I have to put it in neutral and it starts. Our mechanic cannot find anything wrong but did see the engine failure while running a diagnostic.
NHTSA investigations
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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.
Electrical complaints in other Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2009 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA has 72 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Dodge Caravan, 61% of the model year's 118 complaints. The component named most often is wiring (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Dodge Caravan electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2009 Dodge Caravan, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Dodge Caravan electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.