Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The brake system on this van is a constant problem and is costing us thousands of dollars in repairs. The brake system on this van is running very hot even on cold days. The brake pads and rotors fail prematurely and the wheel hubs fail from constantly overheating. The ABS starts feeding too much pressure to the wheel calipers and causes the brake pads to constantly touch the rotors which creates excessive brake pad and rotor wear as well a overheating of the grease in the wheel hubs which causes them to fail. Nobody should have to replace brakes every 7,000 to 10,000 miles. This is a factory defect in the design and Chrysler is not going to do anything about it because it will cost them too much money.
Tire pressure light started flashing and then went solid while driving 70 MPH. I pulled over to check my tires. When I started to unscrew the cap on one of the tires, the valve stem broke and the tire went flat. I had just driven through a tunnel and was headed towards another. Had the stem broke while I was driving, it could have caused a serious accident. There are so many complaints about this issue that I can't understand why there hasn't been a recall. There was a recall on the sensor not reading the correct tire pressure which can lead to over inflating and a tire blowing out, but not on this which seems to be affecting a lot of people.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 11V394000 (air bags, equipment) and 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 67,912. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Last Sunday, 11/7/10, we were returning from vacation (200 miles from home) and noticed the air pressure was low in our l front tire of our 2008 Grand Caravan sxt (vehicle is equipped with TPMS air sensors). We stopped at a nj gas station to fill the tire when the valve stem snapped off - instantly releasing all the air from the tire. We had to put on the spare and proceeded to look for a place to replace the broken valve stem. We did find one service station open on the nj turnpike, but they stated that they could not put in a standard valve stem as it would require a Chrysler part. (as I mentioned earlier, it was Sunday am.) to our dismay, we had to "limp" home on the "donut" which entailed traveling on several major interstate. Our concern is the safety factor. …
The tire valve stem made of a single piece of aluminum corrodes at the base of the threads at the end of the plastic cap. This leads to the sudden release of air and can happen while driving orwhen handling the tire valve, e.g. When adding air to the tire. This has now happened to me twice, once while I was driving, and once soon after adding air to the tire. The tire was damaged in the first incident and had to be replaced. The second time I found the valve piece hanging inside the cap a week after I had added air to the tires. Upon continued inspection of these valve stems I have found another one that is cracked. I am an engineer and up till recently was in the automotive industry. The design of the valve and material selection or manufacturing is flawed. This vehicle is used by my wife to carry my kids and their friends. …
We purchased vehicle with @ 15K miles in May 2010 - in January 2011 at @ 30K miles we had to replace the brakes and rotors the whole way around. I spoke with 3 mechanics who 1) said rotors at this low mileage was unheard of and 2) this was a known problem with Dodge Grand caravans. Then, just 3 weeks ago, at 55513 miles, my left front axle / cv joint snapped. From (plenty of) online research, I learned 2 things - 1) this break should not occur in a vehicle so new and 2) all 2008 Chrysler / Dodge vehicles are known for this! In fact there was a recall in 08 for a lot of vehicles (not the Caravan) for just this! When I called Chrysler/Dodge - they first said that this wasn't a part of the powertrain warranty (um, it's an axle!!! Attached to the drive shaft) and second - if I was the original owner, it'd be covered, but since I'm not, it wasn't. This was a $500 repair job. …
The TIPM module (totally integrated power module) is defective, and intermittently draws the battery down. After keeping the van for several days, our local dealership (bluebonnet motors) in new braunfels, tx, determined that the battery is fine, but the problem is with the TIPM. The manufacturer has no units available for replacement at this time (several hundred are on backorder, and none scheduled for production). Chrysler has not offered to cover this under recall, and we are told it is not covered under our extended warranty. After researching on the internet we read many other people have TIPM problems, including: wipers starting by themselves; windshield sprayers spraying without warning; horn will start honking out of control: lights flashing uncontrollably (all of these while driving); and even one unit that caught fire. …
March 8, 2011; vehicle was at dealer for service,while performing the service the right rear tire, pressure sensor fell apart.this was replaced with a new sensor. Other sensors in the other three tires were not checked at that time. June 5, 2011; computer warned of low tire pressure, I attempted to put air into left front tire, took the cap off, put the air nozzle on and the valve stem broke off. Needless to say, I found out how to change a flat tire. June 6, 2011; I went to a local tire dealer, snow tires removed, to be replaced with summer tires. The technicians reported that two of the sensors, valve stem assembly came apart. I requested standard value stems to put in 3 of the tires.I feel this is safer, seeing that the valve stem is now, a one piece unit. Not something that two pieces of metal that are adhered together and don't stand a chance in our climate. …
Tl contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that two valve stems have failed; the shaft of the valve stem broke off. The first time, he was alerted by a tire shop when he was having tires installed. In February 2010, when he checked the tire pressure, a valve stem popped off and the passenger front tire became flat within minutes. He was unsure of what tire the first stem came off of. The tire shop informed him that the valve stem failure May have been due to corrosion. After the latest failure, he took the vehicle to another tire shop and it was reiterated that the valve stems were corroded. The contact had the two valve stems replaced. He called the dealer and manufacturer who stated that since the repair was made that they could not assist help because they could not see the failure. …
2008 Grand Caravan sxt (equipped with a TPMS air sensors) - with the change of weather, the low tire pressure indicator light went on. While checking the air pressure of the tires, two (of four) of the valve stem caps would not loosen. When attempting to remove one of the stuck valve stem caps, the valve stem snapped off - instantly releasing all the air in the affected tire. The local Dodge dealership was contacted, parts ordered, and an appointment was made. They are aware of the recurrent problem with these aluminum valve stems/sensors. This is the second time for a valve stem to break on this vehicle. (the last one occurred at 43,097 miles on 11/7/10.) there is a safety concern with these failed components. We have noticed on the internet forums that this is a common occurrence and should be addressed by Dodge/Chrysler as a serious accident could result.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the model year's 1,293 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (22 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, though it has 8 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 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 16% before 25,000 miles.
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.