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 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
225/65 R 16 100 My van is available for inspection; the left front driver's-side tire was repaired (under warranty) on 6 August 2022; a plug was installed to repair a ticking sound, which ended up being a nail imbedded in the tire. Once on the road again, I still heard an annoying sound( I realized the mechanic may not have cut the plug flush). I intended to go back to have them cut it off, but forgot due to my recent part-time work activities & starting College at night.(as well as getting Covid on 28 September 2022. I was scheduled to work at Davanni's on 21 October 2022. I got into work around 12:33. I use an App on my phone to deliver pizza' & hoagies. I took a large order around 15:30. I was nervous driving, because my van(previously reported on this site)was having the electrical issues, even when I put my vehicle in park. …
I was driving our van on vacation in out of state on the expressway at 70 MPH. My low tire sensor came on, along with the yellow exclamation point light in the dash. I was close to my exit, pulled off and into a gas station where there was an air pump, looking to asses the situation. When I tried to put air into the front driver side tire, which was now really looking flat, I pushed the air nozzle against the valve stem which pushed right inside the rim. I had to call my insurance to have a wrecker come, they put my doughnut tire on. I went and had a tire place put in a regular valve stem. The original valve stem is stuck to the inside of the rim, and apparently had come lose because whatever had held it there failed. When I got home, I had the valve stem replaced with a new valve stem with a pressure sensor. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 65 MPH, the tire warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the warning indicator blinked for approximately 15 seconds and the front driver side tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle, but was able to maneuver to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was called, but could not repair the tire at that time. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where a new tire and tire valve were placed on the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the TPMS wheel valve sensor failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan equipped with uniroyal tires, size: 225/65r16 (na). While driving, the tire sensor warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and, upon inspecting the vehicle, discovered that the rear passenger tire was flat. The contact replaced the flat tire with the spare. The vehicle was taken to ourisman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (12430 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029 [phone]) where the rear passenger tire was replaced. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a pressure monitor system and a tire pressure sensor failure in the rear. Also, the nut valve stint was corroded. The contact stated that the sensor was replaced five times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. …
The events leading up to the failure = while vehicle in motion engine lost complete power and died on street---the failure how often it occurs = one time--- its consequences = towed to dealer for repairs---additional problems with the vehicle = 1-while Dodge Caravan was in motion'on the street'Dodge Caravan engine power was totally lost'Dodge Caravan came to a stop while holding the brake pedal down very hard! 2-transmission shift lever stuck in park with engine running - I could not move gearshift lever to drive- I had to turn off ignition and start engine again. 3-intermittent electrical operation of left and right sliding doors to open or close. 4-intermittent transmission jumps and a clunk noise at approximately 21 miles per hour speed. *(on 04-06-2010 vehicle bought in for same problem). 5-security system head and taillights do-not flash when car is armed or unarmed. …
I was coming up to speed on the highway and my TPMS light came on, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt, and I could feel a shake of a front tire going flat. I pulled over and the tire was indeed flat, put on the spare and returned home. I pumped the tire back up, or attempted to and noticed air coming out the side of the metal valve stem. I contact Chrysler customer affairs number and got a song and dance that required me to go to a dealer to get it inspected but not repaired, then to recontact Chrysler to see if they are going to do anything. Dealership said it's not a warranty item and needs to be replaced, and that I should do all 4 tire stems as this is a common problem...hello, $600 for 4 tire stems, are you nuts? …
Almost to work in my 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan which is approximately a one hour drive and light sensor came on in car. Once got to work noticed rear driver side tire air low. At lunch tried to fill with air but could not because the was valve going into the tire. Took to tire repair shop where they informed me that tire sensor cap was missing. They could not tell me why or how that would happen. They had to replace entire sensor at a cost of $130. Then 3 days later tire light came on again and this time front passenger tire was low. Looked at tire sensor cap and notice it was cracked, corroded and piece missing from cap. Looked at other two caps and they are both cracked and corroded. So that explains why first cap was missing - it corroded and fell off. So now remaining 3 sensors need to be replaced. Took to dealer but was told not covered under my extended warranty. …
On July 2, 2013 the tire pressure light went on. I went to put air in the driver's side front tire. The valve stem broke off resulting in a flat tire. I had the valve stem replaced at a cost of $140.00. On August 20, 2013 the light came back on again. I took it back to good year. They told me the two valve stems on the passenger wheels, front/back were very corroded. They did manage to fill both tires for me. The light went off. Two days later, the light came on again. I went to fill the tires and the one valve stem broke off, another flat tire! Put on the spare, drove home, called around and had to take it in to be fixed again. $700 later, 4 new tires, another TPMS replaced, and an alignment. Two valve stem are still iffy, but they said they sealed okay........ I am nervous about allowing my wife and three small children to ride in this car with two more corroded valve stems. …
While operating our 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan se at approximately 30 MPH the rear drivers side tire's valve stem on the tire failed (occurred approximately 45 seconds after concluding highway driving). The nut holding the valve stem on appears to have broken causing the sensor to fall into the tire and resulted in the tire deflating immediately. This is the third sensor failure on the vehicle. Fortunately the first two occurred when the vehicle was stationary - airing up tires caused the stems to break in half. A call to the general Dodge customer service stated that they had never heard of this issue occurring. A call to my dealership stated that they replace the TPMS sensors "everyday" due to failures and then proceeded to quote me $200+ for a sensor replacement which included "programming" the sensor which isn't even necessary on this vehicle. …
Tire pressure sensor light came on. While filling tire with air, the stem of tire snapped in half, letting all the air out of the tire. Had to have a new sensor installed ($130+). Four months later, low pressure light came on, took it in for service to find that another stem was cracked. Had that replaced for another $130. While having tires rotated, they found another stem leaking. Dealer replaced it for free and told me that because the stems are aluminum and the stems are treaded on the outside and inside, they do not hold up to road salts and weather. Dodge did correct this problem in the 2011 model vehicle but has not recalled the 2009 tire stems/sensors. Still have the car and all four sensors have had to be replaced. Horrible engineering and Dodge should have to pay to replace them all. Not going to happen because they do not think anyone will be killed by their poor design. …
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Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 46 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 8% of the model year's 544 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, though it has 7 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 Grand Caravan wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 48,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to wheels & tires 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.