2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: check engine light

9 of the 544 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 112,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2019
22
2018
17
2017
30
2016
66
2015
28
2014
22
2013
34
2012
32
2011
27
2010
20
2009
9
2008
35
2007
5
2006
8
2005
7
2004
2
2003
2
2002
9
2001
7
2000
9
1999
6
1998
8
1997
13
1996
9
1994
1

What owners say

Filed Nov 18, 2022 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the traction control, ABS, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact reset the PCM; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Electrical · 136,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and remained on .the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was it was diagnosed that the total integrated module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 114,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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 failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 112,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was not available. 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 failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · KS

Driving 45 MPH and vehicle shut off losing power steering and brakes. No check engine light. Pulled over and restarted. Happened again twice 2 days later. Thought it was bad gas. Filled up and added heat. Seemed to be ok for about 10 days, but still was running harsh. Engine shut off again 5/20 and then again on 5/21. Did see briefly a check engine light on one of the occurrences otherwise no clues. Had already filled up twice so ruled out gas. Took it to mechanic and the only code he could pull up was the egr valve and maybe the spark plugs, but couldn't guarantee that was the cause. Replaced plugs and valve and so far the engine has not shut off and that includes one 1000 mile rt, and two 200 mile rts since then, but I'm still not totally convinced. However after reading about all the complaints about engines shutting off, I thought I better log this for the safety of others and the expense I paid to replace the egr and spark plugs.

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · WI

2009 grand caravan. Consumer writes in regards to rear brake pads issue and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated on june 29, 2009, the check engine light illuminated, due to an evaporative emissions leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a 23 point inspection was performed. An inspection revealed the rear brakes were worn down to 3mm and were sticking. The dealer informed the consumer the rear brake pads sticking to the caliper brackets was his fault. The consumer believed the problem was due to a manufacturing defect. The consumer stated since chrysler paid for the replacement of the brackets, he believed they were admitting fault. The brackets caused the pads to stick, wearing them down and making the rotors too thin to be resurfaced. The consumer is seeking reimbursement of $ 507.73

Filed Oct 10, 2011 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · PA

While driving I felt and also heard a clunk, then my check engine light came on. While driving it felt like my car was stuck in 1st gear (it has an automatic/manual trans). We then realized the manual was not working, and everytime we put it in drive there is a clunking noise. Now as we are driving it sounds like it is stuck in 1st gear like the manual went out and the car thinks it is stuck, the engine revs the RPM's go up and the automatic kicks in but it does not shift right and the engine does not stop revving. Since I had this car I have replaced the brakes twice, the battery, the window module, the whole AC. This car is costing more then it is worth and chrysler will not help with any of it. The window module transmission and AC should not have gone out so early.

Filed Feb 26, 2011 · Engine, Tires · 34,914 miles · AZ

Bought vehicle on 12-14-2010(used from a car dealer) vehicle was suppose to have been inspected(72 point check) this van had 34,916 miles on it. Dealer did recalls and warranty work. We complained about the tire "light" going on & off. Was advised that nothing was wrong with the monitor, that the tires just needed a little air for the higher altitude. They over filled tires. Tire light came on again. This time we were advise, by a tire dealer, that the valves(monitors) were cracked & leaking air. Also the engine light came on and stayed on until we got to the dealer, he said to turn off the motor and restart the engine. This time it went off. After reading the complaints about engine lights, we are scared that the dealers are again lying to us. We do not want to end up with the vehicle just stopping on us on the highway, infront of an 18 wheeler! This engine light problem has occurred to others and their transmission just quit. We believe that these dealers, are in denial. Why did the dealer tell my husband just to turn off the vehicle without using a code to find out what the problem is? We have had the vehicle in 2 times about the 'low tire" light & each time they just blew it off as needing air! It was an independent tire person who actually examined the tire to find the cracked valve-he did not have any thing to gain, as the valve stem was returned again to the dealer. When we looked back at the repair tickets (2) we noticed that our reporting of the tire light being on was not even on either of the repair tickets! Btw: our 1999 dodge ram 1500 truck has the irregular & accelerated idle as well as the "out of no where" acceleration, which we found many complaints on the internet. We copied dozens of these complaints off the internet, as well as their solutions/fixes and gave the stack of paperwork to the dealer.(we had been back to the dealers dozens of times previously) as the problem kept coming back. The internet repairs it worked. We hope these can be 2.

Filed Apr 6, 2009 · Transmission · 1,200 miles · OH

We purchased this vehicle in early february 2009. Two weeks later, the "check engine" light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and they could not find the problem. It has been back tot he dealership 2 more times for the exact same problem and they have not been able to find the source of the problem and the vehicle was returned to us. The evening of april 3rd, we were returning home on the freeway and the transmission completely failed and almost caused us to be involved in an accident on the freeway.