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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (16%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 159 repairs.
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70760 mi C $1395 |
EGR Valve malfunctioned |
| 81840 mi C $450 |
Problem with the oil pressure sensor - wasn't allowing vehicle to remote start. |
| 110980 mi C $1158 |
Brought in van for timing belt and water pump replacement together. |
| 119120 mi C $438 |
Hairline crack in y adapter for coolant hoses led to rupture. Replaces OEM plastic Y and hoses with aluminum after factory part and recharged cooling system. |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi | Exhaust manifold cracked. |
| 95700 mi | Win module locked up,not able to drive. At dealer for recall (RO3) to correct problem. |
| 71000 mi US $250 |
Tuneup. Intake manifold gasket replaced under warranty. |
| 94000 mi US $1250 |
Cracked heater hose Replace plugs and wires. Cleaned intake. |
| 67000 mi US $175 |
The catalytic converter is shot and costly to replace along with the gaskets on both manifolds. |
| 58700 mi US $130 |
Lost heat output. As my wife works nearby, I had her take it to the dealer for thermostat replacement rather than drive home with no heat. Had them change the coolant also. |
| 63000 mi US $137 |
Check engine light came on, code indicated bad EGR Valve. Replaced EGR Valve. |
| 141200 mi US $27 |
Check Engine Light with multiple O2 sensor related codes and sudden drop in MPG. |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6820 mi | Valve replaced under warranty. Vehicle loss of power and would not restart. |
| 1240 mi | Check engine light came on and intermittently flashed. Dealer determined a problem with the catalytic converter and replaced it. |
| 103588 mi C $10 |
Replace heater hose Y that goes to heater core. |
| 138260 mi | Exhaust rattle, still there, even though R & R exhaust system and checked Catalytic converter. |
| 146940 mi | Low RPM rattle in Catalytic Converter. Had to remove Catalytic Converter to repair by welding flex flang inside pipe. |
| 164000 mi US $240 |
Radiator leak. Replaced with new aftermarket radiator. |
| 112385 mi C $100 |
motor mount |
| 52000 mi US $120 |
Air temp sensor was replaced |
| 118300 mi | ignition switch module was replaced due to recall |
| 93700 mi US $14 |
Replaced upper radiator hose. Just a little weeping at the radiator end and it didn't owe me anything after 93K miles, so replaced it while re-doing clamps. |
| 69800 mi C $720 |
Radiator fan motor started on fire. Replaced radiator fan assembly. |
| 40380 mi C $280 |
Pulled code that cylinder 2 was misfiring. Recommended to replace all plugs, wires, and air filter. Settled on changing just the plug for cylinder 2 to verify if plug was the issue. |
| 97960 mi | Ignition switch recall. We had issues with the switch for over a year… issues included the switch turn itself off while driving and by the end the switch would only work once about every 3 times it was used. Delay due to parts shortage. |
| 114700 mi C $450 |
Need to replace the gas cap, and emission canister plus a solenoid in order to clear the check engine light for a Clean air test. |
| 70400 mi US $150 |
EVAP system fail |
| 18500 mi C $300 |
Thermostat not functioning properly. Was replaced. |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 150040 mi | Serpentine belt replaced. Engine leaking oil. Shredding of serpentine belt pushed front seal of engine. Very lucky it didn't seize engine Y joint to heater core failed. Replaced first time mar/14 after market assembly. Then twice more. Then steel fitting. Finally with nylon y hope it lasts. Know problem which lead to more expensive repairs. Replaced radiator because of overheating due to leaking Y joint. Replace headgasket because of overheating caused by leaking y joint and a driver with no mech. aptitude (not me). Replace sparkplugs wires and Oil amzoil signature. |
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