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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (7%)

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

34000 mi Power steering pump making noise, because it had lost fluid. Dealer did not want to fix under warranty. Dealer finally flushed and refilled Power Steering pump, could not find leak. 
17000 mi noisy front struts front struts replaced 

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

59520 mi HAD TO REPLACE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING. 
52000 mi

US $270
Both outer front tie rods loose, replaced both. 
53700 mi Wheel bearings were noisy, Chrysler recalled. 
88000 mi

US $1500
Also replaced leaking power steering line, $250. 
148780 mi

C $531
Replace left front and right front struts with quick-strut assembly 
168020 mi

C $856
Replace left front and left rear hub assemblies. 
197780 mi

C $97
Replace left outer tie rod end 
45000 mi

US $80
Power steering leak. Clamp replaced, problem returned one week later. Currently awaiting part to arrive to fix again. 
46000 mi

US $200
Multiple Power Steering leaks. All lines had to be replaced after dealer attempted to just replace clamps. Leaks kept appearing. 
68000 mi

US $150
Bad bearings, very loud when driven. Wheel hub replaced on right side, now left side needs to be replaced. 
71000 mi

US $200
Terrible noise when driving, afraid tire was going to fall off. Entire driver side wheel hub replaced, passenger side replaced month previous. 
136000 mi

US $200
Left inner tie-rod cracked, outer threads stretched. Both inner and outer replaced 
29000 mi Replaced front wheel bearings - they were failing and were replaced under un-documented warranty service. 
36000 mi The same noise of problem 2 trip one got worse on vacation. I was on vacation and went to a dealer that was 50 miles away from where I was staying. They immediately found a bad left front wheel bearing, but had to order it. They replaced the left front wheel bearing at 35000 miles. The mechanic said it was trashed. 
118200 mi I replaced the stabilizer bar bushings and the left strut bearing was making a noise so I replaced that also. 

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

227540 mi

C $400
power steering leak 
61380 mi

C $375
Right front bearing 
74400 mi

C $450
Right front bearing replacement 
120200 mi

US $900
changed both hubs 
121520 mi

C $100
power steering fluid line from pump to actuator corroded through = replaced 
128800 mi

US $120
Noise from wheel and yep, it was the bearing. Easy replacement. 
96100 mi

C $750
Two wheel bearings replaced. 
31059 mi return visit for intermittent door lock problems, and whining noise from engine. replaced mater swithc and latch, replaced power steering pump, resevoir and pulley 
62000 mi

US $77
When I had new tires installed on the van, the tire store told me the passenger rear shock was leaking. Took car to dealership, said it was driver's rear shock leaking and replaced. 
103000 mi Worn front sway bar, bushings worn, sway bar links and realign front end rear shocks worn, struts worn. both replaced 
137000 mi I felt a vibration which started when I reached 60ir mph. They did a safety inspection and checked all 4 tires for any issues. They could not find what was causing the problem and said the tires were fine. This repair visit was Jan 2015. 
116000 mi a tire service center told me I had a power steering fluid leak and my power steering level was low. 
116500 mi

US $250
Had severe vibration, front end and constant pulling to the right. Goodyear tire belt had separated on driver's front tire. replace tire and did front end alignment. 
146000 mi

US $100
Severe vibration, excessive road noise, hotbsmell in right wheel well . Dealership said drivers side bearing was bad and replaced 
52080 mi heard noise coming from what seemsd to be the engine mechanic road tested and found the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. work was completed the same day. 
8060 mi Power steering was shot - no steering.  Steering hose broken - was replaced. Second power steering repair in recent months. 
19220 mi

C $50
the van clunks over bumps it still does to this day. 
42000 mi

US $210
Alignment and replacement of rear shocks 
83500 mi Wheel bearing noise coming from the left front wheel and right front wheel (less noticeable on the right). Both front wheel bearings were replaced. No cost to owner. 
56000 mi

US $350
The wheel ball bearings were suspected of being damaged. There was squeaking coming from the wheels. The technican determined it was tires. The sweaking still continues. I can't affort to go again. 
64000 mi

US $275
I had them look at the squeaky ball bearings & nothing was found. 

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems

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