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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%)

Chart based on 323 repairs.
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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 77 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

Engine not specified

13000 mi Reflashed TCM to resolve rough shift 

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

211000 mi

US $60
no parts cant fix 
17000 mi Replaced leaky radiator cap 
2000 mi Vacuum hose was loose. 
94000 mi

US $200
Engine and transmission mounts. All replaced due to wear. 
20000 mi Low speed hard shifting 2-3, 3-4 
20000 mi

US $2
Hard shifts 

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

107460 mi

C $490
Diagnose, Remove and Replace EGR valve 
124046 mi

C $590
Replacement of heater hose assembly due to coolant leakage. Coolant flushed and replaced 
74000 mi

US $470
Heater hose assembly was leaking coolant and needed replacement. 
88000 mi

US $1500
Head gasket needed replacement, $1250. 
89000 mi

US $750
WIN module for ignition went bad, as seems to happen with these vans. Van wouldn't start, towed to dealer for repair. 
110000 mi

US $680
Radiator had a leak. Replaced radiator and coolant. 
88000 mi

US $100
Radiator started leaking at metal/plastic seam. Replaced radiator, issue resolved. 
93000 mi

US $25
Engine oil leak at oil pan gasket. Replaced gasket, issue resolved. 
95000 mi

US $110
Oil leak at front crankshaft seal. Replaced seal. 
116794 mi

US $72
Check Engine light on. DTCs indicated failed electronics in EGR valve. Replaced EGR valve. Oil leak from rear valve cover gasket. Replace front and rear valve cover gaskets. 
127269 mi

US $35
Plastic thermostat housing cracked, causing total loss of engine coolant. Replaced thermostat housing and re-filled coolant. 
52000 mi

US $100
Split Y-pipe hose from engine to front/rear heater cores was leaking. Ended up replacing both even though the send was the only one with problems. 
70013 mi

US $443
Coolant leaking. Replaced intake manifold gasket. 
100500 mi

US $1200
needed a new catalytic converter to pass emissions test. 
67000 mi

US $150
EGR valve solenoid failure 
98000 mi

US $595
Replaced leaking front main seal and leaking head gaskets 
76880 mi

C $40
Check engine light would activate, then clear, then re-activate a few days later. Go out again, re-activate 
78120 mi

C $200
Replace EGR valve and gasket 
111600 mi

C $186
Ignition key would turn but not start the car. Computer chip apparently faulty. Key replaced with a new key. 
112500 mi

C $333
Replace water pump to lower rad hose tube and replaced intake manifold gasket 
122760 mi

C $400
Coolant leak 
133320 mi Replace wireless ignition module per recall 
169260 mi

C $600
Radiator leaking 
175460 mi

C $356
Replace intake gasket 
222580 mi Remove an replace ignition coil unit 
227415 mi

C $134
Replace leaking heater hose and heater hose fitting, add universal long life anti-freeze. 
10000 mi Ignition switch does not always return to on position from start position.  
35000 mi p0032, p0038 
55000 mi

US $250
Heater hose from radiator at Y connection leaking. 
73000 mi

US $200
Heater connection sprung a leak, spraying coolant all over engine. Dealer only part, needed simple Y connector, had to buy entire assembly for $150. This is something they keep in stock, has to be replaced on most vans. Ridiculous. 
100000 mi

US $600
Radiator replaced, cracked and leaking 
107000 mi

US $100
Heater bypass hose, failed again at Y junction. This hose has to be replaced about every 3 years, as this is the second time I've replaced it due to a plastic part failure 
110000 mi

US $100
thermostat replaced due to Cooling System Performance code Cooling System Performance code still present after replacing thermostat. Dealer determined all gaskets had failed and engine was leaking coolant and oil Cooling System Performance code still present. Dealer kept van for 4 days, determined temperature sensor was bad 
117800 mi

US $200
Oil pan was leaking significantly. Gaskets replaced. 
131000 mi

US $900
Replaced fuel injector, wires, plugs 
10000 mi The engine has had a rough idle since I had it. I had hoped it would smooth out, but it did not. I suspect it idles a little too lean, but they said they checked everything, injectors, spark plugs, etc. If it gets worse I am to take it back. 
23000 mi Noticed antifreeze on driveway on trip. Went by dealer who found hairline crack in Plastic radiator in the neck. No radiator so I called home dealer and had one ordered. This is a little confusing. My first trip was on the road and they discovered what the problem was, but had no radiator. The second trip was to the nearest dealer (40 Miles) where they replaced the radiator and recovered and recharged A/C. 
76000 mi

US $191
The electric radiator cooling fan assembly was not working. I noticed this on a trip. I ordered one online and replaced it. 
18000 mi

US $50
warranty brake pad and gas cap modification. 

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

115000 mi

US $467
Heater hose assembly replaced. Intake manifold gasket replaced. 
124200 mi

US $220
failed injector 
199000 mi

US $400
Radiator started leaking; shop replaced thermostat at same time, which may have been sticking open as temp gauge would not reach normal "middle" temp. Now does. 
205000 mi Fault code for ignition misfire, #1 cylinder. Cleared with OBDII reader. Plan to replace all ignition components soon. 
208000 mi

US $150
Heater hose Y-pipe broke. Towed to shop for repair. 4 days later, the second Y-pipe broke. Towed again. Next day, CEL for EGR valve. Two days later - traded in van for newer model. 
99000 mi

US $60
Coolant hose on the right side, behind the thermostat and over the exhaust had been leaking, making the car smell like burnt coolant. Replaced with an metal part found on ebay. 
142000 mi

US $200
Radiator leak. Successful replaced. 
165000 mi

US $500
It was missing on cylinder 1. I had a full tune up. I drove it to Texas the next week, and kept driving it. I had no breakdowns, but it will occasionally run rough briefly and the check engine light will come on and show a code for missing on cylinder 1. 
125860 mi

C $350
rad leaked, this was the original rad, and was thin in many places and was replaced by a new rad 
400 mi replace engine block and transaxle 
2000 mi Power Control Module failure lead to intermittant camshaft position sensor failure. replace camshaft sensor (again) 
62700 mi

C $250
Radiator hose and radiator copper pipe replacement 
75640 mi

C $950
Radiator leak 
45260 mi engine ticking and using oil. hope repair will be done soon started oil consumption report. 
50220 mi the engine was using oil and had got rebuilt. 
52380 mi the engine is still using oil dealer said it was not enough to do a repair at this time will keep trace and go back to get engine work do so i don't have to replace myself. 
83000 mi

US $100
Engine smelled of antifreeze. Following done: (as listed on invoice) tube, heater core - replace assembly - return and supply. 
72700 mi

US $130
Have to crank engine for longer than normal to start car. Spark plugs are worn. Tuneup with new spark plugs and ignition wires done this repair visit. Not covered by extended warranty Cost $350, not included in total. 
119000 mi Recall R03 wireless ignition node module. I had had several incidents where I could not turn the key fob to start the car. They told me to put the shifter in neutral and then start the car and that always worked.  
129000 mi leaking oil pan gasket 
130700 mi Check engine light on. Diagnostic said that there was a leak, they did a smoke test and could not find the leak. they said they would have to possibly do further diagnostics. Check engine light has remained off since that visit Oil pan gasket leaking 
132500 mi

US $120
Oil pan gasket was leaking, they installed a new oil pan/gasket 
143000 mi

US $100
had pin hole leak in hose from radiator 
48200 mi Throttle body cleaned after Electronic Throttle Light (ETC) warning light came on. 
36580 mi engine light came on. mechanic could not find a problem told to come back if light comes on again for further investigation 
57660 mi Intake manifold gasket and valve cover gasket were replaced 
132000 mi

US $200
Cracked hose 
64640 mi

C $1100
Ignition switch failed. Vehicle would not turn on. 
96100 mi

C $750
Coolant hose replaced. 
144000 mi

US $500
Coolant line to rear heat broke. I filled the radiator with water and took it straight to the shop. It could not continue to be driven. 

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

52000 mi

US $450
Car running rough at times. Coil Pack was replaced along with plugs and wires. 

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