2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.

20092011
Complaints
1,307
Crashes
34
Fires
21
Injuries
25
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1536 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:86,741 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:11
#2141 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:86,440 mi
Crash-related:12
#3137 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:106,396 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Electrical Faults
536
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
11
Avg Miles
86,741
Airbags
141
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
Avg Miles
86,440
Engine Problems
137
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
106,396
Brakes
70
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,216
Steering Defects
64
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
107,166
Headlight/Taillight Failures
42
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,711
Transmission / Drivetrain
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,896
Engine & Cooling
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
20,019
Wheel Issues
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,269
Electronic Stability Control
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
99,690
Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,808
Body Structure
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,634
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
48,468
Hydraulic Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
24,908
Electrical System:Ignition
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,742
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
36,110
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
50,210
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,067
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
115,676
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Valve
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,488,715 vehicles.

25V876000Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
~86 affected

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

20V396000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
~925,239 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

14V373000Airbags · Electrical System:ignition:switch
~722,705 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

14V234000Electrical System
~644,757 affected

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.

14V055000Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~130 affected

Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.

11V139000Electrical System:ignition
~195,798 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.

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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan has 1,307 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 536 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (536 complaints, avg 86,741 mi); Airbags (141 complaints, avg 86,440 mi); Engine Problems (137 complaints, avg 106,396 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,958 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan include 34 crash-related reports, 21 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,488,715 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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