Worst 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 536 | 2 | 11 | 86,741 mi | |
| Airbags | 141 | 12 | — | 86,440 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 137 | — | 3 | 106,396 mi | |
| Brakes | 70 | 1 | 1 | 76,216 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 64 | 2 | — | 107,166 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 42 | — | — | 81,711 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 37 | 1 | 1 | 75,896 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 22 | 2 | 1 | 20,019 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 22 | — | — | 65,269 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 19 | — | — | 99,690 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | 1 | 1 | 102,808 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | 3 | 1 | 89,634 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 2 | — | 48,468 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 15 | 1 | — | 24,908 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 13 | — | — | 77,742 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | 2 | — | 36,110 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 50,210 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | 1 | 76,067 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 5 | — | — | 115,676 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,488,715 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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