2010 Dodge Caravan: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 172 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (35% of complaints); the 2011 and 2012 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. While the vehicle was at champion chrysler jeep dodge ram (6525 w saginaw hwy, lansing, mi 48917, (517) 225-6658) for a power steering failure, the technician noticed that the stabilizer bar was corroded through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. The VIN was unknown.”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2019
“My stx grand caravan stalls while driving down the road without any warning. No trouble lights come on except the traction light. The light goes off as soon as you restart the van. Usually happens when I let off the gas pedal to slow down. No one knows how to fix it !! Has happened in the city but mostly while driving on the highway when I let off the gas.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door malfunctioned and could not be opened. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (bob mariano dodge, 146 manchester st, concord, nh) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 132,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2019
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“I was driving at approximately 45-50 mph and all the warning lights came on and in the next second the car just lost all power. Nothing! I pulled over and it started about 5 minutes later. Having to drive an hour back home on the highway was scared and my father being a disabled vet - this is the vehicle that is used.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2018
“Got diono radian rxt back in spring of 2018. The straps come loose easily from 3 year old pushing on them. Have tried contacting company for a week on email, facebook and phone. I don't hear back anything from them to remedy this,.”Owner report · Child Seat · Nov 2018
“Headlights go out unexpectedly, it has happened while driving and while standing still. Fog lights and running lights work but headlights do not. If they are working and you turn on the brights they go out and they go on and off by themselves.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2018
“"takata recall" 2010 dodge grand caravan 4.0 sxt . Power shutting down while driving on a city street . Lights flashing on and off in the dash. No check engine lights coming on. No codes showing when diagnosed. Has happened 3 times in the last week”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Sep 2018
“While driving at night on a back road the headlights suddenly shut off ever thing else was fine luckly I had my fog lights on because it was a dark road . I could not get the high or low beams to work so drove home with just the fog lights .”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2018
“While driving on a dry road, the light on the dash board went on to indicate the car was sliding... The steering wheel locked up, I had no brakes, I had to glide to a stop. This happened 4 times in one day. I was able to glide to a stop, shut the van off, restart it only for it to happen again. I took it to my mechanic who stated it was a computer chip issue and that I would have to go to a dealer to get it fixed for approx $1,800.00. I could've seriously injured and/or killed myself and those around me.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2018
“During cold weather vehicle will shut off while driving, usually happens within first 5-15 minutes at low speed with cold or cool engine. It happens while driving straight or turning. There is no warning, no shudder, and no engine error light. Immediate loss of power steering and power breaks. Many reports online from other owners. No issues in warmer weather. Local dealer could not replicate issue after holding vehicle for 3 consecutive days.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN COMMERCIAL ENTERVANS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE FUEL FILL PIPE COMES INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE TIRE MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE FUEL FILL PIPE.
Remedy: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.
THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN MOBILITY CONVERSIONS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE REAR SPRING HATS COME INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE REAR TIRES. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS THE TIRES MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE REAR SPRING HATS.
Remedy: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.
How other years compare
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Is the 2010 Dodge Caravan reliable?
NHTSA has 172 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Dodge Caravan. The most complained-about area is electrical system (35% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Caravan problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 55,500 miles or less.
Does the 2010 Dodge Caravan have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.