2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Caravan years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 869 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. That ranks 5th out of 26 Grand Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (549 complaints, 63%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 13 fires, 17 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 869owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 549 | 63% | 85,000 | “air bags electrical” (25%) | $1,200 |
| Air Bags problems | 144 | 17% | 74,925 | “air bags electrical” (71%) | — |
| Engine problems | 137 | 16% | 96,000 | “shuts off” (14%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 70 | 8% | 54,100 | “rear brakes” (19%) | — |
| Steering problems | 64 | 7% | 91,750 | “steering brakes” (14%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 61 | 7% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 46 | 5% | 81,153 | — | — |
| Power Train | 40 | 5% | 67,477 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 3% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 22 | 3% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 2% | 94,647 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 2% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 2% | 83,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 2% | 43,731 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 14 | 2% | 41,513 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 1% | 34,121 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 1% | 86,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 0% | 29,440 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 0% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0% | 70,202 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 0% | 95,501 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | 117,697 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 117,697 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 19,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Problem: 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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module; steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: 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.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Air bags; electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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.
Risk: Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
- Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall (RQ14002) — opened Jun 16, 2014, closed Mar 2, 2015, led to recall 14V373000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am filing a formal complaint regarding a safety recall remedy denial by an authorized franchised dealership. My 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan has an active, uncompleted safety recall (Recall R03 / Wireless Ignition Node Module). When I attempted to schedule and complete this critical safety repair…
IGNITION Module
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact shifted the gear shifter into neutral. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The…
The contact's friend owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle almost immediately shut off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, then turned off. The contact stated that a single flashing red dot remained…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the key fob, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed WIN…
Other Dodge Grand Caravan years
← 2009 Grand Caravan · 2011 Grand Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 414 | 3 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 1,002 | 6 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 359 | 5 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 584 | 6 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 530 | 4 |
| 2010 | 869 | 6 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 1,293 | 8 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 182 | 2 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 284 | 3 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 995 | 5 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 219 | 2 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 290 | 5 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 298 | 3 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 442 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 432 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 559 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 583 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 549 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.