2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 24, 2026 · 64 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 91,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering brakes” (14% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Steering brakes: mentioned in 9 of 64 complaints (14%)
  • Put park: mentioned in 9 of 64 complaints (14%)
  • Key fob: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
  • Able restart: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do steering problems happen?

Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles3 · 5%
25k–50k miles5 · 9%
50k–75k miles10 · 17%
75k–100k miles13 · 22%
100k–150k miles19 · 33%
150k+ miles8 · 14%

How serious are the reports?

Of 64 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.

Dodge Grand Caravan steering complaints by model year

Peak: 2005, with 76 complaints
1995: 219951996: 751997: 3519971998: 231999: 2919992000: 302001: 2520012002: 532003: 4520032004: 132005: 762005762006: 612007: 1420072008: 552009: 2320092010: 642011: 1520112012: 142013: 1820132014: 62015: 120152016: 112017: 520172018: 52019: 220192020: 1

n = 701 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSteering complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2020 Grand Caravan15%83,749
2019 Grand Caravan21%4,000
2018 Grand Caravan52%41,120
2017 Grand Caravan51%57,000
2016 Grand Caravan111%58,350
2015 Grand Caravan10%77,800
2014 Grand Caravan62%12,000
2013 Grand Caravan184%111,500
2012 Grand Caravan142%108,600
2011 Grand Caravan153%91,000
2010 Grand Caravan647%91,750
2009 Grand Caravan234%82,500
2008 Grand Caravan554%92,500
2007 Grand Caravan148%42,300
2006 Grand Caravan6121%53,000
2005 Grand Caravan768%47,970
2004 Grand Caravan1311%39,250
2003 Grand Caravan4521%40,000
2002 Grand Caravan5318%35,500
2001 Grand Caravan258%55,000
2000 Grand Caravan307%90,000
1999 Grand Caravan297%105,000
1998 Grand Caravan234%64,893
1997 Grand Caravan356%135,995
1996 Grand Caravan756%90,000
1995 Grand Caravan22%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2015, with 10 complaints
2011: 2201122012: 1201212013: 6201362014: 5201452015: 102015102016: 7201672017: 6201762018: 3201832019: 9201992020: 8202082021: 4202142024: 1202412025: 220252

n = 64 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module; steering: steering wheel/handle barJul 7, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V396000 · 925,239 vehicles

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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) and 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…

Received Jan 30, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11639602

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the ignition became inoperable. The contact was unable to turn off the ignition with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was not able to remove the key fob from the ignition. The…

Received Jan 30, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11639601

Without warning the car completely shuts off. This is very dangerous because it happened on the freeway (luckily the cars slowed down behind me). It is intermittent and two different mechanics have not been able to detect the problem. Was there a recall on this issue? What can be done to make this…

Received Apr 22, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11584447

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2010 Dodge Grand Caravans have steering problems?

No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about steering for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (7% of the 869 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan steering?

Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do steering problems start?

The median reported mileage is 91,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about steering problems on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The most frequent phrase is “steering brakes”, in 9 of 64 complaints, followed by “put park” (9).

Other 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

See all 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or steering problems across all Grand Caravan years.