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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 5.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
866Complaints
6Recalls
20Crashes
13Fires
17Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (61.9% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Electrical System complaints here are 5.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System536 · 61.9%RecalledRecall 14V234000 · Recall 14V373000 · Recall 11V139000
Air Bags141 · 16.3%RecalledRecall 20V396000
Engine137 · 15.8%No official action
Service Brakes70 · 8.1%No official action
Steering64 · 7.4%No official action
Exterior Lighting42 · 4.8%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM536 · 61.9%
AIR BAGS141 · 16.3%
ENGINE137 · 15.8%
SERVICE BRAKES70 · 8.1%
STEERING64 · 7.4%
Unspecified / other61 · 7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING42 · 4.8%
POWER TRAIN37 · 4.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22 · 2.5%
WHEELS22 · 2.5%

Percentages are the share of the 866 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 20V396000 · 2020 · reported 07/07/2020

Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 14V234000 · 2014 · reported 05/07/2014

An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 14V055000 · 2014 · reported 02/11/2014

Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:ignition:switch

NHTSA campaign 14V373000 · 2014 · reported 06/26/2014

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:ignition

NHTSA campaign 11V139000 · 2011 · reported 03/01/2011

ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 2025 · reported 12/17/2025

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“JAN 31, 2:00PM I PARKED THE VEHICLE TO PICK MY SON UP FROM PRE-SCHOOL. AFTER SECURING MY CHILDREN TO THEIR RESPECTIVE CAR SEATS, I BUCKLED…”NHTSA complaint 10498058 — filed 02/13/2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE…”NHTSA complaint 10492937 — filed 01/14/2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“DRIVING ON INTERSTATE I-90 WHEN I LOST POWER TO WIPERS,TURN SIGNALS,RADIO,POWER WINDOWS. I TOOK THE VAN BACK TO THE DODGE DEALER SINCE THEY HAD FIXED…”NHTSA complaint 10490319 — filed 12/28/2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 536 of 866 NHTSA complaints (61.9%), followed by air bags (141), engine (137), service brakes (70). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

866 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V396000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.