DODGE GRAND CARAVAN · model year

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

1307 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash reports, and 6 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2010DODGEGRAND CARAVAN carries 1307 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 34 crashes, 21 fires, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 GRAND CARAVAN is electrical system with 536 filings, followed by air bags (141) and engine (137). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 6 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 2010 GRAND CARAVAN, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

1307
Complaints
34
Crashes
21
Fires
25
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

1307 filings

Crashes Reported

34 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM536
AIR BAGS141
ENGINE137
SERVICE BRAKES70
STEERING64
UNKNOWN OR OTHER61
EXTERIOR LIGHTING42
POWER TRAIN37
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22
WHEELS22
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM19
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL16
STRUCTURE:BODY16
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC15

Recalls (6)

14V37300026/06/2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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

25V87600017/12/2025

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

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 restraint

14V05500011/02/2014

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

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

20V39600007/07/2020

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 dr

14V23400007/05/2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

11V13900001/03/2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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 EN

Recent Complaints

20260105ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 displayed. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same mechanic who determined that the 12-Volt battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not taken back to the mechanic; however, the vehicle could no longer able to be started. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical Systems, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure.

Mileage: 140,000

20260105AIR BAGS

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 displayed. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same mechanic who determined that the 12-Volt battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not taken back to the mechanic; however, the vehicle could no longer able to be started. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical Systems, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure.

Mileage: 140,000

20251008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

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 switch module. The contact was informed that the WIN switch module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall for the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the key fob was replaced three times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

20250707UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the driver side window components made lots of noise then the window fell down into the door causing me to need a motel and find a window repair shop as I was traveling from NY to Georgia when this happened, the resulting bills were close to $1000. yes it is available for inspection I am [XXX] was [XXX] and this $ issue is very simply a terrible burden to my life, luckily I had a credit card with me that I could use but paying that balance will be a time consuming endeavor on the little I live on financially. the component was inspected by the glass repair shop as it was being torn apart to be fixed. no warnings were provided only horrible noise from the door just before the window dropped the next time I went to use it. The last Dodge Grand caravan I owned was a 2005 and I had it 6 years with minimal expense so when I found this one, a 2010 with no power doors it was ideal for me financially or so I thought, has caused considerable problems in my financial life and now I am too sc

20250626CrashTIRES

See attached document for complaint.

20250217SEATS

Front passenger seat headrest deployed for no apparent reason at all . This is a severe safety hazard that can result in severe injury or death as there are sharp parts that could pierce into the passengers head . I have had no help from Chrysler Dodge . I have emailed 3 times with no response and also called several times and they say there is no recall for my vin and warranty is expired . This not a warranty issue , this is a safety concern that could cause severe injury or death and needs to be corrected immediately. I have not had any warnings it just popped off for no apparent reason . No police or insurance representative were necessary there was no accident at the time of this incident .

20250130ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 contact removed the battery to turn off the vehicle and remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s office. 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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 172,000

20250130AIR BAGS

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 contact removed the battery to turn off the vehicle and remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s office. 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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 172,000

20250130STEERING

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 contact removed the battery to turn off the vehicle and remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s office. 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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 172,000

20250130ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

20250130STEERING

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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

20250130AIR BAGS

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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

20250117ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The ignition lock cylinder is giving out and has on numerous occasions left me my wife and my [XXX] and [XXX] stranded in random places in the cold. When I did the research I found that 2010 dodge grand caravans has a recall for this part do to a faulty node. How I know it’s the ignition lock cylinder is the key gets stuck in the ignition and won’t start the car or any electrical stuff like the odometer to light up or any other electronic stuff. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

20241122ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while attempting to roll down the window down the contact smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring harness and window switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed contact that the vehicle was repaired under the recall in 2016. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Mileage: 145,000

20241012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The win modules failed, engine shut off while driving. Yes. Not been inspected. No warnings

20241011WHEELS

We've had two separate incidents a few months apart where a tire suddenly feel off the vehicle. In both instances, the studs had been sheared off. Then, last week, a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country lost a wheel that hit my house. I checked the vehicle, and the studs were sheared off that one as well. Google turns up a studs recall for the 2012-2021, but that recall doesn't go far enough back.

20241011WHEELS

Was going to pick a friend up from the airport, stopped at the gas station because the van suddenly started handling funny, and noticed 4 wheel studs were sheared off. Had to tow the vehicle to the shop.

20240726UNKNOWN OR OTHER

When you are driving all of a sudden it just won't go forward and it has slipped into neutral. You have to find a place to coast so you can shut it off and restart it then it will go again. You never know when it's going to do it so it's very dangerous because there is not always a place to pull over. I have to put my flashers on and hope everyone goes around. I took it to repair place and they were unfamiliar with this happening. It does this from 1 to 4 times a day.

20240703ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While driving, rear driver side sliding door opened and continues to do so.

20240703UNKNOWN OR OTHER

While driving, rear driver side sliding door opened and continues to do so.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN have?
The 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has 1307 NHTSA complaints, 34 crashes, 21 fires, 25 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
Yes, the 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has 6 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
The most-complained component for the 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 536 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and ENGINE.
Is the 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.