2010 Dodge CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
172 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
51,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 138 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 76 of 172 complaints (44.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 42 | 24.4% |
| Braking behavior | 35 | 20.3% |
| Steering behavior | 26 | 15.1% |
| Engine operation | 23 | 13.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 5.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 76 |
| Engine | 26 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
Electrical System: 76; Engine: 26; Air Bags: 16; Unknown Or Other: 16; Service Brakes: 15; Power Train: 12; Steering: 11; Exterior Lighting: 10
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 38 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 24 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 27 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 21 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 25 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 38; 25,000 to 49,999: 24; 50,000 to 74,999: 27; 75,000 to 99,999: 21; 100,000 to 149,999: 25; 150,000 and above: 3
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (38). 34 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 6 |
2010: 9; 2011: 17; 2012: 23; 2013: 13; 2014: 22; 2015: 43; 2016: 18; 2017: 8; 2018: 13; 2019: 6
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 42 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 35 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 26 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10351415 · 2010-08-24 (August 24, 2010)
I HAVE A 2010 DODGE CARAVAN VIN #[XXX] THAT HAS SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STOP WHILE RUNNING AT ANY SPEED. THE VAN JUST GOES DEAD, NO POWER STEERING, NOTHING - MAKING THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS NOW AND HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DODGE - CASE #. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS AND EACH TIME THE ISSUE WAS THE SAME. NO COMPUTER CODE MEANS NO PROBLEM. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER.... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FO…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10351415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10448173 · 2012-02-16 (February 16, 2012)
SINCE WE HAD THE ELECTRICAL RECALL 11V139000. WE HAVE 3 PROBLEMS SINCE THE RECALL. . FIRST. THE RADIO WOULD NOT WORK AND NOT TURN OFF. IT WAS JUST STUCK ON THE "ACCEPT DISPLAY. THE DEALER FIXED THAT AND SAID THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THIS PAST WEEK WE HAD TWO FAILURES. THE FIRST FAILURE, THE WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN OFF, HEATED SEATS DID NOT WORK, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DIDN'T RESPOND. THE DEALER FIXED THAT AND SAID THAT THERE WAS MOISTURE IN THE HEATED SEATS ELEMENT. LAST NIGHT, THE RADIO AND THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10448173 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10328905 · 2010-05-05 (May 5, 2010)
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - EMERGENCY BRAKE WENT OUT. DURING A TYPICAL PARKING OF THE VEHICLE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED, AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THE RELEASE NO LONGER WORKED. EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE MANUALLY PULLED UP BY HAND TO TAKE VEHICLE OFF OF EMERGENCY BRAKE POSITION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10328905 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346254 · 2010-07-30 (July 30, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING ON AN DECLINE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE ROTORS WERE THIN. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE AMONG HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS NOT RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10353092 · 2010-08-31 (August 31, 2010)
WHILE DRIVING (NOT IN IDLE OR STOPPED) ALL OF THE SAFETY LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD TURN ON AND ABOUT 10 SECONDS LATER THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKS. THE VEHICLE CAN BE SWITCHED TO PARK AND WILL START UP AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES ALREADY. I HAVE TAKEN THE VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. TWICE THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE IN TRAFFIC LUCKILY NO ONE HAS REAR ENDED ME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10353092 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10369929 · 2010-12-10 (December 10, 2010)
1. MINIVAN STALLS WHILE HOT AND TRAVELING UP A HILL AFTER A STOP. 2.6 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. NO POWER, ENGINE COMPLETELY DIES CAR, MOVES BACKWARD AND REQUIRES RESTARTING. 3.REPORTED FAILURES TO DODGE DEALERSHIP , CALLED DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE, THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THEY CAN NOT FIND ANY FAULT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,986 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10382572 · 2011-02-14 (February 14, 2011)
2010 3.8 L DODGE CARAVAN SXT IS STALLING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10382572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10381246 · 2011-02-09 (February 9, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THE DRIVER, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL TO TREAT THE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK SHE SHOULD HAVE MADE SURE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PROPERLY ENGAGED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10381246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10427852 · 2011-09-29 (September 29, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10427852 at NHTSA ↗