2010 Dodge Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 8 Caravan years
The 2010 Dodge Caravan ranks worst of 8 model years, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 172 complaints, including 8 crashes and 6 fires. Electrical System issues dominate at 49% of complaints, often tied to rear window switch overheating.
- Complaints
- 172
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2010 Dodge Caravan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System84 (49%)
- Engine39 (23%)
- Brakes29 (17%)
- Airbags17 (10%)
- Other17 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires16 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (8%)
- Steering11 (6%)
- Structure & Body7 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (3%)
What owners report
- Rear power window switches overheat, smoke, and in some cases catch fire, sometimes even after a recall repair.
- Front tires have blown out at highway speed, in one case causing a crash into a guard rail.
- Valve stems have broken off, causing rapid air loss and tire failure that led to loss of control.
- The vehicle has rolled away or shifted into reverse or drive unexpectedly while parked or idling, striking objects or people.
- Engine compartments have produced burning odors and, in some cases, visible fire while driving at low speed.
2010 Dodge Caravan recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V164000Apr 23, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires834 vehicles
Suspension:rear
The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan mobility conversions which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the rear spring hats come into closer proximity to the rear tires. In rough or aggressive driving situations the tires may intermittently contact the rear spring hats.
Risk: Contact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
- NHTSA 10V148000Apr 13, 2010Fuel System843 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the fuel fill pipe comes into closer proximity to the left rear tire. In rough or aggressive driving situations, the tire may intermittently contact the fuel fill pipe.
Risk: Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire in the event the fuel pipe is compromised.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
2010 compared with other Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Dodge Caravan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Dodge Caravan has the highest Complaint Index (100) of the 8 model years with data, ranking worst overall and carrying an Avoid verdict relative to other Caravan years.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2010 Dodge Caravan?
- Electrical System complaints are the largest category, making up 49% of all complaints (84 of 172), with a median failure mileage of 72,000 miles.
- Does the 2010 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Dodge Caravan, both tied to Braun mobility and commercial entervan conversions, covering Suspension, Wheels & Tires and Fuel System components. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2010 Dodge Caravan compare to other years?
- The 2010 model has a Complaint Index of 100, higher than 2011 (71), 2012 (86), 2013 (57), 2014 (29), and 2015 (43), making it the worst-ranked year in the dataset.