2010 Dodge Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Dodge Caravan has 172 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 83, ranking 3rd worst among 13 model years and rated Avoid. Electrical system issues, especially the rear window switch, drive nearly half of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #3 of 13 Caravan years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 172
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2010 Dodge Caravan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear window power switches overheat, smoke, or catch fire, in some cases spreading to the door panel.
- 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 loss of vehicle control.
- The engine compartment has produced burning odors and, in some cases, visible fire while driving at low speed.
- The vehicle has rolled backward unexpectedly while idling, in one case crashing into a tree.
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 Caravan ranks 3rd worst out of 13 model years with a complaint index of 83, so it carries an Avoid rating compared to other Caravan years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Caravan?
- Electrical system complaints make up 49% of all reports, largely tied to the rear window switch, followed by engine problems at 23% and brakes at 17%.
- Does the 2010 Dodge Caravan have a recall?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2010 Caravan, both tied to Braun mobility and commercial conversions covering suspension/wheels and fuel system components, neither marked do-not-drive.
- At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Caravan electrical problems happen?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 72,000 for electrical system failures in the 2010 Caravan.
- Which Dodge Caravan years are better than 2010?
- Years like 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015 have lower complaint indexes (42, 33, 17, and 25) and earn Good or Best verdicts, compared to the 2010 model's index of 83.