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2010 Dodge Caravan Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caravan, 17% of that year's 172 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 24,500. No related recall is on file for this issue.

Brakes complaints
29
17% of 172
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
24,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report warped or thin front and rear rotors causing vibration or shaking when braking, sometimes recurring within months of replacement.
  • Several describe the brake pedal sinking abnormally toward the floorboard at low speeds before the vehicle stops.
  • One owner reported the parking/emergency brake released to the floor and had to be pulled up manually by hand.
  • Multiple owners had rotors replaced or turned only for the pulsation and grinding to return within months, in one case every few months.
  • Some reported premature rotor wear at very low mileage, with one case at 7,300 miles and another at 12,000 miles.
  • One owner reported abnormal front tire wear alongside brake concerns, with no alignment issue found.

When 2010 Dodge Caravan brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 5, 2010, latest Dec 27, 2018.

2010 Dodge Caravan brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2010Oct 2011Sep 2012Jun 2013Mar 2015Dec 2017Dec 2018
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Dec 2018; peak Jan 2012 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Dodge Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201029 (17%)
  2. 201112 (15%)
  3. 201211 (13%)
  4. 20131 (3%)
  5. 20143 (15%)
  6. 20152 (9%)
  7. 20160 (0%)
  8. 20171 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2010 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caravan, which is 17% of all 172 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Caravan brakes?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2010 Dodge Caravan.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Caravan brake problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure among brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caravan is 24,500 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 7,300 to 12,000 miles.
What kind of brake issues do owners report on the 2010 Dodge Caravan?
Owners commonly report warped or thin rotors causing vibration, brake pedals sinking toward the floor, and rotors needing repeated replacement within months.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to 2010 Dodge Caravan brake complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 29 brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caravan.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.