How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Dodge Caravan?

NHTSA lists 84 electrical system complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 49% of the 172 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Caravan electrical system?

This data does not list any related recalls tied specifically to the electrical system complaints for the 2010 model year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2010 Caravan is 72,000 miles.

Do electrical complaints decrease in later Caravan model years?

Yes, complaints in this area drop from 84 in 2010 to 54 in 2011, 47 in 2012, and down to 0 by 2017, based on NHTSA complaint counts.

2010 Dodge Caravan Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 84 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caravan, 49% of all 172 complaints that year, with 3 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 72,000. No related recalls are listed in this data for the electrical system.

Electrical System complaints: 84; 49% of 172
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 72,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear window switches overheat, melt, and in some cases smoke or catch fire.
The TIPM (electrical control module) has caused fires, including one owner who reported it happening twice, once while the van was parked.
Vehicles stall or lose power steering without warning while driving, sometimes with dash warning lights preceding the shutdown.
Owners report multiple electrical systems failing together, such as wipers, heated seats, turn signals, and the radio malfunctioning at once.
Some owners report the WIN module needing repeated replacement after repeated stalling events, including on the highway.
Headlights show little difference between high and low beam settings, drawing complaints from oncoming drivers.

When 2010 Dodge Caravan electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 24, 2010, latest Dec 27, 2018.

84 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Dec 2018; peak Jan 2016 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Dodge Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Caravan model year

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

201084 (49%)
201154 (69%)
201247 (54%)
201316 (53%)
20147 (35%)
20154 (17%)
20161 (50%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Dodge Caravan?: NHTSA lists 84 electrical system complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 49% of the 172 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Caravan electrical system?: This data does not list any related recalls tied specifically to the electrical system complaints for the 2010 model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2010 Caravan is 72,000 miles.
Have there been fires linked to electrical issues?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 fires reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caravan, with no crashes or injuries reported.
Do electrical complaints decrease in later Caravan model years?: Yes, complaints in this area drop from 84 in 2010 to 54 in 2011, 47 in 2012, and down to 0 by 2017, based on NHTSA complaint counts.