2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan ranks 3rd worst of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 87 and 869 complaints, mostly electrical (65%). Six recalls cover airbags, electrical vent switches, ignition switches, and suspension axles, making this year one to avoid relative to other Grand Caravan years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 87/100
- #3 of 16 Grand Caravan years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 869
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 20
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 13
- Injuries
- 17
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
Top 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System569 (65%)
- Engine177 (20%)
- Airbags144 (17%)
- Brakes107 (12%)
- Steering64 (7%)
- Other63 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain40 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires37 (4%)
- Fuel System23 (3%)
- Structure & Body23 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags sometimes fail to deploy in moderate-to-severe front-end crashes, even at highway speeds.
- Owners report under-hood fires that start without warning while driving, in some cases spreading into the passenger compartment.
- The engine can stall or cut out suddenly while driving or turning, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Brakes have failed without warning during normal driving, resulting in loss of control.
- Electrical problems, including wiring and vent switch issues, are linked to fire incidents reported at higher mileage.
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
- NHTSA 20V396000Jul 7, 2020Airbags925,239 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
- NHTSA 14V373000Jun 26, 2014Airbags722,705 vehicles
Air bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 model has a complaint index of 87, the third worst among 16 Grand Caravan model years, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What problems does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- NHTSA logged 869 complaints for this year, with the Electrical System accounting for 65% of them, followed by Engine (20%) and Airbags (17%). Median mileage at failure for electrical issues was 85,000.
- Does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year, covering airbag steering wheel emblems, ignition switches, vent window switches, suspension axles, and ignition key issues. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2010 model compare to other Grand Caravan years?
- The 2010 Grand Caravan is worse than most other years, with only the 2008 (complaint index 100) and 2016 (complaint index 93) scoring worse. Years like 2018 and 2020 earn Best verdicts with complaint indexes of 20 and 0.