2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
90/100
#2 most-complained of 11 Grand Caravan years
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan has a Complaint Index of 90 and ranks 2nd worst out of 11 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Owners filed 869 complaints, mostly about the Electrical System (65%), plus 6 recalls including airbag and ignition switch issues.
- Complaints
- 869
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 20 / 13
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 24 hwy
Top 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling or cutting out while driving, including during turns and highway travel, sometimes leading to collisions.
- Some vehicles caught fire under the hood, with smoke and flames reported while driving at moderate speeds like 35 mph.
- Airbags failed to deploy in front-end crashes, including collisions with deer, debris, and rock formations at highway speeds.
- Owners describe brakes failing without warning at 20 to 35 mph, resulting in loss of control and crashes.
- Electrical problems included tire failures accompanied by smoky smells and swaying while driving on the highway.
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 owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 model has a Complaint Index of 90, ranking 2nd worst among 11 model years covered, with an Avoid verdict relative to other Grand Caravan years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 65% of complaints (569 of 869), with a median failure mileage of 75,000 miles reported for the vehicle overall.
- Does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2010 Grand Caravan, covering issues including airbags, electrical vent window switches, ignition switches, and suspension axles.
- How does the 2010 Grand Caravan compare to other years?
- The 2010 model's Complaint Index of 90 is worse than 2011 (70), 2013 (60), and 2015 (10), but slightly better than 2016 (100), which is the worst year in this dataset.