YearToAvoid

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 144 complaints on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 17% of all complaints for the year, with 13 crashes and 12 injuries reported. Two related recalls exist: one for a loose steering wheel airbag cover emblem and one for an ignition switch/key fob issue that can affect airbag deployment.

Airbags complaints
144
17% of 869
Crashes reported
13
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
12
Median mileage
74,925 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Frontal airbags fail to deploy in moderate-to-high speed frontal collisions, including deer strikes and head-on crashes.
  • Side curtain airbags fail to deploy during side-impact or rollover crashes even when frontal airbags fire.
  • In some crashes only one of the two front airbags deploys, leaving the driver or passenger side unprotected.
  • Owners report airbags deploying with excessive force, causing injury including a case where the steering wheel emblem left an imprint after deployment.
  • Airbags reportedly fail to deploy in crashes involving road debris or striking large objects like rocks or wooden crates.

When 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 13, 2010, latest Aug 11, 2026.

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan airbags complaints: complaints filed per month16Oct 2010May 2014Jun 2015Dec 2015Jun 2016Jul 2019Aug 2022
144 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2010 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2015 (16).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Airbags complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 2010144 (17%)
  2. 201119 (4%)
  3. 201218 (3%)
  4. 201334 (7%)
  5. 201447 (13%)
  6. 201524 (9%)
  7. 201622 (2%)
  8. 201721 (5%)
  9. 201813 (5%)
  10. 201913 (5%)
  11. 20205 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 144 airbag-related complaints for the 2010 Grand Caravan, which is 17% of all 869 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes, two recalls touch the airbag system: campaign 20V396000 for a loose or missing steering wheel airbag cover emblem, and campaign 14V373000 for an ignition switch/key fob defect that can affect airbag operation.
Did the 2010 Grand Caravan's airbag issues cause injuries or crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 13 crashes and 12 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across airbag complaints for this model year is 74,925 miles.
How does the 2010 model compare to other Grand Caravan years for airbag complaints?
The 2010 model's 144 airbag complaints and 17% share are far higher than every other listed year, including 2011 (19 complaints, 4%) and 2014 (47 complaints, 13%).

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.