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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 107 complaints on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 12% of all complaints that year, the highest brake share of any model year listed. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 53,550.

Brakes complaints
107
12% of 869
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
53,550 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden brake failure while driving between 20 and 45 mph, in some cases leading to a collision.
  • Several describe violent steering wheel and vehicle vibration or shaking while braking, often traced to warped or out-of-round rotors.
  • Rear rotors, calipers, cylinders, and brake pads are reported as wearing out or failing prematurely, sometimes with grinding noises.
  • Some owners report the parking/emergency brake engaging unexpectedly or failing repeatedly after dealer replacement.
  • One report describes brakes smoking and emitting a burning odor after the parking brake engaged at highway speed.

When 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 29, 2010, latest Dec 14, 2021.

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter82010 Q42012 Q22013 Q32014 Q42016 Q12017 Q32019 Q12020 Q2
107 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2021 Q4; peak 2011 Q4 (8).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 2010107 (12%)
  2. 201152 (10%)
  3. 201255 (9%)
  4. 201323 (5%)
  5. 201421 (6%)
  6. 201514 (5%)
  7. 201625 (3%)
  8. 201710 (2%)
  9. 201813 (5%)
  10. 201910 (4%)
  11. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 107 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, which is 12% of all 869 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Grand Caravan is 53,550 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to brake problems?
NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries associated with brake complaints on the 2010 Grand Caravan.
How does 2010 compare to other Grand Caravan years for brake complaints?
The 2010 model year has the highest brake complaint share at 12%, compared to 10% in 2011, 9% in 2012, and lower percentages in later years down to 0% in 2020.

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.