YearToAvoid

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 177 engine complaints for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 20% of all complaints for the year. Owners report sudden engine stalling, power loss, and RPM surges at a median 77,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Engine complaints
177
20% of 869
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
77,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine suddenly loses power or shuts off while turning, entering a driveway dip, or crossing a speed bump at low speed.
  • Engine stalls or cuts out unexpectedly at highway or idle speed, sometimes with no warning lights or diagnostic codes found by the dealer.
  • Engine RPM surges or revs high on its own, overriding brake and steering control during low-speed maneuvers like parking.
  • Engine makes an unusual noise, quits running, then produces smoke or flames from the engine compartment while driving.
  • Transmission downshifts hard going downhill with cruise control engaged, causing the engine to rev sharply before settling.

When 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 12, 2010, latest Apr 22, 2024.

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter112010 Q12011 Q42013 Q42015 Q32017 Q22019 Q12020 Q42023 Q1
177 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2024 Q2; peak 2014 Q2 (11).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 200565 (7%)
  2. 200636 (13%)
  3. 200746 (25%)
  4. 2008166 (13%)
  5. 200958 (11%)
  6. 2010177 (20%)
  7. 2011108 (20%)
  8. 2012140 (24%)
  9. 201382 (17%)
  10. 201489 (25%)
  11. 201545 (16%)
  12. 2016100 (10%)
  13. 201765 (16%)
  14. 201838 (14%)
  15. 201946 (19%)
  16. 20202 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA lists 177 engine complaints for the 2010 model year, accounting for 20% of all complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 77,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Grand Caravan engine issues?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.
Are engine failures linked to crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2010 model year includes 4 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 injury.
Is 2010 worse than other Grand Caravan years for engine complaints?
The 20% share for 2010 is on the higher end compared to other years listed, such as 10% for 2016 and 2020, though 2014 reported a 25% share.

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.