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.
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.
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.